The Black Pearl tree (also called Mgambo Tree) is a relatively new addition to Barbadian gardens. It’s now used quite extensively in landscaping and seems to grow easily and quickly. I like the velvety look and feel of the seeds, and the stark contrast between the black seeds, red lining of the seed pods and the green of the leaves - very dramatic.
The trees don’t grown to be very tall so are practical in a smaller garden, and are strictly decorative, and can be grown in a large pot. The seeds are sometimes used in making jewelry, and the dried seed pods can be spray painted and used decoratively too. The leaves are small and simple, and the flowers (as you can see in one of the pics) are very small and delicate.
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