Royal poinciana on the Lee Island Coast
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One of the most beautiful trees I have ever seen is the royal poinciana. This tree is a native of Madagascar and is widely cultivated in the subtropical climate of south Florida. Generally, they are blooming profusely along about May of each year, but some of them are still blooming long after that, into the summer months. This one was captured in May of 2007, when my friends and I rented a boat and ran it out to Cabbage Key, a small vacation island that is part of the Lee Island Coast. I thought the color was especially striking and could not resist snapping away at it. The royal poinciana blooms in colors ranging from yellow through orange and into red. The green feathery foliage makes it doubly ornamental.
According to Wikipedia, there are lots of nicknames for the royal poinciana. It differs from country to country. But the name I like best is the one that the Vietnamese have given to this tree – the phoenix tail. There are two reasons I like “the phoenix tail” best. I like the concept of infinite opportunities for transformation, and it reminds me of Fawkes, the phoenix who lives with Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter stories.
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Oh this is beautiful. From this far, it does resemble the silk tree isn’t it? I wonder if this grows in California.
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The colors are so vibrant, excellent photo of the tree.
All the best
Guy
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Lovely.
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I don’t know why it wouldn’t grow in California – I think it would have to be southern CA and you’d have to water it a lot. There are places online where you can buy seeds.
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Wow that is too pretty and beautiful…happy SS!
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What a beautiful and spectacular tree!
Have never seen this before – thanks for sharing.
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What a magnificent and gorgeous tree! Beautiful color on the flowers!
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That color is truly amazing against the blue sky. Beautiful entry, Tink!
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What a wonderful tree!
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It is simply lovely! Vibrant beautiful colors! You are right about it’s name, it differs everywhere. In the Philippines, this is known as the “Fire Tree” Good capture!
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It certainly is a spectacular tree. I have met it in Queensland in our tropical areas in Australia with Rainbow Lorikeets feasting on the nectar.
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I have GOT to sit my butt down & watch that Harry Potter…everyone talks about it & I’m missing out!
It really is a beautiful tree & it’s great that it’s able to thrive there in Florida. Very cool
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WOW! Impressive beautiful tree!
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U are right…never seen something like that…in swedem, we dont have that tree..thanks for sharing
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