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

Description

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.