Poinciana Tree is a
beautiful but
introduced tree in Australia.
It is a beautiful red tree, used as ornamental tree in many parts of
the world, and it has also been introduced to Australia.
Like Jacaranda, it has a broad canopy which gives good shade.
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While the purple jacaranda
tends to
grow more in the cooler parts of Australia, the red poinciana grows in
warmer, tropical parts in the north of the country.
It is native to Madagascar where it is endangered in the wild.
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