Species that work in Ibadan

Climber

Bougainvillea

Colour on walls, fences and arches. Thorny security hedging. Excellent heat tolerance; thrives on neglect.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Climber

Golden Pothos (Money Plant)

Trailing climber for trellises, tree trunks and shaded groundcover. Easy cuttings; shade-tolerant.

ShadeMedium water

Ask about this plant

Flowering

Ixora (Jungle Flame)

Dense clusters of colour almost year-round. Ideal low flowering hedge and border planting.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Flowering

Chinese Hibiscus

Classic flowering shrub for hedges, accents and feature beds. Continuous blooms in the Ibadan climate.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Flowering

Allamanda (Golden Trumpet)

Bold yellow trumpet flowers on fences, trellises and mass plantings. Moderate water; toxic sap.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Flowering

Crown of Thorns

Succulent, drought-tolerant colour for pots, rockeries and dry borders. Water sparingly.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Flowering

Pride of Barbados

Bright orange, red and yellow flowers for borders and cottage-style beds. Heat-tolerant.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Flowering

Lantana

Ground colour, butterfly gardens and slopes. Hardy in dry spells; full sun.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Hedge

Copper Leaf (Acalypha)

Strong colour hedge without flowers. Bronze, red and pink foliage for boundaries and screens.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Hedge

Golden Dewdrop (Duranta)

Popular formal hedge in Southwest Nigeria. Blue or white flowers, golden berries; takes a light prune.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Hedge

Weeping Fig Hedge

Dense glossy foliage for formal clipped hedges, screening and topiary shapes.

Partial shadeMedium water

Ask about this plant

Shrub

Dracaena fragrans (Corn Plant)

Native-range foliage for borders, underplanting and low-maintenance beds. Very tolerant.

Partial shadeLow water

Ask about this plant

Shrub

Croton

Bold multi-coloured leaves for borders, pots and contrast planting. Best colour in full sun.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Tree

Terminalia mantaly (Umbrella Tree)

Layered canopy shade tree. A modern favourite for compounds, parks and driveway avenues.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Tree

Royal Poinciana (Flamboyant)

Iconic scarlet canopy at the start of the rains. Needs open space for its wide spread.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Tree

Frangipani (Plumeria)

Fragrant flowers for courtyards, poolside and entrance features. Drought-tolerant once established.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Tree

African Tulip Tree

Large orange-red flowers almost year-round. Keep away from buildings because of its vigorous roots.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Tree

Golden Shower Tree

Dramatic yellow flower chains in the dry season. Avenue and specimen tree.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Palm

Cycas (Sago Palm)

A very common entrance specimen in Southwest gardens. Formal beds and containers. Slow-growing, drought-tolerant.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Palm

Areca (Golden Cane Palm)

Soft privacy screens, fence-lines and poolside clusters. Softens edges and boundaries.

Partial shadeMedium water

Ask about this plant

Palm

Royal Palm

Classic avenue palm of Lagos and Ibadan estates. Tall, elegant trunk for formal entrances.

Full sunMedium water

Ask about this plant

Palm

Traveller’s Palm

Bold architectural fan for entrance statements and large open lawns. Needs regular water.

Full sunHigh water

Ask about this plant

Groundcover

Snake Plant

Almost indestructible. Indoor corners, entryway pots and low-maintenance office planting.

ShadeLow water

Ask about this plant

Groundcover

Wedelia (Creeping Daisy)

Fast yellow-flowered groundcover for slopes, erosion control and filling bare beds.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Groundcover

Purple Heart

Purple foliage for border edging, contrast beds and hanging baskets. Drought-tolerant.

Full sunLow water

Ask about this plant

Grass

Carpet Grass

A reliable lawn choice for open compounds in Ibadan. Deep watering in the dry season.

Full sun

Ask about this plant