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Spathodea campanulata - African Tulip Tree


Spathodea campanulata - African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata - African Tulip Tree)

I couldn't resist posting another African Tulip tree. LOL!
This is one of several trees planted at the Paradise Point Resort, Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Photo taken Oct. 29, 2010.



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Glad you did.....this one is a stunner !

30 Oct, 2010

 

What a sight! Beautiful, lush blooms on this tree...I don't ever recall seeing a tree like this.

30 Oct, 2010

 

Amblealice:

Thanks! I've posted so many pics of this tree over the last couple of years. :>)

30 Oct, 2010

 

Whistonlass:

Thanks! This tree is native to the Congo region and most of equatorial Africa.

30 Oct, 2010

 

So tropical...how lovely to see whole trees in bloom..can't wait til you post pics of the Jacarandas again!

30 Oct, 2010

 

Lori:

Thanks! Yes, I really love African Tulip trees...as you recall I've posted several dozen in the past. lol!

The Jacarandas will not start to bloom until late March or early April. However, fall - early spring here in San Diego many tropical trees/shrubs/vines do bloom very well.

30 Oct, 2010

 

Magnificent...

31 Oct, 2010

 

Rbtkew:

Thanks! :>)

31 Oct, 2010



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