Tree Wikihttp://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:59:05 +0000en-USSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)Vitex agnus-castus - VitexVitex - Vitex agnus-castusVitex agnus-castus - VitexRainbow GardensThu, 20 Jan 2011 21:18:18 +0000http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/vitex-agnus-castus-vitex.html719862:8512447:10153664

]]>http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/rss-comments-entry-10153664.xmlParkinsonia aculeata - RetamaParkinsonia aculeata - RetamaRetama - Parkinsonia aculeataRainbow GardensMon, 17 Jan 2011 22:21:24 +0000http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/parkinsonia-aculeata-retama.html719862:8512447:10102593Also known as Jerusalem Thorn. A tree so tough, it will grow thru the cracks in the sidewalk in 100 degree heat! Beautiful when in bloom. Grows to 15 feet tall.

]]>http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/rss-comments-entry-10102593.xmlUngnadia speciosa - Mexican BuckeyeMexican Buckeye - Ungnadia speciosaUngnadia speciosa - Mexican BuckeyeRainbow GardensFri, 17 Dec 2010 21:46:57 +0000http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/ungnadia-speciosa-mexican-buckeye.html719862:8512447:9764443

]]>http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/rss-comments-entry-9764443.xmlSophora secundiflora - Mountain LaurelMountain Laurel - Sophora secundifloraSophora secundiflora - Mountain LaurelRainbow GardensFri, 17 Dec 2010 21:39:34 +0000http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/sophora-secundiflora-mountain-laurel.html719862:8512447:9764397

]]>http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/rss-comments-entry-9764397.xmlProsopis juliflora - Honey MesquiteHoney Mesquite - Prosopis julifloraProsopis juliflora - Honey MesquiteRainbow GardensFri, 17 Dec 2010 21:08:47 +0000http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/prosopis-juliflora-honey-mesquite.html719862:8512447:9764131

]]>http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/rss-comments-entry-9764131.xmlChilopsis linearis - Desert WillowChilopsis linearis - Desert WillowDesert Willow - Chilopsis linearisRainbow GardensFri, 17 Dec 2010 17:53:41 +0000http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/chilopsis-linearis-desert-willow.html719862:8512447:9761586A wonderful tree for the landscape. Very drought tolerant, survives all droughts, even prolonged ones. Bright rosy orchid-like flowers 2-3 inches long bloom all summer. Foliage is willowy shaped.  Can grow to 15 feet tall.

]]>http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/rss-comments-entry-9761586.xmlEriobotrya japonica - Japanese LoquatEriobotrya japonica - Japanese LoquatJapanese Loquat - EriobotryaRainbow GardensWed, 15 Dec 2010 20:30:18 +0000http://rainbowgardens.biz/tree_wiki/eriobotrya-japonica-japanese-loquat.html719862:8512447:9745136This is an easy to grow evergreen tree in San Antonio. It's large, strap-shaped leaves add a tropical interest to the landscape. The leaves stay clean, ie, no edge browning or leaf spots, for years. However, they can shed, so it's best not to plant by the swimming pool. Non-descript flowers appear in January. If the weather is not too cold, they will turn into fruits that ripen to a dull orange by April-May. These fruits are quite tasty, but contain several large seeds.  A tough, wonderful tree that can be utilized as a corner foundation planting, individual speciman, or an evergreen screen to block the view from those pesky neighbors.  It will grow 15-20 feet tall.

 

 

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