Written on February 1, 2016
(Update SUMMER 2022) We’ve got Rainbow Eucalyptus for sale! Update SUMMER 2022: We currently have a new crop of Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) trees for 2022 in 3 gallon pots. These genuine Eucalyptus deglupta specimens are too heavy to ship- they are for pickup only in Melbourne Beach. Please email us at ExoticaTropicals@gmail.com to inquire,…
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Written on January 29, 2016
Update SUMMER 2022: We HAVE this tree in stock and for sale! Update SUMMER 2022: We currently have a new crop of Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) trees for 2022 in 3 gallon pots. These genuine Eucalyptus deglupta specimens are too heavy to ship- they are for pickup only in Melbourne Beach. Please email us at…
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Written on March 22, 2013
We just got in some nice Sausage Trees! You may have seen this unusual tree at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in the “Africa” section- its hard to miss, as it has large “sausage” fruits that hang down on vines from the canopy. A favorite in tropical botanical gardens, the Sausage Tree makes a great…
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Written on February 1, 2013
This is a very cool tree from tropical Africa- it has huge deep green glossy leaves that look extra lush. But the real reason to grow Tabernaemontana crassa is the FRAGRANCE. Giant white squiggly pinwheel flowers appear on the ends of branches and release a scent that is to die for. Like a mix of…
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Written on November 14, 2012
A beautiful tree with wonderfully fragrant flowers – famously used to make Chanel No. 5 perfume. A fast grower, Ylang Ylang (which means “flower of flowers”) can reach 30-35 feet or you can trim it back to maintain a certain size. Likes rich organic soil, full sun to light shade. Creates a nice dappled shade for tropicals…
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