This year the Jacaranda trees along Del Mar in Pasadena are significantly more beautiful than last year. Except for the very last one at Del Mar and Lake Avenue which is the only white jacaranda in Pasadena--perhaps in all California. The white jacaranda is very rare and this tree seems to be being neglected by city gardeners. Perhaps the city gardeners are just too busy installing hideous palms along Colorado Blvd.
Natives of a hot part of Brazil Jacaranda trees were introduced by a Director of the Los Angeles Arboretum over a century ago. An Arboretum factoid: the Arboretum was founded by a West Side dermatologist who funded expeditions to seek out flowering trees from other parts of the planet. The first Arborerum Director headed off to Australia and came back with the trees, including the brilliant yellow acacia and red flowering eucalyptus, you can find in the northern part of the Arboretum.
To see the mile long stretch of jacaranda, take the Metro Gold Line to the Del Mar Station. Go a half block south of the station to Del Mar and turn left. You will see the gorgeous blooms immediately.
Coming soon to this blog:
Photos of the Chalk Art Festival in Paseo Colorado on June 18 and 19th.
A review of the Clayton Brother show at PMCA
A restaurant review of La Grande Orange--you'll love this one!!
In the meantime visit
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