POINCIANAS, yay or nay? Stunning natural wonder or invasive weed? Almost one year ago Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis wanted to create an “avenue of poincianas” in the city even though his own council put the species on the “banned” list. After Tropical Cyclone Marcus, the City of Darwin spent tens of thousands of dollars on the Tree Reestablishment Advisory Committee. The committee developed a plan to create an 'urban forest for Darwin'. The Poinciana was on the “do not plant” list as it is con