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Acacia farnesiana - Sweet Mimosa

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3247 Acacia farnesiana - Sweet Mimosa

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Sweet Mimosa. One of the most useful tropical plants that is very cold tolerant, blooms all winter through spring with honey-fragrant flowers - canary yellow powder puffs, attracting bees and butterflies. This is a large size, multi-stem thorny shrub 15x15 ft that requires some space. It is very fast growing, can be used as a good screen plant. It will bring you joy with pretty flowers and sweet fragrance even during freeze snaps when other trees lose leaves and suffer. This one will continue blooming and stays evergreen - a real survivor! Tolerates poor soils and drought too. Provide regular water to establish quicker.

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Bauhinia purpurea - Purple Orchid tree

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1024 Bauhinia purpurea - Purple Orchid tree

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Dry conditions Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Purple Orchid tree, butterfly tree. Vigorous shade tree with wide canopy and showers of purple flowers from fall through winter/spring. Nice, fast growing shade tree.
Large trees may be topped for shipping.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

2 plants in stock

$44.95

Bauhinia variegata alba (candida) - White orchid tree

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2035 Bauhinia variegata alba (candida) - White orchid tree

Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

White orchid tree, White Mountain Ebony. Spectacular flowering tree. The most cold hardy of all bauhinias, cold hardy to at least 26F. Fast growing, good shade tree.

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Bauhinia variegata purple

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2728 Bauhinia variegata purple

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

The slightly fragrant flowers are reminiscent of showy orchids, with five irregular, usually slightly overlapping petals in shades of magenta, lavender or purplish blue. Great landscape shade tree.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

4 Plants in stock

$44.95

Bucida spinosa - Spiny Black Olive

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3208 Bucida spinosa - Spiny Black Olive

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Thorny or spiny Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Spiny Black Olive, Ming Tree. Exotic small tree that is valuable as unusual bonsai subject or specimen plant. This delicate tree grows into a bonsai almost by itself! Can be used as a potted indoor tree. It is very salt tolerant, making it a good choice for bonsai lovers by the sea. Bonsai shapes are awesome. They have small leaves and thorns and and grow out erratically in all directions, forming diamond-like lace.

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Butea monosperma (frondosa) - Flame of the Forest, 3 gal

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2545 Butea monosperma (frondosa) - Flame of the Forest, 3 gal

Can be used for bonsai Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Flame of the Forest - a stunning small tree from India, Sri Lanka with spectacular clusters of red flowers. Very slow growing. The trunk is very interesting, it becomes twisted, follows no particular pattern, making it a conversation piece. At the base it can form a bottle-like caudex if grown in a pot.
This tree drops leaves in late spring and starts re-leafing around end of June (in Florida).

Ratings and 5 Reviews

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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$44.95

Caesalpinia lutea - Yellow Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise

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1379 Caesalpinia lutea - Yellow Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Yellow/orange flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Thorny or spiny Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Yellow Bird of Paradise (dwarf poinciana)- a showy flowering small tree for a small yard or patio. Drought tolerant.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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$34.95

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana

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2016 Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Irritating Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Thorny or spiny Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Pride of Barbados, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock flower, Flower Fence - bright pink/red flowers, national flower of Barbados. Showy flowers almost year round. Dormant in winter. Peacock flower - perfect color accent for a small yard or patio. Eye-stopper!

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

3 plants in stock

$34.95

Caesalpinia pulcherrima Compton (pink) Dwarf Poinciana

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1380 Caesalpinia pulcherrima Compton (pink) Dwarf Poinciana

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers Irritating Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Pride of Barbados, Dwarf Poinciana, Flower Fence - bright pink/red flowers, national flower of Barbados. Showy flowers almost year round. Dormant in winter.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, small plant

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Callistemon citrinus - Weeping red Bottlebrush

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3959 Callistemon citrinus - Weeping red Bottlebrush

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Weeping red Bottlebrush. Bushy shrub or small tree with arching or weeping stems and showy bright red flowers. Cold tolerant, drought resistant.

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Callistemon viminalis - pink Bottlebrush

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3509 Callistemon viminalis - pink Bottlebrush

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Pink Bottlebrush. Bushy shrub or small tree with arching or weeping stems and bright dark pink flowers. Relatively cold tolerant plant.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

2 plants in stock

$34.95

Capparis cynophallophora - Jamaica Caper

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3268 Capparis cynophallophora - Jamaica Caper

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Jamaica Caper Tree, Mustard Tree. Jamaica caper produces large quantities of flowers with white petals and many purple stamens, which extend beyond the petals. Fruit are slender, rust-colored pods which split open to expose orange-red seeds. The dense, strong Jamaica caper is very wind resistant and extremely salt tolerant.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

2 Plants in stock

$44.95

Cassia fistula - Golden Shower Tree

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2543 Cassia fistula - Golden Shower Tree

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water Yellow/orange flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Golden shower tree, Indian Laburnum - To many tropical gardeners, the most beautiful of cassias is Cassia fistula. This is a medium to large tree with ovate, pointed leaflets; when these drop, usually in the dry season, masses of bright gold flower clusters appear on almost every branch. This tree drops leaves in fall/winter.

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Clerodendrum inerme - Wild Jasmine, Seaside clerodendrum

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5648 Clerodendrum inerme - Wild Jasmine, Seaside clerodendrum

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Clerodendrum inerme, Volkameria inermis. Wild Jasmine, Sorcerers Bush. A hardy, straggling shrub, with closely arranged, almost round, shiny, deep green leaves. The plant is always in flower. The flowers are white and very fragrant, with spreading five corolla lobes, 1" long white tubes and long purple stamens. As the specific name implies, the stems are smooth and are devoid of thorns. The plant is not choosy about the soil and can even withstand droughts. Seaside clerodendrum, as its name suggests, grows well along the beach tolerating the salt spray of the ocean and the harsh rays of the sun. It is a versatile plant and can be grown as a topiary or as a bonsai. It is its hardy nature and the closely held bunches and leaves that promoted it into a garden plant. The plants is salt-, heat- and wind-tolerant.

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

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$29.95

Clusia fluminensis Nana - Dwarf Autograph Tree

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3721 Clusia fluminensis Nana - Dwarf Autograph Tree

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Fragrant Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Small leathery, pear shaped leaves on compact, rounded shrub, with small light pink flowers. The leaves have a special effect: you may write with a sharp stick on the surface, and the writing will stay forever. Thus the common name of this plant!

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$24.95

Clusia guttifera - Small Leaf Autograph Tree

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4957 Clusia guttifera - Small Leaf Autograph Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Having beautiful "porcelain" flowers, this is one of the easiest plants to grow. It will forgive you if you forget to water it... Takes both sun or shade. Very slow growing and can be used as a potted specimen. The plant forms interesting aerial roots. Small leathery, pear shaped leaves on compact, rounded shrub, with small light pink flowers. The leaves have a special effect: you may write with a sharp stick on the surface, and the writing will stay forever. Thus the common name of this plant!

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

10 Plants in stock

$24.95

Clusia rosea Aureo Variegata - Variegated Autograph Tree

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5371 Clusia rosea Aureo Variegata - Variegated Autograph Tree

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Clusias, with their beautiful "porcelain" flowers, are the easiest plants to grow. It will forgive you if you forget to water it... Takes both sun or shade. Very slow growing and can be used as a potted specimen. The plant forms interesting aerial roots. Small leathery, pear shaped leaves on compact, rounded shrub, with small light pink flowers. The leaves have a special effect: you may write with a sharp stick on the surface, and the writing will stay forever. Thus the common name of this plant!

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Coccoloba uvifera - Sea Grape

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2822 Coccoloba uvifera - Sea Grape

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

Seagrape. Popular plant used as an ornamental in gardens or indoors, subjected to salty winds and drought. It has stiff, rounded platter-like leaves shading from yellowish to olive green with prominent veins. Long clusters of berry-like fruit which follow are striking and give the tree its popular name. Somewhat acid in taste, the fruit can be used to make jelly. Very easy to grow and undemanding plant.

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Cocos nucifera - Coconut palm

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2083 Cocos nucifera - Coconut palm

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Palm or palm-like Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Coconut palm. "Symbol of the tropics", often used as a houseplant. Fast growing palm proven to help clean indoor air of smoke and harmful chemicals. Bares coconuts 12 months a year for fresh coconut milk and copra (dried coconut).
We do not ship coconut palms to CA, TX, AZ, LA!

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$44.95

Cocos nucifera - Green Malayan Dwarf Coconut Palm

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5836 Cocos nucifera - Green Malayan Dwarf Coconut Palm

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Palm or palm-like Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Smallest tree grown in FL, will fruit when there is 5 feet of trunk. This variety is resistant to fungus.
We do not ship coconut palms to CA, TX, AZ, LA!

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

4 plants in stock

$64.95

Cordia boissieri - White Geiger tree

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1355 Cordia boissieri - White Geiger tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Cordia boissieri - White Geiger tree, Texas Olive, Anacahuita. Very popular small trees adorned through much of the spring and summer with large clusters of showy white flowers. Requires ample water to become established, after which it is generally considered quite water efficient. These plants don't like to be grown in pots, in spite of their small size, and usually don't look very happy in containers; however once planted in the ground,they grow faster and start thriving. Cold tolerant plant, takes some freeze.

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Cordia lutea - Yellow Geiger tree

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1356 Cordia lutea - Yellow Geiger tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Yellow Geiger tree. Ever-blooming small tree with elliptic leaves with rough upper surface. Flowers are bright canary-yellow in clusters. Free-branching habit. The plant requires regular watering until established. Nice specimen container plant. Nice small tree for limited space yard.

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Cordia sebestena - Scarlet Geiger tree

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1304 Cordia sebestena - Scarlet Geiger tree

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Cordia sebestena - Scarlet (Orange) Geiger tree. Showy small tree with bright scarlet flowers followed by white edible fruit. According to the legend, the tree was named in memory of John Geiger a Key West 19th century pilot and wrecker. Flowers appear scattered over the tree, most of warm season. Popular landscape tree, however it is cold sensitive and won't tolerate any frost; other than that, it is easy to grow and undemanding.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

4 Plants in stock

$44.95

Cyrtostachys lakka - Lipstick Palm, Red Sealing Wax

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3001 Cyrtostachys lakka - Lipstick Palm, Red Sealing Wax

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Palm or palm-like Ultra tropical, min. temperature 55F Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Cyrtostachys lakka (renda). Extremely rare Lipstick Palm, Red Sealing Wax Palm - stunning feather palm that develops a brilliantly red trunk.
Very tropical, tender. Grow at temperature above 55F
This is ultra-tropical plant, which should never be exposed to temperatures below 55F. This plant is for expert growers only. Do not order this plant unless you prepared to take proper care. No replacements/no refunds. Contact us for additional information before ordering

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

8 plants in stock

$59.95

Delonix elata - White Poinciana

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3722 Delonix elata - White Poinciana

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

White Poinciana - very rare! Endemic to India, this is a 20-25 ft tall tree, with white fragrant flowers. This rare tree is a close relative of popular Delonix regia and has similar growth habit and characteristics, but flowers are white. In India it has medicinal use: leaves are used as febrifuge, antiperiodic, antirheumatic and stimulant.

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