I think I found it
 

" wrote in
:

This is a big tree. Maybe 3 times as tall
as the house.




I think I found it. This web site has a description and pictures. It's
called a Leopard Tree.

http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/info/CaesalpinaFerrea.html

What's more, this site has details on it's use as bonsai.


Thanks to all who tried to help...