Royal
Poinciana Trees and Duck Key
Trees not
only beautify the homes on Duck Key, but they add value
as well. Studies have shown that mature trees and
appealing landscaping can increase the value of a home by
ten percent or more. Trees and pleasant surroundings also
add joy to our lives .
Considered
by many summer residents to be the most beautiful
flowering trees on Duck Key are the twin flamboyants (
delonix regia ) prominently standing by the entrance to
the Kellogg Brown and Root compound at 226 West Seaview
Drive. Also known as royal poinciana, these large
umbrella shade trees show glorious flaming red blossoms
during the summer. The branches of each flamboyant covers
a broad area in diameter and exhibit flower clusters so
numerous that their brick red color may be seen from far
off and produce a spectacular effect.
Kellogg
Brown and Root twin royal poinciana trees
This
showy tree, which is a native of Madagascar, grows well
in Duck Key soil. The original developers of Duck Key
intended to plant avenues of royal poincianas,
jacarandas, and other flowering trees common to the West
Indies as part of their Caribbean theme. Duck Key
developer Bryan Newkirk's dream ended before this was
accomplished. The flamboyants and many other flowering
trees found on Duck Key are there thanks to the efforts
of thoughtful residents. Additionally, scores of
flowering trees have been planted on Indies and Bimini
Drives by Duck Key Property Owners' Association as part
of its beautification program. A survey of the Duck Key
islands indicates that in addition to Kellog, Brown and
Root's twin flamboyants nineteen other flamboyants are
growing on Plantation Island for passersby to enjoy. Six
others may be seen on Yacht Club Island.
Duck Key
is advertised as Florida's Caribbean Island in the heart
of the Florida Keys. On another Caribbean island,
Barbados, islanders often use the flamboyant's natural
shade for picnics. They find it useful for taking a
restful siesta under the cool shade of this tree while
happy tourists "like mad dogs and Englishmen, go out in
the midday sun." The flamboyant tree is certainly one of
the world's most beautiful trees, so much so that
occasionally a year round resident of Duck Key can be
seen out in the midday sun gazing at its
grandeur.
Kellogg
Brown and Root Compound
Originally
the home of Duck Key developer. Bryan Newkirk. This
property has changed hands a number of times. Since the
1970s the compound has served as a corporate retreat.
First for Brown and Root and now Kellogg Brown and Root.
KBR has added several structures to the Newkirk
home.
Kellogg
Brown & Root (KBR), is part of Halliburton.
Halliburton employs more than 100,000 people in over 120
countries. KBR is Halliburton's operating segment known
as the Engineering and Construction Group, KBR's provides
services to the energy industry and also provides
services for governments and civil infrastructure
customers.
http://www.halliburton.com/
The
Kellogg Brown and Root Compound served as the residence
for Arnold Swarznegger and family during part of the
filming of the movie "True Lies". During filming co-star
Jamie Lee Curtis stayed in one of the penthouses on the
top floor of Hawk's Cay Inn. Actor Tom Arnold stayed in
one of the high rise condominium buildings.
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