Spathodea campanulata, African tulip tree, Fountain tree, Nandi flame Tree, Rugtoora, African Poomaram - Ornamental Flowering Tree
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Original price
Rs. 399.00
Original price
Rs. 399.00
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Original price
Rs. 399.00
Original price
Rs. 399.00
Current price
Rs. 360.00
Rs. 360.00
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Rs. 360.00
Current price
Rs. 360.00
- 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:
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- 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.