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11-AUG-2005

8/11: What Kind of Tree?

I'm 43 years old and I am just now noticing these beautiful pink trees.
Can anyone tell me what kind of tree it is?
They have brilliant pink blossoms and very sharp thorns on the limbs.

I have been unable to comment lately but will be around to your galleries soon!

    

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Coleen Perilloux Landry19-Aug-2005 17:54
I think this tree is a Monkey Puzzle tree. We had lots of them in New Orleans until a severe freeze in the 1960's.
Robin Reid17-Aug-2005 21:33
You are 43! Wow. This is a Jeremy tree.... kinda captures your sometimes twisted humor ;--)
Sheila15-Aug-2005 10:57
I know it looks similar to the Hong Kong Orchid tree, but I believe your tree is Chorisia speciosa.
Beautiful images of them.
Guest 15-Aug-2005 05:42
I think it is an orchid tree. I've got one in my yard and they sure are gorgeous in bloom.
Guest 14-Aug-2005 12:37
Do not know except that it looks like a great climbing tree.
uofmtiger13-Aug-2005 19:32
No idea, but I love the POV.
Chris13-Aug-2005 16:04
Good PAD choice. I like the abstract feel
Jude Marion13-Aug-2005 15:33
WOW! This is a gorgeous tree!
I know it's not a pine tree (offered the Canuklehead!)!!!!!
Amazing bark and blossoms!
Lovely image, Jeremy!
René13-Aug-2005 13:27
i don't know jeremy...
i cannot help you...
beautiful shot
Rochelle Weiss13-Aug-2005 03:36
What a beautiful tree and what wonderful pictures of it. I am the last one who would know what kind of tree this is. The only thing we have in Iowa like that with thorns are locust trees, and those look more like daggers than these spiky things.
Roe..12-Aug-2005 22:23
I've never seen this tree..it's beautiful..
Peter Kwok12-Aug-2005 16:49
It is the Bauhinia blakeana (common known as the Hong Kong Orchid Tree)
See:http://web.hku.hk/~lramsden/blake.html
joanteno12-Aug-2005 11:24
Very nice shot! No idea on what kind of tree? 43, still very young!
Karen Stuebing12-Aug-2005 08:45
Those branches look like they're just waiting to be climbed. Inviting but impassible. The flower's are stunning and nature protects them with thorns. No idea what it is but it is a wonder.
Chris Sofopoulos12-Aug-2005 07:44
Sooo, you are 43... But you look like a teenager Jeremy:))
Some people always remain kids...
I don't know what tree this is, but I know that the contrast of blue sky and pink blossoms is really great! And these mixed limbs create a nice composition.
Good eye Jeremy... after 43 years;) LOL..
laine8212-Aug-2005 07:12
Gosh, that's a combination of beauty & not so. I don't imagine many creatures climb that one...including kids !!
Guest 12-Aug-2005 06:27
pretty....sorry can't help you out with the name. :(
Shawn Patrick12-Aug-2005 06:06
They are very pretty. I couldn't tell you what kind though, sorry.
Steven Jusczyk12-Aug-2005 04:44
I don't know but they sure have beautiful limbs.
Guest 12-Aug-2005 04:23
Oh yes, that's the Pink Blossomed Thorny Limb Tree. :-)
Brian McAllister12-Aug-2005 04:22
Beautiful tree for sure. I have no idea what kind it is though.
Guest 12-Aug-2005 03:51
Unfortunately I can't help you... But I can tell I find the branches of this tree quite expressive!