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Flame trees set HK ablaze
So-called Flame of the Forest or Flamboyant trees light up the city streets and countryside.Floral wonder: The Flame of the Forest tree originated in Madagascar, but is now found throughout Africa and Asia.
Welcome shade: The trees, such as these in Po Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O, can grow up to 20 metres and provide a broad, umbrella-like crown to provide shelter from the sun.
Scarlet vision: While practical as shade providers, the trees are also eye-catching.
Red carpet: After bursting into flower, the flame tree sheds its colourful petals.
Harbinger of spring: Most flame trees in the city will bloom from May through to winter, when they will shed their leaves and flowers.
Collosal bouquet: Flame trees sport generous numbers of blossoms, and may bloom more than once annually.
Red hot: The flame trees grow in urban and rural areas, painting the town red wherever they are found.
Light sensitive: The tree's emerald leaves usually fold at dusk, but will stay open if illuminated by street lamps.
