Description for Peltophorum, Peela Gulmohar Plant height: 15 - 23 inches Plant spread: 3 - 5 inches The beautiful and graceful peltophorum tree is often called Yellow Poinciana because it looks just like a royal poinciana but with very showy yellow blossoms. These trees work best on a large property or as a single specimen tree in a medium-sized yard. The breathtaking, frothy flowers appear in late summer on a treetop full of soft, fern-like leaves. Common name(s): Copperpod, Golden Flamboyant, Yellow Flamboyant, Yellow Flame Tree, Yellow Poinciana, Konda Chinta, Perunkonrai, Radhachura Flower colours: Yellow Bloom time: Spring, Summer Max reachable height: Up to 15 m Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Best plantation season of Gulmohar is monsoon season. Select the area where the maximum sunlight is available. At the time of plantation, apply organic fertilizer to the plant. Sunlight: Full sun Soil: Sandy soil Water: