Red Puff Tree- Calliandra - Puffing colors and warmth during mid-December

Red Puff Tree- Calliandra haematocephala

• It is an evergreen shrub commonly found in house landscape. Parks and golf course do adore this plant. It is conducive to Lahore weather (USA Z 9a- 11). It can grow in a range of soils. Can be contained in containers. 

A showy flower. Color is of red stamens.
Photo by Rashad

Raspberry like flower buds. Photo by Rashad.

New copper pink leaves mature into dark green color.
Photo by Rashad

Touching neighbors with flowery branches.
Photo by Rashad.

Take a brush and paint to your delight. Photo by Rashad.

Attractive to bees, birds and butterflies.
Photo by Rashad.

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Candleberry Tree- Coloring the Autumn

Chinese Tallow Tree, Candleberry Tree, Brightening the Fall

• Has many names like it's autumn colors of the leaves- Chinese Tallow Tree, Candleberry Tree, Chicken Tree, Popcorn Tree, Florida Aspen. Botanical name is Triadica sebifera and Sapium sebiferum. Family is Euphorbiaceae. A highly ornamental, shady and hardy plant. Thrives well in Lahore (USA Zone 8a- 10b).

Fast growing tree up to 40 feet. Photo by Rashad.

Turning to glory of its colors. Photo by Rashad.

Leaves are toxic. Photo by Rashad.

Local name Makhan Charbi. Tree in Jinnah Garden Lahore.
Photo by Rashad.

Nectar is non toxic. Sought after tree for bee keepers.
Photo by Rashad.

Count the colors and shades. Photo by Rashad.

Rival of maple colors during Fall. Vegetative oil is of high value.
Photo by Rashad.

Adding colors to the grass. Photo by Rashad.

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Bael Fruit Tree (Bilgree)- Enjoy drinks of golden stone wood apples

Bael fruit tree- Local name (Bilgree)

• Botanical name is Aegle ( aey Glee) marmelos, has many other names as Bengal quince, golden apple, stone apple, wood apple and bili. It has  medicinal and food values besides religious significance among Hindus. Can tolerate water logged areas and extreme temperatures. It thrives well in Lahore (USA hardiness Zone 9- 11). 

A magnificent view in the Compound of Historical Jahangir's Tomb. A Mughal emperor.
Photo by Rashad. 8 Dec 13.

Stone or wood apple. Pleasant and refreshing flavor.
Photo be Rashad. Botanical Garden Lahore

Branches droop. A leaf wit three leaflets.
Photo by Rashad. Jahangir's Tomb. 8 Dec 13.

Fruit can be eaten dried of fresh,  leaves as  green salad.
Photo by Rashad. Botanical Garden Lahore. 22 Nov 13

Shady tree, grows up to 40 feet tall.
Photo by Rashad. Jinnah Garden Lahore. 26 Nov 13.

View of skull- rotten fruit. Usually broken with a hammer.
Good for locomotion of fatigued animals- horses.
 Works well with knee pains of humans.
Photo by Rashad. 22 Nov 13.

Buy some from Jinnah Bagh, Photo by Rashad,

Not ripe as yet. Wrap them in a paper to turn the outer coat into yellow color. Photo by Rashad,

A painted view of Bilgree tree. Bloom is creamy and fragrant.
Photo by Rashad. 8 Dec 13.

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Washingtonia Palm- Easy care

Washingtonia Palm- Stays Aloft

• It is popular ornamental palm. it has many names like California Fan Palm, Desert Fan Palm, Petticoat Palm, Cotton Palm. At local nurseries, it is called (wall palm Punjabi wall means thread/ Hair) as its leaves have threads. It has good resistance to wind pressure. A cold hardy plant and can grow in most of the soils. Locally found is washingtonia robusta.

A fast growing plant and can attain height up to 100 ft.
Photo by Rashad

Needs a little water when planted. Usually water not required when mature.
Photo by Rashad

Adds to home landscape. Fertilization rarely necessary.
Photo by Rashad

Has good number of leaves- Photo by Rashad

Petticoat of dried leaves adds charm
but could be harboring place for birds and pests.
 Photo by Rashad

View of leaf- called costapalmate. Photo by Rashad

Adoring Pakistan Park. Group planting. Photo by Rashad

A painted view. Photo by Rashad

A choice for golf course. Thrives well in extreme heat.
 Photo by Rashad

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