A shrub-like. clumping palm, with fan-shaped leaves. The leaf stalks have short, sharp teeth. Several stems grow from a single base. If suckers are removed, the palm will grow into a tree form. Moderately salt tolerant Makes a nice barrier or group accent
G 07 FOREST BIG LEAF (Anthocleista grandiflora) Gentianaceae family
A tall, slender tree up to 90 feet, prefers rain forest areas. Very large leaves ending in terminal clusters. Native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
G 06 MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM (Brahea armata) Arecaceae family
This palm has a single, gray trunk that can grow to 50 feet. Distinctive silvery-blue fan leaves, can be 3-7 feet wide, with 3-feet long petioles. It is particularly attractive when young and is a slow growing tree. Its attractive color and drought hardiness makes it a good addition in a large landscape. Decorative, especially for its silvery-blue leaves Can …
G 05 EUROPEAN FAN PALM (Chamaerops humilias) Arecaceae family
Also known as Mediterranean dwarf palm, it is one of the most cold-hardy palms, and is used extensively in landscapes. It is a shrub-like, clumping, fan palm with long, needle-like spines on the petioles. Can grow to 20 feet.
G 03 DRAGON TREE (Dracena draco) Asparagacaea family
Evergreen, long-lived tree up to 50 feet in height and 16 feet circumference. Single stem while young. At around 12 years the stem stops growing, producing a flower spike that develops into a crown of terminal buds that begin branching. Each branch grows about 12 years and creates new branches. When cut or damaged, tree can ooze a red tinged …
G 02 MUCUNA (Mucuna pruriens) Fabaceae family
A tropical legume vine native to Africa and Asia is widely cultivated. Common names include monkey tamarind, velvet bean and lacuna bean. An annual climbing shrub can reach over 50 feet. Young plants are covered in fuzzy hairs. Seed pods can cause extreme itching.
G 01 TRUE OLIVE (Olea europaea) Oleaceae family
This small tree, up to 25 feet, has been cultivated for more than 4000 years in Europe. This family also includes lilac, jasmine, forsythia and true ash trees. Small, fragrant, yellow white flowers Rarely flowers or fruits in Hawai’i