Pink Rain Tree Flower

Did you know

• The massive canopy can spread up to 40 meters wide, sheltering an area equivalent to two tennis courts.
• Its leaves fold shut at dusk and during rain, letting water pass through to the ground below — hence 'rain tree'.
• The sweet, sticky seed pods are eaten by cattle and horses, which disperse the seeds widely across tropical pastures.
• A single mature rain tree can absorb approximately 21 kg of carbon dioxide per year from the atmosphere.
• The famous Hitachi Tree — a lone rain tree used in Japanese TV commercials — stands in Moanalua Gardens, Hawaii.

Color meanings

Uses

• shade tree
• street tree
• livestock fodder
• timber