Phillip's Natural World: Peepul Tree and Fine Art Nudes

Of all the seedlings born from Brazil and Hawaii vacations (and seed collections) this is perhaps the hardiest of trees. It is Ficus religiosa L. (or the Peepul Tree) from Brazil.

My specimen, top, is about 30' tall now (10 m). . . the image below is from a Brazilian website of a mature Peepul Tree.

Another of the mystery seeds has turned out to be Anacardium occidentale L. or Cashew Tree. I have three of these doing quite well. . .pictured below.

The problem with growing these exotics in Florida is that we have very, very long dry periods which will kill them. Very, very hot periods (will kill them), and very rarely, cold nights (which will kill them). Thus, one has to be vigilant to grow these species in Florida.