When does the flame tree usually bloom, and can it be grown in the north?

In Guangdong, Fujian and many other provinces and cities, a brightly colored tree is planted along the roadsides, and that is the flame tree, with vivid red flowers and fresh green leaves that are truly beautiful. So when does the flame tree bloom? Can it be grown in the north?

1. Basic information about the flame tree

1. The origin of the flame tree

The flame tree (Delonix regia) is a tall deciduous tree, also known as the red-flowered poinciana tree, phoenix tree, fire tree, red-flowered poinciana, shadow tree, golden phoenix and so on. It is the national tree of the Republic of Madagascar in Africa, and is also the city tree of Xiamen in our country, Tainan in Taiwan, China, and Panzhihua in Sichuan. It is native to Madagascar and is now widely distributed in tropical and warm subtropical regions around the world. It is also cultivated in Taiwan, China, Hainan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other provinces and regions of our country.

2. The value of the flame tree

The flame tree has a tall tree form and brilliant flowers, and is a famous ornamental tree species. It can be planted as a street tree or shade tree, and can improve the soil and enhance fertility; the resin of the flame tree can be used in crafts, the wood can be used for small furniture and craft materials, and the seed pods can be made into percussion instruments; in addition, the bark of the flame tree has the effects of calming the liver and subduing yang, and reducing fever, while the roots act to treat rheumatic pain.

3. The flower language of the flame tree

The flower language of the flame tree is parting, longing, fiery youth and so on. It also symbolizes nobility and magnificence, and represents good blessings.

2. When does the flame tree bloom?

The flame tree generally blooms from June to July, and bears fruit from August to October. The flowers of the flame tree are large, ranging from bright red to orange-red, with pedicels 4-10 cm long, and usually have 5 petals.

The flame tree is a tropical tree species. It generally begins to bloom 6-8 years after planting, sheds its leaves from December each year to January of the following year, and begins to sprout in early February.

3. Can the flame tree be grown in the north?

Because the flame tree is a tropical tree species, it cannot be grown in the north. If you want to plant the flame tree in southern regions, you also need to pay attention to the following points.

1. The flame tree is generally propagated by sowing, usually carried out from August to October each year. When planting the flame tree, choose seeds of superior quality that are plump and have been soaked in warm water for 48 hours, and keep the sowing depth at 2-4 cm.

2. After sowing, the flame tree begins to germinate in 6-7 days, generally emerges in more than 20 days, and can be transplanted after growing for 1-2 years. Transplanting of the flame tree is best done in early spring, with a plant and row spacing of about 60 cm. Three-year-old flame tree seedlings can be used for field planting.

3. The flame tree has low soil requirements and can grow well even in relatively poor soil areas. Because its roots have rhizobia, it can fix nitrogen and increase soil fertility, but waterlogging will cause the rhizobia to die and affect plant growth. For transplanting the flame tree, the survival rate is high before sprouting in spring, and it can also be planted in the rainy season, but part of the branches and leaves should be pruned to ensure survival.

4. After field planting, loosen the soil and weed 2-3 times each year, water without waterlogging as the priority, and apply topdressing once each in spring and autumn. From July to September each year, prevent and control damage to the flame tree from pests such as noctuid moths, carry out prevention and control in advance, and spray the corresponding powders or chemicals.

The above is the full introduction to the flame tree. Friends who like flame flowers can go to Guangdong or Fujian and other regions to admire them in June-July.