Flora
| Brachychiton
Acerifolious (Sterculiaceae) Flame Tree |
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This very showy
medium size tree reaches a height of about 25-30 feet. It
is from Australia. It thrives in full sun to partial
shade, and tolerates any kind of soil. It is very cold
hardy and will do fine down to the upper 20's. In the late
spring the tree will drop most of its leaves and will get
covered with clusters of bright red flowers. This tree is
a real show stopper!
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| Alibertia
Sp. (Rubiaceae) Belize |
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This
fast growing small, evergreen bush grows to 3-6 feet tall.
It is very compact. It comes to us from Central
America. It enjoys full sun to partial shade, and acid to
neutral soil. It is cold hardy to the low 30's. It
produces long tubular white flowers, sometimes in
clusters. Blooms from early spring to early fall,
profusely at times. It blooms especially well when grown
in full sun.
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| Posoqueria
Trinitatis (Rubiaceae) |
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medium sized tree grows 15-20 feet tall, and has very thick
green leaves. It is native to Tropical America. It
does best in full sun to light shade, growing in neutral to acid
soil. It is cold hardy to the low 30's. It blooms
from spring into late autumn. This lovely tree produces
clusters of pendant, terminal white flowers which are very
fragrant. |
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| Randia
Fitzalanii (Rubiaceae) |
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This
small, evergreen tree grows to a height of 15-20 feet. I
has dense, shiny foliage. A native to both Australia and
tropical Asia it thrives in full sun to light shade.
Tolerates any kind of soil, but looks best when grown in a
neutral to acid soil. It is cold hardy to the upper
20's. It produces clusters of large, star-shaped, highly
fragrant white flowers. It blooms from spring
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| Gardenia
Tubifera (Rubiaceae) Golden Gardenia |
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large, rounded shrub can be trained into a small tree. It
is maintainable to a height under 10 feet. It originates
in Asia. It prefers full sun or part shade, acid or
neutral soil, organic and fertile. It is cold hardy to the
low 30's. Produces large, single golden yellow
flowers. Very fragrant and blooms spring onward. |
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| Samyda
Pubescens (Flacourtiaceae) Primavera |
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This tall,
open shrub grow to 10-12 feet tall. It comes from the
Dominican Republic. It likes to grow in full sun for
maximum blooming, but can be grown in partial shade. It
likes all types of soil, and is extremely salt tolerant.
It is cold hardy to the low 30's. The leaves are a
velvety texture. Beautiful clusters of pink flowers adorn
the topside of the branches. The shrub blooms year round
for your enjoyment.
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| Posoqueria
Latifolia (Rubiaceae) Needle Flower Tree |
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This small tree
grows 15 to 20 feet. It originates from Tropical
America. It grows best in light shade to full sun.
Ph tolerance acid to slightly basic and is cold tolerant.
The flowers are white, pendant terminal clusters, and are very
fragrant. it blooms during the spring and summer.
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