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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wordless Wednesday ... It's Cocky Apple Blossom Time
Sharon, the Planchonia is not a large tree. It's a medium sized straggly looking tree, that usually reaches around between 4 to 10 metres in height. I haven't seen many get to 10 metres around here though.
Gale, yes they do bear fruit. In the summertime the green fruit appears. It looks more like a very large gumnut but apparently tastes like an apple, although I've never been tempted to try them myself.
Okay, now you're messing with my mind! The bloom reminds me of a common red blooming shrubby tree that I saw in New Zealand. Now I won't rest until the name comes to me. Any ideas?
Hi Bernie...The bloom on this looks sort of like a mimosa tree bloom. Mimosa is pink tho and produces no apple. Does it have a good smell? No matter it's a beautiful bloom anyway.
Bernie, Welcome to WW! I am so glad you joined the celebration~what a delightful opportunity to us all to get to know your wildflowers. Love the Cocky Apple blossom you've shared.
very pretty Is it a large tree?
ReplyDeleteSharon, the Planchonia is not a large tree. It's a medium sized straggly looking tree, that usually reaches around between 4 to 10 metres in height. I haven't seen many get to 10 metres around here though.
Deleteso cocky indeed. what a great blossom. so neat!! (:
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth. They are a fascinating bloom aren't they?
DeleteThose are beautiful. Do they actually bear fruit? (Guessing by the "apple" in the name).
ReplyDeleteGale, yes they do bear fruit. In the summertime the green fruit appears. It looks more like a very large gumnut but apparently tastes like an apple, although I've never been tempted to try them myself.
DeleteGorgeous! The shape of this flower is fascinating.
ReplyDeleteYes I have to agree with you Gunilla. The form of the Cocky Apple blooms is amazing.
DeleteNow that is a cool flower...very fun looking.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna. It's wonderful to be able to claim this beauty as a native.
DeleteSuch an interesting bloom--it really is an eye-catcher. I'm glad you joined in on WW...I love seeing the kangaroo in your header collage!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose.
DeleteOkay, now you're messing with my mind! The bloom reminds me of a common red blooming shrubby tree that I saw in New Zealand. Now I won't rest until the name comes to me. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteFaye, you could be thinking of the New Zealand Christmas Bush, Metrosideros.
DeleteDear Bernie.
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful.
Best regards Iris.
Thanks very much, Iris.
DeleteVery beautiful. One of our natives I presume, although I've not seen it before.
ReplyDeletePieces of Sunshine, yes it is one of our Aussie natives, but it's only found up here in northern Oz.
DeleteVery unusual looking, but really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
Bernie, I love the name of that beautiful tree! P. x
ReplyDeleteHi Bernie...The bloom on this looks sort of like a mimosa tree bloom. Mimosa is pink tho and produces no apple. Does it have a good smell? No matter it's a beautiful bloom anyway.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely blossoms! I love that flower...thanks for joining WW this week!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever seen this one. It is a beauty and great photos too.
ReplyDeleteThey are a beautiful bloom! Lovely images!
ReplyDeleteBernie, Welcome to WW! I am so glad you joined the celebration~what a delightful opportunity to us all to get to know your wildflowers. Love the Cocky Apple blossom you've shared.
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