Between mid-October to the end of November, streets become filled with the beautiful purple flowers which gently fall like purple rain.

While not everyone loves the trees - one complaint is that the falling flowers cause pathways to become slippery - they are becoming increasingly popular with social media users who like to brighten up their feeds with a vibrant purple snap.

Sydney's jacaranda trees have become a real tourist attraction at this time of the year, with hoards of people visiting residential streets to take the perfect Instagram photo.

But Raymond Terrace's many jacaranda trees remain an untapped resource to attract visitors.

When looking for a spot to snap a purple picture in Raymond Terrace there's no better place to start than Jacaranda Avenue.

Nearby Sturgeon Street and Adelaide Street are also great places to check out for a solid purple background.

According to information from Raymond Terrace and Districts Historical Society, Jacaranda Avenue was originally known as Stockton Street as it was part of the early route that led to Stockton.

Today, the street owes its name to the jacaranda trees planted more than 75 years ago on either side of the thoroughfare by local born resident Clem Bambach (1903-2001).

In 1945, at his Raymond Terrace home, Bambach raised seedlings from a jacaranda pod taken from the Gloucester district.

The then council engineer, Roy Paton, recognised the potential of the trees and organised for council workers to plant them along Stockton Street.

After the jacarandas became well established, the council renamed Stockton Street to Jacaranda Avenue.

Jacaranda trees can grow up to 20m tall. The tree's main distinguishing feature is its the bell-shaped lavender-blue blooms, which has led to its popularity as an ornamental tree.

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