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Eucalytus sideroxylon - Red Ironbark, Mugga Ironbark


Eucalytus sideroxylon - Red Ironbark, Mugga Ironbark (Eucalytus sideroxylon - Red Ironbark, Mugga Ironbark)

Several million of these trees are in bloom all around California now. This very tall tree was growing in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Photo taken Dec. 26, 2009.



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Oh i love this.
I want !!!
A show of these must look just gorgeous, i'd LOVE to see that.

27 Dec, 2009

 

Louise1:

I'll post the full tree in a few minutes...these trees are commonly planted along the freeways and parks in California.

27 Dec, 2009

 

Wow....doesn't that look amazing! Look how the flowers and stems match and then contrast with the greyy green leaves...beautiful Delonix!

27 Dec, 2009

 

Stunning!!

27 Dec, 2009

 

Janey:

Thanks! They're pretty amazing! However, they taken for granted here because of being so common...as a freeway or park tree.

Amblealice, thanks! : > )

27 Dec, 2009

 

Such beautiful detail though Delo, and your camera catches every bit...:o)

27 Dec, 2009

 

Janey:

Thanks so much! I'm still leaning how to use the new camera...the photos will get even better soon. : > )

27 Dec, 2009

 

What type did you get?

28 Dec, 2009

 

Janey:

It's a Nikon S630. I love the 7X Zoom lens.

28 Dec, 2009



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