Category Seasonal Guides

Kangaroo Paws – Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos manglesii Origin: Western Australia These fascinating plants produce a flower shaped like a kangaroo’s paw which emerges from a grassy tussock. The size, flower-stalk height and color of their flowers varies between species. The…

Japanese Fiber Banana – Musa basjoo Origin: Japan The claim to fame for this banana is the fact that it is cold hardy. It’s roots can handle down to –10 degrees F so it can be grown outdoors in a…

Waimanolo Papaya- Carica papaya Origin: Hawaii This fruiting papaya has a single slender trunk, which is patterned by the scars of shed leaves like a palm tree. From the top sprout large and very ornate leaves, making it a neat…

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus cineria Origin: Australia The Indo-Australia region is home to many unique looking evergreens in a variety of shapes and sizes. Many are part of the Myrtaceae family which includes Eucalyptus. These trees and shrubs provide…