Flowering Trees in the neighbourhood.

Delicate flowers on this flowering tree.
I think? it is an Acacia of some sort!
Lovely to see on a morning walk.

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This Lovely Tree is a Poinciana.

Planted many years ago in a nearby council park.
Not native to Australia and in fact now classed as a weed!!!
You can follow this link to read more about
these beautiful trees from Madagascar.


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My New Baby Grass Tree house!

My Man of Work (husband) made this fantastic
purpose built home for my numerous seedlings.
I have moved them to the side of the house so
they can experience more natural weather conditions.
ie. in Aus ...drought and flooding rain!!!
However they do have some shelter from the
worst nature can throw at them
with their own shade cloth covering.

Here they are all lined up, getting used to the elements!

The shade cloth goes across the top
and can be rolled up or down and fits
into metal slots in the front. (left side)

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New to the neighbourhood!
There is another Grass Tree lover in our area,
this handsome plant has recently been planted
in a local front yard.
A conservative estimate would put this
tree at approx 20-25 years old.

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The Tally.
I had a re-count and discovered that I have 103 seedlings.
I must have failed to count some of the new seedlings
which sprouted earlier in the year.
So...
103 seedlings it is.
6 Adults in the garden.
2 youngsters in large pots.
= 111 Grass Trees.

Cheers Carol

7 Days Later

This flower spear has really shot up!
This photo is facing to the south and the
west is on the right. (Please click on the photo to enlarge)

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The following two lovely trees
are in our neighbourhood.
The first photo is of a Poinciana tree.
*E Delonix regia
A native of Madagascar where unfortunately it is endangered.
It is however planted all over the world
and very popular here in this part of Qld. where you see
them everywhere at this time of year.

More info here

Flowering Gum Tree
#N Corymbia ficifolia is
one of the most commonly planted
ornamental trees planted
in the broader eucalyptus family.
It is native to a small area in Western Australia and
flowers can be any colour from pale cream through
pinks, red, orange and deep crimson.
These are also planted throughout this suburb.

More info here

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The tally is the same.
66 seedlings in black pots.
6 in the garden.

2 in large pots = 74

Cheers Carol