Carambola trees can grow up to 30 feet if not pruned and have a wide, bushy canopy. Carambola starfruit trees, as well as other fruit trees, are generally banned by homeowner associations due to issues like fruit drop and pest attractants. But that doesn’t mean you can't give their fruit…
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A stunning Dwarf Jatropha trained to grow as a lush ornamental tree. Dwarf Jatropha (Jatropha integerrima ‘Compacta’) is a glamorous large shrub that belts out scarlet flowers 365 days a year. But it also steals the show as a small tree, too. In fact, when trained to grow in multiple…
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Orange Geiger is a splendid coastal tree for Florida beachfront homes misted with salty sea spray. No wonder Sarasota and Venice residents have a crush on this orange beauty, as do the landscape designers at Venice-based ArtisTree Landscape. For starters, let’s talk about those deep-orange crinkly blossoms that look like…
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Fluffy cat palms and burgundy Ti plants frame a regal row of variegated Shell Ginger. Cat palms should be nicknamed the “What’s Not to Like?” palm. These easy-care, pint-size tropicals will flounce into your landscape, all feathery and fluffy, and fill in your smaller spaces with instant style and flair.…
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