Spathodea campanulata ‘Lutea’

Yellow African tulip tree makes apricot-gold flowers in summer-fall. Fast in youth, domed crown in age. Velvety brown buds and new growth accent dark green foliage. Can be deciduous in CA winters. Best on warm slopes.
Spathodea campanulata 'Lutea'
height 10–25ft
width 6–25ft
water
needs		 Moderate
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
origin Tropical Africa
sunset
zones		 21, 23, 24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP