Native to Peru and Ecuador this evergreen plant may be used as a large shrub or trained to become a small tree. The clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom throughout the year.
Posts from ‘June, 2008’
Cordia boissieri – White Geiger
Also known as the Texas Olive this plant is native to Mexico and Texas. A large evergreen and can become shrub or small tree it blooms year round with clusters of white flowers. Once established it will become drought tolerant, needs good drainage.
Ceiba pentandra – Kapok Tree
A large deciduous tree with a smooth green trunk. This spring bloomer with creamy white flowers gets large seed pods that are filled with a silky ’fluff’ or kapok as it’s known, which at one time was used in life preservers and car seats.
Cassia fistula – Golden Shower
This medium deciduous tree can grow to 50-60 feet at maturity. The cascades of yellow flowers make this a show stopper starting at the end of spring and into summer.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima – Dwarf Poinciana
Also known as the Pride of Barbados this is an evergreen plant that may be used as a large shrub or a small tree. An excellent use for a small yard. A native to the West Indies it blooms year round in a variety of colors, some being yellow, pink, and red orange.
Bulnesia arborea – Verawood
A medium evergreen tree with butterscotch yellow flowers that blooms most profusely in summer. This makes an excellent shade tree and can reach heights to 40 feet. A native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Bauhinia galpinii – Red Orchid
This dense large shrub can be trimmed to become a small tree. The red orange flowers bloom spring, summer and fall and tends to be deciduous in the winter months. The plant is native to Tropical Africa.
