Poinciana Time in Miami

Native to Southeast Asia, the Royal Poinciana Tree found its way to the Caribbean, and eventually to Southern Florida. Known also as the Flamboyant Tree, the Poinciana has a deep root system, making it perfect to survive hurricanes and drought. In winter, it loses its delicate leaves, allowing sunlight to filter down to grasses and shrubs below. and in May through August, the leaves return, and magnificent blossoms cover the entire canopy. The most common color is a brilliant red/orange, with white streaking on the inner petals, but less common are the orange/yellow flowers, and the rare yellow variety. The trunks and limbs are smooth, and the canopy can be up to seventy feet across.

A street in Coconut Grove, Miami

Peacocks moving freely in Coconut Grove

Urban sub-tropical jungle

Granada Golf Course, Coral Gables

Granada Golf Course, with Pink Shower, or Cassia Javanica Tree, also called an Apple Blossom Tree

The Golden Shower Tree blooms in late May and early June, and is often seen together with the Royal Poinciana

My acrylic on wood panel painting of the Royal Poinciana with St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Miami

Tags: Cassia Javanica, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Flamboyant Tree, Golden Shower Tree, Granada Golf Course, Miami, peacocks, Royal Poinciana Tree

• June 2, 2021
• Royal Poinciana Tree
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