This popular ornamental tree grown for its lovely foliage and flowers. The tree is named for its bright yellow and fragrant flowers that gradually turn to orange and then red as they mature.
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Flowers are rich in nectar and attract butterflies, bees and garden birds.
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The Saraca heavy clusters of saffron-yellow flowers grow directly from the branches or trunk.
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The fruits are large, flat reddish pods which will turn purple, containing hard black seeds.
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The new leaves are pink or purplish in color, limpy and soft to touch [often hanging in long pendulous form] that is why, the tree is also called ‘The Handkerchief’ tree.
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