South America

The South American section is planted to the right of the back lawn, next to the Rainforest. One of the most spectacular trees to be found in the Garden is planted in the South American section: the pink trumpet tree (Tabebuia impetigosa) planted in the lawn. The golden variety (Tabebuia chrystotricha) is generally in blossom at the same time (September), and together they make a brilliant display.

There is also a purple form of Tabebuia (longifolia) planted close to the entrance to the rainforest, and this blossoms earlier (August).

 Jacarandas ranging in colour from white to pink and the more familiar mauve, Cassias, and Sennas have spectacular blossoms, making this an area much photographed in spring and summer. The leopard tree is famous for the beautiful blotched bark on the trunk.