Gardenia ‘Veitchii’ is the oldest cultivar of Gardenia and yet it is still the
most reliable bloomer of all the Gardenias. This glossy dark green leafed
evergreen gets to about 4′ high and 6′ wide when mature and will bloom
prolifically. Blooms are double and resemble roses with an enchanting aroma. Great as an informal hedge or for against the house planting. If it is given some afternoon shade in its
location, you will see it flourish!
~Green Gold Avocado A cultivar developed by the UH, considered by many to be superior to the Sharwil. Has a long and heavy bearing season (January-April, or longer). Medium size, pear-shaped fruit with a small seed, high oil content, and a rough green-gold skin. Type A.
~Croton Known for their bold, tropical foliage, crotons are perennial evergreen shrubs. Not only can these plants be grown outdoors, but some cultivars can be raised as decorative houseplants as well. The beautiful leaves of the croton are also used to enhance floral arrangements. This plant will draw attention with its stunning color and…
~ Mojito Colocasia esculenta If you’re looking to add another wild and crazy elephant ear to your garden, drink up. (pronounced “Mo-he-toe”) Named after the popular Cuban mixed drink. You must grow this plant—if only to be able to tell everyone that you have a mojito waiting for them in the garden. Its green leaves…
~ Polyalthia longifolia A lofty evergreen tree, native to India, commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. It exhibits symmetrical pyramidal growth with willowy weeping pendulous branches and long narrow lanceolate leaves with undulate margins. The tree is known to grow over 30 ft in height but can be topped. In spring…
~Tahitian Lime Also known as ‘Bearss Lime’ is a medium sized, vigorous tree that bears fruit about ten months of the year. The fruit is seedless, juicy and a prolific, dependable bearer. The skin of the fully ripe fruit will turn slightly yellow, but the juicy flesh inside is green, and has a true acid…
~Indian Head Ginger Costus woodsonii A beautiful and colorful little upright ginger that is great for beds or containers with long-lasting red cone-shaped blooms on top of canes. Blooms all year. Height: 2-3 ft Spacing: 18-24 in. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade; Light Shade
