RAINBOW EUCALYPTUS
Eucalyptus deglupta

The peeling bark reveals a multi-colored trunk in the shades of red, pink, blue, gray, and green. Most people grow it for the beautiful rainbow colored trunk. The new leaves have pink-red coloration.

This is a very fast growing tree that will reach up to 220’ with trunk diameter up to 80”. This tree is native to the Philippines and other western Pacific islands. It needs low maintenance.
 

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Hardiness Zone – 9-11. Hardy to 26-28°F but only for brief periods. It will not stand intense or prolonged frost.
Bloom – White
Winter – Evergreen
Mature Height – up to 220’
Sun – Full sun to partial shade.
Water – Keep the soil moist.
Fertilizer – Not fussy about food – yearly fertilizing is sufficient.
Soil – The tree is tolerant of moisture.
Container – Not Applicable.

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DRAGON TREE - CANARY ISLANDS DRAGON TREE - DRAGO
Dracaena draco

It is extremely easy to grow this tree. The Dracaena Draco is endangered in the wild-it is a very rare, hard to find plant. It is in fact the undisputed king of the Dracaena family with its wild growth and exotic crown of umbrella shaped branching pattern.

The young plant has a single stem which flowers and causes branching. Two side shoots develop at the base of the flower and growth continues in this manner. When the bark or leaves are cut the plants secrete a reddish resin, aptly named "dragon blood."

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Hardiness Zone - 9 - 11.
Bloom - White flowers.
Winter - Hardy to 17º Fahrenheit for short periods of time.
Mature Height - Up to 20' - slow growing.
Sun - Full sun to light shade.
Water - This plant needs moderate watering.
Fertilizer - Use a balanced fertilizer.
Soil - This plant is adaptable to different soils, but will do best in a well drained mix.
Container - This is an excellent container plant.

*Note: This plant is suitable for xeriscape.

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TRAVELERS PALM
Ravenala madagascariensis

This is a spectacular plant – probably the most unusual tree ever to find. The huge leaves of the adult plant are up to 10’long, 10 to 20” wide and arrange like the slats of a giant fan. The young plant has a subterranean trunk which, in the adult plant, emerges above ground as a palm-like trunk, with the distinct rings of leaf scars.  The trunk can grow up to 1’ in diameter.

The adult plant produces a multitude of creamy white flowers that resemble those of the giant Bird of Paradise. A mature Traveler Palm may bloom year round. The brown seed pods contain bright blue seeds.

The Traveler Palm is not truly a palm. It belongs to the Streliziaceae, and a relative of the Bird of Paradise and Banana plants.

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Hardiness Zone – 10-11. It is possible to grow in zone 9 if planted in a sheltered location, close to the wall of the house to protect from the occasional frost.
Bloom – Creamy white
Winter – Not applicable.
Mature Height - This plant can grow to 30-60'. If it is planted in a container, it can be kept smaller.
Sun – The young plant needs filtered light. When adult, it prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
Water - Keep soil evenly moist.
Fertilizer – The Travelers Palm is a heavy feeder – fertilize it frequently with balanced  fertilizer.
Soil - This plant is adaptable to different soils, but needs a well drained mix.
Container - This is an excellent container plant.

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