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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.

Ratings and 3 Reviews

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

6 Plants in stock

$49.95

Aloysia virgata - Almond Bush

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3492 Aloysia virgata - Almond Bush

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

Almond Bush, White flowers have strong almond scent.
Slender, densely branched deciduous shrub, 3 to 10 feet tall, 8 feet in spread. Fragrant foliage. White to yellow flowers appear in spring to fall with strong almond scent. attractive to butterflies and bees. This is a honey plant. Low water use, drought tolerant.

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Grown in 6"/ 1 gal pot

6 Plants in stock

$24.95

Barleria cristata - Philippine violet

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3194 Barleria cristata - Philippine violet

Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Philippine violet. Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The purple trumpet-shaped flowers openin in terminal clusters. This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 3ft height, which can be used for a garden hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. Takes both sun and shade, it requires some more sun to flower profusely and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth.

Ratings and 1 Review

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

7 plants in stock

$24.95

Barleria cristata Lavender Lace - Striped

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1022 Barleria cristata Lavender Lace - Striped

Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Rare variety: Striped Philippine violet, Crested philippine violet. Very showy fall/winter bloomer. Cold hardy.

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$24.95

Barleria micans - Yellow Philippine Violet, Giant Yellow Shrimp

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1259 Barleria micans - Yellow Philippine Violet, Giant Yellow Shrimp

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Yellow Philippine Violet, Giant Yellow Shrimp - rare variety, blooming size.

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

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Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper

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4806 Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper

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

Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper. It usually forms a rounded to spreading bushy shrub, 2 ft high by 3 ft wide, but sometimes also climbs/leans into nearby trees and shrubs. Flowers are fairly large, and are a deep purple-mauve or pink-red, appearing from late spring to autumn. Pest-free and fairly frost-tolerant, it can take sun or light shade.

Ratings and 1 Review

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

5 plants in stock

$19.95

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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1310 Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree. The most beautiful of all orchid trees. The largest flowers, brightly colored. Winter bloomer. Very hard to find!
These trees start flowering in very small size, when only 2-3 ft tall!

Ratings and 3 Reviews

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

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$44.95

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.

Ratings and 1 Review

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

4 plants in stock

$44.95

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.

Ratings and 2 Reviews

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

3 Plants in stock

$34.95

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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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 monandra - Napoleons Plume

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1368 Bauhinia monandra - Napoleons Plume

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Dry conditions Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Napoleon's Plume Orchid tree - rare variety with cream-and-red flowers. The most "orchid-like" looking and exotic Bauhinia flower. This species is more cold sensitive than other bauhinias, and doesn't like cold winds. Plant in wind-protected areas.

Ratings and 2 Reviews

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

2 plants in stock

$44.95

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

1 plant in stock
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$44.95

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.

Ratings and 3 Reviews

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

3 plants in stock

$29.95

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

3 Plants in stock

$44.95

Bombax ceiba - Red Kapok tree

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3272 Bombax ceiba - Red Kapok tree

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Red Kapok tree. It is a lowland tree with spectacular red flowers; found in Northern Australia in coastal habitats.

Ratings and 3 Reviews

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

4 Plants in stock

$44.95

Bougainvillea arborea - Thornless Bougainvillea Tree

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1031 Bougainvillea arborea - Thornless Bougainvillea Tree

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

Bougainvillea arborea is a thornless and fragrant species. Free-standing small bushy tree with lavender-pink blooms. Very rare variety very much wanted because its compact and slow growth habit. The tree usually doesn't need any trimming and keeps nice shape naturally without leggy branches.

Ratings and 2 Reviews

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

In stock

$44.95

Bougainvillea Dwarf Pixie

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3226 Bougainvillea Dwarf Pixie

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

Bougainvillea Sunvillea Rose (also called Dwarf Pixie) is deep pink, almost a magenta in color. It blooms the brightest of fuchsia-pink bracts contrasting with its bright green foliage. If you're looking for a pick-me-up for your container gardens, or a dull space in the landscape, here's your winner!
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.
See picture of the mature tree in 7 gal pot

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Grown in 6"/ 1 gal pot

7 Plants in stock

$34.95

Brachychiton acerifolium - Flame tree

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1277 Brachychiton acerifolium - Flame tree

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water Dry conditions Red/crimson/vinous flowers

Flame tree - very showy! This spectacular Australian tree is often conical in shape with dark green glossy leaves, deeply lobed when young. The upper trunk is green. Bright red bell flowers occur when the tree is wholly or partly deciduous, and are followed by thick black pods. Very conspicuous in flower in gardens and in the rainforest.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

5 Plants in stock

$44.95

Brunfelsia australis - Morning, Noon and Night

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2575 Brunfelsia australis - Morning, Noon and Night

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

Dwarf variety of Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow. Very compact bushy shrub, 2-3 ft tall. The fragrant flowers open purple, fade to lavender, then white. Very rare brunfelsia, collectable item.

Ratings and 1 Review

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

9 plants in stock

$34.95

Brunfelsia grandiflora - Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow

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1038 Brunfelsia grandiflora - Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic

Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Kiss-me-quick. Showy flowers changing color from purple though pink to white within 3 days. Takes sun or shade.

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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 pauciflora Compacta - Dwarf Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow

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1274 Brunfelsia pauciflora Compacta - Dwarf Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow

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

This evergreen shrub is slow growing and has dwarf compact habit. In bloom it is very dramatic: abundant fragrant flowers open rich purple and fade to mauve and white over a few days, all through spring and early summer.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

10 plants in stock

$29.95

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

1 plant in stock
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$44.95

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