Flame of the Forest- Red Tulips on the tree- Spathodea campanulata

Spathodea campanulata

• It is the most spectacular flowering tree. Botanical name is Spathodea campanulata/ nilotica. Common names are African Tulip Tree, Flame of The Forest, Fountain Tree, and Firebell tree. Can grow in Lahore (USA hardiness zone 9b- 11). Belongs to Bignoniaceae family.

Tulip like flowers. Photo by Rashad. 

Can grow up to 40 feet. Photo by Rashad.

A fire retardent tree. Photo by Rashad.

Can grow under sun or partial shade. Photo by Rashad.

Bloom red or red orange. Photo by Rashad.

Could self sow. Photo by Rashad.

Can be grown indoors, Photo by Rashad.

View in Jinnah Garden Lahore. Photo by Rashad.

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