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This variety originates from Jim Little Farms in Hawai'i

This variety originates from Jim Little Farms in Hawai'i

This variety originates from Jim Little Farms in Hawai'i

This variety originates from Jim Little Farms in Hawai'i

This is a vining shrub that strongly resembles Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang) but the flowers - while also similar - are much less fragrant. It is commonly used as a shade provider in urban areas in Southeast Asia.

This tree is very invasive in our area. Even though I don't have a tree myself, there are many in my neighborhood, and I find seedlings growing everywhere, including in the cups of my Bromeliads! So, although they are attractive, they need to be kept firmly in check.

The fruit of this tree is very hard and was used for snuff boxes, which is where its other common name, Snuff Box Tree, comes from. The fruit is also used as a rattle, when the seeds are left inside.

This is an unusual Agave in that the leaves are almost more like Aloe leaves, more fleshy and without spikes, than those of most other Agaves.
I am told it is tricky to grow but it seems very happy in my yard.

This tree is sacred in the Buddhist religion, since it is said that Buddha attained enlightenment while meditating under this tree.
Also the Hindu religion worships this tree which originates in India.
Parts of the tree are also used in traditional Eastern medicine.

The fruit of the Sapodilla comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, as illustrated by the different pictures.

The fruit of this tree is edible, although I found the taste quite bland.

This cultivar has also been sold as 'Embers'

This plumeria is aka 'Flamingo'

Reputedly, the Chanel No. 5 perfume is made with the essence of this intensely fragrant flower.

This Plumeria comes from Palermo in Sicily (Italy). It is registered with the Plumeria Society of America under number 321.

This is a compact growing variety which is blooms very dependably. Would make a great Patio or Container Plumeria.

This plant is endangered in its native habitat, Madagascar.

This variety was named for the late Mary Helen Eggenberger, wife of Richard Eggenberger who was a former president of the Plumeria Society of America. Together they wrote 'The Handbook on Plumeria Culture'.

The only climbing Lily.

This is aka 'Lemon Drop', one of Elizabeth Thornton's most outstanding varieties and registered with the PSA under # 224. A great bloomer.