photographing New Zealand: purple tree

1/1/13

I saw this tree in Kawhia yesterday and have never seen one before.

**Thanks, Lindy. It's called a Blue Jacaranda.

Unknown said...: Beautiful! Happy New Year to you and your family!; Jan 1, 2013, 11:46:00 PM
Coloring Outside the Lines said...: How pretty! Happy New Year!; Jan 2, 2013, 2:49:00 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm not certain, but I *think* it may be Jacaranda mimosifolia. I've seen them in the Phoenix Valley/Sonoran Desert before but never up close. The color is heavenly!; Jan 2, 2013, 3:03:00 AM
Janice said...: What a gorgeous tree!; Jan 2, 2013, 3:52:00 AM
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...: Magical -- I love this tree.; Jan 3, 2013, 11:32:00 AM