Hibiscus Braid Red
A tropical hibiscus trained into a decorative braided-trunk tree, with glossy green foliage and showy red flowers. Best in a sheltered Phoenix location with afternoon shade and frost protection. Special Features Decorative braided trunk; large tropical flowers; attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators; suitable for containers. Not reliably winter-hardy outdoors in Zone 9b without protection. Problems […]
Hibiscus Tree
A tropical flowering shrub often trained into a small patio tree, with glossy green leaves and large, showy flowers. Requires protection from Phoenix’s intense afternoon sun and winter freezes. Special Features Tropical appearance, large colorful flowers, and suitability for containers and tree-form training; attracts pollinators. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage foliage and stems; use […]
Pink Hibiscus
A tropical flowering shrub with glossy green leaves and large pink flowers; best grown in a sheltered, irrigated location in Phoenix. Special Features Showy tropical flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators; suitable for containers. Not drought tolerant or reliably frost hardy. Problems & Solutions Frost injury: cover during freezing weather and move containers to shelter. […]
Ginseng Ficus
A tropical evergreen ficus grown as bonsai, featuring swollen, exposed roots, a thick trunk, and glossy oval leaves. ‘Ginseng’ describes its distinctive root form; it is not true medicinal ginseng. Special Features Sculptural swollen roots, glossy foliage, and good tolerance of pruning make it suitable for bonsai. Best treated as a protected container plant in […]