Mimusops elengi 
Spanish Cherry 

This tropical evergreen produces sprays of yellow - white flowers open in April on branches covered with forest green leaves. Flower fragrance can be retained for years if the flowers are sun-dried and preserved. The dried flowers are used to make necklaces and other ornaments. Grown by plant collectors for its ornamental value and slow growth lending it to perfect use as a bonsai work of art. The wood is very hard and durable and of notable interest is with the bark color ranging from dark pink to dark purple.