I definitely think this is early.I have seen one tree in Pune city flowering in full bloom on 31 Dec 2008. Last year also many members have contributed about the flowering data of this tree and it was earlier than expected. In Pune I think there are two types of strains one flowers early as is the case now whereas the trees of the other strain(?)flower little later so at present they are devoid of even any buds at present but they are likely to flower in late Feb or early march. Some environmental indicator as you say? Satish
2009/1/26 satish phadke <[email protected]> > *Butea monosperma* (Palas) > My favourite plant seen in full bloom near Nandivali village, > Mulshi,Pune.on 25th Jan 2009. > Satish Phadke > > -- > > http:// satishphadke.blogspot.com > -- http:// satishphadke.blogspot.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
