Over 130 species of trees, both native and introduced, can be seen in Hong Kong's urban areas. Many, like this Flame Tree (Delonix regia) in Tsz Wan Shan Park, add spectacular colour to their surroundings.
A Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba) in Central.
A Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba) in Central.
Hong Kong's emblem is the flower of the native Bauhinia x blakeana (or Hong Kong Orchid Tree), here seen in Victoria Park.
Hong Kong's emblem is the flower of the native Bauhinia x blakeana (or Hong Kong Orchid Tree), here seen in Victoria Park.
A Queen Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia speciosa) in Wan Chai.
A Queen Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia speciosa) in Wan Chai.
Frangipani (Plumeria rubra) at Lai Chi Kok Park.
Frangipani (Plumeria rubra) at Lai Chi Kok Park.
A magnificent India-rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) at Lugard Road on the Peak.
A Chinese Banyan (Ficus microcarpa) in Shing Wong Street, one of many 'wall trees' found in Hong Kong.
Camphor trees (Cinnamomum camphora) in Tsim Sha Tsui.
