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Article: GARDENING; APRIL SHOWERS CAN - AND DO - BRING MAY FLOWERS.(L.A. Life)
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- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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- April 22, 2000
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Byline: Joshua Siskin
The unexpected April rain early this week was a pleasant surprise. Not only was the rain helpful in germinating seeds and evenly soaking the root systems of all garden plants, but the accompanying gray skies highlighted the colors found in a memorable collection of exquisite trees, shrubs and vines that are currently in bloom.
The most brilliant yellow in the entire botanical world is seen in the flowers that cloak the golden trumpet tree (Tabebuia chrysotricha) at this time of year. It is a phosphorescent yellow which, if stared at for prolonged periods of time, may lead to spells of giddiness. The golden trumpet tree is native to ...