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Acacia, Sweet
Acacia farnesiana
Small flowering tree that is used in France in the perfume industry. Profusely flowering- especially in winter. Interesting twig structure with small thorns. Extremely drought tolerant once established. Some parts of the plant are used as food and for medicines.
Price: $4.95
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Baobab Tree
WAS $6.95
Adansonia digitata - Bottle Tree
One of the largest trees. Massive trunk to 45' in diameter. Useful as a bonsai subject. Can be a yard tree in zones 10-11.
Price: $4.95
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Bay Laurel Tree
Laurus nobilis. The true bay leaf tree used extensively in Mediterranean cooking. Forms a small pyramid-shaped tree or shrub with aromatic, evergreen leaves. Much of the "bay leaf" available in the US comes from the California bay tree Umbellularia californica. There is considerable difference between the substitute and the genuine Laurus nobilis.
Price: $7.95
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Bay Rum Tree
Pimeta racemosa
Popular clove-like fragrance used in aftershave and cologne. Intense scent when leaves are rubbed or crushed.
Price: $5.95
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Bo Tree
Ficus religiosa
Related to Figs and the houseplant known as Ficus. Religious significance to Buddhists. Buddha was enlightened under a Bo Tree. Makes an excellent Bonsai.
Price: $4.95
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Camphor Tree
Cinnamomum camphora. A large evergreen tree to 40 feet. Glossy, waxy leaves have the appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. Has been used for centuries as a medicine, a culinary spice and a component of incense.
Price: $4.95
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Carob Tree
Ceratonia siliqua. St John’s Bread. Locust Tree. Handsome evergreen tree to about 30 feet. Some people believe the “locusts” that John the Baptist ate in the wilderness were the pods of this tree. Thus the name, St John’s Bread. The pulp in the seedpods of carob is very nutritious and, due to its high sugar content is sweet.
Price: $4.95
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Eucalyptus, Lemon
Eucalyptus citriodora. Citronella-scented leaves when crushed. The essential oil from this plant is an effective mosquito repellent frequently used in "natural" repellents.
Price: $4.95
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Jacaranda Tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Dense clusters of lavender-blue lightly scented trumpet shaped flowers make this a breathtaking favorite of those fortunate to own or see one. They have very delicate deciduous foliage. It is believed that they flower best when grown in poorer soils. Size is usually 2-4" in height. Starter sized trees shipped in 2.5" cell pots.
Price: $1.95
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Juniper 'SkyRocket'
Juniperus scopularum 'Skyrocket' FIVE PLANTSOne of the most popular of the junipers. This narrowly columnar evergreen shrub with bluish green foliage is very striking. Virtually maintenance free. Little or no pruning to keep its shape. Growth rate is about one foot (or more) per year.
Price: $17.95
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Moringa - Drumstick Tree
Moringa oleifera. Often referred to as Miracle Tree because of it’s versatility and nutritious nature. The immature green pods called “drumsticks” are the most valued and used part of the tree. They are commonly consumed in India and are generally prepared in a similar fashion to green beans and have a slight asparagus taste.
Price: $4.95
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Neem Tree
Azadirachta indica. Sometimes referred to as the "Village Pharmacy" and prized in India where its many uses are better known. Source of Neem oil used as an organic pesticide / fungicide. (Detailed description includes a few of the uses for this tree.)
Price: $6.95
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Red Bottlebrush Tree
Callistemon 'Red Cluster' Bottlebrush Tree. Excellent choice in a small red bottlebrush tree. Heavy bloomer from spring through fall. Predominantly upright but slightly weeping branches. Grows 8 - 9 feet in height. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Price: $3.95
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