What is in bloom right now?

😡 Orchid trees are among the most spectacular trees in Florida, flowering from late winter through spring. They are fast-growing, not fussy about soil or water, and bloom for several weeks in a stunning display of white, purple, pink, or red flowers.

📸 Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree - the most cold-hardy of all Bauhinias, tolerating temperatures as low as 26F. You can see them in full bloom across Florida right now!

📚 Orchid trees from previous posts:
💋Pure white and elegant
💋The most beautiful of all orchid trees - Hong Kong
💋Orchid tree with stunning red-and-yellow flowers
💋How to grow Orchid Trees in pots
💋Pride of De Kaap or Nasturtium Bauhinia
💋What is the best shade tree that is fast growing and beautiful?
💋Why Bauhinias are called Orchid Trees: orchid flowers with butterfly wings

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🌸 Pau D'Arco blooming in small size

🌸 Tabebuia impetiginosa - Dwarf Pink Tabebuia, Pau DArco - flowering in 1 gal pot.

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🌸 What is the most beautiful winter flowering tree for Florida snowbirds?

🌸 It's not a cherry blossom! It's one of the most beautiful Florida trees - Tabebuia impetiginosa - Dwarf Pink Tabebuia, Pau DArco, Taheebo. It is in full bloom now, and it's a spectacular view!

🌸 This tree is a Florida favorite that's sure to make your garden stand out. This beauty is a winter-spring bloomer that'll have your landscape looking fabulous with bright pink flowers and a splash of yellow in the throats.

🌸 These gorgeous blooms pop up before the tree even puts out new leaves.

🌸 Perfect for smaller yards, this compact tree brings a burst of color without taking up too much space. Plus, it's the ideal choice for snowbirds visiting Florida in winter - when you're craving some color!

🌸 But this Tabebuia isn't just pretty - it's also practical! This tropical beauty is cold-hardy down to the upper 20’s, making it a great fit for Central Florida.

🌸 It's been a prized medicinal tree for centuries! Pau DArco (Taheebo) bark is brewed to make a smooth, earthy, and subtly sweet tea that contains compounds like lapachol and quercetin, used for centuries by indigenous South American tribes. A tree that's not only lovely to look at but also useful? That’s a win-win!

🌸 Starts flowering in very small size - see next post ⬇️

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💥 When you need a Bottlebrush right now

💖 Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.) is in full bloom right now!

💖 It is a striking, low-maintenance tree with fiery red, brush-like blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

💖 Bottlebrush is a carefree dream tree: tolerates both heat and cold (hardy to zone 8), and is drought-resistant once established.

💖 Its vibrant flowers and unique texture make it perfect as a focal point, hedge, or standalone specimen.

💖 With varieties like the compact Little John, ideal for containers at just 4 feet tall, this tree brings year-round beauty and pollinator activity to any landscape.

📚 Learn more: Cleaning bottles with bottlebrush

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🍌 Why this flower smells like banana?

Magnolia figo, or Banana Magnolia that we mentioned earlier, is currently in full bloom and filling the air with its unbelievably delightful fragrance! The sweet, fruity aroma of its perfume-like flowers carries a hint of banana, making it a truly irresistible addition to your garden.

Looking for a little perfume tree for a small garden or container? Compact and evergreen, reaching only5-6 ft in container, this small tree or shrub adds sophistication to any landscape. Glossy, deep green foliage enhances its visual charm.

Cold tolerant and heat tolerant. Takes sun and shade.

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