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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Steve TurnerMarch 7, 2021

Madre de Cacao (Gliricidia sepium), a fast-growing tree of Central America, it was planted by the Aztecs to provide shade for cacao plantations. That application is the source of the common name Madre de Cacao. Over the centuries, it has … Continue reading →

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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 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 17, 2021 by Steve TurnerJanuary 24, 2021

Lonchocarpus violaceus – The Lilac Tree smells as good as it looks. This moderate- to fast-growing tree matures in the 25-35 ft. range and features a dense, broad canopy. In the late summer and fall it produces showy lavender flowers scented much like those of … Continue reading →

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Steve TurnerNovember 15, 2020

I went past a Bixa orellana (Lipstick Tree) tree in a golf cart planted at Richard Lyons Nursery and couldn’t help but notice how spectacular this tree looked. Bright red seed pods against dark green heart shaped leaves, and beautiful … Continue reading →

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