there are two trees that are on the top of my list as breathtaking in flower. One is the Jackaranda, and the other is this:
They are probably related, this is the Poinsettia
And its at this time of year that I wonder where in my yard I could possibly fit a tree of this size (don't worry, I have eyes on the back paddock and vision of a row of them)
But until then, I have to enjoy them in other peoples back yards!
I'll be popping down to grab some seeds off the tree in due course ;-)
4 comments:
You probably meant Poinciana. What a lovely tree, beautiful flower and always a wonderful shape. Aren't you lucky having one nearby.
I love the Jacaranda ... we always thought those trees were known as 'Flame Trees'? Was that our southern Victorian ignorance?
Sharon that first photo should be printed on a canvas and hung up...it's really Aussie outback but has a beautiful mood to it. Great shot, I'm impressed.
I have one in each front corner of my yard. As well as being wonderful trees for climbing (not that I'm guilty of such foolery) they do provide a wonderfully colourful display every year at this time. I don't have a jacaranda but will be planting one at Bottle Tree. I'm not usually a fan of deciduous trees, but their beauty in flower makes up for the bare branches at other times of the year.
And I take it you haven't been washed away yet.
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