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Bougainvillea spectabilis, often referred to as the Great Bougainvillea, is one of the most popular and iconic species of Bougainvillea. It’s characterized by vibrant, showy bracts that come in a range of colors, including magenta, purple, crimson, and occasionally white. Characteristics Cultivation
Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ is a popular hybrid cultivar known for its striking bright magenta-red bracts. It’s one of the most vigorous and fast-growing Bougainvillea varieties, often used in landscaping for its bold color and ability to thrive in hot, dry climates. Characteristics Cultivation
Mandevilla is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering vines belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It was first described as a genus in 1840. A common name is rocktrumpet. Mandevilla species are native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America. Most Mandevilla species are vigorous climbers, using twining … Read more
Mandevilla Mandevilla and Bougainvillea are both beloved for their vibrant blooms and ability to transform any garden space with their lush, colorful presence, yet they differ in several notable ways, starting from their origins to their care requirements. Both mandevilla (Mandevilla spp.), known as Chilean jasmine, and bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) are tropical vines. They are … Read more
Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the four o’ clock family, Nyctaginaceae. They are native to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and Argentina. There are between 4 and 22 species in the genus. The inflorescence consists of large colourful sepal-like bracts which surround three simple waxy flowers, gaining popularity for the plant as an ornamental. The plant was first discovered by … Read more
Mahogany is a straight-grained, reddish-brown timber of three tropical hardwood species of the genus Swietenia, indigenous to the Americas and part of the pantropical chinaberry family, Meliaceae. Mahogany has been one of the premier luxury timbers for centuries, used extensively in high-end furniture, musical instruments, boat building, and interior trim. It is naturally found within … Read more
Crataegus, commonly called hawthorn, quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry, is a genus of several hundred species of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. Hawthorns are excellent for wildlife; they provide food for many species of birds … Read more
Hawthorn trees (genus Crataegus), commonly called hawthorn, quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry, is a genus of several hundred species of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. The name “hawthorn” was originally applied to the species native … Read more
Cedrus libani, the cedar of Lebanon or Lebanese cedar, is a species of tree in the genus Cedrus, a part of the pine family, native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. It is predominantly in Lebanon, but also in parts of Turkey, Syria, and Cyprus. Typically found at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to … Read more
Cedrus deodara also referred to as Himalayas cedar is indigenous to the Western Himalayas, spanning from Eastern Afghanistan through Northern Pakistan, across India (particularly Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand), and into Western Nepal. They can grow to be quite large, often reaching heights of 40-60 meters (131-197 feet) in their natural habitat, though … Read more