While the regular vining or shrublike Bougainvillea are finishing blooming as we come into the rainy season, Bougainvillea arborea, the Tree Bougainvillea is in full bloom. It has lavender colored bracts and tiny white flowers and can obtain a height … Continue reading
Category Archives: Flowering Trees
It’s been awhile since I have posted. Just a quick note to tell everyone we are still open and everyone is healthy. Richard has chosen to isolate at his home, but the regular crew is here all masked up and … Continue reading
The spectacular pink flowering tree you are seeing all around South Florida is Cassia bakeriana or the Pink Shower Tree. Richard Lyons Nursery has this tree in various sizes. Cassia Bakeriana (Pink Shower Tree)Cassia Bakeriana (Pink Shower Tree)Cassia bakeriana (Pink … Continue reading
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
Cabbage Tree or Horseradish Tree? Turns out, both are correct depending on the species of Moringa. Moringa stenopetala (Cabbage Tree) and Moringa oleifera (Horseradish Tree) are the two common species of Moringa. Both have become popular with the health craze, … Continue reading