Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
African tulip tree
Spathodea campanulata

(Photo credit: Gerald D. Carr)


Other names:fountain tree, fire bell
Description: Tree up to 80' tall with pinnate leaves having 3 to 19 3-5" leaflets, showy 4" orange or yellow flowers, and 7-10" boat-shaped woody fruits that open to release papery winged seeds.
Risk areas: Moist and wet forests.

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