Monday, June 9, 2008

Cassia Fistula

Miami had many of these flowering trees called "Golden Shower Trees" that bloom beautifully in June... until hurricane Andrew came by in August, 1992. As a consequence, there are only a few of these trees left to bloom in Miami because they are not designed for strong winds. This one is near the South Miami Hospital, in full bloom ... I wonder why the city does not replant these beautiful trees?

Golden Shower Tree

2 comments:

SwampAngel65 said...

Driving to the dump at Chapman today to get rid of an old TV, we passed several of those beautiful tree in Pinecrest. I remarked to my husband how pretty they are, and...that I want one!

TOG said...

Lan there is a street that is lined with Cassia fistula. I think it's 16th street East of Douglas, going to the back of Woodlawn.
I took a picture of two on Granada this morning and planned to use them for the next two days. I will post them next week and stay with the poincianas.