Growing Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) in Phoenix

Royal Poinciana (flamboyant) is tropical; Phoenix frosts risk killing it. It thrives in frost-free zones (Yuma, low desert).

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Experiment, but expect marginal hardiness.

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