Rajapuri Banana – Musa spp. Origin: India This banana’s well deserved nickname is “bullet proof”. It is the best plant to grow in areas where the grower doesn’t intend

Blue Hesper Palm – Brahea armata Origin: Mexico This native from the desert springs of Baja, California is one of the hardiest palms available. They can handle intense heat, drought,

Singapore Holly – Malpighia coccigera Origin: Asia This is a great plant to kick off the new year. Singapore Holly is an easy keeper, produces a cloud of lovely pink

Madagascar Palm – Pachypodium lamerei Origin: Madagascar The island of Madagascar is known for it’s wide variety of unique flora (and fauna). Even though it has substantially less land mass,

NOVEMBER Highbush Cranberry – Viburnum trilobum Origin: North America Since we are coming into the holiday season, I thought I would pick a plant that would capture the spirit of