Brownea Species, Panama Flame Tree, Rose of Venezuela

Brownea macrophylla

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brownea (BROW-nee-uh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Myers, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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