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Gul Mohur

Delonix/Poiciana regia.        

A vibrant, ornamental tree, the Gulmohur (Delonix regia) is rated by some as one of the most beautiful of all flowering trees. Its origins go back to Madagascar but is one of the most extensively cultivated trees in tropical climates all over the world. The tree is locally known as 'Kattikai mara'.
Blooming of the Gulmohur announces the arrival of summer. It is one of the most popular trees, and there are many beautiful specimens to see all over the city.




Rain tree

Pithecolobium saman

The beauty of the pink and white blossom , shaped like silken tufts, is largely lost to the eye because of the height at which the flowers appear.

The Rain Tree (Samanea saman) is a wide canopied, umbrella-shaped tree that flowers through a large part of the year, from March to September. The tree is locally known as 'Male mara'.


Flowering Season: March to September




Bougainvillaea

Bouugainvillaea’s colours range from magenta and purple to crimson , brick red , pale pink, salmon and yellow- even white.

Peak flowering season is February to April and second flowering between July and September. 





Tulip tree.
Spathodea Companulata

  

The African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) is one of the most common trees in the city and like the Gulmohur, it is one of the most recognised and familiar trees too.This variously –named tree(scarlet bell tree) bears up turning clusters of brilliant orange and crimson flowers which again , are variously described as “crumpled bells”, “ancient Lamps”.

Flowers during October- January and again during August – September. 

The Queens flower

The Queen's Flower Tree (Lagerstromia speciosa) has erect clusters of spectacular flowers that don different shades - mauve, pink or lilac. The tree is small to medium sized when it grows in the city, so it is common to see it planted in parks and pathways.

The tree is also known by the name Pride of India' and is locally called 'Hole Dasavala'.

Flowering season :March – May 

Tabebuia

The Pink Tabebuia Tree (Tabebuia avellanedae) looks stunning when in bloom. The tree sheds all its leaves and pink flowers with yellow centres appear in thick clusters, mostly during January and February. The trees are small in stature and are often planted as ornamental trees on roadsides.Also called the Caribbean Trumpet Tree, it originates from South America. The tree is crooked and small and is almost leafless when the blossoms take over.

Flowering season:January- February(sometimes even March) 

Firangipani, Temple flower, Pagoda tree

Plumeria alba and Rubra

There are two species of temple flowers that are met with often, the red firangipani plumeria and the white Firangipani Rubra. These trees are planted in gardens and parks and often used for urban landscaping.

The secret of its popularity seems to lie in its almost year long bloom and the rich fragrance emitted by the flowers. Many regard it as symbolising immortality because it can keep producing leaves and flowers even after it is uprooted from the soil.

Flowering season : March- April and again during July- September

Cork Tree

Millingtonia Hortensis

Called ‘Akash Neem’ –sky climbing Neem, in apparent recognition of its exceptionally trim and high stature. It is favoured as an avenue tree more for the figure it cuts and delightful sprays of its tiny white flowers and buds.

This fast growing tree flowers at night and sheds flowers early in the morning. The flowers are used in rituals. Because of he perfume of the flowers they are very much sought after. The waxy characteristic of the flowers ensure their freshness for a long time.

From April until the rains and again in November and December, a profusion of silvery-white, delightfully fragrant flowers crown the foliage.