Delonix elata | Creamy Peacock Flower | 10 Seeds
Delonix elata, commonly known as Creamy Peacock Flower tree, is a striking deciduous tree native to dry regions of India and East Africa. It typically grows to a height of 30 to 40 feet with a broad, spreading canopy that provides ample shade. The tree is known for its elegant, bipinnate, feathery leaves and its showy cream to pale yellow flowers, which bloom in large clusters during the dry season, contrasting beautifully with its fine foliage. The flowers have a characteristic five-petal structure with one petal often showing maroon or reddish markings. Delonix elata also produces long, flat seed pods that mature to a dark brown color. It thrives in arid to semi-arid climates and is well adapted to poor, sandy, or rocky soils with full sun exposure. Its drought tolerance, ornamental appeal, and ability to fix nitrogen make it a valuable choice for landscaping, roadside planting, and reforestation in dry tropical regions. Zones 10-11 Germination To germinate Delonix elata seeds, begin