I learned recently that the Tabebuia is the source of ipé wood, which I've been hearing so much about. Ipé is a very hard, insect-resistant wood (great for Florida because of our voracious termites) and is all the rage for outdoor uses and decking. Quite durable and denser than water (it sinks), its fire rating is the same as concrete.
The next time you hear about the wonderful qualities of ipé wood, think about these brilliant yellow flowers.
Happy weekend!
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-Henry Miller
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2 comments:
lana- thank you so much! there is a tree that i've driven by for years that flowers with the most brilliant yellow blooms every spring, and i've never had a clue as to what it was. now i know! they are so incredibly stunning!
Christian, it's common name is trumpet tree, which I don't think sounds very pretty, so I always use the Latin name. There is also a pink variety which is beautiful, but the color doesn't have the intensity of the yellow.
-Lana
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