Markhamia lutea- Markhamia, Nile Tulip Tree Flowers
By Delonix1
- 19 Jul, 2011
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A close up of my large Markhamia's fragrant flowers. Photo posted July 18, 2011.
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Meanie:
Thanks! :>)
This is one of several clusters of flowers...my tree is almost in full bloom now.
19 Jul, 2011
that's a great shot.
19 Jul, 2011
Gorgeous!!! I can't to have this flowering in my garden!!!
19 Jul, 2011
Surreylad:
Thanks! :>)
19 Jul, 2011
Alexandramou:
It's a relatively fast grower with lots of water...and it blooms when 2 or 4 years old if grown in the ground. My large tree took 6 years to flower for the first time, because it was in a pot. Its only real drawback is: it's a very tender tree, especially when young. I've read reports of mature trees surviving slightly below freezing for a short period. However, the trees experience defoliation and tip or branch die-back.
19 Jul, 2011
Beautiful ;)
20 Jul, 2011
Thanks! :>)
20 Jul, 2011
Beautiful. :o)
20 Jul, 2011
Thanks! :>)
20 Jul, 2011
Love these blooms, I think the Tree must look splendid in full flow with flowers....:))
21 Jul, 2011
Crissue:
Yes, these trees are so spectacular when in full bloom...and the added sweet fragrance makes it worth having. :>)
22 Jul, 2011
Having fragrance for sure is a bonus...:)))
22 Jul, 2011
Yes, it sure is...
It's funny because this tree is grown as a street tree and there's many trees in Balboa Park, here in San Diego. I just discovered the flowers had a fragrance in 2006 when my large tree bloomed. lol! :>)
22 Jul, 2011
Another beauty.....
27 Jul, 2011
Dottydaisy2:
Thanks! I love this tree! Years ago when I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area I wanted this tree...however, I couldn't grow this tropical tree even in my frost-free climate there. This Congo African native tree is very cold and even cool weather sensitive.
28 Jul, 2011
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They're wonderful Delonix!
19 Jul, 2011