TACCA CHANTRIERI Trees a fine choice for winter

a fine choice for winter landscapes

Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Aurora'

Their dark fruit is perfect to enjoy in mid-to-late August

Spread: 5 m

TACCA CHANTRIERI Trees a fine choice for winterLatin Name: Tacca chantrieri Description: Commonly known as the Black Bat Flower, this very rare and unusual species produces bright green elliptical leaves with prominent veining that can grow up to 18 inches long! The stunning flowers are held aloft on sturdy stems above the foliage and usually appear in the late fall or winter. The flowers are enclosed by a pair of large, black, batwing shaped bracts. From these bracts erupts a set of long,