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Acrocarpus fraxinifolius - Pink Cedar

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5841 Acrocarpus fraxinifolius - Pink Cedar

Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Regular water Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Pink Cedar, Balangi, Kurungatti - this tree is monospecific (only one in the genus) that is native to the mountain rainforests along the Himalayas. Very rare in plant collections. It is a fast growing large deciduous tree that can have a buttressed base with a straight trunk of a light gray colored bark and spreading horizontal stems that form a rounded crown. It has bipinnately compound leaves that are a bright reddish pink color when first emerging, then a pinkish yellow and finally a lime green color before maturing, giving the tree a multicolored look at the branch tips much of the spring and summer. In the early spring, just before or as the tree first leafs out, appear the many scarlet-red flowers in 3 to 6 inch long dense racemes near the branch tips, giving inflorescence a bit of a bottlebrush look.
Plant in full sun and irrigate deeply regularly to occasionally. Hardiness - it is tolerant to nighttime dips to at least 28F.
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Adansonia digitata - Baobab

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2836 Adansonia digitata - Baobab

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Baobab. The massive, usually squat cylindrical trunk gives rise to thick tapering branches resembling a root-system, which is why it has often been referred to as the upside-down tree. Regarded as the largest succulent plant in the world, the baobab tree is steeped in a wealth of mystique, legend and superstition wherever it occurs in Africa. It is a tree that can provide, food, water, shelter and relief from sickness.
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Adansonia digitata - Baobab Bonsai (starter)

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6068 Adansonia digitata - Baobab Bonsai (starter)

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Baobab starter, 3 years old. Perfect gift plant!
Baobab, also called the Tree of Longivity, can live for 5000 years. Pass this remarkable plant in your family from generation to generation! Regarded as the largest succulent plant in the world, the Baobab tree is steeped in a wealth of mystique, legend and superstition wherever it occurs in Africa, being a tree that can provide food, water, shelter and relief from sickness. In the nature the massive, usually squat cylindrical trunk gives rise to thick tapering branches resembling a root-system, which is why it has often been referred to as the Upside-down Tree.
Planting directions: pot into 6" container or shallow bonsai dish using well drained bonsai mix, like Adenium soilless mix. Water well and put in bright light, full sun is preferable. Let soil dry between waterings. Fertilize once a month during warm season, with a balanced granulated fertilizer and Sunshine boosters: SUNSHINE-BC for fast growing thick trunk, and SUNSHINE SuperFood. As the plant grows, step up into bigger container after proper trimming of roots and branches.
Thanks to its internal water supply, the Baobab Tree can take several months without soil. The plants are shipped bare-rooted to save your shipping costs.
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Adansonia digitata - Baobab Bonsai Kit

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6069 Adansonia digitata - Baobab Bonsai Kit

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

All-You-Need for growing a Baobab Bonsai for 5000 years! Just add a pot/dish of your choice. Perfect gift!
Includes:
- Baobab starter, 3 years old.
- Adenium soilless mix.
- balanced granulated fertilizer
- SUNSHINE-BC for fast growing thick trunk
- SUNSHINE SuperFood
Planting directions: pot into 6" container or shallow bonsai dish using well drained bonsai mix, like Adenium soilless mix. Water well and put in bright light, full sun is preferable. Let soil dry between waterings. Fertilize once a month during warm season, with a balanced granulated fertilizer and Sunshine boosters: SUNSHINE-BC for fast growing thick trunk, and SUNSHINE SuperFood. As the plant grows, step up into bigger container after proper trimming of roots and branches.
Thanks to its internal water supply, the Baobab Tree can take several months without soil. The plants are shipped bare-rooted to save your shipping costs.
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Adansonia za

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6062 Adansonia za

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water Unusual color Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Edible

Za Baobab. This exceptional flower is an eye stopper. The flower buds are long green cylinders which can resemble oversized beans and could be mistaken for a fruit. The bud opens with the curling back of the outside layer of the flower bud, revealing yellow and red petals with yellowish long stamens. The fruit pulp and oil-rich seeds are eaten.
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Aiphanes aculeata (horrida) - Devil Palm

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3923 Aiphanes aculeata (horrida) - Devil Palm

Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Palm or palm-like Thorny or spiny

Rare collectible! Devil Palm, Ruffle Palm, Spine Palm. Very tasty coconut-like nuts! Good palm for semi-shade garden.
A solitary, showy spiny small tree. In the wild it grows 9-15 feet tall with a stem diameter of 2-4 inches. The epicarp and mesocarp of the fruit are rich in carotene and are eaten in Colombia, while the seeds are eaten raw or used to make candles.
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Alstonia scholaris - Indian Devil Tree

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5034 Alstonia scholaris - Indian Devil Tree

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic

Sapthaparni, Blackboard Tree, Indian Devil Tree. Origin: Southeastern Asia. This rare in cultivation, small tree has white, strongly perfumed flowers and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. The bark used to serve as an alternative to quinine.
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Amorphophallus bulbifer - Voodoo lily

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2022 Amorphophallus bulbifer - Voodoo lily

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers Unusual color Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Voodoo lily, Devils tongue, Snake Palm, Corpse flower. Amorphophallus bulbifer is one of the prettiest of the Voodoo Lilies and the inflorescence doesn't smell that bad compared to others of the genus. Amorphophallus only blooms when mature and even so it doesn't bloom every year. The unpleasant smell that the flower omits is only present for a few hours after the flower opens. If the flower is pollinated (normally by flies if the plant is outside) it will take 1 year for the plant to mature its seeds. The seed stalk is very pretty with the seeds changing colors from green to red. During this time the tuber will not produce a leaf.
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Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily

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4793 Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily

Amorphophallus konjac is one of the largest flowers, a perennial exotic Asian plant. It grows a single, elongated center called a corm and a single large leaf that wraps around it. The corm is the part of the plant that is used, as well as its tuber, which is commonly called the konnyaku potato. It is one of the most exotic, bizarre flowers. Can be easily grown in a pot as a house plant. The single leaf dormant in winter, then in spring the plant shoots out a fantastic flower. See picture of a flowering plant.
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Amorphophallus Variabilis - Voodoo lily

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5833 Amorphophallus Variabilis - Voodoo lily

Voodoo lily, Devils tongue, Snake Palm, Corpse flower.
Amorphophallus variabilis is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing 1 - 2 leaves from a tuberous rootstock that can be 8" in diameter. A flowering stem 1-3 ft tall is produced annually. The plant is sometimes gathered from the wild for its edible tuber and young shoots.
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Annona diversifolia - Illama, Annona Blanca

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5825 Annona diversifolia - Illama, Annona Blanca

Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Edible Ultra tropical, min. temperature 55F

Illama, Annona blanca. Origin: in Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala. It is a rare Anonna. Large fruit, sometimes over 6" long, having similarities in both shape and size to the Annona cherimola. The rind tends to be either green or pink-purple, with white or pinkish flesh respectively. Some varieties have deep red flesh. Flavor is said to be excellent in many varieties, rivaling that of the cherimoya and sugar apple. Typically fruits mature from July to December. The fruit is almost always eaten raw, out of hand. It grows best in climates having a dry season, followed by heavy rainfall. Ilama fruits perish within days of harvest and the fruit transports very poorly, hence its relative obscurity to much of the world. Ilama is the most cold sensitive of all the Annona.
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Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

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5249 Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Keep soil moist Regular water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage

King Anthurium. Anthurium veitchii is known as the king of anthuriums. A houseplant with dramatic foliage, leaves reaching 3 feet long with a heart shaped base. Flower spike is leathery and greenish-white with a cream colored spadix. Likes partial shade or light shade. In winter, temperatures of not less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit are preferred. Likes a warm and humid atmosphere, so misting is beneficial. Reduce watering in the winter.
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Areca vestiaria - Red Crownshaft Palm (red trunk)

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3883 Areca vestiaria - Red Crownshaft Palm (red trunk)

Small tree 10-20 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Palm or palm-like Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Red Crownshaft palm. Unlike Red Sealing Wax Palm, this palm can tolerate temperatures down to mid 30s F.
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Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang

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2558 Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang

Vine or creeper Full sun Moderate water Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Climbing Ylang-Ylang, Manorangini, Hara-champa, Kantali champa. A brother of a famous Artabotrys hexapetalus, this plant can grow as a large woody vine or trimmed as a shrub. Flowers are very fragrant, with lemon-like scent.
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Baccaurea dulcis - Kampuduang

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5909 Baccaurea dulcis - Kampuduang

Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Kampuduang, Menteng. Rare collectible medium sized tropical tree native to low elevation rain forest of Indonesia. 2 inch fruit ripen to bright orange; it takes several weeks to develop a sweeter flavor after the fruits begin to turn orange. When fruit is fully mature it has a sweet tart flavor. If it is very tart, the fruit is not ripe yet. Prefers rich acidic soil. High humidity and warm temperatures; do not expose this plant to cool weather. Outdoors in Zones 11 and 12, indoors or greenhouse.
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Bambusa boniopsis - Bonnie Bamboo

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3630 Bambusa boniopsis - Bonnie Bamboo

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Bonnie Bamboo is a small-growing bamboo with a delicate appearance. Fine leaves that droop to the ground when young. Can be used as a privacy screen in applications where a shorter bamboo is required. Full size plants in favorable conditions can grow to 20' tall with 1" diameter culms. Min. temp. 27 deg F. Min USDA zone: 9b.
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Bambusa guangxiensis - Chinese Dwarf Bamboo

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5701 Bambusa guangxiensis - Chinese Dwarf Bamboo

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Chinese Dwarf is a hedging clumping bamboo that grows to roughly 10 ft in height, but can get taller in good conditions - you simply hedge it to the size you want! It grows very differently from traditional bamboo, with a very bushy, tufting habit with its foliage and does not naturally show the culms. Chinese Dwarf has quite pretty, large green leaves and gives a very tropical feel instead of a normal hedge. Chinese Dwarf is an extremely fast growing, hardy bamboo, and can achieve a privacy hedge in under 18 months! You need to trim Chinese Dwarf down between 1-4 times a year to maintain at the ideal height and to promote new fresh foliage. Chinese Dwarf is definitely a fantastic privacy hedge, sound barrier and wind break. Hedge it down to any preferred height and even clean out the below foliage to create a japanese style effect. Chinese Dwarf can be grown in full sun to part shade. Trim back as much as you desire to maintain size and promote new foliage. Chinese Dwarf is a great option for pots or troughs.
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Bambusa textilis Gracilis - Graceful Bamboo, Slender Weavers

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5857 Bambusa textilis Gracilis - Graceful Bamboo, Slender Weavers

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Graceful / Slender Weavers bamboo. It's a beautiful hedging bamboo and is always in high demand for privacy screening.
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Bambusa vulgaris Vittata - Painted Bamboo, Golden Hawaiian Bamboo

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5682 Bambusa vulgaris Vittata - Painted Bamboo, Golden Hawaiian Bamboo

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Bambusa vulgaris Vittata (Painted Bamboo) is a large clumping bamboo with a maximum height of 50 feet under optimum conditions. Large arching golden-yellow culms have green vertical stripes that look like drip marks. Branches are often striped as well. This plant is sometimes also commonly called the Golden Hawaiian Bamboo.
Culms are hardy at least to 27 degrees.
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Bambusa vulgaris Wamin - Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo

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5683 Bambusa vulgaris Wamin - Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Dwarf Buddha Belly would make a great addition to any yard with its unique culms and beautiful green foliage. The lower half of the Dwarf Buddha Belly is branchless with very bizarre shortened inflated internodes. It has 3 inch knotted culms. This bamboo makes a wonderful specimen tree and a good conversation piece for guests. No other bamboo in the world comes even close to a Wamin in overall appearance. It is a non-invasive clumping bamboo that originates from Burma, fast growing to heights between 12-15 feet tall reaching maturity in 3 years. This bamboo is commonly found in tropical regions and in the United States does very well in Southern California and Florida. The Dwarf Buddha Belly is one of the easiest Bamboos to grow and maintain. It is compact and unusual, it can truly give a home or business that tropical feel. The Dwarf Buddha Belly makes a wonderful landscape specimen or privacy screen. It can withstand temperatures around 27-30 degrees F.
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Bauhinia grandidieri - Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree

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1300 Bauhinia grandidieri - Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree

Can be used for bonsai Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Moderate water Dry conditions Blue/lavender/purple flowers

Bauhinia grandidieri, Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree - a very rare exotic shrub, great for bonsai. Lavender to bluish small flowers and tiny leaves. The plant is very slow growing and naturally looks like a miniature tree. This is a collectible item, plants are very hard to find.
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Bougainvillea variegata Pixie - Dwarf variegated

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4054 Bougainvillea variegata Pixie - Dwarf variegated

Can be used for bonsai Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

A new cultivar of Dwarf Bougainvillea pixie with lemon-yellow variegation.
It is a dwarf form of thornless Bougainvillea with extremely slow growth rate. These showy evergreen dwarf beauties have numerous bright colorful bracts growing in an upright habit. This plant flowers in a small as a 4" pot and is great for landscapes and patio containers. It has a shape of natural bonsai, and leaves are smaller. Bright flowers are born in dense clusters. 3-4 y.o. plants can stay only 3-4 ft and look like natural bonsai trees. They stay compact, perfectly round and dense shape, don't require pruning, making a must-have for any garden, especially for the small spaces in your yard.
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Brownea ariza - Rose of Venezuela

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2849 Brownea ariza - Rose of Venezuela

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Ultra tropical, min. temperature 55F

Rose of Venezuela, Scarlet Flame Bean - small compact tree with spectacular red flowers.
This tropical American native occurs in Colombia and Venezuela, though it is widely grown in other tropical regions worldwide. A true tropical, it requires frost-free environment with hight air humidity. Assuming you can provide the tropical conditions, the species grows into a nice medium size tree 20-25 ft (smaller in containers), with dense umbrella-like canopy, spreading 15-20 ft wide.
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Brunfelsia magnifica floribunda Jims Giant

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1383 Brunfelsia magnifica floribunda Jims Giant

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Regular water Blue/lavender/purple flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic

Jims Giant Brunfelsia. The most fragrant purple brunfelsia and the rarest in cultivation. Everbloomer! The large purple flowers are fragrant all day and night long. Flowers are the largest of all brunfelsias, up to 2" in diameter. Leaves are waxy and shiny, and larger than other brunfelsias.
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Brunfelsia plicata (jamaicensis) - Jamaican Lady of the Night

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2683 Brunfelsia plicata (jamaicensis) - Jamaican Lady of the Night

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic

Rare and hard to find species, with the largest wavy shaped flowers, Brunfelsia plicata (jamaicensis) is a fast-growing, small, erect, delightfully fragrant flowering shrub endemic to Jamaica. The sturdy, dark green leaves make a good background for the showy flowers. The creamy white flowers with long tubes and wavy margins are extremely fragrant after dark. Blooms fall to winter. It's a specimen plant. Perfect houseplant for a bright window.
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