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Yellow Flamboyant Tree (Delonix Floribunda) - Peela Gulmohar
پیلا گل مہر
Delonix Floribunda
Rs 15,000
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Yellow Flamboyant Tree (Peela Gulmohar / پیلا گل مہر) is a breathtaking deciduous tree that erupts in vivid yellow blooms during spring, transforming any landscape into a spectacle. It reaches a commanding height of 30 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.
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Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name
Delonix Floribunda
Sunlight
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Flower Colour
Yellow
Plant Type
Tree
Mature Height
30 ft
Description
Yellow Flamboyant Tree (Delonix Floribunda), known in Pakistan as Peela Gulmohar (پیلا گل مہر), is native to Madagascar, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its yellow flowers that appear in spring, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 30 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
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
- Propagation: Seed
How to Propagate Yellow 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 thrives in the warm regions of Sindh and southern Punjab. It is not recommended for the cooler northern highlands such as Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta, or Gilgit, where winter frost can cause serious damage.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Yellow Flamboyant Tree?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Yellow Flamboyant Tree is an excellent choice because it thrives with minimal watering once established.
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Placement
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
Where Yellow Flamboyant Tree (Delonix Floribunda) - Peela Gulmohar grows in Pakistan
Well-suited to these cities
BahawalpurFaisalabadGujranwalaHyderabadKarachiLahoreMultanRahim Yar KhanSialkotSukkur
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mature height of Yellow Flamboyant Tree?
Yellow Flamboyant Tree is a fast-growing plant that reaches up to 30 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.
Can Yellow Flamboyant Tree be harmful to household pets?
While Yellow 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 much water does Yellow Flamboyant Tree need during Pakistani summers?
Yellow 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.
How long does the flowering season of Yellow Flamboyant Tree last?
Yellow Flamboyant Tree blooms in spring, producing yellow flowers. In Pakistan, this typically means February through April, when temperatures begin to warm up.
Does Yellow Flamboyant Tree need direct sunlight?
Yellow 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.
Buy Peela Gulmohar online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
