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Abutilon chiappardi (Bakeridesia integerrima) - Canary Tree

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4350 Abutilon chiappardi (Bakeridesia integerrima) - Canary Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Canary Tree. Sometimes listed as Bakeridesia integerrima, Canary Tree is a showy and handsome small tree growing about 10 ft tall, with evergreen, broadly heart-shaped leaves. They are pubescent with stellate hairs and are rough to the touch on the upper surface. The flowers are 2-3" across and resemble those of a hibiscus. The five petals are bright yellow, each with a reddish blotch at the base. It is an excellent tree for container culture or for a small garden, doing best with full sun and good drainage. It has a long winter span, and blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies.
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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.
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Acacia xanthophloea - Fever tree

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3781 Acacia xanthophloea - Fever tree

Can be used for bonsai Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Thorny or spiny Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

VERY RARE! Fever tree. Attractive tree with curious "powdered" bark. If the powdery surface is rubbed away with the finger it will reveal a green bark beneath. It has a slender to spreading, sparse, roundish crown of feathery foliage. The thorns are long, straight and paired.
ONLY A FEW PLANTS! - from Israel.
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Acer rubrum - Red Maple

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4189 Acer rubrum - Red Maple

Can be used for bonsai Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Ornamental foliage Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Red Maple is a fast growing tree, best known for its brilliant deep scarlet foliage in December-January in Florida and autumn elsewhere. It is is adaptable to a very wide range of site conditions. It can be found growing in wet sites, swamps, on poor dry soils, and most anywhere in between. Due to its attractive fall foliage and pleasing form, it is often used as a shade tree for landscapes. In Florida it grows much shorter than in colder region, reaching 20-40 ft.
This plant is grown from seed collected in Florida, so it is suited for planting in Florida. It may perform worse up North.
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Acrocarpus fraxinifolius - Pink Cedar

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5841 Acrocarpus fraxinifolius - Pink Cedar

Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Regular water Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Pink Cedar, Balangi, Kurungatti - this tree is monospecific (only one in the genus) that is native to the mountain rainforests along the Himalayas. Very rare in plant collections. It is a fast growing large deciduous tree that can have a buttressed base with a straight trunk of a light gray colored bark and spreading horizontal stems that form a rounded crown. It has bipinnately compound leaves that are a bright reddish pink color when first emerging, then a pinkish yellow and finally a lime green color before maturing, giving the tree a multicolored look at the branch tips much of the spring and summer. In the early spring, just before or as the tree first leafs out, appear the many scarlet-red flowers in 3 to 6 inch long dense racemes near the branch tips, giving inflorescence a bit of a bottlebrush look.
Plant in full sun and irrigate deeply regularly to occasionally. Hardiness - it is tolerant to nighttime dips to at least 28F.
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Adansonia digitata - Baobab

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2836 Adansonia digitata - Baobab

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Baobab. The massive, usually squat cylindrical trunk gives rise to thick tapering branches resembling a root-system, which is why it has often been referred to as the upside-down tree. Regarded as the largest succulent plant in the world, the baobab tree is steeped in a wealth of mystique, legend and superstition wherever it occurs in Africa. It is a tree that can provide, food, water, shelter and relief from sickness.
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Adansonia digitata - Baobab Bonsai (starter)

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6068 Adansonia digitata - Baobab Bonsai (starter)

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Baobab starter, 3 years old. Perfect gift plant!
Baobab, also called the Tree of Longivity, can live for 5000 years. Pass this remarkable plant in your family from generation to generation! Regarded as the largest succulent plant in the world, the Baobab tree is steeped in a wealth of mystique, legend and superstition wherever it occurs in Africa, being a tree that can provide food, water, shelter and relief from sickness. In the nature the massive, usually squat cylindrical trunk gives rise to thick tapering branches resembling a root-system, which is why it has often been referred to as the Upside-down Tree.
Planting directions: pot into 6" container or shallow bonsai dish using well drained bonsai mix, like Adenium soilless mix. Water well and put in bright light, full sun is preferable. Let soil dry between waterings. Fertilize once a month during warm season, with a balanced granulated fertilizer and Sunshine boosters: SUNSHINE-BC for fast growing thick trunk, and SUNSHINE SuperFood. As the plant grows, step up into bigger container after proper trimming of roots and branches.
Thanks to its internal water supply, the Baobab Tree can take several months without soil. The plants are shipped bare-rooted to save your shipping costs.
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Adansonia digitata - Baobab Bonsai Kit

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6069 Adansonia digitata - Baobab Bonsai Kit

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

All-You-Need for growing a Baobab Bonsai for 5000 years! Just add a pot/dish of your choice. Perfect gift!
Includes:
- Baobab starter, 3 years old.
- Adenium soilless mix.
- balanced granulated fertilizer
- SUNSHINE-BC for fast growing thick trunk
- SUNSHINE SuperFood
Planting directions: pot into 6" container or shallow bonsai dish using well drained bonsai mix, like Adenium soilless mix. Water well and put in bright light, full sun is preferable. Let soil dry between waterings. Fertilize once a month during warm season, with a balanced granulated fertilizer and Sunshine boosters: SUNSHINE-BC for fast growing thick trunk, and SUNSHINE SuperFood. As the plant grows, step up into bigger container after proper trimming of roots and branches.
Thanks to its internal water supply, the Baobab Tree can take several months without soil. The plants are shipped bare-rooted to save your shipping costs.
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Adansonia grandidieri - Grandidiers Baobab

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2619 Adansonia grandidieri - Grandidiers Baobab

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Adansonia grandidieri, sometimes known as Grandidiers baobab, is the biggest and most famous of Madagascars six species of baobabs. This imposing and unusual tree is endemic to the island of Madagascar, where it is an endangered species threatened by the encroachment of agricultural land. Grandidiers baobabs have massive cylindrical trunks, up to 10ft across, covered with smooth, reddish-grey bark. They can reach 100 ft in height. At certain times of the year the flat-topped crowns bear bluish-green palmate leaves, dark brown floral buds or spectacular flowers with white petals. The large, dry fruits of the baobab contain kidney-shaped seeds within an edible pulp. A. grandidieri is named after the French botanist and explorer Alfred Grandidier.
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Adansonia za

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6062 Adansonia za

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Moderate water Unusual color Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Edible

Za Baobab. This exceptional flower is an eye stopper. The flower buds are long green cylinders which can resemble oversized beans and could be mistaken for a fruit. The bud opens with the curling back of the outside layer of the flower bud, revealing yellow and red petals with yellowish long stamens. The fruit pulp and oil-rich seeds are eaten.
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Aiphanes aculeata (horrida) - Devil Palm

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3923 Aiphanes aculeata (horrida) - Devil Palm

Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Palm or palm-like Thorny or spiny

Rare collectible! Devil Palm, Ruffle Palm, Spine Palm. Very tasty coconut-like nuts! Good palm for semi-shade garden.
A solitary, showy spiny small tree. In the wild it grows 9-15 feet tall with a stem diameter of 2-4 inches. The epicarp and mesocarp of the fruit are rich in carotene and are eaten in Colombia, while the seeds are eaten raw or used to make candles.
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Albizia julibrissin - Silk Mimosa

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3506 Albizia julibrissin - Silk Mimosa

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

Silk Mimosa. This fast growing tree has attractive fragrant pom-pom- like flowers, and interesting fern-like foliage. In late winter or spring, the domed crown is decked in sprays of small, globular, off-white to baby-pink flower heads. Prefers a rich, light, well drained soil. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
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Alstonia scholaris - Indian Devil Tree

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5034 Alstonia scholaris - Indian Devil Tree

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic

Sapthaparni, Blackboard Tree, Indian Devil Tree. Origin: Southeastern Asia. This rare in cultivation, small tree has white, strongly perfumed flowers and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. The bark used to serve as an alternative to quinine.
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Araucaria angustifolia - Monkey Puzzle, Bunia Pine Nut

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3565 Araucaria angustifolia - Monkey Puzzle, Bunia Pine Nut

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Ornamental foliage Edible Thorny or spiny Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Monkey Puzzle, Bunia Pine Nut. Rare coniferous tree with has large, up to 10" pine cones, with delicious nuts, similar to large pine nuts. They are are extensively harvested in Brazil. Called pinhao, those are popular snacks.
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Areca catechu - Betel Nut

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3766 Areca catechu - Betel Nut

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Regular water Moderate water Palm or palm-like Edible

Betel Nut, Bunga, Pinang. This variety is reported to be semi-dwarf and can be grown in a large container.
This palm is the basis of a large industry in SE Asia, where the seed is chewed for its intoxicating properties, as well as its supposedly beneficial side effects, such as aiding digestion, and controlling internal parasites and dysentery.
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Areca vestiaria - Red Crownshaft Palm (red trunk)

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3883 Areca vestiaria - Red Crownshaft Palm (red trunk)

Small tree 10-20 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Palm or palm-like Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Red Crownshaft palm. Unlike Red Sealing Wax Palm, this palm can tolerate temperatures down to mid 30s F.
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Azadirachta indica - Neem Tree

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2029 Azadirachta indica - Neem Tree

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Neem tree - used cosmetically and medicinally by many cultures for centuries, also offers an environmentally safe alternative to synthetic pesticides.
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Bambusa boniopsis - Bonnie Bamboo

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3630 Bambusa boniopsis - Bonnie Bamboo

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Bonnie Bamboo is a small-growing bamboo with a delicate appearance. Fine leaves that droop to the ground when young. Can be used as a privacy screen in applications where a shorter bamboo is required. Full size plants in favorable conditions can grow to 20' tall with 1" diameter culms. Min. temp. 27 deg F. Min USDA zone: 9b.
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Bambusa guangxiensis - Chinese Dwarf Bamboo

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5701 Bambusa guangxiensis - Chinese Dwarf Bamboo

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Chinese Dwarf is a hedging clumping bamboo that grows to roughly 10 ft in height, but can get taller in good conditions - you simply hedge it to the size you want! It grows very differently from traditional bamboo, with a very bushy, tufting habit with its foliage and does not naturally show the culms. Chinese Dwarf has quite pretty, large green leaves and gives a very tropical feel instead of a normal hedge. Chinese Dwarf is an extremely fast growing, hardy bamboo, and can achieve a privacy hedge in under 18 months! You need to trim Chinese Dwarf down between 1-4 times a year to maintain at the ideal height and to promote new fresh foliage. Chinese Dwarf is definitely a fantastic privacy hedge, sound barrier and wind break. Hedge it down to any preferred height and even clean out the below foliage to create a japanese style effect. Chinese Dwarf can be grown in full sun to part shade. Trim back as much as you desire to maintain size and promote new foliage. Chinese Dwarf is a great option for pots or troughs.
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Bambusa textilis Gracilis - Graceful Bamboo, Slender Weavers

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5857 Bambusa textilis Gracilis - Graceful Bamboo, Slender Weavers

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Graceful / Slender Weavers bamboo. It's a beautiful hedging bamboo and is always in high demand for privacy screening.
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Bambusa vulgaris Vittata - Painted Bamboo, Golden Hawaiian Bamboo

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5682 Bambusa vulgaris Vittata - Painted Bamboo, Golden Hawaiian Bamboo

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Bambusa vulgaris Vittata (Painted Bamboo) is a large clumping bamboo with a maximum height of 50 feet under optimum conditions. Large arching golden-yellow culms have green vertical stripes that look like drip marks. Branches are often striped as well. This plant is sometimes also commonly called the Golden Hawaiian Bamboo.
Culms are hardy at least to 27 degrees.
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Bambusa vulgaris Wamin - Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo

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5683 Bambusa vulgaris Wamin - Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Keep soil moist Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Dwarf Buddha Belly would make a great addition to any yard with its unique culms and beautiful green foliage. The lower half of the Dwarf Buddha Belly is branchless with very bizarre shortened inflated internodes. It has 3 inch knotted culms. This bamboo makes a wonderful specimen tree and a good conversation piece for guests. No other bamboo in the world comes even close to a Wamin in overall appearance. It is a non-invasive clumping bamboo that originates from Burma, fast growing to heights between 12-15 feet tall reaching maturity in 3 years. This bamboo is commonly found in tropical regions and in the United States does very well in Southern California and Florida. The Dwarf Buddha Belly is one of the easiest Bamboos to grow and maintain. It is compact and unusual, it can truly give a home or business that tropical feel. The Dwarf Buddha Belly makes a wonderful landscape specimen or privacy screen. It can withstand temperatures around 27-30 degrees F.
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Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree

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2032 Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Deciduous

Dwarf White Orchid Tree, rare white Bauhinia - rare shrub with spectacular flowers. Protect from cold winds.
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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!
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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.
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