Colville's Glory Colvillea racemosa 5 Seeds USA Company

Colville’s Glory is a tropical flowering tree that bears spectacular clusters of bright orange flowers at the ends of its branches. It is named after Sir Charles Colville, who discovered it in Madagascar. It is a rare and beautiful tree with an upright form, a straight trunk, smooth, brown bark and large, mid-green, fern-like leaves. The flowers are in cylindrical clusters about a foot long that hang down from the twigs. It has a fast growth rate and can reach 30 to 50 feet tall. Colville’s Glory is very showy when in bloom. It is grown as an ornamental, flowering and specimen tree in warm regions around the world. It is native to the western coast of Madagascar. Hardy in zones 9-12.

Description:

Height: Typically reaches up to 10-15 meters (33-49 feet) tall.

Canopy: It has a broad, spreading canopy that provides ample shade.

Leaves: The leaves are large, bipinnate (twice-pinnate) with a feathery appearance. They are composed of multiple small leaflets that are oval-shaped and glossy green.

Flowers: The tree produces striking, bright orange-red flowers arranged in dense racemes (cluster-like formations). Each flower has a distinctive, tubular shape.

Blooming Season: Flowering usually occurs in late summer to early autumn.

Fruits: After flowering, the tree produces elongated, woody pods that contain several seeds.

Habitat:

Native Range: Colvillea racemosa is native to Madagascar.

Cultivation: It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its ornamental value. It thrives in well-drained soils and requires full sunlight to bloom profusely.

Uses:

Ornamental: Primarily grown as an ornamental tree in parks, gardens, and along streets for its spectacular flowers.

Shade: Its broad canopy provides excellent shade in tropical climates.

Care:

Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods, but should not be waterlogged.

Pruning: Pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages flowering.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Interesting Facts:

Attracts Wildlife: The vibrant flowers attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds.

Name: The tree is named after Sir Charles Colville, a British military officer.

Colvillea racemosa is celebrated for its beautiful and vibrant blooms, making it a popular choice for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of landscapes in suitable climates.

Growing Instructions for Colville’s Glory

The seeds have a hard seed coat that has to be treated, or scarified, in order for water to enter the seeds so that they can sprout. 1. Scarify the seeds by nicking or sanding the seed coat. The seeds can be sanded with sandpaper, a nail file or an emery board. 2. Soak the seed in water for several hours. 3. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet. 4. Put the seeds on the soil. 5. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. 6. Water the seeds. 7. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part shade. 8. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.