Cootamundra Wattle

15-20 seeds per pack. One of the only Acacia's used in the flower industry, this beautiful bushy tree is an amazing sight in bloom! Puffy, yellow flowers bloom in season and cover virtually the whole tree. Ornate foliage also lends this species as a popular choice in some gardens. Drought tolerant, hardy to the 20's (F). #1093

Purple Leafed Cootamundra Wattle

12-20 seeds per pack. A rare variant of the already delightful Cootamundra Wattle. Features purple-tinged young foliage, along with puffy yellow flowers that are a sight to behold when in bloom! Drought tolerant. Hardy to the 20's (F). Usually grows to 10-20ft. #2523

Cassie Tree

10 seeds per pack. Small bush or tree to 20-25ft. The French Cassie perfume is distilled from the flowers of the sweet acacia. The bark and fruit yields a dye. Subtropical/tropical, can survive frosts, and will withstand drought. Pretty puff-yellow flowers are highly ornamental. Seeds are poisonous to ingest. view plant information #211

Koa

4 seeds per pack. The famous, native Hawaiian tree world-renowned for its beautiful hardwood used in furniture, woodworking, and much more. Will stand light frosts to at least 32F. Grows to 40 feet+ in its very small, native range. Still a rare tree and highly valued along for its timber and as an ornamental specimen. view plant information #280

Pearl Acacia

25-40 seeds per pack. Small to medium sized tree known for its silvery pearl colored foliage and fruits. Flowers are yellow, ornamental, and similar to many other Acacia's. Hardy to the low 20's, drought tolerant. view plant information #248

Gum Arabic

10 seeds per pack. A small tree, generally growing to 15-30ft that provides the Gum Arabic of commerce. Gum Arabic, which is obtained from the trunk and branches is used as a food additive, in industry, and has several medicinal applications. Savannah-native tree, tolerates high temperatures. #1033

Umbrella Thorn Acacia

8 seeds per pack. One of a number of passively well-known Acacia's, famous for its classical spreading canopy that adorns the African savannah. Extremely hardy to drought and mildly frost hardy. May grow to a small bushy tree or if given room, to 60ft. Wood is used as timber and gum, much like Gum Arabic can be extracted from the tree. #1051

Wild Tobacco

20-40 seeds per pack. Medium sized, shrubby tree with cork-like bark. Extracts from the tree have anti-cancer properties. Fruits are very popular with birds. Easy subtropical tree with an interesting look. view plant information #272

Baobab

5 seeds per pack. One of the six baobabs of Madagascar and a lesser known species. A desired ornamental for its expansive, bottle shaped trunk. Has large flowers that open at night, followed by (possibly edible) fruits. Very drought tolerant. Hardy to 32-35F. Rare and exotic! #3025

Red Sandalwood

8 seeds per pack. Medium sized tree to 40ft. The Red Sandalwood is known for its pretty reddish heartwood, used in woodworking. In season, the tree also produces long pods which open to expose bright red seeds. The seeds are used in necklaces and ornaments. Seeds are edible when cooked. Hardy to the low 30's (F). #848

Lily of the Nile

10-20 seeds per pack. A pretty ornamental with huge multi-flowered blooms that are a bright sky-blue. Reasonably hardy, will survive frosts. A popular ornamental, they are great in areas with lots of water. #1061

15-25 seeds per pack. Orange to red-pink rose colored, flowering aloe. Unlike most aloe's, flowers are borne angled out from the base. Very pretty ornamental that loves arid and desert climates. #254

Soap Aloe

10-15 seeds per pack. A popular landscape ornamental aloe with large, colorful, spotted and striped succulent leaves. The sap can be used as a soap substitute, (but is an irritant to the touch). Salt, drought and heat tolerant. Hardy to brief frosts. Has large orange flower clusters in warm seasons. #2549

Pleated Ginger

6 seeds per pack. An uncommon ginger native to the rainforests of northern Australia. Has beautiful foliage, with long, slender leaves. Grows to 4-6 ft. Grows best in frost-free climates, though hardiness is not known. #2551

Asparagus Fern

25-40 seeds per pack. a.k.a Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'. Native to South Africa, this short shrub is usually grown for its attractive fern-like leaves. The delicate-looking leaves create a "soft" appearance to the plant, and are accented by bright red-orange berries in season. Hardy to some frost. Not edible. #2501

Kei White Bauhinia

5 seeds per pack. A rare orchid tree endemic to South Africa. Features profuse blooms of white colored, orchid-like flowers during warmer months. Like the other orchid trees, it makes an excellent flowering ornamental tree for the subtropical or tropical garden. Grows to 15-20 ft. Unknown frost hardiness. #2556

Red Orchid Tree

5 seeds per pack. A small, shrubby tree with exceptional red flowers that look like an orchid. Similar to some of the more common orchid trees, except with bright red to orange flowers. Semi-deciduous. Hardy to 20-25F. Grows to 10-20 ft. #2554

Pink Orchid Tree

8 seeds per pack. Native to Madagascar, this Orchid Tree relative bears beautifully ornamental pink-white flowers. The flowers look much like orchid flowers, hence its common name. The leaves are bi-lobed and have a tropical look, making this species a wonderful, though somewhat uncommon ornamental. This species is low-growing, and has more of a dwarfing habit as compared with its relatives. Hardy to some frost. #2502

Natal Bauhinia

5 seeds per pack. A lovely South African native orchid tree, featuring white flowers. Small shrub, growing to 5-10 feet, with lobed leaves. Uncommon outside of its native range, but very attractive as an ornamental. Fairly tough once established, hardy to very light frost. #2540

Kalahari Bauhinia

5 seeds per pack. A small, often white flowered orchid tree growing to 2-5 ft. Some variants produce purple to dark purple flowers as well. Has broad petals and crinkled flowers. Shrubby growth. Native to Zimbabwe and few other parts of southern Africa. Hardy to the upper 20's to low 30's. #2573

Purple Orchid Tree

10 seeds per pack. Striking subtropical tree with profuse blooms of large, pink-white, orchid-like flowers throughout winter and spring. This species is similar to B. variegata and is often planted as an ornamental in both tropical and temperate-subtropical climates. Hardy to 22F. #1048

White Orchid Tree

5 seeds per pack. A lesser known and quite exotic orchid tree having large, white, orchid-like flowers covered with small red spots. Native from India through Bangladesh, it is a sought after ornamental for tropical and subtropical areas. Exact hardiness unknown, but likely hardy to short frosts. Small to medium sized deciduous tree. #2581

Yellow Bell Orchid Tree

8 seeds per pack. A small or medium sized shrubby tree with ornamental, canary yellow, bell-petaled flowers. The bright flowers are followed by pod fruits similar to more common Bauhinia's. Native to Africa, hardy to the 20's, fast-growing. #1049

Orchid Tree

8 seeds per pack. Striking subtropical tree with profuse blooms of large, pink-white, orchid-like flowers throughout winter and spring. Hardy to 22F. view plant information #243

Bottle Palm, Ponytail Palm

10-15 seeds per pack. Though not a true palm, this plant has become a popular ornamental and even houseplant, appreciated for its palm-like growth habit. Grows to 30ft in its arid home, but generally stays to 6-10ft in containers. The tree has a slender trunk, with a mop of drooping, narrow and long leaves that perch atop. Hardy to 15-20F. #1099

Silk Cotton Tree

10 seeds per pack. a.k.a. Red Kapok Tree, Bombax ceiba. This tropical beauty is best-known for its bright red flowers which bloom when leaves are absent. Trees can grow up to 125ft, but many specimens remain much smaller. It is a popular species in tropical Asia, and is a fixture as an ornamental in cities. Hardy to some frost. Fruits contain copious amounts of a plush cottony substance which can be used as a substitute for cotton. #2505

Australian Flame Tree

7 seeds per pack. Beautiful tree native to the Eastern rainforests of Australia. Huge bright red blooms are produced throughout spring and summer and cover large portions of the tree in red. Tree grows to 30-75ft, and is fairly hardy, able to survive several degrees below freezing. #233

Lacebark Tree

7 seeds per pack. A subtropical rainforest tree native to Australia. Popular as an ornamental for its attractive green trunk, large multi-lobed leaves and its bright flowers. Tall growing, up to 100 ft. Shows good drought resistance and freeze hardiness to 20F. #2586

Angel's Trumpet

8 seeds per pack. A pink flowered angel's trumpet with flowers reaching 12" or more. Flowers heavily, occasionally sweetly fragrant. Hardy to the upper 20's. Small shrubby tree to 10-20ft. This is a white flowered form. view plant information #850

Flame of the Forest

5 seeds per pack. A popular dry tropical tree, best known for its brightly colored orange-red flowers that resemble a parrots beak. The tree has a number of other uses, both for its timber, dyes, and in medicine. Grows up to 25-50 ft. Excellent growth in dry-wet season areas. Hardy to the mid 30's F. #2582

Mexican Bird of Paradise

6 seeds per pack. Shruby tree native to Mexico, notable for its pretty yellow flower clusters that dot the plant in season. Drought tolerant, hardy to the upper 20's, this plant makes for a beautiful and exotic landscape plant. #835

Cascalote

8 seeds per pack. A small to medium sized flowering tree that grows well in arid climates. Features bright, ornamental yellow blooms, similar to that of other Caesalpinia's. Trees grow to 10-20 feet and need minimal water once established. Hardy to 20-25F and able to withstand very hot and dry conditions. #2539

Desert Bird of Paradise

7 seeds per pack. A true desert beauty, with intricate yellow and red flowers reminiscent of the poinciana's. A hardy plant, surviving frosts and light freezes, it also does extremely well in hot and dry climates, needing little water or attention once established. Bushy plant to 6-10ft. view plant information #1064

Dwarf Red Poinciana

15 seeds per pack. Standard red flowered form. Named for its ornate flowers which look much like the Royal Poinciana, yet grow on a small bushy tree, usually only reaching 6-8ft in height. Susceptible to frosts, can be container grown. #291

Ylang Ylang

6 seeds per pack. Beautiful tropical tree grown for its gorgeous yellow flowers with unique sweet smelling fragrance. The scent is used in perfumes, soaps, and numerous other products. During Spring and Summer, the ornate yellow flowers cover branches, releasing their sweet fragrance into the air. The ylang-ylang is easy to grow, fast-growing, and forms a slender shape when mature. Hardy to the mid to low 30's (F). view plant information #225

Indian Senna

12-20 seeds per pack. a.k.a Senna alexandrina. Native to the Egypt and Sudan region, this ornamental senna is commonly known for its medicinal uses. It is a short, shrubby tree growing to 2-4ft. Yields brightly colored yellow flower blossoms, followed by broad, legume fruits containing a few seeds. Hardy to light frosts. #2512

Dwarf Pink Shower Tree

10-15 seeds per pack. One of the beautiful shower trees, this with pink-white colored flower blossoms that cascade from its branches. A small and compact grower, very popular in the tropics and subtropics as an ornamental. In full boom the tree can be covered in thousands of orchid-like flowers. Deciduous, also grows well in drier climates. 10-20 ft. #2580

Golden Cassia

20 seeds per pack. Heavily blooming tropical/subtropical tree. Bright yellow blooms blanket the tree in summer and fall. Fairly hardy, great for deserts and areas with infrequent water. Can be kept small, or grown to a large tree. view plant information #869

Alcaparra

15-20 seeds per pack. a.k.a Senna coquimbensis. Chilean native. Medium sized bush or tree from 3-10ft tall. Produces beautiful yellow flowers throughout the year, followed by black podded fruit. Fairly hardy, withstanding several degrees of frost. #204

Popcorn Cassia

8 seeds per pack. Similar to the Candle Bush, this shrubby perennial is popular in tropical and subtropical areas for its bright yellow flowers which dot the bush through much of the year. Grows to 10-25ft, hardy to light frosts. #1062

Crown of Gold Tree

10-15 seeds per pack. Similar to the Golden Shower Tree, this species is best known for its large groups of bright yellow blooms which cover its crown for much of the warm season. Grows to 20-40 feet and can show some mild frost hardiness. Along with their gorgeous color, the flowers also have a fragrance. a.k.a. Senna spectabilis view plant information #1011

Golden Shower Tree

10-20 seeds per pack. Gorgeous tropical tree producing long strands of yellow flowers. A very common garden tree throughout Hawaii and many tropical locations. Its flower is the official flower of Thailand and the tree has a number of important medicinal uses. Fairly fast growing to 25-60 ft. Hardy to 20-24F, suitable outdoors in both subtropical and tropical climates. view plant information #210

10-15 seeds per pack. An uncommon Cassia, though popular in a few parts of the tropics. Features bright yellow flowers that form in good sized racemes. Very ornamental both in flowering and not. Flowers are followed by long, thin seed pods. Hardiness unknown. #2525

Coral Shower Tree

7 seeds per pack. Gorgeous tropical tree producing long strands of pink flowers. A very common garden tree throughout Hawaii and many tropical locations. view plant information #220

Wild Senna

15-25 seeds per pack. A native American Senna, very similar in appearance to Cassia (Senna) marilandrica. Grows to 4-5 feet. Has bright, ornamental yellow flowers in season which are popular with butterflies. Freeze hardy and easy to grow. Native to the American midwest. #2535

Pink Shower Tree

6 seeds per pack. Gorgeous tropical tree producing long strands of pink flowers. A very common garden tree throughout Hawaii and many tropical locations. The beautiful and prolific flower strands also resemble apple blossoms, hence its other common name. The tree will bloom for many months of the year in warm climates. #1029

Gold Medallion Tree

10-20 seeds per pack. A pretty ornamental, subtropical tree with cascading yellow flower blooms. Semi-evergreen, grows up to 25 ft. The beautiful blooms are followed by hard, woody fruit pods that can grow up to and over a foot long. Hardy to around 25F. #222

Rose Shower Tree

6 seeds per pack. A beautiful shower tree with multi-colored blooms of white and pink. A much rarer species than the more common coral, pink, golden and rainbow showers, this species bears the same types of spectacular flowers. May bloom for many months in the right climate. Hardiness unknown, but probably only to 32F. #1052

Red Shower Tree

6 seeds per pack. One of the most beautiful and oddly one of the rarest shower trees with amazing scarlet red and pink flowers. A much rarer species than the more common coral, pink, golden and rainbow showers, this species bears the same types of spectacular flowers. May bloom for many months in the right climate. Hardiness unknown, but probably only to 32F. #1058

Gray Desert Senna

A pretty ornamental Senna native to Australia. This small shrub grows to 6ft, with pretty silver-gray leaves and yellow, buttercup flowers. Hardy to some frost. Very drought resistant. #1090