Nandi Flame (Spathodea campanulata)

The Nandi Flame (Spathodea campanulata), also known as the African Tulip Tree, is one of Africa's most spectacular flowering trees and one of the world's most admired ornamental trees. Its crown erupts in waves of impossibly vivid scarlet-orange, tulip-shaped flowers throughout the year, creating a breathtaking visual impact. It grows vigorously and develops a dense, rounded canopy. The flowers hold water in their buds, which birds exploit as a water source. It is the perfect specimen tree for parks, avenues, large estates, and prestigious landscapes where maximum visual drama and colour are desired.