The Jacarandas Are in Bloom
As sure a sign of summer as you’ll find in San Diego county, the Jacarandas are preening, showing off their abundant blossoms in dramatic style.
These gorgeous lavender trees are native to South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, but can be found throughout the world, including 
all over San Diego county. They’re a welcome site, so long as you don’t park underneath one in bloom. The petals are sticky and difficult to clean off of a car.
Oh well, divas like these are always a bit of trouble, but well worth it. Right?
Photo #1 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/martinlabar/503206082/
Photo #2 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kid_pro_quo/171781771/
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8 opinions for The Jacarandas Are in Bloom
Mary Jo
May 22, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I’ve seen these, but never knew what they were called!
Carole A. Lane
May 22, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I’ve always admired them, but didn’t know what they were called until last year. Now I can’t forget the name. (They’re one of the few plants or trees that I can easily identify!)
There seem to be Jacaranda trees blooming on every block right now, and seeing them always make me feel good for some reason; maybe its the lovely spring color, or the sense of growth and renewal. In any case, they’re lovely, aren’t they?
San Diego Chargers
May 22, 2008 at 4:54 pm
We live in North East Ohio and are currently in the blooming season.
I love Ohio, but your photo’s and the weather report makes me want to move to San Diego
Martin LaBar
May 22, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Thanks for giving credit!
Carole A. Lane
May 23, 2008 at 12:15 pm
You’re welcome, Martin. You took such a beautiful close up! Thanks for sharing your photos with the blogosphere.
Carole A. Lane
May 23, 2008 at 11:13 pm
San Diego Chargers,
I’m afraid you’d miss the change of seasons if you came here. Ours are much more subtle, and many would say we don’t have them at all. I’ll bet they’re beautiful in Ohio. Of course, you’ll have to come for a visit though.
BinaryWolf
May 27, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Lavender trees = Jacaranda. Got it.
Carole A. Lane
May 28, 2008 at 11:14 pm
BinaryWolf,
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