Posoqueria maxima

Native Habitat: Columbia to  Costa Rica.

Giant Leaf
~Needle-Flower~
Tree

Needle-Flower Tree, Tree Jasmine, Perfume Tree

You are bidding on * live seedlings with vigorous root systems * inches tall with * leaves born and growing in a  small container for ease of transplant.

Posoqueria maxima, as this species is called, is sometimes called the  Needle Flower Tree and you can see why. The white flowers are drawn out at the base into a narrow tube up to 35 cm long. They smell a little like  gardenias, which are in the same family, the Rubiaceae.

The extremely long and narrow tube, and the white color, of the flowers  suggest this species is pollinated by hawk moths, with their long ‘straws’ for sucking up nectar.

A great example is the exotic looking, and sounding, Posoqueria, from Brazil and neighboring countries in the north of South  America. The name comes from the local Galibi people in French Guiana. They call the plant ‘Aymara-Posopheri’ – the aymara is a fish that eats fruits  from this plant when the fall into water. These fruits are woody berries, a couple of  centimeters in diameter, with a large seed in the middle of a  jelly-like pulp.

Beautifully pyramidal with a sparse crown, in  spring, Posoqueria maxima becomes heavily laden with large clusters of long  slender white flowers. The sight of this tree in full bloom will startle  even the casual passerby. They are pure white and sweetly fragrant. 

 

 

This  is an excellent tree for small gardens. It grows rapidly but does not  reach much beyond 20 feet, while maintaining a narrow crown. Branches  will root if they touch ground.  The leaves are much larger than P.  laterfolia.

 The tree is known for  its long, slender, needle-like flowers which have a perfumed  scent. The flowers are borne at the branch tips, in long  drooping clusters.

An uncommon, circular  fruit ripening to green-yellow. The fruits have sweet pulp surrounding  translucent seeds.

Usually producing flowers after a flush of rain in  the warm months, the needle-flower tree's (Posoqueria maxima) flowers  smell of citrus, especially at night. Flowers occur in fireworks-like  clusters on branch tips, each blossom a narrow white tube with five petals.  Needle-flower tree matures at 25 feet tall and 25 feet wide.

This is a tree for rich soils with  adequate moisture. Supplemental feedings, with a balanced fertilizer  containing micronutrients should be applied in spring, summer and fall.  P. maxima is a rare find in North America and should be planted more  widely.

Species: Posoqueria maxima
Synonym: Solena maxima
Origin: Mexico to Northern South America
Zone: 10a – 12b, 28°F minimum
Growth Rate: Fast
Flowering Months: March - May
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Messiness: Medium
Salt Tolerance: Low
Drought Tolerance: Low
Nutritional Requirements: High
Typical Height: 8-20 ft. (2.4m-6 m)
Uses: Garden, Park, Specimen, Streetscape

Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Soil pH requirements: Acidic

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        Shipping

ATTENTION USA  BIDDERS!

     All  live plants if shipped bare-root are wrapped  in moist sphagnum moss to ensure the  plant's healthy transit to you. All live plants are  Inspected By USDA Plant Inspectors before they are shipped  to insure you get healthy pest free plants and seeds.

We ship  via USPS Mondays-Wednesday with Delivery confirmation.

            All plant materials are  required by LAW to inspected and certified by USDA prior to  export Hawaii to the US Mainland.

After Inspection, USDA stamps released for  export Hawaii to the US Mainland. All items are delivered to  USDA Inspection Station at Honolulu International airport.

USDA  Certification charge  is included in Shipping and Handling @ $5 fee per item/species.

There  is a packing and custom boxing fee.

Last and usually least is USPS postage (shipping)

ATTENTION  INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS!

We can  ship certified live plants to the US only. Only Domestic  Shipping and Handling includes USDA Certification.

We ship  Seeds Internationally.

All  International shipments are at Buyer's Risk. Please spend no  more more than you can lose!

Proper  Permits and Documents are the BUYER's responsibility. Please request any  documents prior to shipping.

For foreign  customers, please check your laws concerning permitting and customs,  additional shipping and handling costs may apply.

The  additional charge for any Phytosanitary Certificate is  not included in this offer.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON  LIVE PLANTS  is available only under these conditions!

All  international orders are shipped at the BUYER's  RISK  (shipped with or without  documents) and no refunds or replacements are offered for  Dead On Arrival, loss, confiscation, Customs Seizure,  unanticipated charges, etc.

  Payment

We accept online  payments only through PayPal, Cash payments are only  acceptable for in-person payments and cash-on-delivery  (COD). Cash payment can not be sent through the mail.    

       Please only one Paypal payment. SO THE COMBINED SHIPPING  RULE WILL CAN BE USED. Late or Multiple PayPal payments are  NOT eligible for any discount.

We will ship once a  week - ON or BEFORE WEDNESDAYS, because of the special  stamps needed to ship plants and cuttings to you.  This  can only be done at the Dept. of Agriculture.  If  payments are not met before that MONDAY, your items will be  shipped the following week and lose the combined discount  opportunity. Non-paying bidders may receive negative  feedback and will be reported as an unpaid item to eBay.

COMBINED  SHIPPING POLICY

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING  is not included in this offer.         INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON  LIVE PLANTS on a case by case basis.

We will combine shipping  for auctions won on the same week paid with same PayPal  payment.

This policy is good  for auction items bought and paid for in the week ending  MONDAY.

We ship on Tuesdays.

Payment must be  received within 4 days of the auction ending. 

Combined  Discounts Won Auctions

For 2-3 winning auctions, the combined discount is 10% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

For 4-7 winning auctions, the combined discount is 20% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

For 8+ winning auctions, the combined discount is 30% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

As  each order is packed and prepared separately you will pay the quoted S/H charges individually per item. If you buy the same species in that item it  does calculate out the discount (i.e.: additional items)

My stores' combined shipping is built in for same items rather than a varied  selection. Domestic S/H includes postage, USDA certification and inspection, proper packing and delivery to Airport for  prompt delivery. I can't really change any of these. If you want one of this and one of that, it is hard to discount  much as each different species requires it's own prep, packing, then at USDA each has to be unwrapped and inspected  then repacked. USDA requires me to clean and prepare every last piece before we drive them to the Inspection Station on  the other side of the island. It takes my wife and I, 2-3 days to pack items and get ready to ship. The whole next day  we drive around the island and get inspected (2-3 hours), then drive to the Airport Post Office to drop off. It takes  the same work with the same type item if you can understand.

LIVE PLANTS ARE PERISHABLE.

There is the risk when you grow plants that they may die.  LIVE PLANTS are PERISHABLE, guaranteed not to live forever.

US orders ONLY are GUARANTEED for LIVE ARRIVAL . All International orders are shipped at the BUYER's  RISK!

When you order a plant we assume you are prepared to care for it. It is your responsibility to know how to care  for the plant. Do some research before they arrive or seek experienced help.

 Small plants need protection from many things, wind, sun, dry-out. They do well just in the garage or living  room. They need good light but not sunlight (full sun will burn small plants). Small pots dry-out easily. Just sitting in a shallow tray of water works  well. The idea is to keep the plants from dehydrating.

Be careful if you decide to re-pot.  Re-potting voids any warranty. Plants are easily damaged with new/different mix. Use NO fertilizers (this may kill your plants).  Proper care is critical upon arrival. Live Plants are NOT GUARANTEED  to survive under your care. DO NOT expect any live plant to be GUARANTEED to remain alive. Plants are NOT GUARANTEED TO SURVIVE after you begin Care! Live arrival is guaranteed,  eternal survival is up to you.

 IF YOU are NOT able to provide PROPER CARE, PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT plant to be GUARANTEED after it perishes.

NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT.

Please Do NOT email me a week after potting your plant, and make a claim it arrived damaged. If you repot your plant after delivery, all warranties are voided and no replacement is offered. All  photos must be as arrived in original condition as received (in the box and packed as delivered).

If repotted, you are responsible for the condition of the plant. NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT.

Not every plant that I grow survives, and I am aware of that and accept the risk when I order. This is the risk that you as the buyer accept, because there is no way to know what kind  of conditions it will endure in the trip to your door. My responsibility ends when a live plant is delivered to your door.

You are agreeing to these terms when you make this purchase from this listing.

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 From delivery confirmation, you have only 48 hours from delivery confirmation to make any 'Arrived Damaged' claim.  Please Do NOT email me a week after receiving your plant,  and make a claim it arrived damaged.

 All claims need to be supported with Photos of the damaged plant(s) as packed/unpacked, the box if damaged, the packing materials and any documents.

You must return an item in the same condition as it was  received, not used or altered in any way.

You must  also include, in the same condition as it was received:
All original  packaging such as boxes, bags, tags, and UPCs
Accessories such as cords and remote controls
Certificates, manuals, warranty, and rebate cards
"Free gifts" or bonus items
All items included in a bundle
Make sure you  follow these guidelines. If you don't, you may be subject to  a range of actions, including limits of your buying and  selling privileges and suspension of your account.

I am very reasonable and understanding, anything can happen to small plants in transit, for this reason uninsurable.

The expense to send it to you is most of your payment. To send any replacements, I try to piggy back with your next order.

Replacement is not an option for CUSTOMS SEIZURE.

ALL OF MY ITEMS ARE SHIPPED USDA CERTIFIED WITHIN THE U.S. - USDA and USPS fees  are included in the actual cost of shipping and Handling.

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I ship items the best and least expensive option. These are coming from Hawaii.  The only thing inexpensive here in Hawaii are my items!! I do ship all my items promptly via best method. If you feel  like the combined shipping fee is wrong, please wait to be invoiced and check back with me! I value your business and  will work diligently to keep you satisfied. I am very generous and reasonable with reasonable people, just ask.

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