Mystery Tree

In Monterey at the city lake called El Estero, there
is an island, which the waterfowl use for cover and i
assume some for nesting which is completely covered in
a type of tree which i haven't seen anywhere else. It
obviously loves water because it grows right up to the
edge of the shore, and water goes right up to the
trunk bases. 

Fortunately, there's a few of these trees on the shore
close to the bridges that cross both arms of the lake.
I could tell both were the same type because both the
lakeside and the island trees are in bloom, with the
same color blooms. 

I was able to take a tig and get photographs:

http://home.csumb.edu/g/garciabarry/world/plants/other_gardens/2mystery3.jpg

Overall twig with rule for scale.

http://home.csumb.edu/g/garciabarry/world/plants/other_gardens/2mystery2.jpg

showing flowers

http://home.csumb.edu/g/garciabarry/world/plants/other_gardens/2mystery1.jpg

Showing one of the inflorescences up close.

I noted that the flowers have an unpleasant smell. Not
noticeable until you bring one close to your face.
They also have papery bark as well.

So, what do you all think this is?


Barry Garcia
Marina, CA
Sunset: 17
USDA: 9
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