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Date: 20 Feb 2026

Top Ten Flowering Tree Winners of Florida 2026 Record Freeze

Bauhinia Orchid Tree

Bauhinia Orchid Tree

Beaucarnea recurvata - Pony Tail

Beaucarnea recurvata - Pony Tail

Caesalpinia mexicana, Mexican Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia mexicana, Mexican Bird of Paradise

Callistemon - Bottlebrush

Callistemon - Bottlebrush

Erythrina

Erythrina

Jacaranda tree

Jacaranda tree

Magnolia figo

Magnolia figo

Magnolia Little Gem

Magnolia Little Gem

Tabebuia chrysotricha

Tabebuia chrysotricha

Tabebuia impetiginosa

Tabebuia impetiginosa

🏆 Top Ten Flowering Tree Winners of Florida 2026 Record Freeze



These flowering trees had no damage after 3 nights of hard freeze (25F) with NO PROTECTION:
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Date: 20 Feb 2026

Top Ten Fruit Tree Winners of Florida 2026 Record Freeze

Avocado tree with fruit

Avocado tree with fruit

Eugenia

Eugenia

Feijoa - Pineapple Guava

Feijoa - Pineapple Guava

Jaboticaba tree

Jaboticaba tree

Loquat tree

Loquat tree

Macadamia Nut tree

Macadamia Nut tree

Prunus sp - Peach

Prunus sp - Peach

Persimmon tree

Persimmon tree

Pomegranate tree with fruit

Pomegranate tree with fruit

Psidium littorale - Cattley Guava tree with fruit

Psidium littorale - Cattley Guava tree with fruit

🏆 Top Ten Fruit Tree Winners of Florida 2026 Record Freeze



These fruit trees had no damage after 3 nights of hard freeze (25F) with NO PROTECTION:

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Date: 20 Feb 2026

What tropical plants survived Floridas historic freeze without protection

Florida historic freeze

What tropical plants survived Florida's historic freeze without protection

In the first week of February 2026, arctic air pushed deep into Florida. For many areas, this was the coldest event in over a century.
We received one question over and over: How did your gardens do?
Top Tropicals Farm in Sebring, Florida is up and running - and this freeze became a real-world hardiness test for tropical and subtropical plants. Below is our initial field report after inspecting established plantings.

📊 Weather data - February 1-6, 2026


Sebring, Florida - 132 years of recorded observations
This was not a light frost. It was prolonged, windy, penetrating hard freeze.


🌡 Minimum temperature: 25F
❄️ Wind chill: 14F
⏳ Duration: 3 nights of 8-10 hour hard freeze
☀️ Daytime temperatures: around 50F for 7 days
🌀 Wind: sustained 20 mph, gusts 40-50 mph
  • Cold protection



    In-ground trees: selected plants covered with frost cloth, especially mango and young avocado trees.
    Tender container plants: moved into greenhouses with propane heat above 34F.
    Hardy container plants: frost cloth and wind protection only - no plastic
    Nutrition support: plants fertilized regularly during the growing season with Green Magic and Sunshine Boosters to maintain vigor and hardiness.

    However, the plants listed below had no protection at all.
    All were established trees 2-3 years in the ground.
  • The plants below had NO PROTECTION, established trees 2-3 years old



✅ Survived with no damage
:
  • 🍑 Tropical Fruit Trees and Edibles:


    Citrus
    Loquats
    Mulberries
    Macadamia Nut
    Jaboticabas
    Pomegranates
    Avocado - cold hardy varieties
    Feijoa - Pineapple Guava
    Psidium littorale - Cattley Guavas
    Eugenias (Grumichama, Rio Grande, Surinam and more)
    Olive trees
    Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis)
    Fig trees (Ficus carica)
    Prunus sp - Peaches, Plums, Nectarines
    Persimmons
    Rubus (Blackberries) including Tropical Mysore Raspberry
    Elderberry (Sambucus)
    Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis
    Opuntia - Nopal Cactus, Prickly Pear


🌸 Flowering Trees and Shrubs:


Beaucarnea recurvata - Pony Tail
Callistemon - Bottlebrush
Yucca
Tabebuias
Magnolia figo and Little Gem
Calliandra tweedii - Red Powderpuff
Sophora tomentosa
Galphimia gracillis - Thriallis
Acacia trees
Osmanthus fragrans
Abutilon trees
Erythrina - several species
Monkey Ear tree - Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Bauhinia Orchid Trees - several species
Pseudobombax ellipticum - Shaving Brush Tree
Bulnesia arborea- Vera Wood
Caesalpinia mexicana, Mexican Bird of Paradise
Sansevieria - Snake Plant
Foxtail fern - Asparagus densiflorus
Lonicera - several varieties
Jacaranda tree
Eucalyptus
Plumbago Imperial Blue
Philodendron bipinnatum
Gardenias
Gingers (dormant rhizomes)

✳️ Minimal leaf damage only:
(These plants showed light cosmetic damage but no structural injury)

🍑 Tropical Fruit Trees and Edibles:


Glycosmis pentaphylla - Gin Berry
Black sapote tree
Tamarind tree
Syzygiums: Rose Apple and Java Plum

🌸 Flowering Trees and Shrubs:


Pandora vine
Jasminum - several species
Stenocarpus sinuatus - Firewheel Tree
Xanthostemon
Quisqualis indica
Schotia tree
Eranthemum pulchellum - Blue Sage
Hiptage benghalensis - Helicopter Flower

🏡 What this means for Florida gardeners


This freeze was a stress test few gardens are prepared for. Yet many species handled 25F, wind, and multi-night freeze conditions without protection.
Choosing proven survivors, planting in smart microclimates, and maintaining strong plant health during the growing season makes a measurable difference.
More updates will follow as full recovery continues - but these early results already help define a stronger plant palette for future winters.

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Date: 16 Feb 2026

Yes, you can grow a mango tree on your patio - here is how to do it right

Mango fruiting in container

Mango fruiting in container

🥭 Yes, you can grow a container mango tree on your patio - here is how to do it right



Think you need a backyard orchard to grow mangoes? You don't. Mango trees grow very well in containers. Compact varieties, often called condo mangoes, stay naturally smaller and are well suited for pots, patios, and small yards. We grow and ship mango trees nationwide and have seen which varieties perform best in containers.

Growing mangoes in pots is also practical in cooler climates. The tree can be moved to protection during cold weather while still producing real fruit. Here is how to do it right.

🥭 Pick the right condo mango tree variety



Choose condo or semi-dwarf mango varieties that stay smaller and respond well to pruning. These mango trees usually stay 6 to 10 feet tall in containers with light pruning. Fruit size is full-size, just fewer than on large trees.

Good mango choices for pots include:
  • · Cogshall - compact and productive
  • · Pickering - naturally small and reliable
  • · Carrie - manageable size, great flavor
  • · Ice Cream - slow growing, narrow canopy
  • · Julie - classic Caribbean type
  • · more condo varieties...


🥭 Choose the right pot



Start small. Young mango trees do best in a 5- to 7-gallon pot. Oversized containers too early often cause overwatering and root issues.

Increase size gradually:
First pot: 5-7 gallons
Next size: 10-15 gallons
Mature container: 20-25 gallons

The pot must drain well. Mango roots dislike wet soil. Add holes if needed. Plastic, ceramic, and fabric pots all work.
  • 🥭 Use fast-draining soil



    Mango trees need air around their roots.
    Use a loose, fast-draining mix, such as Abundance Professional Soilless Mix. Improve drainage with perlite, pine bark, or coarse sand. Avoid heavy or water-holding soils. Drainage matters more than fancy ingredients.
  • 🥭 Water carefully



    Mango trees prefer a wet-dry cycle.
    Water deeply, then allow the top few inches of soil to dry before watering again. Always check with your finger first.
    In warm weather, water once or twice a week. In winter, much less. Overwatering is the most common container mistake.
  • 🥭 Give plenty of sun



    Mango trees love sun and heat.
    Place the pot in full sun with at least 8 hours daily. More sun improves growth and flowering.
    If overwintered indoors, use the brightest window possible. Grow lights help, but outdoor sun is best when weather allows.
  • 🥭 Fertilize lightly but consistently



    Potted mango trees benefit from regular feeding during active growth.
    Use a balanced mango or fruit tree fertilizer such as Sunshine Mango Tango (safe to use with every watering, year-around). Controlled-release fertilizer Green Magic (every 6 months) work well too. Avoid excess feeding, which promotes leaves over flowers.
    If leaves pale, check watering first, then nutrition.
  • 🥭 Prune to stay compact



    Pruning is essential for mangoes in pots.
    Light tipping and trimming control size, encourage branching, and increase flowering points. Keep the canopy open and balanced. Watch how simple tipping works in real life: .
    Avoid heavy pruning before flowering. Most pruning is best right after harvest.
  • 🥭 Protect from cold



    Mango trees are tropical and cold-sensitive.
    When temperatures drop below 40F, move the pot to protection or indoors. Young trees are especially vulnerable.
    During winter, reduce watering and stop fertilizing. Growth slows and the tree rests.
    When warm weather returns, reintroduce the tree to sun gradually to prevent leaf burn.
  • 🥭 Final thoughts



    Growing a mango tree in a pot is practical and rewarding. With the right variety, good drainage, full sun, and careful watering, a potted mango can thrive and fruit for years, even in small spaces. Ready to start? Choose a compact mango variety.


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Plant Facts

Mangifera indica
Mango
USDA Zone: 9-11
Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPink flowersEdible plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Date: 13 Feb 2026

To trim or not to trim? When and how to trim damaged plants after winter

Sprounting buds on a dormant branch and pruners

Sprounting buds on a dormant branch and pruners

✂️ To trim or not to trim? When and how to trim damaged plants after winter



Florida just went through a record freeze (Feb 2026). Now gardens look rough - brown leaves, blackened tips, mushy stems. The big question: do you cut now or wait?
Here is the simple rule.
  • ✂️ When is the right time to trim?



    Do not rush.
    Wait until the danger of more freezes has passed and you start seeing new growth. In most of Florida, that means late winter to early spring.
    Why wait?
    Dead foliage actually protects living tissue underneath. If you cut too early and another cold snap hits, you can cause more damage.
    If a plant is completely collapsed and clearly mushy, you can remove that material. But for woody shrubs and trees - patience pays.
  • ✂️ How far should you trim?



    Trim back to healthy, green wood. Start by removing:

· Black, mushy, or obviously rotted stems
  • · Broken branches
  • · Completely dried leaves
Then cut slowly and test as you go. Do not cut everything to the ground unless you are sure it is dead.
Many tropicals look terrible after freeze but recover beautifully in warm weather. Te rule of thumb is: once minimum temperatures stay above 65F for over a week, the active growth starts.
  • ✂️ How to tell if a branch is dead or alive



    Use the scratch test. Lightly scrape the bark with your fingernail.

· Green underneath - it is alive
  • · Brown and dry - likely dead
Move down the branch toward the base. Often only the top portion is dead.
Also check flexibility. Live branches bend slightly. Dead ones snap.
  • ✂️ Important - do not give up too soon



    This is where many gardeners make a mistake.
    After a few weeks - sometimes even months - plants can push new growth through what looks like a dead branch. Buds may appear higher than expected, not just from the roots.
  • ✂️ You may see growth:


  • · Along the stem
  • · From lower nodes
  • · From the trunk
  • · From the base

Some plants look gone - then suddenly leaf out again.

✂️ Final thought



After a hard freeze, the best tools are patience and a careful eye.
Wait for warmth. Trim slowly. Check for green. And give your plants time to surprise you.
Tropical gardens are tougher than they look.

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Date: 10 Feb 2026

Cold-hardy avocado survival groups - what the numbers really mean

Different varieties of Avocado fruit on a table

Different varieties of Avocado fruit on a table

Cold-hardy avocado survival groups - what the numbers really mean



Avocado cold hardiness is often misunderstood. Temperature numbers do not mean a tree stays untouched - they describe survival, not appearance. Leaf burn, twig dieback, and temporary setbacks are normal even on hardy varieties. The difference is whether the tree recovers.
Below are cold-hardy avocado varieties grouped by minimum reported survival temperatures, along with what growers typically observe after a freeze.

🌡 Hardy to 15F:


Brazos Belle (Wilma), Fantastic, Joey, Lila (Opal), Day.
Best freeze survivors. Minor leaf burn possible, but trees usually recover quickly with little structural damage. These are among the most cold-tolerant avocado varieties when fully established and exposed to short-duration freezes.
What to expect: Trees in this group often survive temperatures near 15F with little to moderate leaf damage. Some tip dieback is possible, but major limb loss is uncommon. Recovery is usually strong once warm weather returns, especially in dry winter conditions.
  • 🌡 Hardy to 20F:
  • Bacon, Brogdon (Brogden), Fuerte (Dwarf), Mexicola, Miguel, Ulala (Super Hass), and Waldin.
    Reliable survivors in cold-prone areas. Expect leaf damage and some setback, but established trees typically rebound.
    These varieties perform well in marginal climates and are commonly grown where freezes are expected but not extreme.
    What to expect:
    Leaf burn is common at or below 20F, and young shoots may be damaged. Trees typically survive, but may need a full growing season to regain canopy density. Established trees usually rebound well with good drainage and protection from wind.
  • 🌡 Hardy to 25F:
  • Black Prince, Choquette, Hall, Hardee Red, Lula, Marcus Pumpkin, Mexicola Grande, Nishikawa, Oro Negro, Poncho (Pancho), Tonnage, Winter Mexican, Wurtz (Dwarf) and Yamagata.
    Moderate cold tolerance. Leaf drop and branch dieback are common after freezes, though trees usually survive.
    This group includes moderately cold-tolerant avocados that handle light freezes but are more easily damaged during prolonged cold.
    What to expect:
    Expect noticeable leaf drop and some branch dieback when temperatures fall near 25F. Trees usually survive but may look rough for weeks or months. Proper placement and drainage greatly influence recovery speed.
  • 🌡 Hardy to 30F:
Bernecker, Catalina, and Florida Hass (Haas).
Frost-tolerant only. Damage occurs quickly, and repeated freezes can cause serious stress without protection.
Actual results depend on tree age, freeze duration, wind, moisture, and microclimate. Lower numbers do not mean damage-free - they mean the tree lived to grow again.
These avocados are best suited to areas with only occasional frost and minimal freeze exposure.
What to expect:
Leaf damage occurs quickly near 30F, and unprotected trees may suffer significant canopy loss. Survival is possible during brief cold events, but repeated freezes can cause lasting damage. These varieties benefit most from proactive protection.

❗️ Important reminder


All temperature figures are approximate and experience-based, not guarantees. Survival depends on tree age, duration of cold, wind, moisture, and microclimate. Cold tolerance improves significantly as trees mature, while young trees remain vulnerable across all groups.
Understanding the difference between survival and damage is the key to choosing the right avocado for colder climates.

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Date: 10 Feb 2026

Cold-hardy avocado varieties - what freezing they really survive

Avocado leaves covered with ice

Avocado leaves covered with ice

❄️ Cold-hardy avocado varieties - what freezing they really survive



Avocado trees are usually associated with warm, frost-free climates, so every winter freeze raises the same question - which avocados actually survive cold weather? After recent freeze events, interest spikes as gardeners look for real answers, not guesses. The truth is, avocado cold hardiness is not just about the lowest temperature. Duration, moisture, wind, and tree maturity matter just as much - sometimes more.
  • What cold hardiness really means for avocados


    Cold hardiness does not mean an avocado tree escapes winter untouched. It simply means the tree survives a freeze without being killed.
    Leaf burn, branch dieback, or temporary growth setbacks can still occur. Survival is the key distinction.
  • Cold tolerance is influenced by:


· Tree age and establishment. Young avocado trees are always more vulnerable. Once established, tolerance improves significantly.
  • · Length of the freeze
  • · Wind exposure
  • · Daytime sun and heat retention
  • · Drainage and soil moisture
  • · Overall tree health going into winter


Where cold-hardy avocados come from


The most cold-hardy avocados are of Mexican origin. These types evolved in cooler, higher-elevation regions and differ genetically from West Indian and Guatemalan avocados.
These varieties are widely grown around San Antonio, Texas (USDA Zone 8b), where trees have been damaged but not killed by temperatures near 10F. As a general rule, established Mexican-type avocados can tolerate short freezes (about 3-6 hours) down to roughly 15F with little or no permanent damage. Temperature estimates apply to established trees under favorable conditions. The best results come from combining the right genetics with smart planting, good drainage, and thoughtful winter care.
  • Why cold tolerance varies so much


    Cold ratings are never absolute. The same variety can survive very different temperatures depending on conditions such as tree maturity, freeze duration, wind, microclimate, and humidity. For example, an avocado may tolerate 10-15F in dry Texas winters but only 15-20F in wetter East Coast conditions.
  • Planting and protection tips for colder climates


· Plant in the warmest available location, ideally near a south or southeast wall
  • · Protect trees from cold wind
  • · Ensure excellent drainage; standing water during cold weather is deadly
  • · Use raised mounds in poorly drained areas
During freezes, small trees should be covered, mulched heavily, and protected with frost cloth. In severe cold, gentle heat under covers may help. Mature trees often need little to no protection.

Avocado varieties known for the best freeze survival


These varieties are among the more reliable choices for colder regions once established, reported tolerance near 15F:
  • · Brazos Belle - medium to large purple-black fruit, season October-November
  • · Fantastic - green fruit with paper-thin skin, creamy texture, the most cold tolerant
  • · Joey - selected in Uvalde, Texas; purple-black fruit, excellent flavor, heavy producer, season September-October
  • · Lila - medium green fruit, season September-October (not to be confused with Lula)
  • · Poncho - medium to large green fruit

  • Cold-hardy avocados make growing this fruit possible beyond the tropics, but expectations must stay realistic. Survival does not mean zero damage, and protection still matters during extreme weather.


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Date: 10 Feb 2026

These Avocados survived 3 nights of 25F hard freeze, Florida Record Freeze

Cold hardy avocados

⛄️ These Avocados survived 3 nights of 25F hard freeze, Florida Record Freeze

  • ⛄️ Recent winter freezes have once again raised the same urgent question among avocado growers - which varieties actually survive cold weather, and what does survival really look like afterward?
  • ⛄️ After widespread freeze events, trees across many regions showed very different outcomes, from minor leaf burn to complete canopy loss.
  • ⛄️ This video taken on February 4, 2026 at Top Tropicals BFarm in Sebring, FL, reflects what we observed in real conditions after 3 nights of hard freeze.
  • ⛄️ The trees in the video had no protection.


❄️Weather data

Feb 1-6, 2026, Coldest in Recorded History (132 years of observations)
Top Tropicals Farm and Nursery at Sebring FL

🌡 Min temps: 25F, wind chill 14F
⏳ Duration of cold: 3 nights of 8-10 hour hard freeze, along with 7 days of cool daytime temps around 50F
🌀 Wind: 20 mph, with 40-50 mph gusts.

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Date: 8 Feb 2026

How to grow Chinese Hat Flower

Holmskioldia sanguinea - Chinese Hat Flower

🎩 How to grow Chinese Hat Flower - when winter colors most needed

  • The Holmskioldia sanguinea, better known as the Chinese Hat Flower, gets its name honestly. Each bloom looks like a tiny hat or parasol - a little tube backed by a flat, round disc. Once you notice it, you cannot unsee it!
  • What really makes this plant special is when it blooms. While most gardens slow down, Chinese Hat Flower kicks into gear from winter through early spring. The branches fill with flowers first, and the leaves follow later. It is one of those plants that quietly steals the show when everything else is taking a break.
  • More than one color


    Most people know the classic red form, but there are several color varieties worth mentioning:

🔴 Red - the most common and bold
🟡 Yellow - Holmskioldia citrina, bright and cheerful, harder to find
🟠 Bronze / orange-bronze - warm tones that glow in winter light
Having different colors makes it easy to mix them or use just one as a winter focal point.
  • How it grows and where it works best


    Chinese Hat Flower is a fast-growing, scrambling shrub. It is not stiff or formal. Think loose, graceful branches that like support. It does great when trained on:

· Trellises
  • · Fences
  • · Arbors
  • · Large containers with a support
  • · You can also let it grow as a free-form shrub and lightly prune to keep it tidy.


Care, the practical version

  • · Light: Full sun to light shade
  • · Water: Regular watering, especially while establishing
  • · Soil: Well-drained, not picky
  • · Pruning: After flowering to shape and encourage new growth
Once established, it is easygoing and forgiving.

Bonus points

  • · Blooms when the garden needs color most
  • · Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • · Works as a flowering screen or accent plant
  • · Looks tropical without being high-maintenance

If you like plants that earn their space and do something interesting in winter, Chinese Hat Flower is one to keep in your garden.

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Plant Facts

Holmskioldia sanguinea
Chinese hat, Cup and Saucer, Parasol Flower, Mandarins hat
USDA Zone: 9-11
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunKeep soil moistRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
  • · Holmskioldia - Chinese Hat - in Plant Encyclopedia
  • · This is the bush you should let flower for you: Chinese Hat is in bloom
  • · Why is it called Chinese Hat Flower
  • · Colorful varieties of Holmskioldia sanguinea - Chinese Hat Flower
  • · 13 festive shrubs with bright flowers that bring color to your Winter Garden when everything else is dormant
  • · Ten shrubs you need to have for winter colors

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    Date: 25 Jan 2026

    How to grow Winter blooms without sun, indoors or out

    Clerodendrum wallichiii - Bridal Veil

    ✨ How to grow Winter blooms without sun, indoors or out

    • ⭐️ Clerodendrum wallichii - Bridal Veil, is one of those plants that quietly steals the show. It is a graceful shrub that drapes itself in long, hanging sprays of white, lightly fragrant flowers just when many gardens are slowing down. Around fall and into winter, it suddenly comes alive with cascading blooms that really do look like a veil.
    • ⭐️ One of the things that makes Bridal Veil really special is that it blooms beautifully in bright shade, which is rare - not many flowering shrubs are happy without direct sun. Because it tolerates lower light so well and stays elegant in a container, it also makes a surprisingly great indoor plant in a bright room or sunroom.
    • ⭐️ What you will love most is how elegant but easygoing it is. The plant grows upright with soft, arching branches, usually topping out around 6–7 feet, with narrow, pointed leaves that stay neat and refined. The green stems set it apart from some other clerodendrums, giving it a lighter, airier look even when it’s not in flower.
    • ⭐️ Bridal Veil does best when you treat it gently. It likes bright light but not harsh afternoon sun, and it really appreciates protection from wind. Give it a spot with morning sun or bright shade, keep the soil evenly moist but well drained, and it rewards you without much fuss. It’s a great choice for containers, patios, or sheltered garden beds where you can enjoy the flowers up close.
    • ⭐️ Another bonus - it blooms when you want it most. While many plants rest, Bridal Veil puts on its show from fall through spring, making it a favorite for winter-interest gardens in warm climates. Pollinators notice it too, especially when little else is blooming.
    • ⭐️ If you like plants that feel a bit romantic, bloom off-season, and don’t need constant attention, this one earns its place fast. Bridal Veil is quiet, graceful, and unforgettable once you’ve grown it.


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    Plant Facts

    Clerodendrum laevifolium, Clerodendrum wallichii, Clerodendrum nutans
    Bridal veil, Nodding Clerodendron
    USDA Zone: 9-11
    Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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