I'd have loved to have taken more photos on my travels in Pretoria this spring, but just stopping on the side of the road in South Africa to whip out an expensive camera and take photographs is really not recommended. I certainly don't want to risk getting hijacked just to show you the lovely purpleness of the city.
Jacarandas aren't native to here and are considered an invader, introduced from Brazil in 1829 there is now a total ban on planting any new trees, but existing Jacarandas do not have to be eradicated. it is estimated that there are 70,000 Jacarandas growing around the city. They are in full flower between September and November which is spring time in South Africa.
they are such beautiful trees. love their color. glad you played it safe yet got some good shots
ReplyDeletesadly all the flowers are finished now, it's such a short season, spring
DeleteAh what a beautiful invader they are! That must be such a sight to walk below those purple blossoms, stunning stuff.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in again and I do hope things are going well where you are. I've been catching up from time to time on Facebook - looks like you are very busy!
very busy indeed but it is very difficult to visit South Africa and sit still
DeleteWhat striking trees! It's unusual to see trees with such purple flowers on them but I guess if you live there you must think every city is like this! I've always thought South Africa looked liked such a beautiful country but it is such a shame that so much of it is still gripped by violence and crime.
ReplyDeletethey are gorgeous, but sadly the flower is short lived
DeleteWhat a beautiful - and unusual - colour, I've been to Pretoria but sadly can't remember these beauties - I wish I did! #hdygg
ReplyDeletethey're only in bloom september till november and really colour the landscape
DeleteWow - what a beautiful tree to welcome spring.
ReplyDeletei wish i could've taken more photos but it's not safe to be stopping on the side of the road in SA
DeleteWe have a bunch of these trees all over Southern California. They are beautiful, but quite messy! I'm glad you stayed safe while taking this beautiful photographs. Thank you for sharing on the #MyGloriousGardens September link party!
ReplyDeleteyes they are very messy
DeleteI love jacaranda trees. They have them in Spain and I think they are beautiful. Thank you for linking to the September #MyGloriousGardens lovely.
ReplyDeletethey are so very pretty, sadly i missed seeing them in full bloom this year
DeleteJacaranda is such a great word! Shame they're invasive over there #MyGloriousGardens
ReplyDeleteit is a shame, but they're protected
DeleteHi Suzanne! I picked this post as my feature for the October #MyGloriousGardens link party!
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