1. Crataeva religiosa-Spider Tree.
A most handsome ornamental deciduous flowering tree which has been planted extensively over the Island and the New Territories. It flowers freely in May of a creamy-while colour.
2. Cinnamomum Camphora-Camphor Tree.
3. Bauhinia Blackeana Hong Kong Bauhinia.
Hong Kong possesses its own Bauhinia which is probably the most beautiful tree of this genus in the world. Its origin is unknown and as it never produces seed it is possibly a sterile hybrid. This tree flowers from early November to the end of March with flowers up to 6 inches in diameter. The colour is a rich crimson-red. Under favourable condition it may attain a height of 40 or 50 feet and a diameter of 18 inches at the base of the trunk.
4. Heritiera littoralis-Looking Glass Tree.
A large spreading tree commonly found near the sea coast, with large leathery leaves which are silvery below.
1. Plumeria acutifolia-Frangipani. 2. Podocarpus macrophylla.
3. Bauhinia Blackeana.
4. Gynocardia odorata.
This tree a native of Sikkim, bears male flowers only. Flowering in April. The seeds of the female plant yield a drying oil of good quality known as Gynocardia Oil. This was formerly supposed to be the source of Chaulmoogra oil for the treatment of leprosy.
5. Ilex latifolia.
A medium sized tree with dense foliage. Leaves thick
and leathery. Flowers small which open in May.
6. Heteropanax fragrans.
Tree about 40 ft. high, with large leaves.
7. Mangifera indica.
8. Nauclea orientalis.
Large spreading tree, native of S.E, Asia, with large leaves. Flowers in globular heads, open from May to June.
9. Taxodium distichum-Bald Cypress.
Large deciduous tree native of N. America, introduced to Asia as a very desirable tree for park planting. Its feathery foliage gives a very graceful appearance.
10. Melaleuca leucadendron-Cajuput Tree.
A large tree of Australia with fibrous, loose, scaly bark which may be pulled off in large strips. Introduced to Hong Kong as road-side tree. A volatile oil obtained from bark and leaves is valued in medicine as a stimulant and tonic. 11. Cinnamomum Camphora.
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1. Grevillea robusta-Silk Oak.
A quick growing, evergreen tree of Eastern Australia, thriving under dry conditions. Leaves about 1 foot long. feathery, dark green above. silvery below. Flowers golden- yellow in large panicles. It is commonly cultivated as road- side tree. The wood is useful for furniture.
2. Chrysalidocarpus lutescens-Bamboo Palm.
One of the most popular and ornamental palms, with Rumerous stems. It is largely grown in pots for decorative purposes. A native of Madagascar.
3. Casuarina equisetifolia-Horsetail tree.
A fast growing medium size tree, native to Australia. Grown principally as road-side trees. It thrives in dry situations and is especially attractive when grown in hedge form.
4. Aleurites moluccana-Candle Nut Tree.
A large evergreen tree of the Malayan region, commonly cultivated as road-side trees. The seeds yield a drying oil, but it is not as valuable as that obtained from the Tung Oil trees.
fragrant yellow
flowers,
5. Aglaia odorata-Orchid Tree, Shrub or small tree with commonly cultivated in garden and is highly praised by the Chinese.
6. Canna indica-Canna,
Showy garden plants with flowers in large terminal spikes of red, yellow, pink and spotted varieties in many shades. It is one of the most showy plants for Hong Kong during the wet summer months and quickly recovers after being blown down in typhoons. Garden Cannas have been derived by crossing and selection from wild species chiefly tropical American.
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1. Heteropanax fragrans.
2. Bauhinia Blackeana.
3. Podocarpus macrophylla-Buddhist Pine,
4. Gynocardia odorata.
5. Mangifera indica-Mango.
6. Nauclea crientalis.
7. Ilex latifolia.
8. Taxodium distichum-Eald Cypress.
9. Melaleuca leucadendron-Cajuput Tree.
10. Podocarpus Nagi.
Tall evergreen tree, native of China and Japan, With thick and leathery leaves, it is known to the Chinese as the Bamboo-Pine.
11. Wrightia hainanensis.
A medium sized tree, native to Hainan and flowers in May, The elongated hanging fruit resembles a pen,
12. Euphoria Longan-Longan Tree.
This tree produces the well known Long-an fruits and is extensively cultivated in South China. 13. Plumeria acutifolia-Frangipani.
A beautiful, flowering, small, spreading tree, native of tropical America, but now grown in all warm regions. There are various colours, pure white, white and yellow, yellow, red, red and yellow, etc. all are highly scented in the evening.