I live in San Diego. I'm guessing by the fact that the tree is growing in Algarve, Portugal you receive enough
heat for it to live and thrive.

Accroding to infomation I have read the tree can take from 5 to 10 year to mature and bloom. It may just not be mature enough to bloom yet.

You may want to read the thread called Delonix regia in
southern California.

Here is a link that might be useful: Delonix regia in Southern California

Thanks for your reply. The tree is soon 5 years old. Hope to see it blooming soon! The climate in San Diego is a few degrees warmer than here, I believe. We rarely have sub-zero temperatures, though. The thread you refer to, gave loads of good and promising information! Thanks!

I'm just guessing...however if you gave your D. regia
a lot of water and fertilizer for example 0-50-50 in the
summer, you may be able to force bloom the tree. I
suggested this to one person on the Southern Ca. thread
last year. Please let me know if your D. regia blooms
this coming summer.

Good Luck!

Andy

Thanks for advise. I will try that. Right now it is unfolding the leaves, but no sign of flowers yet. I'll let you know when (and if...) it flowers.

You're welcome and good luck! The D. regias are leafing-out here, except for the few that don't loose all their leaves, and they will not probably bloom until July or August depending on the weather. The trees need constant heat before they will develop flower buds.

Good luck again!
Andy

The summer heat is on and Delonix looks like at huge fern with its splendid leaves. It grows very quickly. I have given it the fertilizer you prescribed (twice), Andy, but no sign of flowers yet. If not this year, so maybe next...!

orchis:

It may take another year for the tree to bloom. Don't give up
hope. I've read it can take from 3-10 years to bloom. I guess it just depends on the tree.

I have posted some new pictures I took on July 24, 2008.
These are two San Diego trees that are blooming now.

I will set up a link for you to see the new pictures.

The username is: andyplantman
The password is: plumeria

Andy

Here is a link that might be useful: Royal Poinciana Pictures

Wow! Amazing photos of amazing trees! Thanks again, Andy. I hope mine will make a show like that one day.... But even without flowers it is a lovely tree. Looks like a huge fern, so I would never take it away!

Orchis:

I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. Check the photobucket album periodically...I will be adding more pictures soon.

Never give up on your tree. Before you know it, the tree will be blooming. Sometimes certain trees take a little longer to bloom. I think it maybe genetics.

It would love to see a pic of your tree. Have you ever thought about posting a picture of your tree? It is very easy to set-up a photobucket album and just copy the pic into the Garden Website. I'm sure all the non-believers would love to see it also.

If you need help setting-up a photo album you can e-mail at
avegas2020@gmail.com. for instructions.

I'm adding pictures of the Sherman Heights and Commercial Street trees in San Diego, CA and the smaller Fullerton Arboretum tree located at Fullerton, CA.

SHERMAN HEIGHTS TREE - PAST PEAK BLOOMING
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COMMERCIAL STREET TREE
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FULLERTON ARBORETUM TREE - PAST PEAK BLOOMING
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Hi Andy!
Amazing trees! A gardener's dream! Mine is not nearly as big yet. I have a photoalbum on the net, but haven't posted a photo of Delonix yet, since it has not flowered. But I'll see what I can do about it... :) If you'd like to see some other plants of mine, check the link below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Some of my plants

Orchis,

I'm glad you enjoyed the pics. I'll be posting more pictures next year I'm sure.

I wasn't able to access you're link unfortunately...I will try another time.

Hi! I live in Greece and since the climate is similar with Portugal's I would like to ask you if it is normal that my newly planted tree (i started it from seed, now is 15cm high) has some leafs getting yellow and fall.
Is there something I should do as far as it concerns fertilizing the tree - the temparature in Athens nowardays is around 30-35 oC.
When is the righ time for prunning my young tree.
After first year or should i start earlier? In what wheather condition does prunning may take place?
Thank you for your help.
Any advice yould be highly appreciated since in Athens noone knows this tree.