The Bermuda Cedar

A native plant, the Bermuda Cedar bears dark purple berries, and its rich timber was harvested for shipbuilding, furniture making and house construction. In the 1940s, an onslaught of scale insects devastated the trees, killing close to 85 percent of the species. A reforestation programme helped save them from extinction.

Bermuda Palmetto

The only native palm tree on our island features a short stem, large leaves and reaches 9M / 30FT high. Early settlers thatched their roofs with the leaves, and fed the berries to pigs. They also made Bibby, an intoxicating drink, from its sap. And in the 1700s, ladies hats made from its leaves were the height of London fashion.

Mangroves

The trees' massive web of roots makes them easy to spot. Mangroves fortify our ecosystem by protecting shorelines and providing a home for marine life. Writer John Steinbeck was not fond of these trees, calling Mangroves "saltwater-eating bushes." But what did he know?

Olivewood Bark

This evergreen with leathery, dark green leaves is endemic to our island and grows along our rocky hillsides in recognisable clusters of small yellowish-white flowers. Although it grows slowly, Olivewood Bark does reach a grand old age.

Royal Poinciana

This majestic tree arrived from Madagascar, and reaches heights of 12M / 40FT. From May to late September, its branches blossom with scarlet flowers. Planted as both an ornament and a source of shade from our noonday sun.

Screw Pine

This amazing tree looks like it came from another planet, but it actually originates in Madagascar. It has a very unusual multiple root trunk, and bears a round fruit indented like a pineapple. The Screw Pine's fruit, however, is not edible.

Visit our nature reserves to see these trees firsthand