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.
Nice pics!
Mille Grazie Wayne.
The trees are gorgeous. I am putting this on my list to visit when I go to Italy next. Thanks for sharing.
We’re happy to hear you say that! I’m sure you’ll enjoy seeing them in person. 🙂
Although Jacarandas grow very well in South Africa, they are native to central South America.
I stand corrected! Thank you Jill. I’ll make the correction.
So glad we met you on our last evening in Orvieto. See you at breakfast and we thoroughly enjoyed your pics.
Thanks very much! See you tomorrow 🙂
These are just beautiful. I have seen them before but didn’t know what they were called. Gorgeous!!
They definitely stop us in our tracks when we see one. Love them. Thanks for the comment! 🙂