Delonix regia, also known as flamboyant or royal poinciana, is a tropical tree native to Madagascar that has been widely planted in tropical and semi-tropical areas around the world. It can reach a height of 30-40 feet and has a broad-spreading, flat-topped, umbrella-like crown. Mature tree crowns can often be 60-70′ wide. This tree is well-known for its stunning ornamental display of showy scarlet flowers and compound mimosa-like leaves.