https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/news daily 0.75 2016-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1499101246110-GH1QMHX75F5V91UNSUBA/KK_news.JPG Newsworthy https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/news/2016/12/29/the-butterfly-effect-catherine-mcgillivery monthly 0.5 2017-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483060082847-6XD5A9NYWX61D319HK2V/image-asset.jpeg Newsworthy - "The butterfly effect" by Catherine MacGillivery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483059928943-6PE35PUEPU0OGOA1RUBH/image-asset.jpeg Newsworthy - "The butterfly effect" by Catherine MacGillivery Gulf Fritillari / Agrulis vanillae insularis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483060128955-OSMQE2PHUTEM0A2D61VG/Buckeye Newsworthy - "The butterfly effect" by Catherine MacGillivery West Indian Buckeye / Junonia genoveva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483061026743-U0NNG95IAR17Y2MFABF0/STEV5732.jpg Newsworthy - "The butterfly effect" by Catherine MacGillivery Gulf Fritillari / Agrulis vanillae insularis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483060749398-C0SPYWZRUK1HWEDESU1X/STEV5712.jpg Newsworthy - "The butterfly effect" by Catherine MacGillivery False Barred Sulphur / Eurema elathea https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/urban-forest daily 0.75 2020-07-11 https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/urban-forest/2020/7/11/miyawaki-is-not-a-new-motorcycle-brand-it-is-an-urban-forest-concept monthly 0.5 2020-07-11 https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/home daily 1.0 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1486145373213-D7G0LE16LSFFX7EYE45G/Exostema+caribaeum+RUBICEAE+Kent+Kainulainen.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1493856557976-JJ2LW5F1RC9VXFQGHYFR/tumblr_mn8b8sLRb61rkz363o1_1280.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483146926937-NYG3IYDTY8EJOFG2OTCH/lv_ac.JPG Home https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/plt-select daily 0.75 2020-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483320959366-IQNW1L2T0IMRD7WHCN3Q/Baccharis.JPG Plant selection - Baccharis, False Willow, Saltbush Baccharis dioica 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $30.00 Height: 6'H X 4W Growth habit: Dense evergreen Flowers: White Attracting nature: Soil requirement: Well drained soil or sand Light requirements: Full sun This is a very versatile plant. It can be a freestyle 6' bush or a manicured low hedge. The stiff leaves are evergreen and flower in the fall. This salt and drought tolerant plant specimen is perfect for an ocean front landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1511666043815-0V5M32VPXM750U15HHOK/Croton+lucidus.JPG Plant selection - Basket Hoop Croton glabellus EUPHORBIACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 Height: 6'H X 4W Growth habit: Tomentose or glabrous Flowers: White pyramids Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained soil good soil Light requirements: Partial shade This shade loving plant will bloom from January to the spring. The pyramid flowers will brighten up a shady corner of your garden. The leaves will also change to rust colors as they age adding more color interest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483321049889-REQTRNM81IDUU3TIUJDY/Erithalis+fruticosa.JPG Plant selection - Black Candlewood Erithalis fruticosa RUBIACEAE 1 gal = $16.00 3 gal = $25.00 7 gal = $50.00 Height: 8'H X 4'W Growth habit: Slow growing sturdy evergreen Flowers: Small white flowers and black seeds Attracting nature: Soil requirement: Well drained soil or sand Light requirements: Dappled shade or full sun This sturdy evergreen tree has delicate small flowers. It is drought and salt tolerant. Despite that it is a slow growing, it would make a perfect low maintenance medium height hedge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483320990990-J0OPSPFBIRKIL3MITPBA/Cordia+globosa+var.+humilis.JPG Plant selection - Black Sage; Butterfly Bush Cordia bullata var. globosa BORAGINACEAE Endemic 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $30.00 Height: 6'H X 4'W Growth habit: Dense evergreen Flowers: Globose white flowers and red fruits Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Full sun to dappled shade This dense evergreen bush is easily manicured to be a hedge that will tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions. This salt and drought tolerant plant is an excellent ocean front landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1521085894746-V63REOLW3L0JC9TB3B8P/Zamia+integrifolia.JPG Plant selection - Bulrush; Bull Rush Zamia pumila (Dioecious) ZAMIACEAE 1 gal = $15.00 3 gal = $30.00 7 gal = $55.00 Height: 5'H X 6' W Growth habit: Stiff narrow leaves on fine branches that is quite dense. Flowers: Male is long and narrow cone with spores and the female is stout with bright red fruits. Soil requirement: Well drained soil good soil Light requirements: Sun or partial shade This low maintenance evergreen plant is drought and wind tolerant but not really salt tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483322546943-4AECVIY1SLL4ME67ZPC3/helitropium+ternatum.JPG Plant selection - Bushy Heliotropium Euploca ternata BORAGINACEAE 4" = $5.00 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $10.00 7 gal = $25.00 Height: 4'H X 3'W Growth habit: Dense evergreen with silver shine Flowers: White Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained Light requirements: Full sun This newcomer landscaping as plant material, it has multiple attributes. The dense branching with terminal immaculate butterfly attracting white flowers and silver leaves is easily manicured to be a 3' hedge or a free style round mound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1551971202449-K8OKYQ6HSLY3MSGQCNMS/Salmea+petrobioides.JPG Plant selection - Bushy Salmea Salmea petrobioides ASTERACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 Height: 5' X 5' Growth habit: Dense evergreen Flowers: White in the fall Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirements: Well drained or sand Light requirement: Full sun This versatile plant will lend itself to be manicured or freestyle growth. It is a salt and drought tolerant plant specimen, perfect for an ocean front landscape to prevent erosion. This plant is an excellent hardy hedging material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1493002038759-36KFRZL85R547I7EESMT/Volkameria+aculeata.JPG Plant selection - Cat Claw Volkameria aculeata LAMIACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 Height: 5' H X 4' W Growth habit: Upright Flowers: White showy Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Full sun or part shade This armed bush is very showy when in blooms. This is a good plant material to use under a window as theft deterrent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1515127299379-4PEYIVW6EY3FMFLRLX19/Foresteria+segregata.JPG Plant selection - Florida Privet Forestiera segregata (Dioecious) OLEACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $25.00 Height: 10'H X 6' W Growth habit: Narrow leaves on fine branches that is quite dense. Flowers: Small flowers with large showy purple fruits on female plant. Soil requirement: Well drained soil good soil Light requirements: Sun or partial shade This fast growing bush will offer a nice hedge that is easy to manicure. It is salt and drought tolerant, it will also survie a good wind but not sustained. Birds will love the fruits. Make sure to purchase male and female plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483321017673-1QME3FGLR0YMXFPVZJKF/Croton+linearis.JPG Plant selection - Rosemary Croton linearis EUPHORBIACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 Height: 4'H X 3'W Growth habit: Upright Flowers: Cream Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained Light requirements: Dappled shade to full sun This lovely small tree can become a light and fragrant hedge when planted in a row. Culturally, this plant was used to make brooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483321098251-4ZSBUXHZWODKE2S3Y8Q8/Lantana+involucrata.JPG Plant selection - Roundleaf Sage; Bitter Sage Lantana involucrata VERBENACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 Height: 4' to 5' H X 4' W Growth habit: Flowers: Lavender Attracting nature: This ever blooming bush invites a profusion of butterflies. Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Dappled shade to full sun This most lovely bush can be used as a hedge or as a specimen bush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1551971716852-65Z5NBXB7MMI3UPRKQVA/Argusia+gnaphalodes.JPG Plant selection - Sea Lavender Argusia gnaphalodes BORAGINACEAE 1 gal = $15.00 3 gal = $30.00 7 gal = $45.00 Height: 5' X 5' Growth habit: Dense evergreen Flowers: White in the fall Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirements: Well drained or sand Light requirement: Full sun This versatile plant will lend itself to be manicured or freestyle growth. It is a salt and drought tolerant plant specimen, perfect for an ocean front landscape to prevent erosion. This plant is an excellent hardy hedging material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1581209545042-Z8AUXPI98SXHGV6J7BZG/Psychotria+-+Cl.JPG Plant selection - Wild Coffee Psychotria nervosa RUBIACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $12.00 7 gal = $25.00 15 gal = $40.00 Height: 6' X 6' Growth habit: Dense textured evergreen Flowers: White and red fruits in the fall Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirements: Good soil Light requirement: Full sun part shade Wild Coffee is an easy to care for medium round bush that will add texture to your landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522293034056-M33OZMNRSTZ5ZTJSF0V8/Clusia+rosea.JPG Plant selection - Autograph tree Clusia rosea CLUSIACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $60.00 15 gal = $100.00 Height; 20' - 25' H X 15' W Growth habit: This large tree makes an excellent specimen tree Flowers: Large white and pink flowers in Decemnber Soil requirement: Well drained good or sandy soil Light requirements; Full sun This evergreen tree is salt & drought tolerant and well suited for a ocean front property but it is not wind tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1515126179595-DY22XSX1MZTXA2JI4V55/Bourreria+venosa.jpg Plant selection - Bourreria, Strong Back Bourreria venosa BORAGINACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $75.00 Height; 30' H X 20' W Growth habit: This lovely tree offers a canopy for a variety of shade loving plants. Flowers: White flowers several times a year. Soil requirement: Well drained good or sandy soil Light requirements; Full sun or dappled shade. Parrots love the berries of this large tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1498319250304-LQT8BOYOSNU9E4NI5JC7/Cordia+sebestena+var.+caymanensis.JPG Plant selection - Broad Leaf Cordia sebestena var. caymanensis BORAGINACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $32.00 15 gal = $75.00 Height; 20' - 25' H X 10' W Growth habit: This canopy tree will provide shade to other trees in the garden Flowers: Bright orange flowers that will bloom most of the year. Soil requirement: Well drained good or sandy soil Light requirements; Full sun This evergreen tree is salt and drought tolerant tree is well suited for a ocean front property but it is not wind tolerant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971108566-PZ3N94TGLBUHSZWARR1S/Bauhinia+divaricata.JPG Plant selection - Bull Hoof Bauhinia divaricata CAESALPINIACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $50.00 Height: 10'' H X 4' W Growth habit: Evergreen Flowers: Pink and white flowers Attracting nature: Butterflies and birds Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Part shade or full sun This elegant tree will bloom most of the year and add an oriental feel to your garden. Many butterflies will visit your garden to drink its nectar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1511711460813-HA4SX3X8NARA0D4AJQ8L/Bunchosia+media.JPG Plant selection - Bunchosia Bunchosia media MALPIGHIACEAE 1 gal = $20.00 3 gal = $35.00 7 gal = $65.00 15 gal - $125.00 Height; 20' - 25' H X 10' W Growth habit: This is a graceful very slow growing tree that will provide shade to your garden with its canopy when mature. Flowers: The medium size scalloped flowers are bright yellow in the spring. Soil requirement: Well drained good soil Light requirements; Full sun and part shade. This is an exquisite specimen tree for a garden with good soil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971226200-ENIUSP53A9B34VR9Y6BS/Guapira+discolor.JPG Plant selection - Cabbage tree Guapira discolor NYCTAGINACEAE 1 gal - $16.00 3 gal - $20.00 7 gal - $35.00 15 gal - $75.00 25 gal - $200.00 Height: 40' H X 15' W Growth habit: Rambling weeping branching Flowers: Yellow bloom and bright red fruits Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Good or sandy based soil Light requirements: Dappled shade or full sun This romantically weeping tree is dioecious, the female plant will bare bright red berries in the fall. This is a spectacular landscape specimen to line your entrance driveway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971066836-RP38M2S3FIHUTZKSI7M8/Cedrela+odorata.JPG Plant selection - Cedar Cedrela odorata MELIACEAE 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $35.00 7 gal = $65.00 15 gal = $200.00 Height: 40' H X 20' W Growth habit: Evergreen Flowers: Attracting nature: Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Full sun It has a graceful long branching weeping habit that will add interest to your landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971015375-HNAGI1BHUR3ITUHJ87UO/Cestrum+diurnum.JPG Plant selection - Cestrum, Jessamine Cestrum diurnum venenatum SOLANACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $30.00 15 gal = $45.00 Height: 15'H X 8'W Growth habit: Upright Flowers: It will bloom with cream fragrant flowers profusely all year long. Attracting nature: This fragrant tree will attract butterflies and birds. Soil requirement: Well drained soil, it is also salt and drought tolerant Light requirements: Full sun or part shade This upright plant will produce a profusion of fragrant cream color flowers throughout the year that will attract many butterflies and birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482974830441-BQXYARU00WPSFM0T97B4/Allophylus+cominia+caymanensis.JPG Plant selection - Christmas Berry Allophylus cominia var. caymanensis SAPINDACEAE 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 Gal = $35.00 15 gal = $75.00 Height: 15'' H X 7' W Growth habit: Evergreen Flowers: White (Fall) Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Part shade or full sun This stiff leaved slow growing plant will bloom to bare orange fruits at Xmas, it will decorate brightly your landscape and invite birds to your garden. It is drought and salt tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971135479-FQWD36E35CN61NCJW4E1/Cordia+laevigata.JPG Plant selection - Clamcherry Cordia laevigata BORAGINACEAE 1 gal = $15.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $65.00 Height: 10'H X 5'W Growth habit: Umbrella with interesting branching habit Flowers: Cluster of white flowers and bright red fruits Attracting nature: It will attract birds Soil requirement: Good soil Light requirements: Dappled to full sun exposure This is a striking looking 10' tree with open layered branching habit. Theimmaculate white blooms will bare red berries coveted by many birds, it offers a spectacular display as a specimen tree to any landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482981749330-P7G9MUUHX8B3QX9B63AZ/Phyllanthus+angustifolius.JPG Plant selection - Duppy Bush; Duppy Basil Phyllanthus angustifolius PHYLLANTHACEAE 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $50.00 Height; 10' - 15' H X 3' W Growth habit: The very linear pillar like growth habit is an excellent plant material to define an entrance way. Flowers: Cream or red many times a year. Soil requirement: Good or sandy soil Light requirements; Part shade or full sun This evergreen tree is salt and drought tolerant tree is well suited for a ocean front property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971394273-71I7TSARJ5VGP2Z3YJ0O/Phyllanthus+caymanensis.JPG Plant selection - Endemic Phyllanthus caymanensis PHYLLANTHACEAE 1 gal = $16.00 3 gal = $28.00 7 gal = $60.00 15 gal = $100.00 Height; 15' Growth habit; Dense evergreen, green leaves are red pencil laced. Flowers; Dangling small pink flowers sits attractively in the center of each leaves. Attracting nature; Butterflies Soil requirement; Good well drained soil. Light requirement; Full sun This is a dense 15' tree with red pencil laced leaves where an individual pendulum flowers will hang. This salt and drought tolerant will provides good shade and interest to your garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522293594864-JDGTDQCH1WYEUJQDYDRJ/Petitia+domingensis.JPG Plant selection - Fiddlewood Petitia domingensis VERBENACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $25.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $50.00 Height; 20' - 25' H X 10' W Growth habit: This dense, evergreen tree sports large stiff leaves, it will makes a good privacy hedge. Flowers: The fragrant small flowers will reveal colorful fruits. Soil requirement: Well drained good soil Light requirements; Full sun or part shade. This evergreen tree is drought tolerant. Birds love the fruits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1488507746046-H4Q8PJPDD5C51H9PK1D7/hamelia+cuprea.jpg Plant selection - Hamelia Hamelia cuprea RUBIACEAE 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $65.00 Height: 20' H X 15' W Growth habit: Linear and branching out Flowers: Large yellow red blooms Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Good well drained soil is best Light requirements: Full sun This is a very showy tree when in bloom through out the winter. It is salt tolerant but needs good soil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1498187242742-Q9NAAZEJGA6P47CCYB76/Capparis+cynophallophora.JPG Plant selection - Headache Bush Quadrella cynophallophora CAPPARACEAE 1 gal = $16.00 3 gal = $35.00 7 gal = $50.00 15 gal = $100.00 Height; 20' - 25' H X 10' W Growth habit: This dense, evergreen tree sports stiff leaves, it will makes a good privacy hedge. Flowers: The medium size flowers opens white but changes color during the day to a fuchsia. Soil requirement: Well drained good or sandy soil Light requirements; Full sun This evergreen tree is salt, wind and drought tolerant tree is well suited for a ocean front property. This tree is a host plant to the white butterfly caterpillar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1519525517596-LPQR1291IC2YXQGS0ND9/Plumeria+obtusa.JPG Plant selection - Jasmine tree Plumeria obtusa 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $25.00 7 gal = $40.00 15 gal = $65.00 Height: 50'H x 20'W Growth habit: Deciduous Flowers: White fragrant Attracting nature: Sphinx moth Soil requirement: Sand or well drained soil Light requirements: Sunny location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482981871353-LTQ9PB4O2MUOFBNXUBVU/Suriana+maritima.JPG Plant selection - Juniper; Bay Cedar Suriana maritima SURIANACEAE 1 gal = $20.00 3 gal = $30.00 7 gal = $75.00 15 gal = $150.00 Height: 10'H X 6'W Growth habit: Slow growing sturdy silver leaf evergreen Flowers: It will flower regularly at maturity small yellow flowers Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained soil or sand Light requirements: Full sun This evergreen tree is found in sandy and tropical seashore in the wild. This attractive small tree will flower regularly at maturity. The flexible branches are hurricane wind resistant and is most effective as sand dunes and beaches stabilizer from wind and wave erosion. It will reseed itself for fresh plant material. This versatile plant specimen lends itself to a gentle manicuring for hedging. It is salt and drought tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522294185723-1GLDABVS1BY534C8BKXJ/Randia+aculeata.JPG Plant selection - Lancewood Randia aculeata RUBIACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $75.00 Height; 20' - 25' H X 10' W Growth habit: This dense, evergreen tree sports large stiff leaves, it will makes a good privacy hedge. Flowers: The fragrant small flowers will reveal colorful fruits. Soil requirement: Well drained good soil Light requirements; Full sun or part shade. This evergreen tree is drought tolerant. Birds love the fruits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971092104-1J5JTKQ69U8B4DAHSFCC/Colubrina+elliptica.JPG Plant selection - Wild Guava Colubrina elliptica RHAMNACEAE 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $40.00 15 gal = $65.00 Height: 8'' H X 4' W Growth habit: Evergreen Flowers: Yellow Attracting nature: Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Part shade or full sun The weeping branching is very elegant as a landscape specimen. The structure of this tree allows an herbaceous companion plant grouping at the foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971260023-OP16ROC57V8TVUMX3XPJ/Erythroxylum+areolatum.JPG Plant selection - Smoke Wood Erythroxylum areolatum ERYTHROXYLACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $50.00 Height: 20' X 10' Growth habit: Deciduous Flowers: Fragrant bloom in the spring Attracting nature: Beetle Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Dappled or full sun This is a deciduous (Lose its leaves) tree. The fragrant blooms on the bare branches will attract a beetle and bright green new leaves will show up. This is a beautiful specimen tree to any landscape. It is salt and drought tolerant. This tree is part of cultural history; the leaves were light up in a pot to smoke and keep mosquitoes away for livestock. It’s where the term "Smoke Pot" came from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1499654074549-4A38JV4ZVN0MJTO7JOBJ/Capparis+flexuosa.JPG Plant selection - Raw Bones; Raw head; Bloody Head Cynophalla flexuosa CAPPARACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $60.00 Height; 20' H X 10' W Growth habit: This rambling bush trails to hang over a fence. Flowers: White puffy flowers. Soil requirement: Well drained good or sandy soil Light requirements; Full sun or dappled shade. This evergreen plant is salt, wind and drought tolerant tree is well suited for a ocean front property. It is loved by white butterflies caterpillars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522640244461-8405NVDC9WJS1H2XFYTX/Cordia+gerascanthus.JPG Plant selection - Spanish Elm Cordia gerascanthus BORAGINACEAE 1 gal = $25.00 3 gal = $40.00 7 gal = $75.00 15 gal = $125.00 25 gal = $200.00 Height; 30' H X 20' W Growth habit: This large tree is glorious when in bloom Flowers: Blooms white a few times a year. Soil requirement: Well drained or good soil Light requirements; Full sun / dappled shade This is a drought tolerant tree and can take a fair amount of wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971194166-0QUIG6KIOXAA8IMKNEMZ/Eugenia+axillaris.JPG Plant selection - Strawberry; White Stopper Eugenia axillaris MYRTACEAE (Small Leaves) 1 gal = $16.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $50.00 (Large leaves) 1 gal = 3 gal = 7 gal = $50.00 15 gal = $65.00 25 gal = $150.00 Variegated Leaves 3 gal = $ 7 gal = $65.00 15 gal = $150.00 25 gal = $200.00 Height: 10'H X 4'W Growth habit: Slow growing sturdy evergreen Flowers: Small white flowers Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Dappled shade to full sun This small evergreen tree is a cornerstone plant and an all around perfect landscape material with interesting bloom and colorful berries that birds will love to eat. Culturally, the strawberry tree was weaved to make Caymanian "Wattle and daub" walls for the houses. Also jam can be made from the fruits. This versatile slow growing evergreen tree is well suited for manicured hedges and wind shelter. The new leaves are bright red on hunter green background. It is salt and drought tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971317994-ECAY07D61SK7MBF8RULL/Melochia+tomentosa.jpg Plant selection - Velvet-leaf Melochia tomentosa MALVACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $50.00 Height; 6’ to 8’ Growth habit: The branches are gentle weeping but can be full and dense. Soil requirement: This plant will be happy in a weak or fertile soil Light requirements; Medium to full sun exposure Distribution; You will find this plant on all islands in the Bahamian Archipelago as well as the entire Caribbean region, southern United States, and Central and South America. A good smaller companion plant would be; Lantana involucrata VERBENACEAE Roundleaf Sage Pastel mauve blossoms splash over soft fine silver leaves that hang weeping, and are inviting to the touch. Like a lacy Sunday dress, its branches sway in the wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971459155-C95V9RU6LAA0GBPEZ43B/Tabebuia+heterophylla.JPG Plant selection - Whitewood Tabebuia heterophylla 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $75.00 Height; 15' to 25' X 6' Growth habit: Interesting bark and canopy Flowers; Mauve / pink. This tree will come into bloom when rain is predicted. Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements; Dappled shade or full sun This evergreen 25' tree will flower many times a year. It is salt and drought tolerant therefore suitable for an ocean front landscape. It will bloom just before a rain period. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522638516822-V97NU7WSOEUIFY7P6U1L/Tabernaemontana+laurifolia.JPG Plant selection - Wild Jasmine Tabernaemontana laurifolia APOCYNACEAE 1 gal = $12.000 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $75.00 Height; 20' - 25' H X 15' W Growth habit: This deciduous tree was culturally used to make sling-shots Flowers: Yellow (No leaves) Soil requirement: Well drained or good soil Light requirements; Full sun / dappled shade This is a drought tolerant tree and can take a fair amount of wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482971346266-3LIJSKH7I171H5DD2K9Q/Exostema+caribaeum.JPG Plant selection - Yellow Ironwood Exostema caribaeum RUBIACEAE 1 gal = $16.00 3 gal = $25.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $90.00 Height: 50' X 20' Growth habit: Linear Flowers: Large white flowers that will turn cream Attracting nature: Soil requirement: Well drain Light requirements: Dappled shade or full sun This slow growing tree is a superb landscape material that will give a show of large cluster blooms many times a year. The narrow upright structure is resilient in strong wind. It is also salt and drought tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1604441875966-BCYKFQ7B2C96VMAVGU6F/Citharexylum%2Bspinosum.jpg Plant selection - White Fiddlewood Citharexylum spinosum VERBENACEAE 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $85.00 Height: 25' X 10' Growth habit: Linear Flowers: Cluster of white fragrant flowers Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drain Light requirements: Dappled shade or full sun This fast growing tree is a superb landscape material that will give a show of fragrant clustered blooms many times a year. The narrow upright structure is resilient in strong wind. It is also salt and drought tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483320863520-NHMT32QFDWCUBPHFBOHX/helitropium+ternatum.JPG Plant selection - Bushy Heliotropium Euploca ternata BORAGINACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $10.00 7 gal = $25.00 Height: 4'H X 3'W Growth habit: Dense evergreen with silver shine Flowers: White Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained Light requirements: Full sun This newcomer landscaping plant material has multiple attributes. The dense branching have stiff silver leaves with terminal immaculate blooms are easily manicured to be a 3' hedge or a free style round mound that will attract hoards of butterflies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1519527734817-7N23LFNH41CBAZI5HJBM/Rivina+humilis+plt.JPG Plant selection - Fowl Berry; Blood Berry Rivina humilis PHYTOLACCACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $10.00 Height: 2' H X 2' W Growth habit: Evergreen with red edge Flowers: White or pink Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Well drained good soil Light requirements: Part shade This evergreen is an excellent shade shrub where you want to light up a darker garden corner with white blooms. Birds lover the red fruits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483320714290-XK7NXDDYWKSSYATNYD03/Ambrosia+hispida.JPG Plant selection - Geranium; Running Woodworm Ambrosia hispida ASTERACEAE 1 gal = $6.00 3 gal = $10.00 Height: 4'H X 3'W Growth habit: Dense evergreen Flowers: Green Attracting nature: Soil requirement: Sand Light requirements: Dappled shade to sun This is a dense evergreen shrub that lends itself to manicuring for low hedging. It is salt and drought tolerant that is naturally found in dappled shade or in full sun along the sea shores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483320775557-73VQNN1XDN9QYTSCZI98/Crossopetalum+rhacoma.JPG Plant selection - Snake Berry; Tobacco Berry Crossopetalum rhacoma CELASTRACEAE 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 Gal = $35.00 Height: 6'H X 3'W Growth habit: Upright Flowers: Cream or red Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Well drained Light requirements: Dappled shade to full sun This evergreen shrub sports stiff serrated leaves and red berries that are loved by all species of birds. The upright growth habit lends itself to hedging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522296612735-6JNPNTMGYURKLZDE7S8H/Turnera+triglandulosa.JPG Plant selection - Yellow Alder Turnera triglandulosa PASSIFLORACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 Gal = $25.00 Height: 4'H X 3'W Growth habit: Upright Flowers: Morning yellow blooms Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained Light requirements: Dappled shade This compact everblooming bush doesn't overly reseed itself everywhere in a garden like his cousin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1527566352857-PXLGSCOLLU78BI3OAASJ/Crossopetalum+caymanense.JPG Plant selection - Crossopetalum, Snake Berry Crossopetalum uragoga CELASTRACEAE 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $25.00 7 gal = $35.00 Height: 5'H X 3'W Growth habit: Rambling mound Flowers: White or red Attracting nature: Birds love the fruits Soil requirement: Good decomposed soil Light requirements: Dappled shade This dense little bush comes in white or red blooms. The berries are favored by all birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1613532149343-OP5FJ57EBRO16QF96DHN/Zamia%2Bpumila.jpg Plant selection - Zamia pumila / Bulrush; Bull Rush; Coontie Zamia pumila ZAMIACEAE 1 gal = $15.00 3 gal = $35.00 7 gal = $55.00 7 gal = $68.75 Height: 5'H X 6' W Growth habit: Stiff narrow leaves on fine branches that is quite dense. Flowers: Male is long and narrow cone with spores and the female is stout with bright red fruits. Soil requirement: Well drained soil good soil Light requirements: Sun or partial shade This low maintenance evergreen plant is drought and wind tolerant but not really salt tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1546810749259-T79T6SSEK8OYQ4S7RMBS/Catesbaea+parviflora.JPG Plant selection - Lily Thorn Catesbaea parviflora RUBIACEAE 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $25.00 7 gal = $40.00 Height: 3'H X 2'W Growth habit: Erect with small spines Flowers: White very fragrant Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Good decomposed soil Light requirements: Dappled shade or sun This dense little bush has very fragrant blooms. The white berries are favored by all birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1511740249625-LFL1UC49AO93CI66NHWB/Ernodea+littoralis+plt+cover+-+cl.JPG Plant selection - Guana Berry Ernodea littoralis RUBIACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $32.00 Height: 18" H long branching stems Growth habit: Like grass, it will root where it touches the soil Flowers: Flowers along the branching Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Good or sandy base Light requirements: Full sun This ground cover is well suited for the harshest of environment. It is drought, wind and salt tolerant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522723457739-8UEWACLLNP417TCQQRCN/Evolvulus+convolvuloides.JPG Plant selection - Morningglory; Dwarf Bindweed Evolvulus convolvuloides CONVOLVULACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $12.00 Height: 18" H long branching stems Growth habit: Like grass, it will root where it touches the soil Flowers: Blue flowers along the branching in the morning Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Good well drained soil Light requirements: Full sun or dappled shade This ground cover is well suited for softening rocky surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522724895898-33C4EPXJL7GNLEU6OB0X/Sesuvium+portulacastrum.JPG Plant selection - Sea-pusley; Shoreline Sea Purslane Sesuvium portulacastrum AIZOACEAE 1 gal = $5.00 3 gal = $8.00 Height: 18" H long branching stems Growth habit: Like grass, it will root where it touches the soil Flowers: Pink flowers along the branching in the morning Soil requirement: Well drained soil or sand. Light requirements: Full sun or dappled shade. This edible ground cover is well suited for ocean gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482981933739-DPJ803G98CCETZQHNBH1/Evolvulus+squamosus.JPG Plant selection - Rockyplains Dwarf Morning Glory 1 gal = $12.00 3 gal = $25.00 7 gal = $35.00 Height: 18" H X 2' W Growth habit: A mound of stiff branching. Flowers: Multiple flowers along the branching Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Good or sandy base Light requirements: Full sun This ever blooming and evergreen bush is well suited for a salt beach front landscape with full sun exposure. It is a showy border plant material that will nicely finish a landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482981999737-AV040T8P4D37W9TPOCOR/Ruellia+nudiflora.JPG Plant selection - Violet Ruellia Ruellia nudiflora ACANTHACEAE 1 gal = $5.00 3 gal = $8.00 Height: 8" H X 4" Growth habit: low to the ground, the seeds will pop to water. Flowers: Multiple mauve bloom on a single stalk Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Good to sandy soil Light requirements: Shade to full sun This is a wonderful ground cover has clusters of mauve bloom on a single stalk. It can be mowed if it re-seed itself on the lawn. It is salt and drought tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482984451353-Q4NYPCMWNRIOA7GAMGE9/Cordia+globosa+var.+humilis.JPG Plant selection - Black Sage; Butterfly Bush Cordia bullata var. globosa BORAGINACEAE Endemic 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $30.00 15 gal = $50.00 Height: 6'H X 4'W Growth habit: Dense evergreen Flowers: Globose white flowers and red fruits Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Full sun to dappled shade This evergreen bush is easily manicured to be a dense hedge that will tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions. This plant is salt and drought, it is an excellent ocean front landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482981533093-O9WBQD4T7RICMI4HR24R/Erithalis+fruticosa.JPG Plant selection - Black Candlewood Erithalis fruticosa RUBIACEAE 1 gal = $16.00 3 gal = $25.00 7 gal = $50.00 Height: 8'H X 4'W Growth habit: Slow growing sturdy evergreen Flowers: Small white flowers and black seeds Attracting nature: Soil requirement: Well drained soil or sand Light requirements: Dappled shade or full sun This sturdy evergreen tree has delicate small flowers. It is drought and salt tolerant. Despite that it is a slow growing, it would make a perfect low maintenance medium height hedge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522294696631-Z8YGZ33B8HU16NIJ43SM/Vernonia+arborescens.JPG Plant selection - Christmas Blossom Vernonia arborescens ASTERACEAE 1 gal = $8.00 3 gal = $12.00 7 gal = $20.00 Height: 6'H X 3'W Growth habit: Upright Flowers: Violet at Christmas & Easter Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained Light requirements: Dappled shade to full sun This lovely small tree will bloom for the holidays. The lovely blossoms will attract many butterflies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522721316195-GZBRUSFQXAAIMIEOLVOM/Agave+caymanenesis.JPG Plant selection - Corato; Maypole Agave caymanensis AGAVACEAE 1 gal = $35.00 3 gal = $50.00 7 gal = $100.00 15 gal = $200.00 Height: 5'H X 7'W Growth habit: Slow growing sturdy evergreen Flowers: Yellow flowers at the end of a long pole. Bats love the nectar Attracting nature: Birds & bats Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Dappled shade to full sun This statelyslow growing plant is and excellent specimen plant for an ocean front garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1482981620469-7530Y63QRE58F7MGUYSO/Suriana+maritima.JPG Plant selection - Juniper; Bay Cedar Suriana maritima SURIANACEAE 1 gal = $20.00 3 gal = $30.00 7 gal = $75.00 15 gal = $150.00 Height: 10'H X 6'W Growth habit: Slow growing sturdy silver leaf evergreen Flowers: It will flower regularly at maturity small yellow flowers Attracting nature: Butterflies Soil requirement: Well drained soil or sand Light requirements: Full sun This evergreen is found in sandy and tropical seashore in the wild. This attractive small tree will flower regularly at maturity. The flexible branches are hurricane wind resistant and is most effective as sand dunes and beaches stabilizer from wind and wave erosion. It will reseed itself for fresh plant material. This versatile plant specimen lends itself to a gentle manicuring for hedging. It is salt and drought tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1483326219614-WUXKXAC8SOHT5TD48XS8/Eugenia+axillaris.JPG Plant selection - Strawberry; White Stopper Eugenia axillaris MYRTACEAE (Small Leaves) 1 gal = $16.00 3 gal = $20.00 7 gal = $35.00 15 gal = $65.00 (Large leaves) 1 gal = 3 gal = 7 gal = $65.00 15 gal = $100.00 (Variegated Leaves) 3 gal = $ 7 gal = $65.00 15 gal = $100.00 Height: 10'H X 4'W Growth habit: Slow growing sturdy evergreen Flowers: Small white flowers Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Dappled shade to full sun This evergreen tree is an all around perfect landscape material with interesting bloom and colorful berries that birds will love. Culturally, the strawberry tree was weaved to make the wall of Caymanian "Wattle and daub" walls of the houses. Jam can be made with the fruits. This versatile slow growing evergreen tree is well suited for manicured hedges and wind shelter. The new leaves are bright red on hunter green background. It is salt and drought tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1522295412279-RH313PYOG77HII6HKNYD/Tournefortia++astrocacia+subglabra.JPG Plant selection - Tournefortia Tournefortia astrotricha var. astrotricha BORAGINACEAE 1 gal = $10.00 3 gal = $16.00 7 gal = $35.00 Height: 10'H X 3'W Growth habit: Slow growing sturdy semi evergreen Flowers: Small white flowers set in spiral Attracting nature: Birds Soil requirement: Well drained soil Light requirements: Dappled shade to full sun This semi evergreen tree would stands as an erect soldier in your garden. 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At the end of its flowering season, just trim off the bloom stems off. It will not do well to harshly trimming. 1 gal = $5.00 3 gal = $10.00 Height: 18” H X 18” W Growth habit: Full, can be used as a border Flowers: Red Soil requirement: Well drained good soil Light requirements: Part shade to full sun https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/order-form daily 0.75 2026-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1492485594846-UKVQ1O1WQS9C4UR5XI1F/KK_shop.JPG Order Form https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/plt-select-1 daily 0.75 2026-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517974540210-CQN6SE1SVDD5TF8C7RLK/Plumbago.JPG Companion Plants Plumbago auriculata / Plumbago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517156618359-834CKDY7PIOXDECE0FUO/Pandanus+baptistii+-+Compact+Golden+Screw+Pine.JPG Companion Plants Pandanus baptistii / Compact Golden Screw Pine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1617550474792-5Q99OPQ312S8SHWPDVN5/Red+Porterweed.jpg Companion Plants - Red porter weed / Stachytarpheta mutabilis This medium size plant will strongly attract butterflies is and will not reseed itself like its cousin. At the end of its flowering season, just trim off the bloom stems off. It will not do well to harshly trimming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517974195394-LPLGTOBE8R7Q3O1BJBVQ/Plumbagobanner.JPG Companion Plants https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/hedges daily 0.75 2021-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517281822641-0YI51M902HWRX0HC2ZUP/Cordia+globosa+var.+humilis.JPG Borders & Hedges - Black Sage; Butterfly Bush Cordia bullata var. globosa BORAGINACEAE This dense evergreen and everblooming bush is a butterfly magnet and will lend itself to be manicured as a lovely 6' privacy hedge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517281848466-1ZYVCSOMY7JRDRPW4HG4/Foresteria+segregata.JPG Borders & Hedges - Florida Privet Forestiera segregata OLEACEAE Dioecious (Male & female plants) This resilient bush likes to be be manicured. Birds love the fruits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517281880876-1FXGW70X8RZELV6LLKZ4/Euploca+ternata.JPG Borders & Hedges - Bushy Heliotropium Euploca ternata BORAGINACEAE This evergreen and everblooming shrub is a dense bush with terminal blooms that likes to be manicure to promote a display of flowers. It will grow into a dome if left in a freestyle form. Either way butterflies will love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517275710873-2H17WEECDREG907LK6QW/Evolvulus+squamosus.JPG Borders & Hedges - Morning glory; Dwarf Bindweed Evolvulus convolvuloides CONVOLVULACEAE It is an ever blooming and evergreen bush is well suited for a full sun exposure. It is a showy border plant that will nicely finish a landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517275730743-HIYTRI69BKE7IGXR3PGI/Ernodea+littoralis+plt+cover+-+cl.JPG Borders & Hedges - Guana Berry Ernodea littoralis RUBIACEAE It is an 18" X 18" everblooming and evergreen bush that is well suited for a beachfront salt tolerant ground cover that needs a full sun exposure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517280909061-GHMR5U4LX7CVGM39ZMFM/Baccharis.JPG Borders & Hedges - False Willow, Saltbush Baccharis dioica ASTERACEAE is a slow growing dense evergreen that is easily manicured as a hedge. It is salt, drought and wind tolerant. This is an excellent shrub to prevent wind and wave erosion for beach front locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517280957909-83QFS8YWRAA14WD8E94M/Erithalis+fruticosa.JPG Borders & Hedges - Black Candlewood Erithalis fruticosa RUBIACEAE this evergreen is a salt, drought and wind tolerant that is well suited for ocean front landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1518125530756-4WMXQKXBSAFYYRLUXB4J/Salmea+petrobioides.JPG Borders & Hedges - Shanks, Bushy Salmea Salmea petrobioides ASTERACEAE This dense evergreen bush is a slow growing plant that is well suited to ocean front gardens. It will flower in the fall and Xmas. This plant is wind, salt and drought tolerant. It will need a well drain soil and full sun. It will naturally form as a mound that would need to be manicured once a year after blooming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1617549146588-1NTRHNP08HE6QBMXUIFN/Eugenia%2Baxillaris%2Bplt.jpg Borders & Hedges - Strawberry tree Eugenia axillaris MYRTACEAE This small evergreen tree is a cornerstone plant and an all around perfect landscape material with interesting bloom and colorful berries that birds will love to eat. Culturally, the Strawberry tree was weaved to make Caymanian "Wattle and daub" walls for the houses. Also jam can be made from the fruits. It is a good source of food for bird. This versatile slow growing evergreen tree is well suited for manicured hedges and wind shelter. The new leaves are bright red on hunter green background. It is salt and drought tolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1617547927773-MYVFWE5R23U1V223HNJ2/Eugenia+axillaris.JPG Borders & Hedges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1517284672743-19LUSY474WIHEACSX8KP/Eugenia+axillaris+plt.JPG Borders & Hedges https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/companion-plants-1 daily 0.75 2024-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1617553314620-DMZXM8O0QCAT6OBDOSHU/Red+Porterweed.jpg Featured plant April - Stachytarpheta mutabilis / Red porter weed This medium size plant will strongly attract butterflies and will not reseed itself like its blue flower cousin. At the end of its flowering season, just trim off the bloom stems off. It will not do well to harshly trimming. 1 gal = $5.00 3 gal = $10.00 Height: 18” H X 18” W Growth habit: Full, can be used as a border Flowers: Red Soil requirement: Well drained good soil Light requirements: Part shade to full sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1707753346951-4E0BWU136ACS40RTNAQF/jacquinia_arborea.jpg Featured plant April https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/featured-plant daily 0.75 2024-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58632545bebafb318d9e665a/1707752456026-S1Y03X4CB4OJKCDGZISD/jacquinia_arborea.jpg Featured plant https://www.caribbeanblooms.ky/contact-bedford daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390510556456-TV8RZ8LOBB3L6TBXFWZD/tumblr_mkrr2pZQ851rkz363o2_1280.jpg Contact