The last time I visited Hawai’i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, the Cannonball Trees (Couroupita guianensis) were flowering more abundantly than I’d ever seen them before. The flowers appear on the tree trunk, but these went all the way to the top and seemed to be blooming on some of the high branches. It was an impressive sight, especially in one instance where a heavily blooming tree was backed by a second tree loaded with cannonball fruits.
After the bloom is over, the petals litter the ground, a final splash of color in the dappled light.
For more information about Hawai’i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, go to htbg.com.
Graham's Island 
How fantastic. Do they have a noticeable scent?
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Amazing tree
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It’s a one of a kind.
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That’s definitely value for money. The flowers look lovely I’d like a close up, Graham.
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Just for you Jo, check back tomorrow!!
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Excellent- will do!
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So unique! Never seen this before!
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I know. They’re an oddity all right.
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