ArborNote’s Tree of the Week is the Royal Poinciana or Flame Tree (Delonix regia). Although its country of origin was unknown for most of history, it had been in widespread cultivation for centuries. Finally, in 1932, a natural colony was discovered on the west coast of Madagascar by J. Leandri. In the wild it is endangered, but it is widely cultivated elsewhere and is regarded as naturalized in many of the locations where it is grown. It’s a popular ornamental tree in tropic climates due to its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of orange-red flowers over summer. It is the state tree of Delhi, as well as, its blossom is the national flower of St. Kitts and Nevis, and in May 2018 the Royal Poinciana was adopted by the city of Key West, FL as its official tree. It is certainly a well loved tree across many cultures!