PINK FLOSS SILK TREE

This tree has incredible "wow factor" for several reasons.

The thick trunk keeps its green color (see close-up below) and takes on

a slightly bulbous shape as the plant matures.

The trunk also develops amazing thorns like spiky medieval weaponry.

Pretty pink flowers cover the treetop in autumn (this photo was taken in

mid-November), followed by large, pear-shaped seed pods that contain a

silky "floss" embedded with small seeds. The silk was once used to stuff

pillows.

Best on large properties or as a single specimen in a medium-sized

yard, the floss silk should be planted well away from foot traffic and play

areas because of the thorns.

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the thurns like forms are to store water.

Certainly and interesting write up about this fascinating tree. I would love to have seen this in a different environment but we must take things and pictures where we find them. It is a remarkably beautiful tree Jorge, thanks for sharing this with us.

BR,

Holger

Hi Jorge,

  Wonderful image with beautiful color & interesting details of the tree.  Thank you for sharing.  Take care, Patsy

Street photo or a cityscape, who cares, lovely look matters! Great technical quality too! Compliments mi querido amigo!

Cheers to that!

PDE

A beautiful result with very nice colors and lighting, Jorge!

Estimado Jorge, es una imagen muy bonita, que rompe con la monotonía o tristeza que puede tener el color del hormigón o del asfalto en una ciudad. Los toques verdes de vegetación, ciertamente le dan vida.

Este árbol también se encuentra donde yo vivo. En los parques de mi ciudad. Aquí lo llamamos "árbol botella" y las pinchas del tronco llaman mucho la atención. Se llama "botella" por lo abombado y ancho del tronco y lo estrecho ya acercándonos a las ramas.

Muy buena iluminación y composición.

¡Felicidades Jorge! y muchos saludos.

Con cariño, Laura Marco.

very beautiful

A nice corner of world: thanks my dear friend!

This is a very beautiful photograph, Jorge. I feel like I am there. Did you use a tripod? The details are very nice and sharp, even when I click to view larger. Best regards, Janice

An impressive tree for sure & who, with a camera, could pass it by without recording it?  Time permitting, I would have walked around it a bit seeking a composition which would both do it and the other elements justice.  Must have been a way to eliminate the traffic lights, though their inclusion, with street sign,  does give us exact coordinates for locating this gorgeous plant.  Best, LM.

Super bloom on this tree and adds great charm to its surroundings, brilliant shot, regards.