Lychee is a tall evergreen tree native to southeastern China. It bears pink fruits with a rough skin. The juicy fruit is a very popular food, and the trees are cultivated widely in many parts of Asia.

Guava (*Psidium guajava*) is a fruit-producing evergreen shrub that grows natively in the Caribbean region and South America. Guava attracts the honey bee and other insects, and guava fruit is edible. Additionally, guava wood is used for smoking meat.

The giant fishtail palm is a monocarpic flowering plant. This plant flowers only once after ten years, and then it dies. Its seed and trunk flesh is toxic to the touch and should be handled with caution. Because this palm can reach 20 meters or more in height, it is considered a tree.

The poinsettia is a common sight in the United States during Christmastime. It was popularized by Albert Ecke after he emigrated to California from Germany. Today, 70 million poinsettias are sold in a 6-week period.

Quercus palustris, colloquially known as pin oak, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Due to its favorable growing qualities and beautiful bronze coloration in autumn, pin oak is one of the most common oak species used in landscaping.

Golden Trumpet Tree (Handroanthus chrysanthus subsp. chrysanthus) is grown as an ornamental tree in tropical regions of the globe, and it's the national tree of Ecuador. When winter ends, all the leaves flutter to the ground. They’re replaced by brown furry flower buds at the end of all the branches that soon turn into showy saffron flowers.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub or small tree, native to western and southern parts of Asia. It has a long history of cultivation and rich symbolism in polytheistic religions. Fruits of pomegranate play an important role in many West Asian cuisines. Aside from culinary uses, this fruit-bearing shrub is also cultivated for ornamental purposes.

Burmese grape is a slow-growing, dense tree that can be found throughout southern and southeastern Asia. It grows naturally in the forest understory and is also cultivated in home gardens for its fruits, ornamental qualities, and shade. It holds a special place in local traditional folklore.

The glossy privet can be grown as a shrub or tree. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant has attractive glossy leaves and appealing white flowers. The flowers of glossy privet have a strong odor, so before planting make sure you find the scent acceptable. The berries that they produce are toxic if consumed.

Citron (*Citrus medica*) is a citrus species whose use dates back to the days of Ancient Greece, with preserved pollen indicating its cultivation at least 2,500 years ago. Although it looks scrumptious, this lemon-like citrus is mostly composed of rind and has very little pulp. This variety of citrus actually predates lemons, which were selectively bred into what we know today. The citron fruit is used in various religious ceremonies in the Mediterranean region and elsewhere.

Colloquially known as the money tree, this is a tropical species that's commonly cultivated in moist, warm climates. The name comes from an old tall tale, but it has led to the money tree being considered a talisman of good fortune. Bonsai versions are often trained during growth to develop braided trunks, which gives them a striking decorative appearance. Modern research suggests the nuts are potentially carcinogenic and should not be consumed.

Chinese plum is native to China but is also grown in fruit orchards in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Australia, and the United States. A drupe is produced as the fruit and can be eaten raw. Different varieties of the Prunus salicina are cultivated in China, with some also being hybrid species. Many of the fresh plums sold in North America are cultivars of chinese plum.

Carambola (Averrhoa carambola) is a tree that’s indigenous to lush and steamy regions of Southeast Asia. Another name for it is star fruit. People call it this because when you slice it in half, you’ll see an unmistakable star shape. Not only is the fruit tasty, but it also reportedly has health benefits.

Peach is native to Northwest China. China, Spain, and Italy are the top three producers of peaches world-wide. The peach is also the state fruit of Georgia. Peach production in the US in 2017 was valued at $599 million. The fruit has a yellow or white flesh, a sweet aroma, and a skin that is either velvety (peaches) or smooth (nectarines).

Red bayberry (Morella rubra) is a subtropical evergreen fruit tree native to eastern Asia. It grows naturally grows on mountain slopes and in valleys, and it has been traditionally cultivated in south-central China and other parts of Asia. Red bayberry produces a rounded, small, knobbed red fruit that has gastronomical and commercial importance. Besides that, it is often used as an ornamental tree in parks and urban environments and classic East Asian gardens.

Bridal bouquet (Plumeria pudica) is an evergreen tropical tree that features unusual spoon-shaped leaves and is known for its flowers. Unlike other plumerias, these blooms do not have any fragrance. This tropical tree grows in full sunlight and requires well-drained soil.

Pince's luculia, or Luculia pinceana, is a species of large shrub or small tree. Found in parts of China and the Himalayas, this shrub grows clusters of small, creamy pink flowers in summer.

People grow tung oil tree (Vernicia fordii) mostly for the seeds, though some also use it for ornamental purposes. Oil is extracted from its seeds to manufacture anything from varnishes and paints to lacquer and linoleum. The plant is indigenous to China and has been cultivated for thousands of years there.

Sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) is a large evergreen flowering shrub. Sweet osmanthus's small white and orange flowers smell like apricots. This species is also referred to as by the Fragrant Tea Olive.

Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a fruit-bearing evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Rambutan grows best in tropical climates and yields edible fruit. This species attracts bees and other pollinators and its fruit has a pleasant aroma.