Speechless Sunday: Two Views of the Coral Tree

Hi Ron & Alexandra - There was one of those in the courtyard of my apartment when I lived in LA long, long time ago - they're incredible when they bloom.

I too love the Coral tree and enjoy the sculptual aspect to it.  Have a great week.

What a beautiful tree!   Not familiar with this species, at all, so appreciated your post.

Ron and Alexandra, unfortunately I've never seen one of those trees. But I love public parks and the opportunities they provide for everyone to enjoy trees like that one!

Ron and Alexandra- I'm not familiar with the coral tree but I love how the branches from their own special piece of art!

Alexandra and Ron, you capture some of the most beautiful pictures, LOVE these trees, we have one on our property, they are very colorful.

Thanks for sharing your photographs. I was not familiar with coral trees. I guess I have lived a sheltered life.

Beautiful and very interesting Ron & Alexandra. I would love to visit Holmby Park some day.

Cool trees!... I'd love to go driving arount the Hollywood Hills and the area sometime! I don't know very much about the area, but I do remember driving by Holmby Park several years ago... there's some really beautiful properties around that park!

Gorgeous tree and thank goodness these beautiful trees are still with us and not taken down for "progress".

Hi Alexandra, The Coral Tree is one extrdaordinay spectical. The flowers are so amazing. We have a couple in front of the Convention Center in SD Bay and they never disappoint. I haven't seen many down here in San Diego. I've done some close ups of the flower cone and they are stunning to examine.

Hi Alexandra,  I had downloaded an older photo of the coral tree. I am using an iPad and had it stored, so I thought I would share with you so others could see how amazing the bloom cone is.

Very pretty and colorful. I would have signed the petition too. Our trees need to be reserved.

Alexandra and Ron -- some ideas(removing trees to create an extra lane in Brentwood) should definitely be considered a form of temporary(or longer) insanity. We have so much asphalt, concrete and pavement in our cities and not enough beautiful landscaped areas which enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area and help to maintain its desirability to live there.  At least, that's the way I see it.  

I have never seen one of these trees but can see why they are called coral trees.  I would think it's not just because of the color of their flowers but also because of the structure of their limbs.

Some silly city official is right. Goodness. Glad that never happened -  "they paved paradise, put up a parking lot," - sing it Joni. ;) Glad William added the close up - lovely bloom.