Native to West Kenya and Uganda, these trees were introduced to tropical regions as decorative shade trees. Their large, dark green leaves are about 5" long. Red/orange tulip-like flowers are produced in masses throughout the year. The flowers petals often have yellow edges. Anyone who has ever seen a hillside of these trees in bloom is sure to remember that vibrant sight forever!

African Tulip Trees can be quite large -- growing to 30-45 feet. It can grow as wide as it is tall, which provides a huge canopy of shade. The wood is soft, however, and these trees often suffer broken branches in heavy storms.

They are fast-growing trees that like sun and ample water. They are hardy to USDA Zone 10a.