Delonix Regia – Poinciana – Caballero
Few trees can rival the poinciana’s dazzling flower display, which covers its impressive canopy for weeks in summer. I can see a lane of these red ornamental trees along the highway in Batangas more particularly across the bridge going to SM Batangas. We also planted around 20 to 30 of this kind of tree for more than fifteen years ago and now these trees are giving such dazzling bright orange, yellow to red flowers.
Poincianas or caballero are best in tropical climates, but they also adapt subtropical gardens in suitably warm situations. These red ornamental trees prefer full sun, protection from strong wind, and well-drained soil, with plenty of water in summer. In summer, when the awesome crown is covered in swatches of scarlet flowers, it’s easy to see why this ornamental tree is regarded as one of the world’s most spectacular trees.
Photo/s originally uploaded by Fhaye
Tagged with Batangas, canon, Flowers, Nature Photos, photography, Plants.
J Bar on May 28th, 2010
Great tree.