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What kind of tree grows red flowers?

I saw them all over the Florida Keys. They are beautiful! Can they grow in Houston?

Probably the Royal Poinciana. Call a local nursery to see if it will grow in your city. Here is a link with several different types of flowering tree in Florida:

http://community.webshots.com/album/32671006GDtCdW

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