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Yellow Poinciana - Peltophorum pterocarpum
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Yellow Poinciana, Peltophorum pterocarpum
Few trees command attention like the Yellow Poinciana in full bloom. A sweeping canopy of fern-like foliage erupts in vivid golden-yellow flower clusters through the warmer months, delivering a spectacle that stops traffic and defines a landscape. At advanced scale, this is a statement tree with no equal in the tropical and subtropical palette.
Why Yellow Poinciana
Canopy Scale: A broad, spreading crown delivers generous shade and strong architectural presence from the moment of installation.
Seasonal Display: Prolific golden-yellow flower clusters in spring through summer, followed by ornamental russet seed pods that extend visual interest well beyond the bloom period.
Climate Resilience: Well suited to tropical and subtropical conditions, heat tolerant, drought hardy once established, and unbothered by the humidity that compromises lesser species.
Growth Rate: Vigorous by nature, advanced specimens establish quickly and consolidate their canopy without the multi-year wait of undersized stock.
Low Maintenance Profile: Once established, minimal intervention required, a strong performer in high-impact, low-maintenance landscape briefs.
Ideal Applications
Feature Planting: A singular specimen positioned to anchor an entry, courtyard, or open lawn delivers immediate, undeniable presence.
Avenue Planting: Planted in formal rows along driveways or property boundaries, the Yellow Poinciana creates a canopied corridor of exceptional distinction.
Resort and Hospitality Landscapes: A natural fit for high-end resort, hotel, and commercial projects where bold tropical character is non-negotiable.
Residential Estates: Adds lasting canopy value and seasonal drama to prestige residential properties across Queensland, the Northern Territory, and northern New South Wales.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates a range of soil types including sandy and clay loams; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months to encourage deep root development. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: South and Southeast Asia, northern Australia
Flower Colour: Yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
