A very slow growing hardwood tree with dark leathery green leaves. This evergreen tree has blue flowers that blooms spring and summer. Native to South Florida.
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Erythrina variegata var. Orientalis – Tiger Claw Tree
This medium deciduous tree with variegated leaves is a spring bloomer. The multiple red blooms are a standout. Originates from the Philippines and Indonesia.
Erythrina herbacea – Coral Bean
Native to Florida this deciduous small tree can also be found in the SE US states and into NE Mexico. A spring and summer bloomer with pink flowers.
Duranta erecta – Golden Dewdrop
A large shrub or small tree with purple blooms. An evergreen plant that blooms spring, summer and fall. Native to Florida, the Caribbean and Brazil.
Dombeya ‘seminole’
An evergreen shrub or small tree that has clusters of pink blooms. This shrub blooms spring, fall and winter.
Delonix regia – Royal Poinciana
This medium deciduous tree originates from Madagascar. The blooms vary from red to orange during the summer. There also is a rarer yellow variety.
Delonix elata
This deciduous tree can reach a height of 30 feet. A drought tolerant summer bloomer with white flowers and red stamens that fade to yellow.
