Tropical Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Oakland

* Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical tree native to South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its beautiful and long-lasting blue flowers. * The wood dries without difficulty and is often used in its green or wet state for turnery...

* Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as the Madagascar periwinkle, rose periwinkle, or rosy periwinkle, is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. * In the wild, it is an endangered plant; the main cause of decline is habitat...

* Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands dragon tree or drago, is a subtropical tree-like plant in the genus Dracaena, native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Madeira, and locally in western Morocco, and introduced to the Azores.

* A species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae ,native to South China (which includes Hong Kong ) and southeastern Asia * Common names include Hong Kong Orchid Tree, and Hawaiian orchid tree.

Also useful for stabilizing embankments. Also tolerates some drought. Prune in early spring. Can be grown as a hedge. * Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

* Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical tree native to South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its beautiful and long-lasting blue flowers. * The wood dries without difficulty and is often used in its green or wet state for turnery...

* Wiliwili, with the scientific name Erythrina sandwicensis, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Olo, which averaged 18 feet (5.5 m), were exclusively ridden by aliʻi (royalty).

Introduced to the United States, the tree is native to eastern Asia , and is most commonly associated with eastern China , Taiwan , and Japan . In these regions, the waxy coating of the seeds is used for candle and soap making, and the leaves are used...

* A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes dermatitis in some people, for dry sunny places; also used medicinally and as a condiment; inconspicuous...

They can also be ground into a flour and then added to cereals to enrich their protein value. * Macadamia integrifolia is a tree in the Proteaceae family, native to Queensland in Australia.

* Eucalyptus cloeziana, Gympie Messmate, is a small to tall tree with rough bark on most or the whole of the trunk and larger branches. * The bark is soft, flaky, tessellated, light brown or yellow-brown, where smooth, greyish white or yellowish above.

* Hippocrepis emerus or the scorpion senna is a species of perennial plant belonging to the genus Hippocrepis in the Fabaceae family. The plant has a lignified stem with green branches bearing five to nine leaflets.

It is found only in Mexico. * Pinus lawsonii occurs in forest and woodland at 1300-2600 m elevation. * Climate is warm-temperate to temperate with 600-1500 mm annual precipitation and a November to May dry season.

Provide a well drained, average moist, moderately fertile soil for the best results. Pure white tubular flowers emerge from between the spikes of bright yellow, long lasting, showy bracts nearly throughout the year where kept from cool temperatures.

* Cupressus lusitanica , ( Cedro Blanco ; Teotlate , distinctive names used in Mexico); Cedro Blanco means White Cedar and is also known as Mexican White Cedar , is a species of cypress native to Mexico and Central America ( Guatemala , El Salvador and...

A beautiful and very free flowering Orchid Cactus that produces a multitude of 6-8" pink flowers over a long period. If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit.

* Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands dragon tree or drago, is a subtropical tree-like plant in the genus Dracaena, native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Madeira, and locally in western Morocco, and introduced to the Azores.

The large glowing red 'parent' flowers of the original El Capitolio Hibiscus appear to have a second smaller, frilly double flower that is stuck on the end of a long narrow stalk creating a 'poodled' effect.

* A deciduous Tree growing to 15 m, at a fast rate. * A maple native to much of Europe , north to southern England (where it is the only native maple), Denmark , Poland and Belarus , and also southwest Asia from Turkey to the Caucasus , and north Africa...

* It climbs by means of aerial rootlets which cling to the substrate. * The leaves are alternate, 50–100 mm long, with a 15–20 mm petiole ; they are of two types, with palmately five-lobed juvenile leaves on creeping and climbing stems, and unlobed...

* Inland it is usually deciduous, especially where the winter season is very dry or there is risk of frost. * The weeping boer-bean is nowhere very common but is usually scattered among other more dominant woodland trees.

* Echinops ritro is a species of globe thistle . * The flowers are often used for dried flower displays. Blooms late summer to early fall. * If all the flowers are removed early in the season, the plant will often produce a second flush of bloom later...

Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow immature buds and lower yellow leaves it may be getting too dry between waterings. Where not hardy, this Hibiscus is as pretty in a pot as it is in a tropical garden or...

Large, pendant orange to apricot colored Hibiscus flowers are centered by a narrow stalk tipped with a pompom of frilly petals creating a 'poodled' effect. Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings approximately to a depth of between 1/2"...

Oleanders also make excellent container specimens that are easily overwintered indoors in cooler climates. Compared to their larger growing siblings that may reach 20'+ these are the dwarfs of the clan.

An unusual selection of King's Mantle, Fairy Moon is an exotic and easily grown tropical shrub-like perennial with deep dark glossy green foliage. King's Mantle makes a beautiful and rewarding container specimen that flowers throughout the warmer months...

The Red Velvet Mussaenda's fame has given it many names that include the following: Ashanti Blood Plant, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood, Prophet's Tears, Virgin Tree. Mussaendas can be very rewarding tropicals that flower throughout the warmest months...