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What is the best Jasmine bush for an easy landscaping?

🔤 What is the best Jasmine bush for an easy landscaping?

  • 🌸 Jasminum multiflorum (pubescens) - Angel Hair Jasmine - is a fragrant, fast-growing charmer for Southern landscape.

  • 🌸 Bloom beauty: Sweet-scented, starry white flowers bloom almost year-round.

  • 🌸 Wildlife friendly: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

  • 🌸 Growth: Fast-growing, bushy, and dense - a perfect hedge option! Grows 5–6 ft with soft, velvety leaves.

  • 🌸 Care: Loves well-drained soil, handles sun to semi-shade, and even tolerates seaside conditions.

  • 🌸 Zones: Thrives in USDA Zones 9–11 or as a potted indoor beauty in colder areas.


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This is why its called Heaven Lotus Tree - fragrant and edible!

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, tree

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, tree

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower close-up

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower close-up

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, fruit

Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, fruit

💐 This is why it's called Heaven Lotus Tree - fragrant and edible!
  • 🪷 Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus - is a stunning, small tropical tree from Brazil that looks like it stepped right out of a tropical paradise. The spectacular, perfumed flowers resembling Lotus are as beautiful as they are unique.
  • 🪷 These large, striking blooms with white-and pink petals and a magic sweet fragrance are so eye-catching that the central crown almost looks good enough to eat!
  • 🪷 Straight, often unbranched trunk, with a single cluster of leaves at the top, gives it a palm-like vibe. As it grows older, it may sprout a few large branches, each with its own leafy crown. The leaves are huge - no other tree around has leaves quite as big, except maybe a palm. They're long, narrow at the base, and broad at the top, making them a real showstopper.
  • 🪷 The rounded, pear-shaped fruit grow directly on the trunk (a trait called cauliflory, see earlier post) and contains delicious yellowish-orange pulp that can be boiled and resemble meat in taste. The leaves, when boiled into a decoction, are said to cure intoxication.
  • 🪷 Truly an exciting, one-of-a-kind tree, a gem for collectors! Can be grown in containers.


🛒 Enjoy your own Heaven Lotus Tree

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Fragrant Butter Cup of Gold with Coconut fragrance

Cup-of-Gold, Butter Cup or Chalice Vine (Solandra)

🥥 Fragrant Butter Cup of Gold with Coconut fragrance

🏆 Butter Cup is again in full bloom and aroma!

🎥 Cup-of-Gold, Butter Cup or Chalice Vine (Solandra) - is a large, stunning, vigorous vine with huge fragrant flowers shaped like chalices.

📚 Learn more from previous post:
How to cover a fence quickly with a large impressive vine?

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The mystery of a Bay Rum Tree - the aromatic gem with a rich history

Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum Tree

Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum Tree

The mystery of a Bay Rum Tree - the aromatic gem with a rich history The mystery of a Bay Rum Tree - the aromatic gem with a rich history The mystery of a Bay Rum Tree - the aromatic gem with a rich history
🤢🥃 The mystery of a Bay Rum Tree - the aromatic gem with a rich history
  • 🍷 The Pimenta racemosa, or Bay Rum Tree, is a charming small tree closely related to Allspice that we mentioned earlier.
  • 🍷 Known for its aromatic leaves, this tree produces a natural essential oil that has a warm, clove-like fragrance.
  • 🍷 Historically, this oil was distilled with rum and water to create a popular cologne known as "Bay Rum", lending the plant its common name.
  • 🍷 The scent of Bay Rum is captivating and present year-round, with no need to wait for flowers or fruit to enjoy its fragrance!
  • 🍷 The Bay Rum Tree is not just aromatic; its leaves can be used in cooking and tea, adding a unique, spicy note to culinary creations. It’s also valued in folk medicine, making it a multipurpose addition to any herb or indoor plant collection.
  • 🍷 An especially rare and intriguing variety, the rare variety "Citrifolia" - Lemon Bay Rum Tree, also known as Citrus Bay, has all plant parts infused with a refreshing, lemony scent that's both calming and energizing. Cuttings of this variety are challenging to root, making it a unique and sought-after plant for collectors and aromatherapy enthusiasts alike.


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What Pinwheel flower is fragrant?

Tabernaemontana australis, Australian Pinwheel

Tabernaemontana australis, Australian Pinwheel

Tabernaemontana australis, Australian Pinwheel

Tabernaemontana australis, Australian Pinwheel

Tabernaemontana australis, Australian Pinwheel

Tabernaemontana australis, Australian Pinwheel

💌 What Pinwheel flower is fragrant?
  • 🌸 Tabernaemontana australis, or Australian Pinwheel, is a stunning plant that makes an exceptional addition to any rare fragrant plant collection.
  • 🌸 With beautifully shaped, white pinwheel-like flowers and strikingly dark, glossy leaves that are elongated and pointed, this plant is a feast for the eyes and a treat for the senses.
  • 🌸 Ideal for adding interest to landscape understories, Australian Pinwheel is a slow-growing, low shrub that can be maintained at a manageable 3-4 feet, or allowed to reach up to 5-6 feet, forming a dense, bushy specimen. This versatility makes it an excellent choice as an accent plant, specimen, or container plant.
  • 🌸 Though it shares similarities with other species like Tabernaemontana divaricata (Pinwheel Jasmine) and T. orientalis (Banana Bush), this Australian native has its own unique character. Its blooms resemble those of T. africana but are smaller, at about 1 inch in diameter.
  • 🌸 If you're looking to add an exotic, fragrant, and eye-catching plant to your collection, the Australian Pinwheel brings elegance and distinction, standing out with its lush foliage and starry, white blossoms!


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How to establish Tabernaemontana and get more fragrant blooms

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What tree will produce for you right away?

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

🍂 What tree will produce for you right away?
  • 🍂 Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica) is a delightful plant that brings the warm, spicy fragrance of allspice right to your home.
  • 🍂 The leaves and bark of this remarkable tree carry the same aromatic scent as the familiar spice made from its dried berries, meaning you don't need to wait for blooms or fruit to enjoy its rich aroma!
  • 🍂 Allspice is an excellent container plant, ideal for indoor or greenhouse cultivation.
  • 🍂 Its captivating fragrance creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere, and its antimicrobial properties add even more appeal.
  • 🍂 Perfect for both spice enthusiasts and plant collectors, this compact tree adds a touch of the tropics while offering year-round enjoyment.


🛒 Enjoy your own Allspice spice

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What jasmine blooms year around?

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

🗓 What jasmine blooms year around?
  • ❤️ Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine or Everblooming Jasmine, is rare and captivating. This unique jasmine is adored for its highly fragrant flowers that bloom year-round, filling the air with a sweet, floral scent.
  • ❤️ Yes, it has Rose Buds! Its glossy green leaves add an elegant touch, beautifully contrasting with dark pink buds that open into pure white, star-shaped flowers.
  • ❤️ Super fast growing! This vigorous grower isn't just a delight for the senses - it's also a powerhouse in the garden, capable of covering a fence, trellis, or pagoda in no time.
  • ❤️ For those looking to add both fragrance and beauty to their landscape with minimal fuss, rose bud jasmine is a spectacular choice that's sure to impress!


👍 What is your favorite jasmine? Share in comments⬇️

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What is camphor made of?

Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)

Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)

🟢 What is camphor made of?
  • 🌱 Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - is your aromatic ally in the garden!
  • 🌱 This charming relative of the cinnamon tree is known for its glossy oval leaves that can grow up to 5 inches long.
  • 🌱 Not only does it boast a lovely canopy, but it’s also the source of camphor, a fragrant compound used in medicines and mothballs.
  • 🌱 The leaves and branches can be used to create aromatic saunas and medicinal baths, filling your space with a soothing scent.
  • 🌱 This cold-hardy, slow-growing tree is tough enough to withstand various conditions while developing a dense canopy that provides excellent shade.
  • 🌱 Camphor Tree is a delightful addition that brings a touch of nature's fragrance to your home. While it's little known among gardeners, this underappreciated gem deserves a spot in every landscape for its unique qualities and benefits!


🛒 Plant your own Camphor tree

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What is Cinnamon made of?

Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum

Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum

Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum

Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum

🍀 What is Cinnamon made of?
  • 🪵 Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum - this tree is the source of the famous Cinnamon! Cinnamon is a very popular culinary spice and is also used in candy, gum, incense, toothpaste and perfumes. The oil is used in medicine. Leaves are very fragrant and used as tea.
  • 🪵 Ancient Origins: Cinnamon has been used for over 4,000 years, with its earliest references found in ancient Egyptian texts, where it was used in embalming practices.
  • 🪵 Spice of Kings: In ancient Rome, cinnamon was so valuable that it was worth more than gold, and emperors like Nero famously burned large quantities at funerals to showcase their wealth.
  • 🪵 Medicinal: Cinnamon is known for its health benefits, including its ability to lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and fight bacteria and fungi.
  • 🪵 Culinary: This aromatic spice is not just for sweet dishes; it enhances savory dishes, stews, and even some meats, bridging sweet and savory flavors.
  • 🪵 Two Main Varieties: There are two primary types of cinnamon - Ceylon Cinnamon (true Cinnamon) and Cassia Cinnamon. Ceylon has a sweeter, more delicate flavor, while Cassia is more robust and commonly found in supermarkets.
  • 🪵 Aroma Activation: The distinct aroma of cinnamon comes from a compound called cinnamaldehyde, which not only provides flavor but also has potential antimicrobial properties.
  • 🪵 Historical Trade Routes: The demand for cinnamon spurred exploration and trade routes, leading to significant historical events like the Age of Discovery and conflicts over spice control.
  • 🪵 The Spice of Life: Cinnamon is believed to improve brain function and memory, making it a popular choice for students and those looking to boost cognitive performance.


❗️ And the most importantly - you can grow your own Cinnamon Tree right now!

🛒Grow your own Cinnamon tree

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When does Champaka tree start blooming?

Joy Perfume tree (Magnolia champaca) flowers

☀️ When does Champaka tree start blooming?
  • 🏵 Champaka, or Joy Perfume tree (Magnolia champaca) blooms in and off year around. This year it's the third time we see our trees with flowers.
  • 🏵 The flowers are used to make the world's most expensive perfume 'Joy' and smell like fruity bubble gum... you can't stop sticking your nose in this flower!


🎥 Yellow Champaka in bloom. This tree is 3 years old.

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