15. Jacaranda Trees, South Africa
You best place to see these trees is in the cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg. Indeed, the capital city of Pretoria is the home of over 70,000 of them. The best time to see these trees is between late September through late November.
It’s during this period that the trees put on a beautiful floral display. The pretty purple (and sometimes white) blooms are also quite fragrant. Although they are often considered a national symbol, they are not native to the nation. In fact, they were actually brought to South Africa in the 1800s from Brazil.
16. The Japanese Maple, USA
Visit The Portland Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon in the fall to get the best view of this graceful Japanese maple in these reputedly authentic Japanese gardens. For it is then that veteran visitors confirm the tree truly takes the cake here in the Strolling Pond Garden. It is then that it is said to really “come to life” with a spectacular show of raging red and awesome orange.
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