Go out on a limb: Do you know your royal poincianas?

During the months of May and June, royal poinciana trees paint the town red.

  • By Kristen Herhold
  • | 6:40 a.m. May 27, 2015
  • Longboat Key
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During the months of May and June, royal poinciana trees paint the town red. Driving down Gulf of Mexico Drive and through neighborhoods, it’s easy to spot these immense, colorful trees, and each one is unique. 

Print quiz answers:
1. Buttonwood Cove
2. Country Club Shores IV entrance
3. Longbeach Village, Fox Street and Poinsetta Avenue
4. Windward Bay

 

 

Photo by Kristen Herhold
Photo by Kristen Herhold
This poinciana tree is located in Longbeach Village, at the intersection of Fox St. and Poinsetta Ave.
This poinciana tree is located in Longbeach Village, at the intersection of Fox St. and Poinsetta Ave.
This poinciana tree is located near Windward Bay.
This poinciana tree is located near Windward Bay.
This poinciana tree is located near Longboat Harbour.
This poinciana tree is located near Longboat Harbour.
This poinciana tree is located at 1030 Bogey Lane.
This poinciana tree is located at 1030 Bogey Lane.
This poinciana tree is located at the Country Club Shores IV entrance.
This poinciana tree is located at the Country Club Shores IV entrance.
This poinciana tree is located near Banyan Bay Club.
This poinciana tree is located near Banyan Bay Club.

 

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