The warm tropical weather is perfect for the growth of some of the most beautiful flowers, plants and trees you'll see anywhere in the Caribbean Islands.

Some unusual trees you'll see are the Bay Rum trees whose fragrance is often used in men's aftershave products. The only indigenous palm tree to the islands is the Broom Palm. Coconut Palms are found all over the island and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The Calabash Tree produce large gourd shaped fruit which locals use to make bowls and even musical instruments. The Flamboyant Tree yields bright red and orange blooms and the Ginger Thomas which grows on hillsides produces yellow blossoms. The lime tree produces the common lime fruit used in island drinks and desserts. The Manchineel tree contains a poisonous red fruits and the trees sap is very toxic. The turpentine tree is a reddish colored tree whose bark peels and because of their termite resistance, they were once grown as natural fence posts. Termites ate away any other wooden posts used for fences.

Mahogany trees grow here as well and this hardwood is used by locals for their woodworking products. It has many natural characteristics such as it's rot and insect resistance that make it a highly sought type of wood for furniture and decks.

Plants and flowers that grow here include the Allamanda, a lush green plant that grows among vines and hedges, and which has poisonous sap. Despite this, it is frequently used in landscaping and gardens. The Bougainvillea ranges in color from red to orange and white. The plant itself can become huge and is frequently used in landscaping and flower gardens. The Bird of Paradise is an exotic flower that does grow in very moist areas of the islands, is most often found in home gardens. Another popular flower is the Hibiscus which has flowers in many different colors. The Anthurium is a waxy, hart shaped flower that can come in many shades of pink, white or red. You can buy these as cut flowers at roadside stalls. The cactus-like Night Blooming Cereus blooms during the night and produces a sweet aroma. The plant has large petals which become tasty fruits after they close in the morning. One more common Caribbean flower is the Oleander which locals plant next to their fragile plants to keep goats and donkeys away. The sap is poisonous to animals.

Charlotte Amalie Real Estate

St Thomas major city is Charlotte Amalie. Real estate here is among some of the most desired and expensive on the island. If you're considering purchasing a home, condo, or villa on the Island of St Thomas, and you want to be close to the city with its amenities and shopping services, then you'll want to check our listings of available Charlotte Amalie Real Estate. Sauter & Associates is the first name in Virgin Island Real Estate. We're a licensed REMAX Real Estate broker and we have the in-depth knowledge of real estate opportunities in the Virgin Islands you'd be wise to leverage. Why take chances with other less connected and inexperienced St Thomas Real Estate agents? Our team of USVI real estate agents can keep you informed of available properties and help you understand and deal with real estate law in the Virgin Islands.

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