African Tulip Tree

There are several African Tulip Trees (Wikipedia Link) in Roca Verde which I have highlighted before with their bright orange flowers, but the one on the hill above me is such a bright spot, it is hard to not keep featuring it! 🙂 Another sign that summer is beginning.

Colorful Neighbors

On the hill above my little casita are blooming some brilliant orange African Tulip Trees (an immigrant or invasive species?) and above those the ever-present pink-to-purple bougainvillea which I see here through the limbs of my Guarumo or Cecropia tree. Having “colorful neighbors” can be a plus! And colorful flowers add to my happiness!    …

From Behind the Big Rock: African Tulip Tree!

From behind the big rock at Roca Verde entranceyou see the red-orange flowers of our African Tulip Tree.Atenas, Costa Rica African Tulip TreeZooming in on another tropical tree that blooms for about one month.Atenas, Costa Rica I walk about half a mile up a steep hill to Chef Dan’s house 2 or 3 times a …

Trees Blooming Today

African Tulip TreeAlso called Flame of the Forest and Fountain TreeAt a neighbor’s house on the hill above me.Roca Verde, Atenas, Costa Rica Yellow Bell TreeI have many of these around my house & just starting to bloom.Roca Verde, Atenas, Costa Rica My photo gallery FLORA & FORESTS Or more specifically MY HOME GARDENS