Cassia afrofistula
This small tree or large shrub would be perfect for a small yard. The erect yellow flowers bloom spring and summer.
Trees that, fully grown, range from 12-30 feet in height.
Cordia lutea – Yellow Geiger
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…
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…
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.…
Bauhinia galpinii – Red Orchid
Bauhinia galpinii is admired for its vibrant, orchid-like orange-red flowers that bloom profusely during warm months. Native to southern Africa, this hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil,…
Senna didymobotrya – Popcorn Cassia
Large evergreen shrub with yellow erect flowers from Tropical Africa. A fast growing plant that gives off the smell of buttered popocorn when leaves are rubbed and blooms throughout the year.…
Brunfelsia nitida – Lady of the Night
Brunfelsia nitida is a compact evergreen shrub that makes an exceptional addition to any garden, especially where fragrance is prized. Its creamy-white flowers release an intensely sweet, jasmine-like scent at…
Brya ebenus – Jamaican Rain Tree
A small evergreen tree or large shrub with petite yellow flowers. "brya ebenus is thought to act as a rain gauge, fortelling its onset by suddenly flowering." -Margaret Barwick (Tropical &…
Bixa orellana – Lipstick Tree
A large shrub from Tropical America with pink flowers that blooms in the summer and fall. Seed pods are a dark red with bristles on them. Dye from the seed is…
Bauhinia tomentosa – St. Thomas Tree
This small tree has pale yellow bell like blooms with a deep red spot in the middle and fades to a red by the end of the day. Grows in…