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It is purple season in SE Qld. In mid spring each year the jacaranda trees around Brisbane start to bloom. I usually think of Jacaranda trees showing off their full fabulous purple colour in November however some years they start blooming in October which was the case this year. It really depends on how cold winter was. This mass of colour in our parks and lining our streets usually lasts about 6 weeks.
Although these trees look very much at home here in the sub tropics they were actually introduced to Australia from Brazil in the 1850’s.
Just a couple of kilometres from Brisbane city centre, situated on the Brisbane River is the leafy suburb of Yeronga. This is where we chose to go for our walk this morning and this is the spectacular sights we experienced.
Here are some of my snap shots taken this morning. Enjoy.
Also in Yeronga, not far from the river, is the local park called Jacaranda Park, yes that’s right, Jacaranda Park – with its purple sun shade.

Jacaranda Park with purple sun shade

Jacaranda Trees

Jacaranda Trees

Jacaranda Trees

Jacaranda Trees
There are many spots around Brisbane with Jacaranda trees. If you live here and you have the time, I recommend take a drive around the suburbs and feast your eyes on some magnificent displays. You will find the trees on the north and south sides, in the parks, lining suburban streets, and even along our bus ways.
Spectacular trees in bloom! They grow in Hawaii, but I’ve never seen full bloom as your photos show.
Yes Linda, they certainly are a tropical plant. I have always loved them and just felt like sharing their beauty. See you on Thursday x
Such a beautiful shade of purple Lyn. :)
I agree, they are magical.
They’re wonderful! From a distance they remind me a little of when the wisteria blooms here. 😊
Yes Ellie, me also. Another one of my favourites however they are a lot more difficult to grow here in Brisbane.
How beautiful Lyn. These trees mean so much to me. Some of the streets in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, are lined with jacarandas and they continue to flower regardless of the chaos around them – reminders of beauty and potential. I also saw young trees planted by the sea in Naples, Italy – with any luck they’ll survive too.
Hey Georgie girl, they are so special to me. I notice them wherever I am in the world. I do have my own but it is just a little too young to be flowering just yet. Nice to remind you of Harare and Naples.
I just love the Jacaranda. Gorgeous photos.
Thanks Sue, I also love them.
Beautiful. We do not have them here in Canada. My first introduction to the Jacaranda tree in bloom was in Moshi, Tanzania. I was in awe. They are also in Mexico where I winter but not in bloom at that time of year.
Thanks Linda. I think they prefer the warmer climates like Mexico, Africa, Australia etc. I love them, especially their colour.
These are such beautiful trees. I’m presently in San Diego and they have them here, too. Some people get rid of them because clean up after the blooms drop is a mess. But they sure are pretty.
Yeah, they can cause a bit of a carpet mess but I love them. They make me feel happy.
I love them <3 We also have lots of jacarandas trees here in Argentina, especially right now given that it is Spring over here…. Have a great weekend ahead!
Yeah, it is spring here also. Lovely to hear from you in Argentina.
Thanks Lyn – Absolutely my favourite time of year, & I love the purple carpet they create.
Thanks Kay, yeah, I love them also and I am so so amazed at how many other people love them also. It has been such a happy blog story.
I interrupted my Mom doing her crossword puzzle to show her these great photos and she started giving me a lecture about how soil acidity levels change the color leaves turn in autumn. lol
Hey thanks for your comment. So glad you liked the photos of the trees, gorgeous colours hey. It is actually spring here in Aus. Lyn
I love this time of year. All these gorgeous trees brighten up the streets.
Me too. Brightens up every thing.
It’s like lilac season, only better! Wow!
Pretty spectacular hey. I don’t know what lilac season is but I think I would like it also
The trees are very beautiful.We have some in Kenya ,they make the environment look gorgeous
Yes they can make anywhere look lovely. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for following Lyn
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Look so lovely!
It truly is.
Gorgeous trees and beautiful surroundings. Despite being color blind, even I can enjoy their color, just maybe not the same as everyone else does – LOL. But beautiful none the less :-)
They are lovely. Thanks Rae.
Gorgeous! My favorite color. How I would love to see these!
My favourite colour also. That is why we love them so much. Thanks for stopping by my blog Lyn
Oh how lovely!
It is lovely. Thanks Lyn
A brilliant showcase for the colour purple. Loved this!
Thanks, yes, if you love purple it is even more beautiful
My favourite thing about Brisbane! I like to think of it as our Aussie cherry blossom season.
Thanks Dominique. They truly are gorgeous