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does anyone know what tree this is?

November 4th 2008 02:27
I was walking to work this morning as I always do, I love this time of year because the Jacaranda are so so beautiful. While I was gazing at my favourite Jacaranda in Victoria Park day dreaming I looked to my right and saw this amazing bright red tree, it is truly beautiful and I honestly can't beleive I have never noticed it before. I was obviously blinded by my love of Jaranda.

I was wondering if any Orblers out there know what the tree is called.

Yes I know it is slightly off topic for my blog but hey its a tree and its red, that's like, linked to the environment and the right colour


Here are my slightly blurry phone pics.

Cheers

Louie

What type of tree is this?

A close up of the flowers.

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Comment by Cibbuano

November 4th 2008 02:49


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Louie - no idea... but I'm also amazed at some of the vibrant colours in the Australian foliage...

Does anyone else know what this tree is?


Comment by Louie

November 4th 2008 04:45


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Thanks Cib, i am sure someone out there will know.

I was thinking maybe its a flame tree? I've always wondered if they actually exist or are just part of a song.

Comment by Market Newbie

November 4th 2008 04:57


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Hmmm...could that be a Japanese Maple tree? If I understand it right, the leaves of Maple Trees change color seasonally. And it is not always the same color. Maybe, that was the reason you didn't notice that tree before. But then, it could be another tree that I don't know anything about

Comment by Cheryl J

November 4th 2008 05:08


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Hi Louie,

It's a Brachychiton Acerifolius or Flame Tree. They're pretty aren't they!

Comment by katyzzz

November 4th 2008 05:28


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Yes, I thought it was a flame tree but I did not know the Latin for it.

And you're right, it's a tree, enough said.

Comment by Morgan Bell

November 4th 2008 06:43


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i was just about to come on and (unhelpfully) suggest maybe its a red Jacaranda! haha

well ive just displayed my lack of knowledge in the tree spotting department!

id listen to Cheryl though, whenever i put pics up of plants from my yard she can identify them instanly . . . i think theres a few green thumbs in her family!

Comment by Cheryl J

November 4th 2008 08:11


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Haha, a family of green thumbs, two left feet, both of which we can fit in our mouths at once

Comment by Alexandra7

November 4th 2008 10:02
Hi Louie,

The tree is a Flame Tree (Botanical Name) and Latin Brachychiton Acerifolius. It’s also known as the Illawarra Flame Tree.


Comment by Anonymous

November 4th 2008 12:35
its a flame tree. My dad has 4 on his property. they really beautiful.. (dont know its botanical name)



Comment by Lady Henrietta Muddling

November 4th 2008 20:47


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I rang Jimmy Barnes, and he confirmed it's definitely a flame tree. It's the exact one Don Walker saw when he wrote the song, Flame Trees. Steve Prestwich said his drumsticks were made of that very flame tree.

Which translates to: I wouldn't have had a clue, and if someone says it's a flame tree. I believe them.

Comment by Louie

November 4th 2008 22:25


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Cheryl J, alexanda7, Katyzzz, Anon, thank you, i think you are right. Flame Tree it is in my mind forevermore

It is truly beautiful.

i can see why Cold Chisel love them.

Lady Henrietta, thanks for making me laugh out loud.

Market Newby thanks for trying, I hear Japanese Maples are also very beautiful.

Morgan thanks for trying. Now we have both learned something.

Comment by Cibbuano

November 4th 2008 23:21


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shee! How's that for extracting knowledge from the Orble community... that was fast, and thorough...

Comment by James Rickard

November 5th 2008 01:05


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Hmmm. Well, I was going to say Japanese Maple but I stand corrected!

Comment by Louie

November 5th 2008 01:08


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Yes James I think flame trees wins, then again Flame Tree could be the aussie nickname for a Japanese Maple.... thanks

Comment by Louie

November 5th 2008 01:09


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Yes Cib, very impressive knowledge in Orble world!!!!!!



Comment by RubySoho

November 5th 2008 01:50


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Oh the flame trees would blind a weary driver
And there's nothing else could set fire to this town...

Comment by Lester Caudill

November 5th 2008 19:30


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Hey Louie beautiful tree, the only tree I know of here in the states could look that red is a maple in the fall, which I have seen many of them today.

Comment by Jason King

November 5th 2008 21:43


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I was also going to say Japanese Maple and had to look it up and seeing as though everyone came to fast rescue - here is more info on the Flame Tree:

The Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius), is a large tree native to subtropical regions on the east coast of Australia. It is famous for the bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree when it is leafless. Along with other members of the Brachychiton genus, it is commonly referred to as a Kurrajong.

This tree is tolerant of temperate climates and is now cultivated world-over for its beauty. However, the maximum height of 40 m is reached only in the original, warmer, habitat. Similarly to its Kurrajong relatives the leaves are variable, with up to 7 deep lobes. It is deciduous - shedding its leaves after the dry season. The spectacular flowering occurs in late spring and new foliage is ready for the summer rains. In areas where the winter is not particularly dry, this natural rhythm may become somewhat erratic and the tree may flower only partially.

Flowers are scarlet bells with 5 partially fused petals. The pod-like fruits (technically known as follicles) are dark brown, wide, boat-shaped and about 10 cm long. They contain masses of thin bristles that stick in the skin, as well as yellow seeds. These are nutritious and were eaten by Aborigines after toasting.

Comment by Louie

November 6th 2008 01:49


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Many thanks Jason. I appreciate the info. Understandable that it is cultivated world wide.

i saw another one in the Botanic Gardens of Sydney yesterday. Truly beautiful.

Comment by Louie

November 6th 2008 01:51


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Lester, thanks for dropping by.

always good to see you, i have been reading your posts but have left no comments as being Australian i don't think my view on the US election is particularly relevant

cheers

Louie

Comment by Janet Collins

November 6th 2008 02:25


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I have to say I'm pretty naive when it comes to the names of trees, generally. I like the flame tree name and I think I'll stick to that because I won't be able to pronounce the latin version.

And I've learned something new today.

Comment by KylieW

November 6th 2008 03:51


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It's a gorgeous tree. Extremely similar in colour to a Japanese maple (one of my favourite tree's). Flame tree is a very apt name for it

Comment by Mountain Fog

November 6th 2008 08:42
Hello Louie gurrlish!

I was going to be totally facetious and subtly cynical by remarking, "it's a 'flaming tree" , ergo, an over the top 'gay' tree...oh well, missed my chance for double entendre, guess I should have been plugged into Orble 24 hours a day so I didn't miss anything... oh that's right, I was for ages but... it ended up not being worth the trouble!! opps!

Now that was rather catty of me, about the general Orble experience, not you in particular Louie, of course, GODDESS GURRLISH!!

I see someone here has taken up the GM good fight! (In list opposite)

Thank god someone is, as I keep talking blue in the face to the public at large who just stare back blankly...morons...then again, maybe they have already eaten too much GM... it does shrink the organs the European scientists say! Oh, and yes, there is one organ I possess that does NOT need any more shrinking, thank you very much!!!

cheers

fog

Comment by Janet Collins

November 6th 2008 08:59


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Flaming Tree? That's got a ring to it, actually.

Comment by Morgan Bell

November 7th 2008 08:07


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"it's a 'flaming tree" , ergo, an over the top 'gay' tree

haha oh Fog how i have missed your rainbow humour!
heres a big smile just for you!


Comment by Mountain Fog

November 8th 2008 04:21
hi Morganish,
yes, I'm baaack... maybe... not sure... huff...
tanx for the hello, which if its syllables are broken up is, HELL...OH!

Wonder if this was not a mistake, but a terrible and subversive plot by masked nameless men in large silk robes and pointy caps who meet nude in moonlight once a blood moon to plot out the destruction of all things equitable, honourable and democratic...

sorry, still carried away with glee about Obama winning and greatful that the Great (Dumb) Beast and his cronies of "evil doers" have been tossed off...no... I mean tossed out of the white House... tee hee...

as you can see, I have maintained my love of mental diarrhoea...and perverse humour...oh well.

cheers

fog

Comment by Lilla

November 9th 2008 01:24


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Yup, yup, yup

...echo... echo.... Flame tree.. echo.. echo .


Comment by Paul

January 2nd 2009 23:35


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I've never seen such a thread! Who'd have thought this topic would resonate so strongly?! This community never ceases to amaze & impress. P.

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