A flowering flamboyant tree is quite spectacular. This is the common orange-red one, but they also come in yellow and salmon. These last two are more difficult to grow and hence less frequently seen, but if you're on island at the right time of year, a drive by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be rewarding.
This picture is of a casuarina tree that is kept trimmed as a shrub. This would also make a thick hedge too.
Both of these photos are of the Women's Tongue tree. I love these flowers, they are so delicate, even the unopened buds are delicate.
The lovely red fruit of one of the myriad palm trees that are in abundance on the island. I'm not sure if these make good eating for humans, but birds love them.
Last but not least is the Black Pearl. These seed pods are so soft and velvety looking, even the seeds are covered in fine down. Note the unopened seed pod in the bottom right hand corner of the photo.
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