Unusual Tree ? by artaddict2

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Oct 08, 2007

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Around the tour of The Botanical Gardens many trees were not described but MAYBE someone amongst you will tell me that the unusual flower from this tree is very common. I have to say that I just had to take a shot Because here in the UK we don't see these. I was fascinated by it. The big question is " What is it? " . I wish you all well. All comments welcome, thanks.

Comments (19)

ucephobe

2:06PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

Looks like some kind of Mimosa

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JeffG7BRJ

2:10PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

It looks very much like the 'Lesser Known Bottle Brush'. It's a fantastic thing whatever the name Alan, i shall return frequently until somebody comes up with the correct name. Great detail when viewed large, I thought at first it had sharp points but on closer inspection it loks to have little postules at the tip of each spine, I don't think you could call them petals. Well spotted and captured. Bravo!!!!!

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SSoffia

2:10PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

frankie96

2:11PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

Someting similar to a bottlebrush shrub..?

MrsLubner

2:38PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

Well, its interesting... The leaves are much like the Mimosa but the bloom is like the bottlebrush. A lovely shot!

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mickuk50

2:44PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

well i`m clueless aswell ,but this is a great shot all the same mick

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Isha-NightWalker

3:36PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

I don't know what kind of tree this is, it looks very strange. I like it :) Would love to see one for real.

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rainbows

4:09PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

I wou say American Bottle brush plant, Alan. I have a shot in my gallery too. Wonderful capture, it is a glorious bloom.. Hugs. Di.

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MUSEWORX

4:28PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

I'd say it's beautyfull, very feathery and an very bright red!

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JaneEden

4:48PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

Stunning shade of red against the green background, excellent capture

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junge1

6:44PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

A nice shot! This is a 'Red Baja fairy duster', CALLIANDRA species, Family: Leguminosae. Calliandra californica, or red Baja fairy duster , is a low, evergreen shrub mounding to 3 or 4-ft. Suited to desert or tropical effects. Soil: Moist soil, prefers good drainage. Sun: Reflected sun to part shade. Water: Highly draught resistant, but supply with regular water until established and later to maintain bloom in warm season. Temperature: Foliage and stem damage around 28F (-2C). Stem damage at 26F (-4C) and lower. Recovers quickly in spring. Maintenance: Little care erxcept for occasional grooming or weed control. This information is straight out of 'Plants for Dry Climates'. .

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RobyHermida

9:02PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

Great shot!

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auntietk

10:17PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

Very cool! Something different and wonderful. Beautiful shot! I've not seen this before. Of course if it's a "Plant for Dry Climates," that would explain why it's new to me! I don't think anyone would describe Seattle as "dry."

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cmolsen2002

11:07PM | Mon, 08 October 2007

This is 'Albizia Julibrissin'.....a Silk Tree, also known as Mimosa tree. This is a wonderful photo, and the red blossoms are stunning. I have a pink one, which doesn't do too well, too moist here.... These trees can get up to 35' tall, and make the most wonderful shade trees.

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