Every February and March after the wet Northeast monsoon, temperatures get so hot. Malaysians stay indoors and just whinge! But one good thing emerges from the intense heat, our Tecoma trees BLOOM.
Tecoma trees graciously line our highways especially in the Northern states of Kedah and Penang.
Their pink, 
look very much like the Japanese cherry blossoms (from afar) which are blooming all over the world during Spring now.
Thus, during the dry season from Feb to April, we get to enjoy our own "sakura season."
Glorious blooms to enjoy and pretend it is snow.
If I were a cow, I would be regurgitating under the Tecoma blooms too.
Quoting a poem by William Henry Davies (1871-1940), "What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs, And stare as long as sheep or cows."
Image credit: Angelin
Journeys made sweeter with the Tecoma and
traffic along Jalan Bakau Condong, Batu Pahat don't feel too bad.
We also have yellow species that grows into a 
smaller shrub. This one is planted in my garden.
smaller shrub. This one is planted in my garden.
The only down side to Tecoma season is
the blooms leave a blanket of flowers below the trees. This is the scene on the road 
outside my house. Jom Sassy JAM get the "lidi" broom, the
ocean of flowers need to be swept up.
Yes, "A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare."
How absolutely exquisite and in my eyes well worth the clean up duties.
ReplyDeleteA little sweeping for such beautiful trees is indeed worth while
DeleteAmazing photos an lovely flowers) Thank you very much)
ReplyDeleteTQ Victoria, tecoma comes only once a year
DeleteLa primavera es hermosa
ReplyDeleteWhat an exquisite sight. Felt like being there. Thank you, Kestrel for sharing these here.
ReplyDeletewow, these are gorgeous. I love spring when all is in bloom. In the mountains I'm still waiting for most plants to bloom ...it takes a bit longer at the higher altitudes.
ReplyDeletePictures are beautiful and brought back memories. I was in Penang about twenty years ago and so enjoyed my visit.
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