This colorful Caribbean tree is the Red Geiger, Cordia sebestena.

It is best known for its brilliant clusters of orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers, which may appear throughout much of the year in warm tropical climates. The blossoms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

Its large, dark green leaves are thick, rough, and slightly hairy. That coarse texture is one of the easiest ways to recognize the tree, even when it is not flowering.

After pollination, the flowers are followed by pale, pear-shaped fruits. These become whitish as they mature and contain a sticky pulp surrounding the seeds.

Red Geiger is native to the Caribbean and nearby tropical regions. It is well adapted to heat, drought, wind, salt spray, and sandy soils, which makes it especially useful in coastal landscapes.

It usually grows as a small, spreading tree with a rounded crown. The dense foliage provides shade, while the vivid flowers make it one of the most striking native ornamentals in the Caribbean garden.