Mango Atkins is valued for its color, desease resistance and strong shelf life with the ability to be stored and handled.It is one of the most popular commercial mangos the market today.
Spathodea is a monotypic genus in the flowering plant family Bignoniaceae . The single species it contains, Spathodea campanulata , is commonly known as the Fountain Tree , African Tulip Tree , Pichkari or Nandi Flame . The tree grows between 7–25 m (23–82 ft) tall and is native…
Native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia the Beach almond is widely grown in the tropical regions of the world as ornamental tree. It is valued for its deep shade it provides through its large leaves. The fruit is edible, tasting slightly acidic. As the tree…
Evergreen, moderate tree-height can reach 3 to 5 feet high. Native to Central America. It grows well in tropical and subtropical regions. Tolerates drought and very high temperatures, The red varieties with their leaves and fruits make them an ornamental favorire for gardens.…
ARECA PALM Most people will agree, the areca palm is a great palm tree for indoors. But, they also have multiple uses for outdoor applications. One such example, is using the areca palm as a natural privacy wall or privacy fence. The areca palm shares similar traits as the…
Grown throughout the tropics as an ornamental shrub or small tree. The combination of the flowers which bloom for one day changing from yellow to bright red, the dense heart shaped spiral growing evergreen leaves, and smooth gray trunk make this a winner.
Bougainvillea, has tiny white tubular flowers, surrounded by tinted leaf bracts that give its impressive color. It is a vine that can grow into a shrub or even small tree if trained correctly.
This tree is known for its fast growth of sometimes up to 3 meters a year. The wood is odorless, straw-colored, soft and light. Its density increases with age. The mature tree typically has a straight trunk, up to 40 meters tall and 80 cm wide, that branches out only near the…
Breadfruit trees have wonderfully large unique thick leaves with deeply cut pinate lobes. They produce an abundant of fruit which can be prepared in several ways. My father insisted we grow these since he had them at his nursery in Grand Cayman. It took us a while to find them.…
This beautiful evergreen shrub has signature spoon leaves and large clusters of two inch white flowers with yellow centers produced. It thrives in full sun and works well on edges of gardens and walkways.
This palm is exotic with unusual bulging canes that make this a great additional garden feature giviing an Asian tropical feel. Although we have classifed this in our ornamental shade tree category, Bambusa vulgaris Wamin, like all bamboo actually is a member of the grass…
Unusual ornamental tree . Often seen in the fields in Guanacaste. The flowers and gourds grow directly off the trunks and branches. The tree is resilent. When the fields are burned these trees seem to survive fine.
One of the more exotic plants. The fruit with the nut looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss children's book. Locals eat the fresh fruit The shell of the nut is toxic, so it must be removed and then the nut must be roasted properly to not have poor digestive side effects.…
It is commonly known as the "Christmas Palm" because its fruits become bright scarlet and tend to be that color in winter. This palm is typically fairly small and slender, normally attaining 15–25 feet in height. This is an attractive palm and because of its shape and size can…
Wonderful decorative contribution to the landscape. There is nothing more thirst quenching and satisfying than chilled coconut water on a hot day. The instant electrolyte boost is amazing. You often see these offered with a straw by small roadside vendors. In my opinion these…
Chrysobalanus icaco is a shrub 1–3 metres (3.3–9.8 ft), or bushy tree 2–6 metres (6.6–20 ft), rarely to 10 metres (33 ft). It has evergreen broad-oval to nearly round somewhat leathery leaves (3 to 10 cm long and 2.5 to 7 cm wide). Leaf colors range from green to light red. The…
Small ornamental tree or shrub that comes in various shades. Trunk structure and texture is also appealing From China , Korea , Japan and Indian Subcontinent Lagerstroemia indica is an often multistemmed, deciduous tree with a wide spreading, flat topped, open habit when mature.…
Shiny leather like leaves that range from bold solid colors to multicolored leaves.These shrubs can give lots of consistent color to the garden without depending on flowers to do this. Cocobolo Tree Farm has 10 different varieties.
"The Fishtail Palm Tree originated in Indonesia where it grow vigorously in tropical rain forests. The Fishtail Palm Tree leaves grow into a form with a shape of a fish tail, and the rough edges can enhance the look of your landscape, and brighten up your yard, and can be used…
The genus consists of shrubs and trees deciduous . P. rubra native to Mexico , Central America , and Venezuela , produces yellow flowers or pink depending on the type of culture. From Mexico, Plumeria has spread throughout all tropical regions of the world, particularly in…
Plumeria (common name Frangipani [ citation needed ]) is a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae . [1] It contains seven or eight species of mainly deciduous shrubs and small trees. They are native to Central America , Mexico , the Caribbean , and South…
Gliricidia sepium is a medium-sized tree and can grow from 10 to 12 meters high. The bark is smooth and its color can range from a whitish gray to deep red-brown. is found on volcanic soils in its native range in Central America and Mexico . However, it can also grow on sandy ,…
During the driest of days, T. ochracea outdoes itself with a spectacular flower display. Most trees growing close together bloom in near unison, making an unforgettable show. T. ochraceais an open crowned tree. Its flowers are golden yellow and appear on bare branches, in…
This multitrunk shrub has a round weeping shape, light blue flowers, and yellow berries making it a uniquely beautiful addition to a garden.Good hedge for privacy.
A large tree with a spreading crown, well-formed bole without significant buttresses. Habitat :Often near rivers or waterway is in dry and wet forests, sometimes isolated in pastures, indicating ancient meanders.Phenology:Flowers seen in January, February, March,April and…
Description: This majestic tree, known particularly in the dry forest of Guanacaste, Costa Rica is recognized for its elegant, tall, wide spreading canopy that exposes its branches and leaf structure. The grey trunk can be a smooth but usually has fissures and lenticels. The…
Guayacan- a rare and attractive tree from a mature rainforest has something unreal and magical. Discovering a blooming, shining yellow Guayacan is like finding a treasure. Guayacan let’s you foresee the starting date of the green season – the tree is said to bloom one month…
Grows in seasonally wet forests to dry. It is used infrequently as an ornamental species in urban areas and in a limited way as a timber species. http://darnis.inbio.ac.cr/ubis/FMPro?-DB=UBIPUB.fp3&-lay=WebAll&-error=norec.html&-Format=detail.html&-Op=eq&id=848&-Find
Native to Costa Rica and distributed from Mexico to Northern Argentina. Its showy pink flowers during the dry season are spectacular. The wood has long been highly valued for years, known in the trade as "brazilwood". Although difficult to work with it is strong, dense, and…
Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical tree native to South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its beautiful and long-lasting blue flowers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacaranda_mimosifolia
A giant in the rainforests, the kapok tree can reach up to 200 feet in height, sometimes growing as much as 13 feet per year. Due to its extreme height, the kapok, or ceiba tree, towers over the other rainforest vegetation. The trunk can expand to nine or 10 feet in diameter. In…
This shrub originallly came from southeast Asia. It gorws no higher thatn 12 feet high, with slender branches that have short spines. A great small lime for drinks and of course perfect for making the famous Key Lime Pie. A wonderful addition to one's garden.
This fruit is larger than the common lemon. Its leaves , fruit, and skin are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used in juice, confectionery, etc. "The cider comes from a shrub or small tree of slow growth that reaches 8 to 15 feet (2.4-4.5 m) tall, with thorny branches and…
This species is very scarce and highly valued for its wood, oil, and various medicinal properties like resin used in the US and Europe. They grow extremely slowly. The story goes it was thought to also cure syphillis causing much of the original trees to be cut down by Spanish…
This is a popular decorative because of its unique scarlet to bright red crown shafts and leaf sheaf. Great tropical look. Its slow growing and grows in clusters -multi stems.
Acacia mangium grows up to 30 metres (98 ft), often with a straight trunk. A. mangium has about 142,000 seeds/kg. [3] To break down dormancy mature seed requires pre-germination treatments such as mechanical scarification (scratching the surface) or boiling water. This treatment…
NARANJA MALAGUENA Ci!rus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Variedad Malagueña. Su determinación botánica es bastante difícil, por ser el producto de un indeterminado número de cruces. Sin embargo, sus caracteres ya se han fijado y se pueden reproducir exactamente. Son árboles muy parecidos…
Native to southern Mexico and all of Central America.The wood is hard, heavy, strong, and resistant. Used in rural areas for construction. The bark is used for malaria. bleeding, and other medical reasons.
Mandarina Reina (Citrus reticulata, var. Reina) adaptación desde los 400 a 1,100 msnm, fruto alargado, color de pulpa anaranjada, sabor dulce, corteza gruesa, bastante semilla, tamaño grande?…
Locals call a mango we carry here Mango Cava. It is our nursery farm manager's favorite. Any additional information on this plant would be greatly appreciated.
The ' Irwin' mango is a commercial mango cultivar which was developed in South Florida .The fruit gained commercial acceptance due to its good production, flavor, relative disease resistance, and attractiveness.'Irwin' fruit is of ovate shape, with a rounded base and a pointed…
"Keitt mango fruit is ovoid-oblong; skin color is pink with less than 30% red. Their average weight is 500 to 600 grams. It has virtually no fibers on flesh being very suitable to eat with spoon. The small seed size. The eating quality of this fruit is excellent and has a long…
Mast tree is often grown for its foliage and fauna attraction. It has an unusual structure growing straight up with branches and leaves attached closely to its trunk.
Miracle fruit is an evergreen shrub that produces tiny red berries. The fruit itself is bland with no scent however the pulp when eaten with sour fruits makes them turn sweet. Originally looked into to help diabetics control their sugar levels when desiring to taste something…
Species: Posoqueria latifolia Synonym: Solena latifolia Origin: Mexico to Northern South America Zone: 10a – 12b, 28°F minimum Growth Rate: Fast Flowering Month(s): March - May Leaf Retention: Evergreen Messiness: Medium Salt Tolerance: Low Drought Tolerance: Low Nutritional…
The common name for Sansevieria, is Snake Plant or Mother's in Law Tongue. They are succulents related to aloe vera and found originally in the desserts of Asia and Africa . They have strong, stiff, almost plastic-like, succulent leaves that come directly right out the ground…
D. lutescens grows 6–12 m (20–39 ft) in height. Multiple stems emerge from the base. The leaves are arched, 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in–9 ft 10 in) long, and pinnate , with 40-60 pairs of leaflets. It bears panicles of yellow flowers in summer. One of several common names, "butterfly palm"…
Byrsonima crassifolia is a slow growing large shrub or tree that is native to tropical America . It is valued and therefore sometimes cultivated for its small, sweet, yellow fruit , which are strongly scented. We love the the shape of the tree, the trunk texture, and the flowers…
Neem is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta , and is native to India , Pakistan , and Bangladesh growing in tropical and semi-tropical regions. It is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15–20 metres (49–66 ft), rarely to 35–40 metres (115–130 ft). It is…
Bauhinia variegata is a very popular ornamental tree grown in subtropical and tropical climates. Known for its scented flowers, it is native to southeastern Asia , from southern China west to Pakistan and India . It is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 10–12 m tall,…
Ortanique is reported to have been found on Jamaica around 1920. Because of the presence of wild orange and so-called tangerine trees (local mandarins) in the vicinity of the original tree and the distinctive features of the fruit, it was considered to be a natural tangor, and…
Simarouba is a highly valued medium sized evergreen tree (height 7-15 meters) with smooth bark with a tap root system and cylindrical stem. All parts of the plant namely, seed, shell, fruit pulp, leaf, leaf litter, unwanted branches, stem, bark, and root generate products that…
This shrub can be pruned into small bushes or let go. Its flowers are enchanting and bring fluttering butterflies around. We have a couple of different shades of flowers.
This seedless lime has green- yellow pulp with juice that is sour and fragrant. It has a thin outside skin thin and is always green but color can vary in intensity.
Phoenix sylvestris ( sylvestris - Latin, of the forest) also known as Silver Date Palm or Sugar Date Palm , is a species of flowering plant in the palm family native to southern Pakistan , most of India , Sri Lanka and Bangladesh . Growing in plains and scrubland to 1300 m, the…
Cassia grandis , one of several species called Pink Shower Tree , and known as Carao in Spanish . Native to the neotropics it grows up to 30 m (98 ft). The species is distributed from southern México , to Venezuela and Ecuador . It grows in forests and open fields at lower…
Often planted in parks and gardens. It has beautiful crown of pink flowers during the dry season and offers wonderful shade during the rainy season. "The tree crown is wide, with irregular, stratified ramification and only few thick branches. The bark can be gray to brown, in…
Pachira quinata , commonly known as Pochote , is a species flowering tree in the mallow family, Malvaceae . It inhabits dry forests in Costa Rica , Nicaragua , Honduras Panama , Venezuela , and Colombia . [2] Pochotes bear large, stubby thorns on their trunk and branches and are…
The Queen Palm is found in most tropical and subtropical areas. It's very popular as an ornamental tree and much used in urban landscaping . Its leaves and inflorescences are used as cattle fodder , specially for milking cows. Its fruits are edible, being sought by birds, as…
A vine that is tropical with beautiful blue-violet flower clusters that is native to Mexico and Central America. Blooms throughout the year. This plant was named by Linnaeus to honor of the young Lord Robert James Petre (1713 -1742) of Ingatestone Hall in Essex, a patron of…
Native to the tropics,.Beautifully shaped shade tree Large rounded crown. Excellent street or park tree. Flowers late in dry season. Showy pink flowers with clusters of stamens. Dry tolerant.
This is again a Dr Seus like crazy looking fruit with small spines on the outside. it is a refreshing fabulus little fruit often sold on the roadside in Costa Rica and is closely related to the lychee, longan, and mamoncillo. A species regularly sold in Costa Rican markets may…
This shrub is evergreen. The combination of its fernlike foliage with small bright delicate delicate flowers make this an appealing plant to have in one's landscape. Fanciful feeling makes it a great edge or border plant to pass by. We also have them in yellow, red/orange, and…
This native tree is a slow grower found near river and streams. Its yellowish dark wood is durable and used for a variety of heavy duty construction purposes but also used in fine furniture. The dark gray trunk discards its plates which exposes a red color, which is why it is…
Description . Cocobolo, better known as Rosewood, is a hardwood of exceptional beauty and highly valued. It is a medium sized tree with a dark trunk is twisted with vertical fissures and it has alternate compound leaves. Although not an aesthetically attractive shape because of…
Roystonea regia , commonly known as the Cuban royal palm , Florida royal palm , or simply the royal palm is a species of palm which is native to southern Florida, Mexico and parts of Central America and the northern Caribbean .A large and attractive palm, it has been planted…
True to the name, flamboyant tree has spectular red orange flowers that can not go unnoticed. Originally from Madagascar it is a tropical decorative favorite. The shape of the tree is also appealing including its fern like leaves
This tree tolerates drought and yet also likes humidity. great for the Guanacaste region. It gives instant privacy protection with its spreading structure and wide massive leaves. We have used it successfully as wind blocking tall hedges to protect our growing fields. It is a…
Native to Madagascar, now naturaliized in Latin America and other parts of the world. It is an attractive shrub, but can be supported as a vine up to 30 meters in length.
This tree is found from Mexico to Costa Rica in the Pacific and Central regions.It is most notable for its ornamental quality because of its yellow flowers.
The soursop is a very desirable tropical fruit, recognized as one of the new "Super Fruits" with antioxidant qualities. Its fruit is large and quite soft when fully ripe with greenish yellow spike like growths on the outside. Unfortunately usually there is not much abundance of…
This shrub or small tree has beautiful flowers and unusual leaves. Hummingbirds love this plant. The seeds of this plant are being studied by the bio-deisel fuel industry although another species of this is more popular for this.
Nothing speaks of the tropics more than this large glossy leafed ground cover and vine. Its distinctive leaf shape makes one think of a Rousseau painting or vegetation that must have been in the Garden of Eden. Native to Central America from Mexican to Panama this has become a…
This tree has lovely leaves and edible fruit. Cocobolo Tree Farm carries the purple variety. Chrysophyllum cainito is a tropical tree of the family Sapotaceae . It is native to the Greater Antilles and the West Indies . It has spread to the lowlands of Central America and is now…
Small tree. Great tropical fruit used in a variety of ways from being eaten plain, used in salads , juice, preserves, relishes , etc. Cocobolo Tree Farm carries two types Carambola "dulce" or "acido". The fruit is rich in anti oxidents, potassium, and vitamin "C" . Low in sugar.…
Broad shiny leaves, sculptural in feel, scenic impression in fields, good wind breakers etc. Sculptural feel to the tree and when mature wonderfully wide mushroom canopy.
Vedelli refers to a type of lemon originating from Sicily,Italy. . It also refers to the seasonal time it fruits from June to October in other parts of the world. ?The verdelli is bigger and juicier than the lemon cidra. It is often light greenish yellow in shade but has a more…
Sura has a mostly straight trunk (80 cm or more) that has a mildly irregular cross-section. Though close to cylindrical, the bole is marked by lumps and shallow dents along its entire length. These irregularities are accentuated bye silky-smooth, thin bark that catches the eye…
Calliandra surinamensis is a low branching evergreen tropical shrub that is named after Suriname , a country in Northern South America. The plant usually has complexly branched multiple trunks and grows to a height of about 5 metres, although many sources suggest that it only…
Known as sweet lime, lemon limonsón or Rome ( Citrus × limetta ), more lemon-like in size, skin thickness and color, is distinguished mainly by its very low astringency and by the characteristic nipples at both ends. http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lima_(fruta)
Small to medium size tree. Flowers at various times of the year. Flower color is white to yellow-white. Fruit is made into a refreshing drink. Nice, compact form. Gardens and parks. "The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which are used extensively in cuisines around…
Native to just about all of tropical Asia and northern Africa (some claim also Australia), this large tree is a very commonly grown tree in cultivation, though not so much in southern California where it is an extremely marginal species. It is grown not only for its brilliant…
Almendro de montaña is native and only grows in southern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. Dipteryx panamensis is a large-size tree that can reach 60 m (197 feet) in height and 1 to 1.6 m (3.25 to 5.25 feet) in diameter. Some reach 2 m (6.5 feet) in diameter. It has a…
The Cristobal, also known as Granadillo, grows throughout Continental tropical America from southern Mexico to the Brazilian Amazon region, and Trinidad. It can grow up to 80 feet with a diameter ranging from 28 to 42 inches.
Palms Dypsis decaryi Synonymy: Neodypsis decaryi Common Names: Triangle Palm Distribution & Habitat: Madagascan rainforest. Description: This is a very striking palm, with the leaves arising from three distinct points around the trunk, hence the name triangle palm. It can get to…
Native to India . Vetiver can grow up to 1.5 metres high and form clumps as wide. The stems are tall and the leaves are long, thin, and rather rigid; the flowers are brownish-purple. Unlike most grasses, which form horizontally spreading, mat-like root systems, vetiver's roots…
Although Jatobá is sometimes referred to as Brazilian cherry or South American cherry , it is not a cherry tree but a legume belonging to the Fabaceae family. Depending on the locale, Jatobá is also known as Brazilian copal , South American locust , or the West Indian locust .…
Vochysia guatemalensis is a medium to large tree, 30-55 m tall with diameter of 0.5-1.5 m. The bole is cylindrical and sometimes bifurcate, with smooth and pale bark. The crown is rounded or depressed, the branchlets glabrous; stipules sublate, 3 mm long.
Native Costa Rican ornamental tree which grows from Mexico to South America and the Antilles. The tree has a beautiful structure, fern like leaves, with dramatic interesting bright red orange oblong twisted fruit. The fruit has a whimsical sense of something out of a Dr. Seuss…
This native tree has an interesting shape with unique flowers and gourds that grow directly off the its trunk and branches. The seeds and pulp are edible. The Nicaraguans make a special drink from the gourd called horchata "Semilla de Jicaro " that is exported to the US.…
Native from Mexico to Panama. Grows in a variety of soils Grows on a range of soils, in dry and in some wetter. Sometimes grows isolated in pastures of secondary forest. It regenerates very sparingly.
The flower of this tree has a phenomenal scent. This is used in the Perfume Chanel No. 5. It should be planted near a window, possibly near a bedroom to take full advantage of its scent at night. C. odorata is a fast-growing tree of the custard-apple family Annonaceae . Its…
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