Tree lovers among us can wax eloquent about the huge and beautiful royal poinciana trees that grow in and around Kona town. Sadly, growing them in our home gardens requires more space than most of us ...

A few years ago, I encouraged readers of this column with small yards to plant the dwarf poinciana. Today, a large gloriously blooming royal poinciana just off my Kona lanai begs for my attention, ...

Question: A very tall tree with brilliant yellow flowers is blooming in some of the local neighborhoods. What is the tree and since it grows so tall is it a good addition to the landscape? Answer: ...

The rising heat and humidity, afternoon thunderstorms and the start of hurricane season all say it's summertime in Florida. What else says summer? The yearly bloom of the royal poinciana tree. Also ...

What's invasive, notoriously messy and prone to termite infestations? The new official tree of Key West: the Royal Poinciana, known for its fiery orange-red blooms that dapple across the island this ...