Colvillea racemosa --Colville's Glory Tree--

whip tree A stunning, medium-sized, evergreen or deciduous flowering tree, native to Madagascar, with pinnate foliage and big clusters of bright orange-red flowers. Colvillea racemosa is an easily grown ornamental tree for tropical climates in USDA Zones 10 and above. It needs hot summers to flower well. Seeds should be scarified or briefly immersed in boiling water to break dormancy, then soaked at room temperature for a day.Cultural RequirementsSun Exposure Full sun from early ageLight shade when youngFrost Tolerance LightWater Requirements ModerateDrought Tolerance YesWind Tolerance ModerateAppearanceGrowth Rate FastGrowth Form Medium TreeOrnamental Value BreathtakingUsesProperties DeciduousEvergreenFloweringGardening AvenueLandscapingOrnamentalShadeAgriculture/Forestry Erosion Control