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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Steve TurnerSeptember 27, 2020

Just a little blurb about a tree that until today, I was not aware was in Richard Lyons Nursery’s inventory. When I was looking for a tree for a customer, I noticed clusters of red berries on a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Natives

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Steve TurnerSeptember 20, 2020

Two new groundcover plants to try at Richard Lyons Nursery. The first is a native in the Aster Family (Asteraceae), Florida Cinchweed (Pectis linearifolia). It has very delicate foliage and tiny yellow flowers. It is a fast grower and can … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Natives, Ground Covers

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Steve TurnerSeptember 13, 2020

Skyblue Clustervine (Jacquemontia pentanthos) is a native to South Florida occurring in Collier, Monroe, Dade, and Broward counties. It is a member of the Morning Glory Family (Convolvulaceae). It is a perennial woody vine with very tiny leaves and flowers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Flowering Vines

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Steve TurnerAugust 30, 2020

Vitex agnus-castus (Lilac Chaste Tree or Shrub) is native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, but grows very well in South Florida. The leaves resemble maple leaves and the flowers resemble lilacs and are even fragrant like lilac flowers. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Flowering Shrubs

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Steve TurnerAugust 23, 2020

Two common names, one Thailand Powderpuff and the other Pink Powderpuff, and thus the confusion with common names. These two plants are not related at all and come from opposite ends of the world. Thailand Powderpuff doesn’t even come from … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowering Shrubs

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