COCOA-ROCKLEDGE GARDEN CLUB

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TABEBUIA

(tab-BOO-ee-a)

     There are more than 150 species of Tabebuia native to Central and South America, but only a few of these have been introduced into Florida landscape. These trees produce spectacular blooms during the bloom cycle which is relatively short (between three and five weeks) but intense. The bloom period is around March when the trees are bare. Trees start to bloom at only one to two years of age, but the blooms are not as dense as the blooms on more mature specimens. On mature specimens the dense bloom clusters are produced at the branch tips and cover the tree in a vivid mass.

     Sometimes called trumpet trees they are easy to grow and require very little maintenance. They are tolerant of many different soil types and have no major pests. Young trees sometimes require support and training. They can withstand a long drought and can also withstand short periods of wet soil.

     Tabebuia can be found in two colors...yellow and a pink-lavender. The one shown in the picture is in a yard at the corner of Indian River Drive and Mulberry Street...just east of the Central Brevard Library. It is an old and established tree and each spring puts on a show of spectacular color.

 

Picture of  Tabebuia Tree from the corner Mulberry Street & N. Indian River Drive, Cocoa

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         COCOA-ROCKLEDGE GARDEN CLUB - BEAUTIFICATION AWARD PROGRAM

JUNE 2, 2010

     We are on our way with our beautification award presentations.  Signs and certificates have been presented to two yards these past two days and presentation of our third award will be in next couple of days.  This has been a very positive idea for our Garden Club.  Homeowners are appreciative of the recognization given to them for their dedication to a more beautiful community.  It's also been fun for those participating in the nominations and the presentation of these awards.  I would like to thank Shirl Phillips, Madge Trick, Dorrie Dykstra, Nelda Renner, Gloria Madden and Jo Compton for their nominations and picture taking of the yards. 
A special thanks to Shirl for her creative and beautiful certificate we presented to the homeowners.   Also want to thank the ladies who went with us today - Jo Compton, Gail Holder, Evelyn Fraley, Joan Fagan and Shirl.
Want to remind everyone - when you see a yard that you would like to nominate for these awards, please touch base with the homeowner and let them know you would like to nominate their yard for an award.  Get the picture to me with the name, phone number and address and we will consider all entries for our next awards which will be in August.

Thank you so much.  We need everyone to participate in this for it to work. 

Lillie McGhee,  Reporter

Beautification Award Chairman

Members of the Cocoa-Rockledge Garden on hand to present the Beautification Award for the Month of June & July, 2010. 

Pictured left to right:  Gail Holder, Evelyn Fraley, Lillie McGhee, Shirl Phillips, Jo Compton & Joan Fagan .

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