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Brachychiton Acerifolious (Sterculiaceae) Flame Tree
 

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!

 
Alibertia Sp. (Rubiaceae) Belize

 

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.

 
Posoqueria Trinitatis (Rubiaceae)
This 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.
 
Randia Fitzalanii (Rubiaceae)
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 onward, profusely at times.
 
Gardenia Tubifera (Rubiaceae) Golden Gardenia
This 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.
 
Samyda Pubescens (Flacourtiaceae) Primavera
 

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.

 

 
Posoqueria Latifolia (Rubiaceae) Needle Flower Tree
 

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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