Guachipelín

Description:

Costa Rica Trees of Paradise #3. El guachipelín (Diphysa americana). The "verano" -dry and warm season- begins in the Pacific coast and central valley of Costa Rica, releasing colorfull, brilliant and eye-catching blossoms of some native and introduced tree and shrubs species. The guachipelín is best known by its extraordinary heavy and honey-color wood, favorite for hardest uses in farms and towns. Actually is one of the most popular ornamental trees in gardens, parks and highways.