Flamboyán
A broad crowned tree that fills with red or orange flowers through the summer months. It is not native, but it is the tree people associate with the island's roadside landscape. Its bloom is one of the few clear visual markers of season in the tropics.
Example
Travel between May and August and you will find whole roads lined with flame trees in bloom, which is the best window for road photos.
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Frequently asked questions
When does it bloom?
Mostly through the warm summer months. Intensity varies year to year with the rains.
Is it native?
No, it comes from Madagascar and was planted across the Caribbean. It is now part of the island's everyday landscape.
