If Purple is your color then the Jacaranda is your tree
Jacaranda is a native tree originating from the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico to South America. It is a huge favorite for its ornamental qualities in parks, streets and gardens. Perhaps you’re not familiar with the Jacaranda and its striking clusters of large purple-blue flowers. If this is so, I will guarantee you this. You will never forget your first time… seeing one that is!
The Jacaranda trees of Largo Carlo Felice
If you’re ever planning a trip to the Italian island of Sardegna, consider going in late May or early June to Cagliari. Why? The Jacaranda on Largo Carlo Felice (street) are in bloom, that’s why.
Largo Carlo Felice has 100 plus of these beauties lining both sides of its short and wide road. While these grand trees are not yet fully matured to their potential majestic size, (50 feet high and 60 feet wide) they are nevertheless very impressive to look at in their blooming glory.
Granted, compared to places like South Africa or Australia which have long used these ornamental trees to line their boulevards, parks and gardens, Cagliari’s trees do not quite measure up. However, if you’re a fan of blossoming trees and you are planning a spring trip to Sardegna… this is the place for you!
Afterall, what those other places don’t have going for them is they are just not Italy! Sharing a gelato with your sweetheart as you stroll under the purple-blue canopy of the Jacaranda trees is, in a word, meraviglioso.
Some say they’re purple, some say they’re blue. I say they’re fantastico.
It’s been about 4 years since these images were taken. What that means for you is that these trees have branched out with 4 more years of growth! Bigger trees mean more for you to love when you visit Cagliari in June.
