There are many beautiful trees on the University of Technology (UTech) campus and one of the most beautiful is the iconic elephant ear tree in front of the Faculty of the Built Environment (FOBE)…
It is clear that the tree was taken into consideration when the building was designed…
…which was very appropriate for a building that would house the Caribbean School of Architecture and the School of Building and Land Management.
The tree and the building are in close contact…
…on the upper floors.
It is a wonderful, spreading tree…
…and masses of such delicate leaves….
The pods under the tree show why these trees are called elephant ear trees (Enterolobium cyclocarpum). The oldest tree at Hope Gardens is an elephant ear tree that is more than 200 years old. I wonder how old this tree is.
A beautiful sight/site, whether you look in towards it…
Right Steps & Poui Trees 
September 13, 2022 at 9:25 pm
Reblogged this on Petchary's Blog and commented:
Some of us in uptown Kingston (but perhaps not enough of us!) are obsessed with large trees – many of which have been threatened by rampant over-development in recent years. I am glad Susan told us about this marvellous tree, which thankfully is still standing – hopefully for many years to come! Enjoy this beautiful photo essay…
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September 14, 2022 at 7:08 am
Thank you for re-blogging, Emma!
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September 14, 2022 at 7:38 am
You are most welcome. What an awesome tree!
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September 13, 2022 at 11:31 pm
What a fabulous tree and so cool that they designed the building around it. I love how it shades the building’s walkways as well as the courtyard.
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