QUESTION: I have a 4-year-old flamboyant tree that's 25 feet tall. When can I expect it to bloom? ANSWER: By May or June you should see the first bright red flowers that make the flamboyant tree, also called royal poinciana, a garden favorite.

Do all flamboyant trees bloom?

It's summer and many trees are in full bloom. ... It stays in bloom for several weeks in the spring and the summer seasons. This tree is found in South Florida, Southwest Florida, South Texas, Southern California, Hawaii, and the US Virgin Islands in the United States of America.

How long does it take for a flamboyant tree to flower?

It takes about five years but may be as many as 12 years for first blooming to occur after they are planted. Poinciana trees can also be grown from a cutting, which reduces the time it takes for them to first start flowering. Each flower has five petals that are 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 centimeters) long.