Shrubs
Aralia fabian. Polyscias scutellaria.
Aralias come in many (leaf) forms. Often used as a hedge. Also as a room or office plant in cold region
Cordia curassavica or Basora Pretu
Cordia curassavica (Black Sage Herbal Tea), locally called Basora Pretu (black broom), is a native shrub with medicinal characteristics (see:https://tropilab.com/blacksagetea.html).
Allamanda schotti
Low flowering shrub
Bougainvillea 'Helen Johnson'
Bougainvillea 'Helen Johnson' is the one and only dwarf Bougainvillea. It does not grow taller than 40 cm and blooms all year round.
Bougainvillea of Trinitaria
Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is the most used Bougainvillea in the world because of its dark red color.
Coccoloba uvifera of Zeedruif (Seagrape)
De Coccoloba uvifera kan goed gebruikt worden als haag. In de natuur is het een grote boom.
The Coccoloba uvifera can very well be used as a hedge. In nature and left to grow in the garden it can grow to a big tree.
The Coccoloba uvifera can very well be used as a hedge. In nature and left to grow in the garden it can grow to a big tree.
Callistemon viminalis or Weeping Bottle Brush
Callistemon viminaliscomes from Australia. It has a special red inflorescence.
Caesalpinia gilliesii ookwel Desert Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii is family of the Tuturut (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), but grows more pendulous, the Tuturutu grows more upright.
Cordia boissieri of White geiger
Cordia boissieri is familie van de Cordia sebestena (Carawara Spanjo), maar is meer een grote brede struik dan een boom, zoals de Carawara Spanjo.
Crinum augustum or 'Queen Emma'
Crinum augustum 'Queen Emma' is native to southeast Asia. The plant has a big flower and has maroon clored leaves.
Crinum asiaticum 'Xanthophyllum' or 'Golden Crinum'
Crinum asiaticum 'Xanthophyllum' of 'Golden Crinum', is a new plant in our region and has beautiful yellow leaves.
Dracaena marginata of Drakenboom
The Dracaena marginata or Drakenboom (Dragon tree) mainly comes from Africa but also grows in tropical Asia and South America. It is usually used as an indoor plant but in tropical countries also in the garden.
Durante erecta 'Gold Mound' or Golden Dew Drop
The Durante erecta ('Gold Mound' or Golden Dew Drop) is native to Mexico, South America and the Caribbean islands. Is often used as a low hedge.
Eugenia foetida or Spanish Stopper
Eugenia foetida or Spanish Stopper, originally comes South-Florida and the Bahamas, where it grows in coastal areas.
Euginia uniflora or Surinam Cherry
Euginia uniflora (Surinam Cherry) has a delicious antioxidant containing fruit with a cherry-like kernel.
Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island'
Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island' is one of the many (850) Ficus species that mainly grow in the tropics. It is family of the Fig.
Ficus triangularis
Ficus triangularis is a shrub Ficus, with triangular leaves.
Gardenia taitensis or Tahitian Gardenia
Gardenia taitensis comes from Polynesia. It is a beautiful dark green shrub with large white fragrant flowers.
Gmelina philippensis or Parrot's Beak
Gmelina philippensis is native to Southeast Asia and the Philipines. It has a special looking hanging flower.
Ipomoea carnea or Bush Morning Glory
Ipomoea carnea is a large flowering shrub, native to South America.
Ixora 'Orange' or Faja Lobi
Ixora 'Orange' of Faja Lobi (fiery love), is one of the many species Ixora's in the world.
Ixora casei 'Super King' of 'Red King'
Ixora casei 'Super King' is native to Micronisia (a group of islands in the western part of the Pacific ocean.
Ixora odoratissima or Ixora malabarica
Ixora odoratissima is supposed to ben the name of this Ixora, but pictures of the Ixora malabarica lijken op deze Ixora.
Capparis flexuosa in Curaçao; 'Stòki'
Capparis flexuosa is a native winding or climbing shrub with beautiful flowers which consists mainly of stamens.
