The Classic Nib Wood ID Contest - Day 3

[philb]

or Magnolia

 

[Wooden_Pen_Turner_11]

Pear

 

[Bob Wemm]

OOPS Too late for a clue.

We have a winner. Chrisjan.
It is a Jacaranda.
Congratulations.

Bob.

 

[Wooden_Pen_Turner_11]

Congrats Chrisjan!
That's some pretty wood. I've never heard of it.

 

[Bob Wemm]

Thanks to Classic Nib for the prize.

Jacaranda is native to tropical and sub-tropical Americas, especially Brazil and Argentina. Also grows in Asia and has been introduced into MANY countries where the Blue/mauve flowers create beautiful avenues.

Thank you all for participating.
Bob.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Congrats, to Chris, his IAP thermometer will sure look good hanging in his shop in South Africa and it will go out as soon as I get his mailing address.

 

[johncrane]

Congrats Chris!

 

[Chrisjan]

I have to know that wood - every second planted tree in Pretoria is a Jacaranda tree - It actually called the Jacaranda City informally (although the government is trying hard to change the name to Tshwane). There's even rumors among students that in spring; if a Jacaranda flower falls on your head while walking in the street - you will pass your exams - figure that one!

Thanks a lot Classic Nib and Bob

 

[johncrane]

Beautiful tree when in flower Chris! your streets must look great.

 

[Chrisjan]

Sure do John... Do yourself a favour; Google images of Pretoria... First 10 pics will have mauve lined streets - I promise they are pretty accurate pictures.

 

[johncrane]

Chris! just finish looking in your home town,WOW the trees look fantastic BEST IVE SEEN.