Geiger (Geranium) Tree

Description

🧡 Geiger Tree (Cordia sebestena) – The Fiery Blossom of the Tropics

The Geiger Tree, often admired for its brilliant orange-red blooms, is a tropical flowering tree that brings year-round color and warmth to gardens and landscapes. Sometimes mistaken for a type of geranium due to its vivid blooms, the Geiger Tree is actually a hardy evergreen known for its vibrant clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers and tough, glossy leaves.

🌿 Plant Description:
The Geiger Tree is a small to medium-sized ornamental tree with a rounded crown and dense foliage. It produces bright orange flowers in clusters that bloom profusely throughout the year, especially during warm months. Its thick, rough leaves and salt-tolerant nature make it ideal for coastal areas and tropical gardens.

✨ Key Features:
🧡 Vivid orange, trumpet-shaped flowers – eye-catching and long-lasting
🌿 Glossy, dark green leaves – provide lush contrast to the blooms
☀️ Loves full sunlight and tropical warmth
💧 Drought and salt tolerant – perfect for coastal regions
🌳 Great as a standalone feature tree or for avenue planting

📦 Plant Details:
Common Name: Geiger Tree / Scarlet Cordia
Botanical Name: Cordia sebestena
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Tree
Flower Color: Bright Orange-Red
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Watering: Moderate (drought-tolerant once established)
Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Blooming Season: Year-round (heaviest in spring & summer)
Mature Height: 10–25 feet
Maintenance: Low

💫 Why You’ll Love It:
The Geiger Tree lights up your garden with its fiery orange blossoms and tropical charm, attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. With its low maintenance needs and vibrant display, it’s a perfect choice for anyone looking to add color, resilience, and beauty to their outdoor space. 🌺🔥🌿