Painted Eucalyptus Tree...

This is a Painted Eucalyptus and it has to be my favorite (non-fruit) tree, this one is growing on the road side of a property in Hawaiian Acres (Puna District) and is absolutely huge...this whole property boundary is very striking as there are many of the Eucalyptus mixed in with the Norfolk pines, it makes a great mix!
That's Hawaii for you...you never know when to expect something beautiful!

Purple Powder Puffs!

I have a purple powder puff tree growing & blooming and it is the first time I have seen one, its a really neat tree (of course now I see them everywhere), the branches grow out laterally to the sides with a slight downward tilt almost like a "weeping" bush but not so dramatic. All of the purple tipped blossoms come from the tops of the branches, so it looks like the branches are frosted. I understand there are two other varieties...yellow and rainbow. Hopefully I will get a chance to photograph them as well...

Hawaiian Honey Bees in Palm Flowers...

One of my palms is blooming and the bees have discovered the blossoms... one of the little guys had his pollen "satchel bags" so loaded, it's a wonder he could even fly, but fly he did...fly away before I could get his photo, darn...

I have yet to be stung by a bee in Hawaii, though it was a pretty regular occurrence on the mainland...maybe our Hawaiian bees are of a milder temperament? Or maybe they are just to busy to bother...

Hawaiian Honey Bees In Heather?

I was visiting a property the other day and when I walked by this pretty plant with purple flowers in the front yard, the most incredible "humming" could be heard? I looked closer and it was ALIVE with bees! It was almost like they were swarming. I could not have laid my open hand on the bush with out covering at least 3 bees! And they were so wrapped up in the flowers that they completely ignored my presence, so I could get nice and close.

I have no idea what the plant is, hence the title, does anyone know? Very pretty, compact, low growing bush with no thorns. And I really could not catch any scent of note either.