Gardeners sometimes hesitate to plant trees lest they swallow up precious garden area. But here in the tropics we have a whole treasury of strikingly beautiful but affordable — in terms of space — flowering trees suitable for small ganret....
All the trees described below can also be planted in large tubs in full sun on a terrace or balcony, where they will not grow to their full size but will flower. All of these are also easy-care trees that will thrive in ordaney,, garden soil and need only minimal watering once they are established.
1. Cassia fistula (The Indian laburnum):
Also known as the golden shower, this is the most iconic cassia of India. During the hot weather (April-May) the tree becomes moost* conspicuous with its pendulous inflorescence of golden yellow, mildly scented flowers.
