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Peltophorum pterocarpum - Yellow Poinciana


Peltophorum pterocarpum - Yellow Poinciana  (Peltophorum pterocarpum)

This is a Yellow Poinciana in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. The picture was taken about three weeks ago. The trees were in full-bloom and the flower fragrance was like Jasmine/Gardenia combined. Incredible!



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What a gorgeous tree, I bet the scent is absolutely fabulous!

11 Sep, 2008

 

This is an amazing tree! There is an old song (very old)! I think from the 40's about this tree! I never knew it was actually a real tree! Some of the words....Poinciana your branches speak to me of love........hmm..hmm.... your magic purfume fills the air..!! Where are you David do you know this one!! lol :)

18 Sep, 2008

 

Does your tree bloom in Spring or Summer? These trees bloom in Summer here.

4 Oct, 2008

 

We don't see the yellow poinciana as much over here but it is a beautiful sight!

8 Feb, 2009

 

Yes, they are incredibly beautiful flowering tree! I'm surprised you don't see them there much...as they are native to tropical South America.

8 Feb, 2009

 

If I had the room.......as always.

10 Sep, 2016



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