Family: Bignoniaceae
Common Name: Pink Poui, Rosy Trumpet Tree
Origin: Tropical America
In Japan, the Cherry Blossoms are at the peak of the season. When I was there at the end of March last year, I got to witness the early blooming of some trees in a park. I had never seen anything like it. Here in Singapore, we have our own versions of these Cherry Blossoms. Though they are not as spectacular, when they bloom in unison, they are quite a sight to behold. 
The recent daily showers in the afternoon must have triggered some need for self-preservation in these trees as they are now flowering profusely everywhere on the island where they line the roads, canals and are present in parks such as Marina City Park. The flowers range from pink to light pink to white and appear in clusters. The picture below shows a branch full of such clusters against the branches af a Neem Tree.
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There are very efficient cleaners who make sure that our pavements are kept clean and clear of leaves, flowers etc and I don't think we get the chance to complain. Flowers on my car - I have to do the job myself. The only thing that I can't stand having on my car is the bird poo and these creatures always treat my car as their toilet, no matter where I park. Why I even get it when I am driving. I've been told it's the colour.
Hi :
Excellent fotos ... and perfect timing..
rgds
yK
Thank you Marchblossom for dropping by. I am most happy to share my photos with you. There are more photos on my website here:
http://flowersinsingapore.com/Albums/PinkPoui/index.html
http://flowersinsingapore.com/Albums/PinkPouiinMarinaCityPark/index.html
Cheers!
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