Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

What is the best shade tree that is fast growing and beautiful?

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree

🌳 What is the best shade tree that is fast growing and beautiful?

🌸 Orchid trees that we mentioned earlier are one of the most popular shade trees in Southern gardens.
🌸 Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree - is the most beautiful of all orchid trees.
🌸 It has the largest flowers, brightly colored.
🌸 Winter bloomer.
🌸 Starts flowering in very small size, when only 2-3 ft tall.
🌸 Very fast growing.

🌳 When is the best time to plant a tree? 🌳

🌴 "A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." - Greek proverb
🌴 "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. And the second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb.
🌴 "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren Buffett
🌴 "Regardless of which wisdom you follow, plant a tree today to make the difference. You have a chance to see the shade very soon." - TopTropicals.

Coral Tree - Erythrina - Butea monosperma

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina crysta-galli

What is the symbol of exotic allure? Meet legendary Coral Trees - Erythrinas...

💋 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.
💋 Legendary beauty: often considered a symbol of exotic allure, brings a touch of the extraordinary to a Southern landscape.

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata flower

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

🌭 Are you ready for this massive sausage? Meet the tree everyone's talking about: sausages growing on a tree!

Crazy Fruits: The Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata - lives up to its name with giant, sausage-shaped fruits that can grow over 2 feet long - talk about a conversation starter!
Nighttime Drama: It blooms stunning maroon flowers that come alive at night, releasing a musky scent to attract bats - it's like a plant's version of nightlife!
Medicinal: This tree isn't just for show; it's packed with traditional medicinal uses. Nature’s pharmacy!
Symbolism. These big, sausage-like fruits... They've earned the tree a cheeky reputation for symbolizing fertility and virility - definitely a plant with personality!
Garden Superstar: With its quirky fruits and eye-catching flowers, the Sausage Tree is a must-have for exotic garden collection. It is easy to grow and hard to kill. Heat- and drought tolerant, and very fast growing.