African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata)
By Klahanie
21 Dec, 2014
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“king of flowering trees” native to tropical Africa.
Every flower bud is pressurized with a watery nectar as it expands; if you squeeze the buds just right, they make an effective water pistol that can be accurate up to ten feet away. Great fun for kids.
Very popular tree here blooming in this time of the year.
I have seen one with yellow flowers as well but they are rare sighting.
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22 Dec, 2014
It's beautiful! It's my second favorite flowering tree after Delonix regia (which is considered the most beautiful flowering tree in the world, by many).
My African Tulip tree has been flowering constantly since April of 2013 (which is not typical for this tree). There's several in full bloom here in San Diego, also. Spathodea campanulata 'Aurea' (Golden-yellow African Tulip tree) is pretty common here, also. It's a common grafted tree at the nurseries. It's also easily grown from cuttings. The seeds from the variety 'Aurea' does not grow true-to-type, though.
22 Dec, 2014
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23 Dec, 2014
On my list!
25 Dec, 2014
Nice Castor bean tree to the left too. They actually make short lived small tree's here too.
And sugar cane in the middle?..I see it in my neighbors yards all wild and bushy. Not sure if the canes sweeten up.
25 Dec, 2014
Stan, I am quite amazed what you pick up in these photos. Kudos to you.
25 Dec, 2014
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Pretty tree.. and interesting info !
21 Dec, 2014