The Autumn Tree

The Thai crape myrtle is native of the tropical region of Southeast Asia.

In Thailand, it is the provincial tree of Saraburi Province.

Scientific name - Lagerstroemia Floribunda

The leaves gives this tree its character. The leaves will turn red before they fall. This happens twice a year.

Lagerstroemia Floribunda can be seen all over Singapore. It is a better known genus of about 50 species.