Tropical/Bali style plants > Trees

Flowering or Evergreen Ash -Fraxinus griffithii

Although the name "Ash" may make you think of a European tree, Flowering Ash is a tree which is well suited to the Tropical look garden. The tree grows to between 4-7 m depending on soil conditions.  If in a resticted space it will tend to stay small, which makes it a great tree for small gardens.  The foliage is a lush green and the flowers are white, borne in Summer.  Generally it is Evergreen, but in cooler climates it will be semi-deciduous.  Can be shaped into a large standard or pletched hedge.  Moderate water requirements.  Best soil conditions are well drained organically enriched, but will grow in a wide range of soils. NSW,QLD,NT,WA parts of SA and VIC.

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Asian Bell tree or China Doll Plant

This plant is commonly sold as an indoor plant but also makes an excellent small tree for Tropical gardens. As a tree they will grow to 4-5m. When young prune low and the plant will produce many new stems, like a bamboo.  Once these stems develop, they form a lush looking tree.  The advantage of this tree is that it will also grow in low light conditions.  After some years it may require pruning once again to develop new branches and revitalise the foliage. Great along a fence, as a screen plant. Suprisingly they will take some frost but require good watering in dry times. Well drained soil required. NSW,QLD,WA,NT,VIC,SA.

 

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Orchid Tree - Bauhinia sp

Attractive looking trees/shrubs from 2m up to 13m.  Flower colours vary from orange to mauve and also white.  The shrub species make attracive backdrops to tropical gardens. The Tree species provide both shade and flower colour.  Suited to the warmer parts of Australia they prefer organic well drained soil.Some of the tree species can be very hardy but to look their best, good soil water shouldbe available.  Can be semi-deciduous in cooler areas. NSW,QLD,NT,SA,WA.

 

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Frangipani tree - Plumeria acutfolia

A deciduous small tree.  Height 4m, Width 4m.   Orginally from Mexico this tree is now extensively grown around the world in sub-tropical, temperate and mediterranean climates.  (mild winters, hot summers).   The flowers of the orginal variety are white with a yellow centre.   There are many other colours also available, pink, apricot and shades of red.   The franipani grows best in full sun in well drained soil.  Only moderate watering is required as Franipanis are drought tolerant.  Although Plumeria are deciduous in winter they are not suited to areas with freezing cold winters as the plants will freeze and die.  When this occurs stems tend to go soft and soggy.  When grown in a mild climate Frangipani plants produce beautiful flowers in the summer and have a lovely jasmine like perfume.  

 

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