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Delonix regia -- Blooming in La Habra California! News at eleven!
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Posted 12 July 2008 - 01:18 PM
I'm driving, hew-doo-dee-doo, up College Avenue (no college anywhere, though) and DOINK!
Check it out!
That red blob . . . .
Check it out!
That red blob . . . .
Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 12 July 2008 - 01:20 PM
Closer
(the theme from Jaws is playing . . . . )
(the theme from Jaws is playing . . . . )
Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 12 July 2008 - 01:20 PM
I'm swooning in my mobile swooning sofa . . . .
Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 12 July 2008 - 01:22 PM
Closeup of the blossoms, gawd, this is SO Miami!
(Salsa music with a cut to Miami Vice . . . . )
(Salsa music with a cut to Miami Vice . . . . )
Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 12 July 2008 - 01:37 PM
Here in Vero Beach, they aren't totally hardy. One of the ornamental plants you expect to lose periodically.
Poincianas seem to like humid heat. At least they thrive around the Caribbean. Wonder what their climate in Madagascar might be?
Poincianas seem to like humid heat. At least they thrive around the Caribbean. Wonder what their climate in Madagascar might be?
Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Florida Climate Center zone 10a
arborday.org 2004 hardiness zone 10
4 km inland from Indian River
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Florida Climate Center zone 10a
arborday.org 2004 hardiness zone 10
4 km inland from Indian River
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Posted 12 July 2008 - 01:40 PM
Dave,
What great photos! Thanks so much for posting them. What is the nearset cross street to the tree on College?
Here's a recent photo of my 5 year old Delonix regia down here in south Orange County. Its been in the ground 2 winters. Your photos give me hope! Are you trying one at your home?
What great photos! Thanks so much for posting them. What is the nearset cross street to the tree on College?
Here's a recent photo of my 5 year old Delonix regia down here in south Orange County. Its been in the ground 2 winters. Your photos give me hope! Are you trying one at your home?
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Posted 12 July 2008 - 04:50 PM
Cross-street?
Hmm. La Habra Booley.
dang
Guy who owned the house and apartment was a Cuban
Libre!
Hmm. La Habra Booley.
dang
Guy who owned the house and apartment was a Cuban
Libre!
Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 02:32 PM
bubba, on Jul 13 2008, 04:02 AM, said:
Dave, Great find! Look's very good and well grown!
Thanks!
I wish we could take them for granted like you guys can.
This year we had a VERY dry winter; usually they don't bloom at all, or just a blossom or two. One nice thing about the drought, I guess . . . .
Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 04:29 PM
pohonkelapa, on Jul 13 2008, 10:40 PM, said:
cool,dave!!! i'm gonna hafta try one here in "lowlando"!
They grow well enough, though that specimen took a hard hit in the freeze. Basically use it the way you'd use a Jacaranda that won't bloom (most of the time) . . . .
Great filtered shade, and relatively drought tolerant.
dave
Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 07:30 PM
That is great Dave. My Delonix pictured below is 15 feet tall and survived some tough winters and a harsh fire. I don't know at what age or size they need to be before they bloom for the first time, but hopefully it will be soon.
Gary
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Rock Ridge Ranch
South Escondido
5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo
33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet
South Escondido
5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo
33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 08:52 PM
Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
Gateway to Whittier!
Classic Sunset Garden Zone 23.
Air-drained coastal slope, 20 miles inland, almost entirely coastal influence. Slightly psycho Mediterranean climate.
"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 14 July 2008 - 05:18 PM
dave....thanks very much for the pic. One of nature's beauts. If I had the spece, I'd plant one for sure. There is one down near Petco that blooms as well.....near the coast. For now, I wait for my spathodea to provide some color.
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Posted 14 July 2008 - 09:36 PM
Beautiful tree Dave! Thanks for posting the pics. It's always a treat to see one of these trees in bloom!
Jeff Anderson
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On a hillside - 150 meters from the beach
09° 29' North, 84° 06' West
Pacific side of Costa Rica
On a hillside - 150 meters from the beach
09° 29' North, 84° 06' West
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 11:31 AM
Dave, thats a beautiful tree...looks as good as any here on the island for sure...it's on the want it list here at Jackass Flatts.
Rusty Bell
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Pine Island - the Ex-Pat part of Lee County, Fl , USA
Zone 10b, life in the subs!...except when it isn't....
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 12:50 PM
Awesome Dave!!!!!! Nice find! The shape is perfect too. I've finally got two in the ground and acclimated to sun and pushin' leaves. I hope it makes it through winter.
Matt Bradford
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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
"Manambe Lavaka"
Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 09:43 AM
Hello All:
I have posted new pictures in a Photobucket album of San Diego-- D. regia trees in bloom. I have
taken pictures of the D. regia trees known to me over the last two summers. I will try to set
up a link. If for some reason I can set-up the link, it is located in Photobucket.com user name:
andyplantman and password: plumeria (lower case).
My friend e-mailed me a picture of the old large D. regia at Fullerton Arboretum (There are two beautiful blooming trees there).
The tree is in full-bloom. It looks like a tree that would be blooming in Honolulu, HI or Miami, Fl. I am from Honolulu
and have seen the trees blooming there, however, I have never been to Miami, Fl. although I've seen pictures...Spectacular!!!
I would love to post the picture, although I don't think I have the right. It was posted on Broad Leaf Tropicals.
http://photobucket.com/
I have posted new pictures in a Photobucket album of San Diego-- D. regia trees in bloom. I have
taken pictures of the D. regia trees known to me over the last two summers. I will try to set
up a link. If for some reason I can set-up the link, it is located in Photobucket.com user name:
andyplantman and password: plumeria (lower case).
My friend e-mailed me a picture of the old large D. regia at Fullerton Arboretum (There are two beautiful blooming trees there).
The tree is in full-bloom. It looks like a tree that would be blooming in Honolulu, HI or Miami, Fl. I am from Honolulu
and have seen the trees blooming there, however, I have never been to Miami, Fl. although I've seen pictures...Spectacular!!!
I would love to post the picture, although I don't think I have the right. It was posted on Broad Leaf Tropicals.
http://photobucket.com/
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 10:40 AM
Oh, I'd love to see the pics. Please post a link or post some pics. 
Matt Bradford
"Manambe Lavaka"
Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
"Manambe Lavaka"
Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 11:10 AM
Palms1984, on Jul 25 2008, 05:43 PM, said:
Hello All:
I have posted new pictures in a Photobucket album of San Diego-- D. regia trees in bloom. I have
taken pictures of the D. regia trees known to me over the last two summers. I will try to set
up a link. If for some reason I can set-up the link, it is located in Photobucket.com user name:
andyplantman and password: plumeria (lower case).
My friend e-mailed me a picture of the old large D. regia at Fullerton Arboretum (There are two beautiful blooming trees there).
The tree is in full-bloom. It looks like a tree that would be blooming in Honolulu, HI or Miami, Fl. I am from Honolulu
and have seen the trees blooming there, however, I have never been to Miami, Fl. although I've seen pictures...Spectacular!!!
I would love to post the picture, although I don't think I have the right. It was posted on Broad Leaf Tropicals.
http://photobucket.com/
I have posted new pictures in a Photobucket album of San Diego-- D. regia trees in bloom. I have
taken pictures of the D. regia trees known to me over the last two summers. I will try to set
up a link. If for some reason I can set-up the link, it is located in Photobucket.com user name:
andyplantman and password: plumeria (lower case).
My friend e-mailed me a picture of the old large D. regia at Fullerton Arboretum (There are two beautiful blooming trees there).
The tree is in full-bloom. It looks like a tree that would be blooming in Honolulu, HI or Miami, Fl. I am from Honolulu
and have seen the trees blooming there, however, I have never been to Miami, Fl. although I've seen pictures...Spectacular!!!
I would love to post the picture, although I don't think I have the right. It was posted on Broad Leaf Tropicals.
http://photobucket.com/
The link seems to just bring up the main photobucket website.
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warm summer/mild winter
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 11:15 AM
I found palms1984's album on photobucket but I can't view it without a password so I think that means it's private, not public. Palms1984 don't tease us so!!!! 
Matt Bradford
"Manambe Lavaka"
Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
"Manambe Lavaka"
Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 01:48 PM
MattyB, on Jul 25 2008, 12:15 PM, said:
I found palms1984's album on photobucket but I can't view it without a password so I think that means it's private, not public. Palms1984 don't tease us so!!!!
The password is: plumeria (in lowercase).
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 02:20 PM
Thanks Palms1984, but I just tried it and it said that was incorrect.
Matt Bradford
"Manambe Lavaka"
Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
"Manambe Lavaka"
Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 03:26 PM
I was able to access the pics.... fantastic photos! Good to know these are doing quite well in San Diego -- the trees look spectacular.
When you you get to the the photobucket webiste:
Username: andyplantman
Password: plumeria
When you you get to the the photobucket webiste:
Username: andyplantman
Password: plumeria
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Posted 28 July 2008 - 09:26 PM
Crownshaft One, on Jul 25 2008, 04:26 PM, said:
I was able to access the pics.... fantastic photos! Good to know these are doing quite well in San Diego -- the trees look spectacular.
When you you get to the the photobucket webiste:
Username: andyplantman
Password: plumeria
When you you get to the the photobucket webiste:
Username: andyplantman
Password: plumeria
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