(1/6) Close up detail of flower buds on a colvillea racemosa (Colville's Glory) tree growing in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. By Craig Franklin [CC BY-SA 3.0 au] (Photo Credits)
(2/6) Colvillea racemosa By Photo by David J. Stang [CC BY-SA 4.0] (Photo Credits)
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Colvilles Glory Tree
Colvillea racemosaKnown for its bright orange flowers that grow in large cone or cylinder shaped clusters. After flowering, the tree produces long, flat, woody seed pods. The tree has small deep green leaves, superficially similar to poinciana. This plant is attractive ... Read More
Other Names: Whip Tree
$40.95 ($17.75-$40.95 choose a size)
Specifications of Colvilles Glory Tree
Preferred Climate TropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 10m+
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
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Customer Tips & Reviews Colvilles Glory Tree
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Our neighbour has got a glorious Colvillea racemosain full flower (January) . It is at least 12metres high and s looking great in spite of the drought. It is also squeaking with the sound of Lorikeets.
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I bought this tree at a market it almost died but now it would be about 40 ft by 30 ft full of flowers
