Tropical Hazelnut - Davie, FL - Exceptional Trees on Waymarking.com

The sign at this tree reads:

"Sterculia foetida

'Tropical Hazelnut'
'Indian Almond' or 'Poon Tree'

Family: Malvaceae

Native to tropical Asia, this fast growing tree can reach
heights of 100'. Our Florida champion is 76'. Its colorful red,
yellow, and purple flowers have an unpleasant aroma, but its
seeds are edible when roasted. Tropical Hazelnut is a
favorite food of the Giant Hornbill."

Another sign at Flamingo Gardens informs us:

"Champion Tree Collection

In 1983 the Florida Forest Service certified 21 trees at Flamingo
Gardens as 'Champion' trees, the largest trees of their species
in the State. Several of them may be the largest of their species
in the United States, but as they are non-native they are not
eligible for national certification. Several of the trees have since
been lost to senescence (old age), disease, or storm damage,
but other trees have been named champions in their place.

Flamingo Gardens contains the largest single collection of 'Champion' trees in the state of Florida. All Champion trees are identified with 'Champion' labels."

Genus/Species: Sterculia foetida Height: 76 Girth: 15 Method of obtaining height: Reliable source Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching Location type: Private property Walk time: 10 Age: Not Listed Historical significance: Not listed Planter: Not listed Website reference: Not listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

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