Whether grown as a bonsai or tree planted in open soil, Delonix regia, commonly known as Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant or Flame Tree puts on its riotous show over a long season in spring and summer. Even if it never bloomed, it would still be one of the most beautiful trees in the world with its graceful oak-like form, sculptured Ficus-like surface roots, and lacy fernlike foliage. Virtually everyone falls in love with this tree at first sight. It is so loved in Miami that they have an annual festival to celebrate its flowering. Delonix regia is one of the most noticeable flowering trees seen in the tropics. Bright fiery red/orange blossoms cover its Acacia-like leaves which close up at night. Delonix regia can be grown as a potted plant and makes a stunning bonsai, but when grown in open soil it is very tropical, though winter deciduous, and can reach up to 18 meters in height. This large tree, which naturally assumes a spreading umbrella shape, is now found in gardens, parks, and planted along streets throughout the tropics. It has smooth greyish-coloured bark and attractive feathery, fern-like leaves, which drop annually during the dry season. At the same time as the new leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of five-petalled flowers that are usually bright red-orange. There are also another two varieties of Delonix regia called Delonix regia var. flavida and Delonix regia var. Golden.