Trees

Albizia Julibrissin [al-BIZ-ee-uh, joo-lih-BRISS-in] is a species of deciduous trees native to eastern and southwestern Asia.  The plant has a few common names: Mimosa  Silk … [Read more]

Found throughout Africa, India, and North Australia, Dichrostachys cinerea [dy-kro-STAK-iss, sin-EER-ee-uh] is an interesting plant belonging to the Fabaceae (legume) family along with the: Poinciana … [Read more]

Caesalpinia Mexicana [Ses-al-PIN-ee-uh, Meks-sih-KAY-nuh] is a large shrub, which is pruned into a small tree.  It is a native to Northern Mexico and belongs to the … [Read more]

Tabebuia [ta-bee-BEW-ee-uh], is a genus of flowering plants mostly comprised of trees and large shrubs.  These plants belong to the Bignoniaceae family along with Campsis … [Read more]

Lagerstroemia speciosa [a-ger-STREEM-ee-a, spee-see-OH-suh] is a perennial or deciduous tree (crepe myrtle) from the family Lythraceae.  While this is the common scientific name, the plant is … [Read more]

Unique is the word for Bauhinias, a varied family of immense interest and charm. You can grow them as shrubs (from small to large sizes), … [Read more]

Jacaranda mimosifolia (jack-uh-RAN-duh mih-moe-sih-FOLE-ee-uh) is a sub-tropical deciduous flowering tree, which belongs to the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to South America, particularly north-western Argentina and southern Bolivia. … [Read more]

The Plumeria tree is a fast-growing tropical plant producing masses of fragrant blossoms between March and October. The Plumeria plants reach a height of 30′ … [Read more]

Crepe Myrtle plant (Lagerstroemia indica) is a highly successful addition to any yard or garden in the southern United States (USDA hardiness zone 6 to … [Read more]