Christmas Tree of the Tropics - 4K

Brisbane's Naturally Blooming Christmas Trees

When December comes around, its time to get out the boxes and decorations and put up the celebratory Christmas tree. What if you could have a Christmas tree without the effort of assembling it and having to pull it down after Christmas ends?

Thanks to mother nature and Brisbane's climate and public and private green spaces, it can be done. While enjoying your time in the outdoors keep an eye out for the giant, mature Poinciana trees which are a feature of the River City and scattered across the city.

December marks this trees flowering season when big, bold and hard to ignore Poinciana trees are at their best. These spectacular trees are a common and a glorious feature of parks, streets, backyards and green spaces across Brisbane.

How will I know a Poinciana tree when I see one?

The dominant feature of the Poinciana are the vibrant, scarlet flowers which light up the tree. With a thick sturdy trunk and buttress roots, they are a favorite climbing tree for active and adventurous kids. Before flowering, they produce a brown, narrow seed pod which has been described as looking like a long, strong bean and make a rhythmic, rattling sound when you shake them.

Did you know?

Despite their abundance in Brisbane, Poinciana's are actually native to Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, but have been introduced into tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. They are known as Christmas trees in Vanuatu and a symbol of Christmas in Australia. They also are a sign that storm season is looming.

Where can I find Poinciana Trees in Brisbane?

These grand trees were traditionally planted as street trees and now enhance many of the older inner city suburbs. Some of the best public places to find Poinciana's in Brisbane are New Farm Park, Powerhouse Park and the Brisbane Riverwalk in the same suburb & historic Newstead Park. The town of Cleveland on Moreton Bay also has fine stands of Poinciana's lining some of its streets. Look out for some curbside trees which are decorated with Christmas baubles by festive families.

Poinciana Tree Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae native to Madagascar. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of orange-red flowers over summer. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree and in English it is given the name Royal Poinciana, flamboyant, phoenix flower,[ flame of the forest, or flame tree (one of several species given this name). This species was previously placed in the genus Poinciana, named for Phillippe de Longvilliers de Poincy, the 17th-century governor of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts). It is a non-nodulating legume. Delonix regia is endemic to Madagascar's dry deciduous forests, but has been introduced into tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. In the wild it is endangered, but it is widely cultivated elsewhere and is regarded as naturalized in many of the locations where it is grown.

Filmed at Brisbane Corso, Fairfield & Newstead Park.

Flight management included using a spotter/assistant to ensure the park was totally clear of any people when above the trees.

Some shots also include crop & zooming.

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