Fig. 50.-Leaf and fruit cluster of the Brazilian pepper-tree, Schinus terebinthi-
 folius (left) and Fig. 51 leaf of the African tulip-tree, Spathodea
 campanulata.

screen plantings, as a base plant for large buildings, as a single accent
plant and as a shade tree for patios. The tree is subject to attack
from scale and white fly.

 Spathodea campanulata. Bignoniaceae. African Tulip-Tree or
Fountain Tree. Southern area and warmer parts of Central area.
Evergreen. Tropical Africa.
 African tulip-tree is a tall, erect-growing tree attaining a height
of 70 feet. Large, compound, odd-pinnate leaves are borne opposite
and may attain a length of nearly 2 feet with leaflets, varying in
number but averaging about 9 to 15, which are acuminate and to
4 or 5 inches long (Fig. 51). Blossoms of the African tulip-tree are
among the most showy of the flowering trees. They are 4 inches in
diameter, scarlet, and are produced in large numbers in short terminal
racemes which crown the tree with vivid color for several weeks dur-
ing the winter flowering season. Broadly winged seeds are borne in
long canoe-like thick flattened capsules 6 to 9 inches long.
 Because of its rapid growth, adaptability on a wide range of soils
 and ornamental value of its flowers the tree is popular in those areas