Oh Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree 1

Christmas Tree 1

 

I wish this marvellous tree was in my garden, and not in a neighbour’s round the block.

Christmas Tree 2

Christmas Tree 2

With a tree like this, who needs one inside, all decorated with wessel cups?

Christmas Tree 3

Christmas Tree 3

I pass by this wonder quite often, when I walk the dogs this way; always meaning to take a photo. Today was the day!

And what were the dogs doing?

Little Monkey and Mt Spaghetti Legs

Little Monkey and Mr Spaghetti Legs

Waiting patiently, of course. And yes, LM is sitting with her bum up on the kerb! Such an elegant lady!

It was nearly 5pm, (long shadows), but still hot. Frosty the snowman was nowhere to be seen!

post script: I have googled this tree for you. It is an Illawarra flame tree; Brachychiton acerifolius. You’re welcome!

 

24 thoughts on “Oh Christmas Tree”

    1. scifihammy Post author

      Why am I not surprised it is Australian? Your flora grows so well here 🙂 – We have tons of Blue Gum trees 😀
      It really does stand out and I haven’t seen another one.

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    1. scifihammy Post author

      haha You are right! Even now, mid summer, there’s tons of red stuff on the ground. Fortunately, as it’s not my tree, I don’t have to worry about that 🙂

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  6. faburlifekhloe

    Stunning shots! ❤ I would also love to have these trees in my garden as well or at least somewhere close to where I live. 😉 I wonder what these trees are called. Do you know?

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  8. Midwestern Plant Girl

    I don’t mind neighbors having great trees, as long as I can see them also. No work and all the enjoyment! 🌳 This one is very cool. Actually in the magnolia family, if you know those. .. This one has a wonderful color!

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  9. ladysighs

    I don’t have any pets. Just enjoying everyone elses. 🙂 The more I read about dogs/cats the more remarkable I know they are.
    What a gorgeous tree. Covet it all you want. 🙂

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    1. scifihammy Post author

      haha I did! Surreptitiously taking photos 🙂
      Pets are a lot of fun, companionship and love, but also a lot of work – and Tons of hair shedded! 🙂

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  10. ady

    Breathtaking View !!!! How I wish this tree was not in Capetown but next to my house 😛 I just saw its flowers and leaves,a very peculiar shape they have !
    LM almost acts like a human !!! I have never seen a Dog sitting like that !
    We are freezing at 16-4 deg celcius here 😦

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    1. scifihammy Post author

      Yes – I do love this tree 🙂 So cheerful. And LM always sits inelegantly. Once she sat up some steps, front feet at bottom, back feet on next step, and bum at the top 😀

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