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
Category Archives: Flowering Trees
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
Looking out the window, there is no mistaking the bright orange pendant raceme of blooms that contrast against the Poinciana-like feathery leaves and blue sky of Colville’s Glory Tree (Colvillea racemosa). It truly is, in all its glory right now. … Continue reading