Delonix Regia (Flamboyant Tree)

The Flamboyant Tree (Delonix regia) earns its name every single summer. When it blooms, the entire canopy erupts in a blaze of vivid scarlet-orange flowers so intense they can be seen from a distance — one of the most dramatic flowering displays of any tree on the planet. At 3.0–3.5 m tall with a strong 60–70 mm caliper trunk, supplied in a 170L pot, this is a mature specimen ready to transform your garden into something truly unforgettable.

Key Features

• Extraordinary flowering display — a full canopy of vivid scarlet-orange blooms in summer
• Specimen-grade size — 3.0–3.5 m height, 60–70 mm caliper, in a 170L pot
• Wide, umbrella-shaped spreading canopy provides excellent natural shade
• Extremely heat and drought-tolerant — one of the best trees for UAE conditions
• Fast-growing with a bold, architectural silhouette year-round

Why It Works in the UAE

Delonix regia is one of the UAE's most beloved landscape trees for good reason — it was practically designed for this climate. It thrives in full sun and intense heat, tolerates sandy soils, and once established, requires very little water. Its broad, flat canopy creates generous shade, and its summer flowering season coincides perfectly with the UAE's hottest months, bringing spectacular colour exactly when the landscape needs it most. A staple of Dubai's parks, boulevards, and villa gardens.

Care Snapshot

Light: Full sun — thrives in direct UAE sunlight
Water: Deep watering every 7–10 days during establishment; highly drought-tolerant once mature
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils
Fertilizer: Slow-release fertilizer at planting; light feed in spring to encourage flowering
Pruning: Minimal — remove dead wood after flowering if needed

What You'll Receive

One Delonix regia (Flamboyant Tree) in a 170L pot, approximately 3.0–3.5 m in height with a trunk caliper of 60–70 mm. A mature, specimen-grade flowering tree with a well-established root system, ready for planting. Ideal for villa gardens, feature planting, parks, and commercial landscapes. Appearance may vary slightly from photos. Flowering season typically peaks in summer.