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White Flamboyant Tree (Delonix Decaryi) - Safed Gulmohar
سفید گل مہر
Delonix Decaryi
Rs 15,000
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White Flamboyant Tree (Safed Gulmohar / سفید گل مہر) commands attention with its magnificent display of white flowers every summer, making it a prized specimen tree. It reaches an impressive height of 20 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to Madagascar, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Category: Flowering Trees, Shade Trees
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
White Flamboyant Tree (Delonix Decaryi), known in Pakistan as Safed Gulmohar (سفید گل مہر), is native to Madagascar, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its white flowers that appear in summer, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 20 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Delonix Decaryi
- Plant Type: Tree
- Mature Height: 20 ft
- Flower Colour: White
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous (Green)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate White Flamboyant Tree
Propagated from scarified seed soaked in hot water before sowing.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose White Flamboyant Tree?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, White Flamboyant Tree is an excellent choice because it provides generous natural shade for outdoor living spaces and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Safed Gulmohar online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mature height of White Flamboyant Tree?
White Flamboyant Tree is a fast-growing plant that reaches up to 20 ft at maturity. In Pakistan’s warm climate, expect rapid growth of 2-3 ft per year under good conditions. It typically reaches its full potential within 5-7 years.
Is White Flamboyant Tree safe around cats, dogs, and small children?
While White Flamboyant Tree is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How often should I water White Flamboyant Tree in Pakistan’s climate?
White Flamboyant Tree needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
What months can I expect White Flamboyant Tree to flower?
White Flamboyant Tree blooms in summer, producing white flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
Does White Flamboyant Tree need direct sunlight?
White Flamboyant Tree grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
