Species that work in Ibadan

Selected for sun, heat and seasonal rain — not just catalogue photos. From the Kegoy Plant Catalogue for tropical Southwestern Nigeria.

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea

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

Climber Full sun Low water
Golden Pothos

Golden Pothos / Money Plant

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

Climber Shade Medium water
Ixora

Ixora / Jungle Flame

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

Flowering Full sun Medium water
Hibiscus

Chinese Hibiscus

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

Flowering Full sun Medium water
Allamanda

Allamanda / Golden Trumpet

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

Flowering Full sun Medium water
Crown of Thorns

Crown of Thorns

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

Flowering Full sun Low water
Pride of Barbados

Pride of Barbados

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

Flowering Full sun Low water
Lantana

Lantana

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

Flowering Full sun Low water
Copper Leaf Acalypha

Copper Leaf / Acalypha

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

Hedge Full sun Medium water
Duranta

Golden Dewdrop / Duranta

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

Hedge Full sun Medium water
Weeping Fig hedge

Weeping Fig Hedge

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

Hedge Partial shade Medium water
Dracaena fragrans

Dracaena fragrans (Corn Plant)

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

Shrub Partial shade Low water
Croton

Croton

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

Shrub Full sun Medium water
Terminalia mantaly

Terminalia mantaly (Umbrella Tree)

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

Tree Full sun Low water
Royal Poinciana

Royal Poinciana / Flamboyant

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

Tree Full sun Low water
Frangipani

Frangipani / Plumeria

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

Tree Full sun Low water
African Tulip Tree

African Tulip Tree

Large orange-red flowers almost year-round. Keep away from buildings — vigorous roots.

Tree Full sun Medium water
Golden Shower Tree

Golden Shower Tree

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

Tree Full sun Medium water
Cycas Sago Palm

Cycas / Sago Palm

Extremely common entrance specimen in SW gardens. Formal beds and containers. Slow, drought-tolerant.

Palm Full sun Low water
Areca palm

Areca / Golden Cane Palm

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

Palm Partial shade Medium water
Royal Palm

Royal Palm

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

Palm Full sun Medium water
Traveller's Palm

Traveller's Palm

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

Palm Full sun High water
Snake Plant

Snake Plant

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

Groundcover Shade Low water
Wedelia

Wedelia / Creeping Daisy

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

Groundcover Full sun Low water
Purple Heart

Purple Heart

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

Groundcover Full sun Low water
Carpet grass

Carpet grass

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

Grass Full sun

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