Blossoms Around Town

Introducing the flowering trees commonly seen at the LCSD’s venues and the great viewing places

Common Flowering Trees between

Barringtonia racemosa123456789101112

Bauhinia x blakeana123456789101112

Bauhinia variegata123456789101112

Bombax ceiba123456789101112

Brownea grandiceps123456789101112

Callistemon viminalis123456789101112

Cassia fistula123456789101112

Chorisia speciosa123456789101112

Crateva unilocularis123456789101112

Delonix regia123456789101112

Elaeocarpus hainanensis123456789101112

Hibiscus mutabilis123456789101112

Jacaranda mimosifolia123456789101112

Koelreuteria bipinnata123456789101112

Lagerstroemia speciosa123456789101112

Lysidice rhodostegia123456789101112

Magnolia grandiflora123456789101112

Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana123456789101112

Melia azedarach123456789101112

Peltophorum tonkinense 123456789101112

Plumeria rubra 123456789101112

Pongamia pinnata 123456789101112

Prunus campanulata123456789101112

Rhodoleia championii123456789101112

Spathodea campanulata123456789101112

Sterculia lanceolata 123456789101112

Tabebuia chrysantha123456789101112

Tabebuia impetiginosa123456789101112

Xanthostemon chrysanthus 123456789101112

Yulania x soulangeana123456789101112

Species:	Barringtonia racemosa
Common Name:	Common Putat
Family / Genus:	LECYHIDACEAE / Barringtona
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, up to 20 meters tall Flowers fragrant, commonly in pink or white colours
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Hang Ming Street Sitting-out Area (Lawn) Shing Mun Valley Park (South Garden) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Herbs Garden) Yuen Long Jockey Club Town Square (Near Main Entrance) On King Street Park (Near Riverside)
Flower period:	Generally from Jun to Sep

Species:	Bauhinia x blakeana
Common Name:	Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Family / Genus:	CAESALPINIACEAE / Bauhinia
Characteristics:	Evergreen native tree, 8-10 meters tall Petals publish red, the upper petals has dark purplish red streaks
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Kowloon Tsai Park (Near Bauhinia Garden) Lai Chi Kok Park (Near Play Equipment For All Children) Quarry Bay Park (Near 7-a-side Artifical Turf Football Pitch in Phase 1) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Amphitheatre) Tin Shui Wai Park (Near Fountain Plaza)
Flower period:	Generally from Nov to Mar

Species:	Bauhinia variegata
Common Name:	Camel's Foot Tree
Family / Genus:	CAESALPINIACEAE / Bauhinia
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 15 meters tall Petals from pink to pale purple The upper petal has conspicuous dark purple and yellowish green stripes
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Cherry Street Park (Near 7-a-side Artifical Turf Football Pitch) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Amphitheatre) Hong Kong Veledrome Park (Near Central Lawn) Sha Tin Park (Near Light Refreshment Kiosk)
Flower period:	Generally in Mar

Species:	Bombax ceiba
Common Name:	Tree Cotton
Family / Genus:	BOMBACACEAE / Bombax
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 25 meters tall Corolla fleshy, flowers mostly bright red, some orange-red or yellow
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Tai Hang Tung Recreation Ground (Near Football Pitch No.2 ) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Amphitheatre) Tuen Mun Park (Near Artifical Lake) Victoria Park (Near Soccer Pitches)
Flower period:	Generally from Mar to Apr

Species:	Brownea grandiceps
Common Name:	Rose of Venezuela
Family / Genus:	FABACEAE / Brownea
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, 3-8 meters tall Petals in red, hanging on the foliage
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Charter Garden (Near Fountain) Hong Kong Park (Near Conservatory) Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Near Fountain Terrace Garden)
Flower period:	Generally from Mar to Apr

Species:	Callistemon viminalis
Common Name:	Tall Bottle-brush
Family / Genus:	MYRTACEAE / Callistemon
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, up to 5 meters tall Flowers in red, closely arranged spike, drooping
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Aberdeen Promenade (Near Promenade) Lai Chi Kok Park (Near Lingnan Garden) Sha Tin Park (North Garden) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Spiral Lookout Tower) Tsing Yi Park (Near Amphitheatre) Victoria Park (Near Roller Skating Rinks)
Flower period:	Generally from Mar to May

Species:	Cassia fistula
Common Name:	Golden-shower
Family / Genus:	CAESALPINIACEAE / Cassia
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 15 meters tall Flowers in yellow, inflorescence loose and drooping
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Kowloon Park (Near Tree Walk) Lai Chi Kok Park (Near Amphitheatre) Sha Tin Park (Walled Garden) Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (Near Basketball Courts)
Flower period:	Generally from Jun to Aug

Species:	Chorisia speciosa
Common Name:	Floss Silk Tree
Family / Genus:	BOMBACACEAE / Chorisia
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, 8-15 meters tall Petals pink, yellowlish throat, white with dark strips
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Hang Hau Man Kuk Lane Park (Near Main Entrance) Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Near Fountain Terrace Garden) North District Park (Rock Garden) Tsing Tin Playground (Near Community Garden)
Flower period:	Generally from Oct to Feb

Species:	Crateva unilocularis
Common Name:	Spider Tree
Family / Genus:	CAPPARACEAE / Crateva
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 15 meters tall Petals white or creamy yellow
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Morse Park (Near Basketball Courts) Prince Edward Road West Pavement Trees (Roadside) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Scented Garden) Tin Park Road Pavement Trees (Roadside) Tin Shui Wai Park (Near Tennis Courts) Dragon Park (Near Main Entrance) Cherry Street Park (Near Tennis Courts)
Flower period:	Generally from Mar to May

Species:	Delonix regia
Common Name:	Flame Tree
Family / Genus:	CAESALPINIACEAE / Delonix
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 20 meters tall Flowers bright scarlet to orange-red The upper petal shows conspicuous yellowish and whitish patches
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Carpenter Road Park (Near Cycling Ground) Tuen Mun Park (Near Cascade) Victoria Park (Near South Pavilion Plaza)
Flower period:	Generally from Jun to Jul

Species:	Elaeocarpus hainanensis
Common Name:	Hainan Elaeocarpus
Family / Genus:	ELAEOCARPACEAE / Elaeocarpus
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, up to 5 meters tall White drooping flowers with feather-like petals
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Hong Kong Park (Near Artificial Lake) Kwun Tong Promenade (Near Spectator Stand) Tsuen Wan Park (Near Park Office) Tsuen Wan Riviera Park (Near Children's Play Area) North District Park (Near Artificial Lake) Fanling Hong Lok Park (Near Artificial Lake)
Flower period:	Generally from Jun to Jul

Species:	Hibiscus mutabilis
Common Name:	Changeable Rose-mallow
Family / Genus:	MALVACEAE / Hibiscus
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, 1-3 meters tall Flowers large, in colours of white or pink, single and double flowered varieties
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Fanling Hong Kong Park (Near Artificial Lake) Hang Hau Man Kuk Lane Park (Near Artificial Lake) Hong Kong Park (Near Artificial Lake) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Floral Display) Tin Shui Wai Park (Near Park Office)
Flower period:	Generally from Aug to Oct

Species:	Jacaranda mimosifolia
Common Name:	Jacaranda
Family / Genus:	BIGNONIACEAE / Jacaranda
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 15 meters tall Flowers in purplish blue, corolla funnelform
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Sha Tin Park (Family Games Area 2) Tung Chung North Park (Near Chinese Herb Garden) Victoria Park (Near Water Fountain Plaza) Morse Park (Park No.4) Tsuen Wan Park (Near Elderly Fitness Station)
Flower period:	Generally from Apr to Jun

Species:	Koelreuteria bipinnata
Common Name:	Golden Rain Tree
Family / Genus:	SAPINDACEAE / Koelreuteria
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 20 meters tall Flowers yellow Capsules in pale purplish red
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Carpenter Road Park (Near Children's Play Area) Lai Chi Kok Park (Near Chinese Garden) Kowloon Tsai Park (Near Roller Skating Rinks) Jordan Valley Park (Near Central Lawn)
Flower period:	Generally from Jul to Sep

Species:	Lagerstroemia speciosa
Common Name:	Queen Crape Myrtle
Family / Genus:	LYTHRACEAE / Lagerstroemia
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 20 meters tall Flowers in magenta, margin crispate, corolla actinomorphic
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Ap Lei Chau Waterfront Promenade (Near Pet Garden) Cherry Street Park (Near 7-a-side Artifical Turf Football Pitch) Kowloon Park (Woodland Walk) Sha Tin Park (Near Azalea Garden) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Amphitheatre) Hong Kong Park (Olympic Square) Pak Shek Kok Promenade (Along Cycling Tracks)
Flower period:	Generally from May to Jul

Species:	Lysidice rhodostegia
Common Name:	Lysidice
Family / Genus:	CAESALPINIACEAE / Lysidice
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, 2-5 meters tall Petals purplish red, boardly obovate
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Near Green House) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Malvaceae Garden) Yeung Siu Hang Garden (Near Artificial Lake)
Flower period:	Generally from Jun to Aug

Species:	Magnolia grandiflora
Common Name:	Bull Bay
Family / Genus:	MAGNOLIACEAE / Magnolia
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, up to 20 meters tal Flowers in white , fragrant, upright
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Magnoliaceae Garden) Kowloon Walled City Park (Near Twin Pavilion) Sha Tin Park (North Garden)
Flower period:	Generally from May to Jun

Species:	Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana
Common Name:	Paper-bark Tree
Family / Genus:	MYRTACEAE / Melaleuca
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, up to 18 meters tall Flowers in white, looks like a bottle cleaning brush
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Aberdeen Promenade (Near Children's Play Area) Chai Wan Park (Near Tennis Courts) Kowloon Walled City Park (Near East Gate) Statue Square Gardens (Near Main Entrance) Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (Near 7-a-side Football Pitch (Artifical Turf)) Yuen Long Park (Near Play Equipment Areas)
Flower period:	Generally from Mar to May, Sep to Nov

Species:	Melia azedarach
Common Name:	China-berry
Family / Genus:	MELIACEAE / Melia
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 10 meters tall Petals in pale purple with fragrant
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Sham Shui Po Park (Near Memorial Plaque) Victoria Park (Near Water Fountain Plaza) Yuen Long Park (Near Play Equipment Areas)
Flower period:	Generally from Apr to May

Species:	Peltophorum tonkinense
Common Name:	Yinzhu
Family / Genus:	CAESALPINIACEAE / Peltophorum
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 20 meters tall Yellowish flower, fragrant, margin undulate
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Lai Chi Kok Park (Near Tennis Courts) Pak Fuk Tin Sum Playground (Near 7-a-side Football Pitch (Artifical Turf Pitch)) Victoria Park (Near Soccer Pitches) Yuen Long Park (Near Play Equipment Areas) Hong Kong Velodrome Park (Near Hong Kong Veldrome)
Flower period:	Generally from Mar to Jun

Species:	Plumeria rubra
Common Name:	Frangipani
Family / Genus:	APOCYNACEAE / Plumeria
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 8 meters tall Flowers fragrant, white or crimson, throat yellow
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Aberdeen Promenade (Near Basketball Courts) Kowloon Tsai Park (Near 11-a-side Soccer Pitch (Natural Turf Pitch)) Lai Chi Kok Park (Near Fitness Station in Podium Garden) Quarry Bay Park (Near 7-a-side Artifical Turf Football Pitch in Phase 1) Sha Tin Park (North Park) Tai Po Waterfront Park (Near Spiral Looout Tower)
Flower period:	Generally from Mar to Sep

Species:	Pongamia pinnata
Common Name:	Wild Bean
Family / Genus:	FABACEAE / Pongamia
Characteristics:	Evengreen tree, up to 15 meters tall Corolla white to pink, a upper petal slightly curled
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Ap Lei Chau Wind Tower Park (Near Winf Tower) Nam Cheong Park (Near Children's Playground) Tat Tung Road Garden (Near Tung Chung Commuity Garden)
Flower period:	Generally from May to June

Species:	Prunus campanulata
Common Name:	Bellflower Cherry
Family / Genus:	ROSACEAE / Prunus
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, 3-8 meters tall Flowers in rosy pink, inflorescence umbel
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Hong Kong Velodrome Park (Near Central Lawn) Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Near Pollinator’s Garden) Lion Rock Park (Near Community Garden)
Flower period:	Generally from Feb to Mar

Species:	Rhodoleia championii
Common Name:	Rhodoleia
Family / Genus:	HAMAMELIDACEAE / Rhodoleia
Characteristics:	Evergreen native tree, up to 12 meters tall Inflorescence capitulum, flowers in red, drooping
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Near Fountain Terrace Garden) Lok Kwan Street Park (Near Main Entrance) Lok Ma Chau Garden (Near Pavilion) North District Park (Near Artifical Lake)
Flower period:	Generally from Feb to Apr

Species:	Spathodea campanulata
Common Name:	African Tulip Tree
Family / Genus:	BIGNONIACEAE / Spathodea
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, up to 12 meters tall Flowers in orange-red, margin with orange yellow linings
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Hong Kong Velodrome Park (Near Skatepark) Quarry Bay Park (Near Children's Playground in Phase 1) Tin Shui Wai Park (Near Fountain Plaza)
Flower period:	Generally from Jan to May

Species:	Sterculia lanceolata
Common Name:	Scarlet Sterculia
Family / Genus:	STERCULIACEAE / Sterculia
Characteristics:	Evergreen native tree, up to 20 meters tall Petals pale pink, the base is star-shaped Follicles in scarlet, like a red umbrella
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Lai Chi Kok Park (Near Tennis Courts) Po Hong Park (Near Gateball Courts) Tsing Yi Road West Park (Near Main Entrance) Tung Chung North Park (Near Chinese Herb Garden) Cherry Street Park (Near Fitness Coener for the Elderly)
Flower period:	Generally from Apr to May

Species:	Tabebuia chrysantha
Common Name:	Yellow Pui
Family / Genus:	BIGNONIACEAE / Tabebuia
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 10 meters tall Flowers in yellow, tubular to infundibuliform with wavy margin
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Aberdeen Promenade (Near Pavilion) Hong Kong Velodrome Park (Near Hong Kong Veldrome) Nam Cheong Park (Near Children's Playground) North District Park (Near Soccer-cum-Handball Court) Tong Ming Street Park (Near Main Entrance) Shek Wu Hui Jockey Club Playground (Near Main Entrance) Lok Fu Recreation Ground (Near 11-a-side Soccer Pitch(Artificial Turf Pitch))
Flower period:	Generally from Mar to Apr

Species:	Tabebuia impetiginosa
Common Name:	Purple Tabebuia
Family / Genus:	BIGNONIACEAE / Tabebuia
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, up to 30 meters tall Flowers in pinkish-purple, inflorescences slightly clustered
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Carpenter Road Park (Near Children's Play Area) Fanling Station Playground (Near Main Entrance) Nam Cheong Park (Near Children's Tricycle Play Area) Lai Chi Kok Park (Near Elderly Fitness Corner) Cha Kwo Ling Promenade (Near Main Entrance) Cheung Sha Wan Promenade (Along Prmoenade) Butterfly Beach Park (Near Main Entrance)
Flower period:	Generally from Jan to Feb

Species:	Xanthostemon chrysanthus
Common Name:	Golden Penda
Family / Genus:	MYRTACEAE / Xanthostemon
Characteristics:	Evergreen tree, up to 12 meters tall Flowers in golden yellow, inflorescence arrange as hemisphere
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Ap Lei Chau Wind Tower Park (Near Exhibition Hall) Sha Tin Park (Near Verandah) Tat Tung Road Garden (Near Tung Chung Community Garden) Urban Council Centenary Garden (Near Fountain)
Flower period:	Generally from Nov to Feb

Species:	Yulania x soulangeana
Common Name:	Saucer Magnolia
Family / Genus:	MAGNOLIACEAE / Yulania
Characteristics:	Deciduous tree, 6-10 meters tall White outside of petals, purple at base, white inside of flowers
Suggested Locations of Appreciation:	Cornwall Street Park (Near Pavilion) Hung Shing Street Rest Garden (Near Hung Shing Temple)
Flower period:	Generally from Feb to Mar