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Spathodea campanulata, African tulip tree, Fountain tree, Nandi flame Tree, Rugtoora, African Poomaram - Ornamental Flowering Tree

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Common name:
Fountain Tree, African Tulip Tree, Flame Of The Forest, Scarlet Bell Tree
Regional name:
Hindi - Rugtoora, Tamil - Patadi, Kannada - Nirukavi, Telugu - Patadi
Category:
Trees
Family:
Bignoniaceae or Jacaranda family
Light:
Sun growing
Water:
Normal
Primarily grown for:
Flowers
Flowering season:
January, February, August, September, October, November, December
Flower or Inflorescence color:
Orange
Foliage color:
Green
Plant Height or length:
More than 12 meters
Plant Spread or Width:
8 to 12 meters
Plant Form:
Upright or Erect
Special Character:
  • Good for screening
  • Attracts birds
  • Recommended for creating shade
  • Quick growing trees
  • Evergreen trees
  • Suitable for avenue planting
  • Salt or salinity tolerant
Generally available in India in quantities of:
Over hundreds
Plant Description:
- One of our favourite trees.
- Campanulata in Latin meaning 'Bell shaped'.
- Handsome,evergreen, tree in dry area.
- 15-20 m tall.
- Leaves densely arranged near tip of branches.
- Origin - Tropical Africa.
- Children love them because they make good water squirts.
Growing tips:
- Grows in a rich, light soil.
- Seedlings grow quickly and begin to flower when 3-4 years old.
- Suitable for medium and large gardens.
- Problems - possibly invasive,brittle wood.
- It has a superficial root system that makes it unstable in high winds.
- Not be planted near houses or pavements as it may topple.
- Grows best in dry regions with cool winters.