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Bolusanthus speciosus

gsytch

By gsytch
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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gsytch

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Anyone know about this tree? It appears able to withstand some light freezes as it is from S Africa. I am looking for small trees for the yard that grow somewhat fast yet are not a threat to fall. I've lost so many trees in the past 7 years my yard is like a sun-baked desert. Thanks! Greg in New Port Richey......good rains yesterday and an hour ago!

Begonias are my thing. I've been growing and selling them for three decades, nearly two in Tampa Bay. NPR is an bhour N of St Pete, coast

fastfeat Grand Master

fastfeat

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Should do pretty well there. Actually seem somewhat better in FL than SoCal, despite the CA climate being closer to that of SA. But in either location, probably best to consider as more of a large shrub than as a tree that will provide useable shade, etc. Crape-myrtle sized for many years.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

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Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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We have one growing well here. Its been in the ground nearly 10 years but only about 7-8ft tall and never flowered yet.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

Jerry@TreeZoo

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Gsytch,

I think it will grow well for you there but if you are looking for something fast, this ain't it. Crape myrtles work well but are kind of boring (common). You might try one of the Tabebuia/Handroanthus as they are reliable bloomers and quite fast.

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

gsytch Mentor

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I had a beautiful Tabby, but a few years ago it went down in a storm...like they are known to do. I have since lost a big Cherry Laurel and a smaller Turkey Oak. In 2004 I lost two BIG Oaks in the hurricanes. That leaves me with precious little shade...but I need some fast. I have lots of Palms, but other than the Queen they are not the fastest!

Crepe Myrtles go dormant in winter and I want some cold protection. I know ask for a lot! So I keep exploring for varieties...........Greg

Begonias are my thing. I've been growing and selling them for three decades, nearly two in Tampa Bay. NPR is an bhour N of St Pete, coast

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