Stemmadenia litoralis Common Name: Milky Way Tree Origin: Central America Height: Up to 15’ Light: Partial to full sun Water: Moderate Bloom: Fragrant, white, tubular, off and on year round Comments: Stemmadenia is one of the most beautiful and fragrant tropical species. It is a small tree with multi-layered canopy and paired oval leaves, dark green, about 6 inches long. When in full bloom, perfume fills the area with a soft, musky fragrance. A massive abundance of flowers covers the branches, pure white against the glossy leaves, and carpets the ground with fallen blossoms. The small, orange fruits often appear in pairs. |