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The Lollipop Tree Flowers

When Scott and Kat were first looking at the property that has become Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, they were immediately drawn to the large copaiba tree in Yard 3. It seemed like it belonged in Africa, towering over the other trees, defining the canopy even from a distance. But once they started settling in, they saw a bright yellow tree beginning to bloom. One day, all of a sudden, there it was: a round golden tree that looked very much like a lollipop. So, logically, it became known as the Lollipop Tree.

The tree actually starts to bloom before the rainy season begins and only has flowers for about a week; it’s fully flowered for perhaps 3 days total. You can see it from the house when looking down into the habitat, but you really only get those very few days to enjoy its colors.

Scott was lucky enough to get a video of the tree in full bloom this year. Here you can see Bambi and Mara enjoying a snack just a few feet from it, adding to the tranquility of the scene at dusk.

If any of you are having problems seeing the video here, you can click here to watch it.

 

Comments(27)

  1. REPLY
    Melinda says
    September 12, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    Can’t see Lollipop Tree or the Girls. 🙁

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      Kat Blais says
      September 12, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      the video was showing in our end we removed and reloaded. hopefully you can see it now

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    Alana says
    September 12, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    No video?

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      Kat Blais says
      September 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      we removed and reloaded. hopefully you can see it now

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    Linda says
    September 12, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    Sounds beautiful… unfortunately there is no video here for me. Haven’t had this issue in awhile now.

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      Kat Blais says
      September 12, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      it shows up ok on our end but we we removed and reloaded. hopefully you can see it now

      • Linda says
        September 13, 2021 at 5:59 pm

        All good, it is so serene and beautiful! Thank you so much 🙂

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    Sandy Crile says
    September 12, 2021 at 2:39 pm

    Oh dear, no video came through.

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      Kat Blais says
      September 12, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      we removed and reloaded. hopefully you can see it now

      • Charlotte Hansen says
        September 13, 2021 at 3:50 pm

        Beautiful!!!!!!

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    Merediht says
    September 12, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    Can’t see the video. Is it me?

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      Kat Blais says
      September 12, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      looks ok on our end, we removed and reloaded. hopefully you can see it now

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    John says
    September 12, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    I’m sure the tree is beautiful, and it must make a great picture with the two elephants nearby……. hoping it shows up on my screen soon. Thanks!!!!!

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      Kat Blais says
      September 12, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      we removed and reloaded. hopefully, you can see it now

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    Debra Moore says
    September 12, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    Wow, lots of medicinal uses for the resin in that tree, too. Wonder if the elephants know its anti inflammatory properties? Gorgeous thing.

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    Carol says
    September 12, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    ☹️no pic

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      Kat Blais says
      September 12, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      we removed and reloaded. hopefully, you can see it now

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    julie says
    September 12, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    Just in case there is a problem on your side, I wanted to tell you I’m not seeing the video link on this side. I usually have no problems seeing your pics and videos.

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      Kat Blais says
      September 12, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      thank you. it looks fine on our end, but we removed and reloaded. hopefully, you can see it now

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    Alana says
    September 12, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    Sorry Kat still no video

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    Alana says
    September 13, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    You did it! Wonderful video!

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      Sara says
      September 13, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      Sometimes it takes a village! Thank goodness.

  12. REPLY
    John says
    September 13, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    Wow! Spectacularly beautiful picture!

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    Katie Howard says
    September 13, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    Beautiful video! You and the girls live in a truly idyllic location!
    #Zen

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    Meredith says
    September 13, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    Yes!

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    Jillyp says
    September 19, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Lovely to see the Lollipop tree in full bloom and also to hear the wonderful happy sounds of the girls 💜🐘🐘

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