Tag: spring blossoms

Golden Trumpet Trees Spring Blooms

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Tropical Tabebuia trees

Common name(s): Golden trumpet tree

Family: Bignoniaceae

USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11

Origin: native to Central and South America

This last week I was surprised by the sudden blooms of bright yellow on trees in the neighborhood. I remembered them from last year. It reminds me of forsythia up north. One morning you wake up to an explosion of yellow blossoms throughout the neighborhood.. Tabebuias are from the West Indies, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Central America, but several species are very well adapted to South Florida. I am thrilled to find the golden beauties around me. Since they are tropical plants, they WON’T SURVIVE HARD FREEZES.

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Tabebuia Trees Spring Blooms

Carol 22 Comments

Common name(s): Golden trumpet tree

Family: Bignoniaceae

USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11

Origin: native to Central and South America

This last week I was surprised by the sudden blooms of bright yellow on trees in the neighborhood. I wasn’t familiar with the species. I did some research on the golden trees. Tabebuias are from the West Indies, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Central America, but several species are very well adapted to South Florida. I was thrilled to find the golden beauties here in central Florida. Since they are tropical plants, they WON’T SURVIVE HARD FREEZES.

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April in Terri’s Spring Garden

Carol 11 Comments

Photos are courtesy of my friend Terri who lives just north of Nashville, Tennessee

The last month has provided Terri with wonderful photo opportunities as spring blossoms and feathered friends have returned to her back yard.

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Hot Pink Azalea

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Azaleas

Most azaleas are hardy in planting zones 6-9, with a few varieties tolerating colder temperatures up to zone 4. Azaleas do best in spots sheltered from harsh winds. Partial Shade: Plant azaleas in dappled sunlight, or in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade.

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Spring White Blossoms

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Last week I shared pink blossoms on a neighbor’s tree. The majority of readers thought it was an Eastern Redbud.  Today I’m sharing a tree around the corner and down about a block.  It’s raining white blossoms.

 

 

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February Pink Blossoms

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Here in central Florida we are having beautiful mild days with bright sunshine and deep blue skies.  Every year I look down my street about this time of year and am surprised by pink blossoms on a bare tree.

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Spring Walk in North Carolina

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I’ve asked friends for help with photos since

I am not leaving my home. These photos were taken by my childhood friend, Karol,

who lives in North Carolina with her husband.

 

 

 

Karol is sharing photos from an early morning walk in her garden and several gardens of close neighbors. Read More