With a tongue-twister of a botanical name like “Chrysophyllum oliviforme,” you can appreciate the urge to confer common names, and this tree has a few. The most common is satin leaf tree, after its truly gorgeous foliage. These native Florida trees deserve another look for those who live in the warmest zones. For more information on the Chrysophyllum oliviforme, read on. Chrysolphyllum Oliviforme In many ways, the satin leaf is the perfect tree. With a mature height of 45 feet (14 m.), it is small enough for small gardens but doesn’t have that miniature look. It is large enough to serve in bigger landscapes and as a street tree, as well. The evergreen leaves are the satin tree’s prime feature, a full 4 inches (10 cm.) long and two colors. They are a silky-smooth bottle green on top and a glowing silvery copper color beneath. It is absolutely stunning in […]
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