Examination time.

When the jacarandas start flowering in Sydney in November it means it’s examination time at the schools and universities. And then it’s summer holidays. Jacarandas always bring back fond memories of years gone by.

The jacaranda is not native to Australia but was imported from Central America in the 19th century. An import that did very well and did no harm.

[Anja]

Beautiful purple flowers

[Babs]

They are beautiful trees. My first experience with jacarandas was when we lived in Cyprus for 3 years. I still remember driving to Limassol during jacaranda time with trees lining the street for miles.

I was so pleased when we came to Australia and saw them here too.

[John Falconer]

@stiggle @onewing
I think they are fabulous. Thanks.

[Joyce Lancaster]

Such a beautiful tree

[Mags]

It's a lovely tree!

[Sylvia du Toit]

Beautiful. They grow here to. Pretoria is called the Jacaranda city of SA.

[Judith Johnson]

Very pretty and so clear against the sky

[Ingrid]

What a gorgeous color!

[Shutterbug]

I saw them all over when I visited San Diego Calif. They are so beautiful. Lovely capture of one.

[Santina]

it's a lovely tree....with such a delicate color....I have never seen it...

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful

[Krista Marson]

I love it when jacarandas are in bloom. They smell really nice, too!

[carol white]

A beautiful tree

[Monica]

They also grow really well here! (Although, of course, they bloom in May - June)

[Richard Sayer]

They are rather dramatic trees...

[Kathy A]

Mine has been in full flower for several months now, I love them

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Corinne C]

Gorgeous colors!

[John Falconer]

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Thanks for the much appreciated comments.

[PhotoCrazy]

Lovely!! Nice it does harm the native trees

[Kat]

Jacarandas so pretty

[Richard Sayer]

John - I meant to say welcome back... I well remember your posts from Thailand. Sorry to learn that you've had a serious change of circumstances - I wish you well my friend.

[John Falconer]

@photographycrazy @katford @vignouse

Thanks Richard.

And Thanks everyone for the much appreciated comments.