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Abutilon chiappardi (Bakeridesia integerrima) - Canary Tree

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4350 Abutilon chiappardi (Bakeridesia integerrima) - Canary Tree

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

Canary Tree. Sometimes listed as Bakeridesia integerrima, Canary Tree is a showy and handsome small tree growing about 10 ft tall, with evergreen, broadly heart-shaped leaves. They are pubescent with stellate hairs and are rough to the touch on the upper surface. The flowers are 2-3" across and resemble those of a hibiscus. The five petals are bright yellow, each with a reddish blotch at the base. It is an excellent tree for container culture or for a small garden, doing best with full sun and good drainage. It has a long winter span, and blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies.
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Acer rubrum - Red Maple

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4189 Acer rubrum - Red Maple

Can be used for bonsai Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Ornamental foliage Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Red Maple is a fast growing tree, best known for its brilliant deep scarlet foliage in December-January in Florida and autumn elsewhere. It is is adaptable to a very wide range of site conditions. It can be found growing in wet sites, swamps, on poor dry soils, and most anywhere in between. Due to its attractive fall foliage and pleasing form, it is often used as a shade tree for landscapes. In Florida it grows much shorter than in colder region, reaching 20-40 ft.
This plant is grown from seed collected in Florida, so it is suited for planting in Florida. It may perform worse up North.
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Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree

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2032 Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Deciduous

Dwarf White Orchid Tree, rare white Bauhinia - rare shrub with spectacular flowers. Protect from cold winds.
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Bauhinia divaricata - Butterfly Orchid Tree

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3719 Bauhinia divaricata - Butterfly Orchid Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Butterfly Orchid Tree - very hard to find Bauhinia. Collectible item!
A beautiful, small tree with curious pink and white flowers. Ideal for spaces where they can be observed and appreciated up close.
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Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap

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2034 Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap

Large shrub 5-10 ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia - compact shrub with large red orchid-like flowers.
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Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

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6061 Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

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

This rare plant is one of the most spectacular Orchid trees in cultivation. Flowers and extremely showy, look like scarlet butterflies with bright yellow stripes at the base of each petal. It grows into a small tree or bush. Plant in in full sun to get the most of its flowering season. Rare collectible species. Fast growing.
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Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha

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2973 Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Kalahari White Bauhinia, Koffiebeesklou. Bauhinia petersiana, a scrambling shrub or small tree with very crinkled white flowers. Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha has broader petals.
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Bauhinia tomentosa - Yellow Orchid Tree

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1025 Bauhinia tomentosa - Yellow Orchid Tree

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Dry conditions White/off-white flowers Yellow/orange flowers Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Yellow Orchid Tree. Small size specimen tree with bushy crown and pretty drooping flowers - off white to light yellowm, sometimes with black centers. The flower may change color from pale yellow to purple while matures within a few days. Small bonsai-type leaves have distinctive "burning" smell when rubbed. Drought tolerant, prefers dry sites.
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Bolusanthus speciosus - Tree Wisteria

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3048 Bolusanthus speciosus - Tree Wisteria

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Blue/lavender/purple flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Tree Wisteria, Vanwykshout, Mogaba. This decorative, small tree has drooping, blue-mauve, fragrant, pea-like flowers that hang from the branches in bunches, often covering the whole tree. Slow growing. Hard to find plant.
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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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Brownea grandiceps - Scarlet Flame Bean

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4231 Brownea grandiceps - Scarlet Flame Bean

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

Brownea grandiceps - Rose of Venezuela, Scarlet Flame Bean - small tree with spectacular red flowers. A true tropical, it requires frost-free environment with hight air humidity. The plant grows into a nice small size tree, with dense umbrella-like spreading canopy.
The flower lasts a few days, however the view is unforgettable.
This plant does not take shipping well. After shipping it may drop leaves, recovers under proper care. Shipped on customers risk. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped, but no replacements or refunds. We provide the best packaging. You may contact us for express shipping.

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Brugmansia Jean Pasco - Yellow Angels Trumpet

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5241 Brugmansia Jean Pasco - Yellow Angels Trumpet

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

Yellow Angels Trumpet, similar to Ecuador Gold. It is one of the most fragrant brugmansias. Yellow flowers with a lighter throat. Color depends on climatic conditions. It's a showy landscape evergreen plant. The more sun, the more flowers. Can be pruned into a nice small accent tree. Put it where you can enjoy the fragrance at night. Blooms on and off all year. Easy to grow. Not fussy about soil or water. Likes lots of fertilizer.
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Brugmansia Shredded White Handkerchief - Angel Trumpet

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4641 Brugmansia Shredded White Handkerchief - Angel Trumpet

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Angel Trumpet. Double flower, shredded, white. Rare variety.
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Brugmansia suaveolens - Angel Trumpet

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1034 Brugmansia suaveolens - Angel Trumpet

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Angel Trumpet - small tree or bush with pink trumpet-like fragrant flowers that change color from white (bud) through yellow to pink (mature). Very popular garden favorite. Fast growing.
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Brugmansia x Fleming Island Rachel

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6022 Brugmansia x Fleming Island Rachel

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

New variety with large pink flowers with "whiskers".
Angel Trumpet - small tree or bush with pink trumpet-like fragrant flowers that change color from white (bud) through yellow to pink (mature). Very popular garden favorite. Fast growing.
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Brya ebenus - Jamaican Rain Tree

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3507 Brya ebenus - Jamaican Rain Tree

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

Jamaican Rain Tree. Rare slow growing plant, can be grown as bonsai or small specimen tree. Very showy flowers.
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Bulbine frutescens - Orange African Bulbine

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5237 Bulbine frutescens - Orange African Bulbine

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Full sun Dry conditions Yellow/orange flowers

Bulbine grows best in full sun, has succulent foliage, and produces racemes of star-shaped yellow with orange flowers in the summer months. Very undemanding plant, it grows well in a well-drained soil and is also very tolerant of poor, dry soil. Be careful not to over water.
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Bursera fagaroides - Elephant Tree

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2679 Bursera fagaroides - Elephant Tree

Caudex Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Moderate water Dry conditions Ornamental foliage Fragrant Deciduous

Elephant Tree, Fragrant Bursera. A succulent shrub or small tree, with a very short thick trunk. Develops a swollen trunk, and can be a spectacular specimen. Bark is tight and smooth, very attractive, reddish brown and peeling to reveal gray-green. Leaves have distinct citrus odor when crushed. Great ready bonsai! Large size plants with think heavy trunk: only a few plants (Restrictions for collecting from the wild). See picture of developed plants in 7 gal pots.
Plants shipped barerooted (it has very few roots, but large trunk/caudex). Follow succulent care and do not overwater. Branches and leaves will start developing in a few weeks.
Succulent Care. Plant it in a well-drained soil, water once and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Do not water again until soil dries on surface.
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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).
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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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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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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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Calliandra emarginata - Dwarf Powderpuff

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2766 Calliandra emarginata - Dwarf Powderpuff

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Powderpuff - dwarf everblooming variety. Drought tolerant, easy to grow plant. It stays very short 2-3 ft tall, gets dense and bushy, no pruning needed.
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Calliandra schultzii - Dwarf calliandra

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1042 Calliandra schultzii - Dwarf calliandra

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

Dwarf calliandra - great for bonsai. See picture of the 3 y.o. bonsai. If grown without training, the plant will make a nice bushy little tree.
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Calliandra selloi (brevipes) Pink Lilian

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5831 Calliandra selloi (brevipes) Pink Lilian

Can be used for bonsai Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Pink Powderpuff, Shuttlecock. Attractive shrub with finely divided leaves and clusters of red powder-puff flowers. It is native to southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. One of the most beautiful of the Calliandra species, it is a medium- to large-sized shrub with a graceful growth habit. Silky, pink-white, powder-puff-like flowers appear during the summer months. The fine foliage is an attractive mid-green color.
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