Date: 10 Sep 2024
Discover Coral Trees - Erythrinas
the brightest flowers of the Tropics
Q: What tropical tree do you recommend that has a small size and bright showy flowers, specifically red? I love red flowers, they are the most beautiful!
A: Erythrinas are small trees with a legendary beauty and are often considered a symbol of exotic allure. They bring a touch of the extraordinary to a Southern landscape.
Vivid red blooms: striking, coral-red flowers that create a breathtaking visual display.
Eye-catching: makes a stunning focal point with its bold and vibrant floral clusters.
Fast-growing: quickly develops into a magnificent tree.
Unique branch structure: an interesting, sculptural form that adds architectural interest even when not in bloom.
Pollinator magnet: attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, supporting local wildlife.
Drought tolerant: withstands dry conditions once established.
Adaptable: thrives in a range of soils, demonstrating versatility and hardiness.
Low maintenance: requires minimal care.
The Erythrina tree is a must-have for any tropical garden, with its stunning coral-red blooms and unique branch structure that add beauty year-round. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, this eye-catching tree supports pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies while thriving in a variety of conditions. It's the perfect addition for those seeking a vibrant, exotic touch to their landscape.
Date: 14 Oct 2024
Let's grow green again - together!
20% OFF post-hurricane discount
"We rise by lifting others." - Robert Ingersoll
Dear Valued Customers,
We're reaching out to let you know that Top Tropicals made it through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and we are fully back up and running. While these storms caused some damages to our facilities and brought down trees, we were fortunate that our plants and inventory remained safe and beautiful. After a lot of cleanup and repairs, we are excited to resume shipping your orders as scheduled!
Thank you for your kind messages and continued support during this time. If you were unaffected by these hurricanes, we invite you to support us as we restore our nursery and raise fallen trees.
Every order, no matter the size, makes a difference in our recovery.
For those who lost plants and trees to the storms, we've included a 20% discount code below to help you start fresh. Let's grow green again - together!
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This code saves 20% off all orders over $150
(excluding S/H).
Exp. 10-31-24
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In the photos: Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree, is a winter bloomer that is starting flowering now and throughout the winter. It one of the most spectacular trees of subtopics that is actually very cold hardy, drought resistant, wind-resistant and fast growing - nice solution for a shade tree. According to ancient Chinese manuscripts, the Golden Rain Tree is crucial for Dragons, as it is believed to be connected to their existence, guarding and complementing each other. Growing these plants is considered auspicious and is believed to safeguard the Dragon family. 2024 is a year of Dragon... Let's please the Dragon and plant this tree this year so it will protect us from hurricanes in the future!
Date: 17 Sep 2025
🍇Mulberries – the hidden gems of every garden
Picture this: it’s July, the sun is warm, and you step outside to a tree dripping with berries. You reach up, and your fingers come away stained purple. The taste? Like blackberries kissed with raspberry — sweet, juicy, unforgettable.
That’s what a Mulberry gives you. And the best part? You don’t wait years. Many trees fruit the very next season. Dwarf types can even fruit nearly year-round in pots — fresh berries on your patio, without leaving home.
🌟 Varieties gardeners swear by:
In the photo above: mulberry varieties - Illinois Everbearing, Dwarf Everbearing, Shangri-LA, White Mulberry, Pakistani Giant, Issai, Florida Giant
- Illinois Everbearing – legendary flavor, harvests all summer.
- Dwarf Everbearing & Issai – perfect for patios, nonstop fruit.
- Florida Giant – big tree, big berries, big flavor.
- Shangri-La – thrives in heat, huge leaves, steady crops.
- Pakistani Giant – 2-3"long fruit, very juicy.
- Tise – sweet, large flavorful fruit, early season.
- White Mulberry – sweet and clean, no stains.
Mulberries aren’t just delicious — they’re loaded with antioxidants, help balance blood sugar, and make your garden come alive with birds and shade. Don’t wait another season. Plant your Mulberry now and taste the difference by next summer.
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Get 20% OFF already discounted Mulberry Trees with code
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Hurry, offer expires September 23, 2025!
Date: 21 Oct 2025
Cassias - colorful flowering trees
📸 Pictures for the previous post, Cassias:
Cassia bicapsularis - Butterfly Bush
Cassia x natalensis - Rainbow Cassia
Cassia grandis- Red Cassia
Cassia didymobotrya- Popcorn Cassia, similar to Senna alata - Empress Candles
Cassia x nodosa - Pink Shower
Cassia roxburghii - Ceylon Senna
Cassia fistula - Golden Shower
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree
🛒 Explore Cassia trees
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Date: 22 Nov 2025
Stop buying macadamias - plant this tree to enjoy your own nuts
Macadamia tree (Macadamia integrifolia)
- 🐿 How to grow a Macadamia tree and enjoy your own nuts - the priciest nuts in the world? Macadamia trees (Macadamia integrifolia) are surprisingly easy to grow once you know what they need. They handle a wide range of soils, prefer regular watering, and adapt well to warm, humid climates. Young trees appreciate consistent moisture, but once established, they can tolerate short dry spells and even brief flooding.
- 🐿 The most important step is nutrition. Macadamias are heavy feeders and rely on balanced microelements for strong roots, steady growth, and reliable nut production. Use a liquid fertilizer Sunshine C-Cibus and add microelements on a regular schedule. Sunshine SuperFood plant supplement is especially helpful for preventing the leaf yellowing and slow growth that happen when microelements run low.
- 🐿 Choose a sunny spot, give the tree room to grow, and mulch around the base to keep moisture steady. As the tree matures, it will bloom and form clusters of green husks that dry and split to reveal the sweet nuts inside.
- 🐿 With the right care, a single tree can reward you with a generous harvest of rich, expensive macadamias right from your garden.
💖 Macadamia nut health benefits
- 📍 Macadamia nuts are packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
- 📍 They support heart health by lowering total and LDL cholesterol, help steady blood sugar thanks to low carbs and good fiber, and aid digestion and weight management by keeping you full longer.
- 📍 Their antioxidants, including tocotrienols, protect cells from damage and may reduce risks of diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and certain cancers.
- 📍 Macadamia oil is great for skin and hair, offering moisturizing, healing, and strengthening benefits.
- 📍 Even though they are calorie-rich, small daily portions can actually support healthy weight goals.
- 📍 Enjoy them raw, roasted, ground, as nut butter, or added to both sweet and savory dishes.
🛒 Grow your own Macadamia Nuts
📚 Learn more:
- Where do Macadamia nuts come from
- What are the flowers of Macadamia nuts
- Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. # 6: Macadamia Nut Tree.
- How to grow your own Sweet Macadamia Nuts
- Macadamia: Hard Sweet Nut and Hardy Tree
📱 Video about growing Macadamia trees
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