ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING TREES 



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Pittosporum undulatum. (I'lllos'poi 'tn t'tie). "Victorian 

 Laurel." A small Australian tree, introduced and established at 

 Hakgala Gardens, bearing in March or April a profusion of 

 fragrant cream-coloured flowers. 



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Rhododendron arboreum. (Ericaceae). "Maha-ratmal" S. 

 A small tree, 15 to 30 feet high, common in a wild state in the 

 montane zone of Ceylon above 5,000 feet. Very conspicuous when 

 bearing its large dark-crimson or pink flowers, from April to July. 



