Description for Ant Tree, Triplaris Americana Plant height: 28 - 44 inches Plant spread: This tree grows 8-10m high with a straight, smooth, grey trunk with pyramidal crown. Leaves are bright green and smooth, or brownish-velvety beneath along the midrib and veins. Small male and female flowers on separate trees in large clusters, along densely greyish-yellow, light brown hairy axes. Female flowers are red. Common name(s): Ant Tree, long John, long Jack, triplaris, tangarana Flower colours: Ivory, Gray Bloom time: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter Max reachable height: Up to 3 meters Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Sunlight: Full sun Soil: Acidic neutral loam soil Water: Average Water Temperature: Hot temperatures and high humidity Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer Caring for Ant Tree Typical uses of Ant Tree Special features: Ornamental use: Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical.

Description for Anogeissus Acuminata Plant height: 0.5 - 1.0 inches Plant spread: Anogeissus is a genus of trees in the family Combretaceae. The 10 to 12 species are distributed in Asia and tropical Africa. These are trees and shrubs with tubular flowers that lack petals and dry fruits with ridges or wings Common name(s): Buttontree Flower colours: Yellowish green Bloom time: June-September. Max reachable height: 15-18 meters, Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Anogeissus is a genus of trees native to South Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and Africa. Buttontree is a moderate sized tree with small leaves, which fall early in the dry season. Before falling the foliage of these trees turns a beautiful yellowish red. The leafy branches are pendulous and hang down gracefully. Leaves upto 3 cm appear in nearly opposite pairs. Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Well-drained soil Water: Medium Temperature: 44