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Author | Time | Post |
 My Jacaranda is in full flower! Behold: (Original post) |
CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | OP |
| Phoenix61 | May 2020 | #1 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #7 | |
| hermetic | May 2020 | #2 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #8 | |
| Laurelin | May 2020 | #23 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #24 | |
| Ohiogal | May 2020 | #3 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #9 | |
| GreenPartyVoter | May 2020 | #4 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #10 | |
| Alliepoo | May 2020 | #5 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #11 | |
| asiliveandbreathe | May 2020 | #6 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #12 | |
| mike_c | May 2020 | #13 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #17 | |
| dhill926 | May 2020 | #14 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #18 | |
| Talitha | May 2020 | #15 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #19 | |
| Bayard | May 2020 | #16 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #20 | |
| Karadeniz | May 2020 | #21 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2020 | #22 |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 01:10 PM
Phoenix61 (9,385 posts)
1. How beautiful! Nt
Response to Phoenix61 (Reply #1)
Sun May 17, 2020, 02:24 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
7. Thank you, my dear Phoenix61! n/t
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 01:11 PM
hermetic (6,074 posts)
2. Oh, pretty.
Response to hermetic (Reply #2)
Sun May 17, 2020, 02:27 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
8. Thanks so much, my dear hermetic!
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This is not a bush--it's a tree! Here's a photo of the whole tree:
As you can see, it's taller than our second floor. And it isn't done growing yet! Good thing you asked! Also, it's a tropical tree. It does extremely well here in Southern CA. 
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Response to Laurelin (Reply #23)
Mon May 18, 2020, 11:43 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
24. Thank you so much, my dear Laurelin! And Welcome to DU!
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They're pretty common here in Southern Calif., but not so much in cooler places.
I feel very fortunate to have it right here, where I can see it every day.
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Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 01:13 PM
Ohiogal (18,348 posts)
3. Gorgeous!
Response to Ohiogal (Reply #3)
Sun May 17, 2020, 02:29 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
9. Thank you so much, my dear Ohiogal!
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 01:13 PM
GreenPartyVoter (70,143 posts)
4. Divine!
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This is the DU member formerly known as GreenPartyVoter.
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Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #4)
Sun May 17, 2020, 02:30 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
10. Thank you so much, my dear GPV! n/t
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 01:16 PM
Alliepoo (1,786 posts)
5. So pretty!!
Response to Alliepoo (Reply #5)
Sun May 17, 2020, 02:31 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
11. Thank you so much, my dear Alliepoo! Glad you like it. n/t
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 01:49 PM
asiliveandbreathe (6,316 posts)
6. Beautiful ..love the color..we shared a Jacaranda with neighbors in front yard..oh, but
Response to asiliveandbreathe (Reply #6)
Sun May 17, 2020, 02:34 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
12. Thanks very much, my dear asiliveandbreathe!
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Yes, they are messy! However, we don't care about the mess.
I was lucky to have a spot for the tree between two driveways, which is where the seed pods and the spent flowers end up. Periodically they get swept! |
Response to mike_c (Reply #13)
Sun May 17, 2020, 03:58 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
17. Thanks so much, my dear mike_c!
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It's high time you did! See my post #8 which shows the tree full size.
They are a tropical tree and they do very well here in Southern CA. I just love seeing them around the city. |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 03:44 PM
dhill926 (11,826 posts)
14. had no idea of the B Jacs when we moved to SoCal 13 years ago....
Response to dhill926 (Reply #14)
Sun May 17, 2020, 04:01 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
18. Thanks for your comments, my dear dhill926!
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I agree completely about their beauty when they line an entire street. It's amazing!
They do seem to vary as to when they'll bloom. I've seen ours blooming earlier in the year too. |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 03:46 PM
Talitha (4,212 posts)
15. How absolutely glorious!!!
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It must be wonderful to live where you do, Peggy - what a beautiful tree.
(Up here in WI the Dandelions finally started blooming last week.  )
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Response to Talitha (Reply #15)
Sun May 17, 2020, 04:04 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
19. Thank you so much, my dear Talitha!
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I feel very lucky to live here! The gentle climate, the amazing things that grow here, and of course, the ocean!
No wonder our property values are through the roof. Hey, even dandelions can be really pretty! |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 03:46 PM
Bayard (11,129 posts)
16. How beautiful!
Response to Bayard (Reply #16)
Sun May 17, 2020, 04:05 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
20. Thank you, my dear Bayard!
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I appreciate your lovely comments a great deal!
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Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sun May 17, 2020, 05:29 PM
Karadeniz (12,514 posts)
21. Lucky you, being able to enjoy beauty whenever you want!
Response to Karadeniz (Reply #21)
Sun May 17, 2020, 05:33 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (136,240 posts)
22. Thank you so much, my dear Karadeniz!
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I AM very lucky, for sure.
The tree is at its most beautiful when it's flowering, and that's only for 2 to 3 months out of the year. And in the winter, it looks pretty sad: the leaves are pale and sparse. But all that changes when the spring arrives, with new leaves and numerous buds! |
