15 RED AFRICAN TULIP TREE (Fire Tree / Flame of the Forest / Fountain Tree) Spathodea Companulata Seeds COLOR: Crimson red softball sized showy clusters of flowers that resemble tulips HARDINESS ZONE: 10 - 11 (or in containers) .BLOOMS: Summer PLANT HEIGHT: 60' (Or pruned to desired size indoors) . . . PLANT SPACING: 40' or containers LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun . . . SOIL / WATER: Average This African native is fast growing and has evergreen leaves. These trees grow up to 60 in Africa. They grow 6 a year and add 2 inches of diameter to their trunks per year. The tree will bloom when it is 3 years old. The leaves of the plant are hardy to 28-30F and the roots are hardy to 22F, so they are pretty tolerant of the cold. The huge, brightly colored flowers are absolutely breathtaking!