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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Steve TurnerFebruary 28, 2021

Bombax ceiba, most often referred to its common name of Red Silk Cotton Tree. Although it is native to southeast Asia and Australia, it does quite well in S. Florida. When young, it has the characteristic thorns on its trunk … Continue reading →

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Steve TurnerFebruary 21, 2021

When you think of Petrea volubulis (Queen’s Wreath Vine), you naturally think of long purple sprays of blossoms, somewhat reminiscent of the temperate Wisteria Vine. However, there is a white cultivar, ‘Albiflora’, which doesn’t bloom as often, but when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowering Vines

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Steve TurnerFebruary 14, 2021

Most Gardenias only bloom once a year in the springtime. The exception to this is the Tahitian Gardenia (Gardenia taitensis). This Gardenia blooms on and off throughout the year. It is a sprawling plant, with dark shiny leaves similar to … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowering Shrubs, Fragrant Flowers

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Steve TurnerFebruary 7, 2021

The Jamaican Poinsettia is native to Jamaica, and a relative of the Christmas Poinsettia.  Unlike the poinsettia you buy at Christmas, this large shrub or small tree, 12-15′, flowers year round.  However, like the Christmas Poinsettia, flowering is dependent on … Continue reading →

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Steve TurnerJanuary 31, 2021

A couple of months ago I wrote a short blurb about Red Firespike (odontonema strictum) as it was in full bloom. Well it is still in full bloom. There is nothing significant about that fact, but now its cousin, Purple … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Flowering Shrubs

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