Cordia sebestena

This dense, rounded, evergreen native tree grows
slowly to a height of 25 feet with an equal spread and
can develop a trunk 12 inches thick. The
large, seven-inch-long, stiff, dark green leaves are
rough and hairy, feeling much like sandpaper.
Appearing throughout the year, but especially in spring
and summer, are dark orange, two-inch-wide flowers
which appear in clusters at branch tips. The splendid
flowers are followed by one to two-inch-long, pearshaped
fruits, which have a pleasant fragrance but are
not particularly tasty.