End-of-Spring downunder - Delonix regia in bloom in the bushland
By Bernieh
- 14 Nov, 2009
- 9 likes
This photo shows some of the poinciana trees that have naturalised out in the bush surrounding my home. There are literally hundreds of them around here scattered throughout the hills.
Comments on this photo
Lovely view makes me want to explore it.
15 Nov, 2009
Morgana ... my youngest son tried to explore out there a few years back ... didn't get very far. It turned out to be very rugged and the grass (all that brown stuff) was head high ... not good when you're on the lookout for snakes and other nasties!
15 Nov, 2009
Lovely view.....Do you get many snakes and nasties?
17 Nov, 2009
Sueb - yes we do get snakes and during summer we get some huge beetles (we call them rhinoceros beetles ... they're that huge!) and other annoying insects. Luckily most of the snakes that come close to the house as tree snakes and not dangerous ... I still give them a very, very wide berth though!
17 Nov, 2009
Bernieh:
I bet when all the Royal Poincianas are in
bloom -- it must look like the hills are on fire.
18 Nov, 2009
Yes it looks like there's patches of fire all over the hills, Andy. They pop up everywhere!
18 Nov, 2009
Bernieh:
Yes, I've read that Delonix regia have
naturalized in many areas of tropical Australia.
18 Nov, 2009
They most certainly have around north Queensland - it's amazing where you spot them!
19 Nov, 2009
Pictures by bernieh
887 of 1663
What else?
See who else is growing Delonix regia (Acacia Roja).
See who else has plants in genus Delonix.
This photo is of "Delonix regia - Poinciana" in Bernieh's garden
Members who like this photo
-
Gardening with friends since
2 Nov, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
25 Aug, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
29 Mar, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
4 Apr, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
14 Aug, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
7 Jun, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
9 Sep, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
26 Feb, 2009
A lovely splash of colour.
14 Nov, 2009