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Bauhinia blakeana (Hong Kong Orchid Tree)

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Steve TurnerDecember 21, 2012

Many botanists believe this tree is a hybrid between Bauhinia variegata and B. purpurea, and not a true species as its botanical name implies. The tree is sterile, so it does not produce seedpods and seeds.  This makes it an ideal Bauhinia, unlike … Continue reading →

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Ylang-Ylang Tree (Cananga odorata)

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Leonard GoldsteinDecember 11, 2015

If you haven’t discovered the source of Chanel No. 5 perfume, allow us to introduce you to the Ylang-Ylang Tree.  Native from island chains of Southeast Asia into northern Australia, this tropical evergreen produces oils that are steam-distilled from its … Continue reading →

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Long John or Ant Tree (Triplaris cumingiana)

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Steve TurnerNovember 25, 2012

The Long John Tree is native to Central America and tropical South America.  It is sometimes called the Ant Tree, because in its native habitat, its hollow branches are inhabited by stinging ants which protect the tree from herbivores.  This … Continue reading →

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Desert Cassia (Senna polyphylla)

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Steve TurnerNovember 18, 2012

The Desert Cassia Tree occurs from Puerto Rico to The Virgin Islands.  It is a very popular landscape tree in South Florida due to its small weeping form, attaining a height of 6-15′ and a spread of 6-10′ wide.  It is … Continue reading →

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Colvillea racemosa (Colville’s Glory Tree)

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Steve TurnerOctober 21, 2012

Colville’s Glory Tree, like the Royal Poinciana Tree, is native to Madagascar.  It was named for a British Governor of Mauritius, Sir Charles Colville.  Unlike the spreading canopy of the Royal Poinciana Tree, Colville’s Glory tree is mostly upright, attaining … Continue reading →

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