Tupidanthus calyptratus (Mallet Flower) – A tropical looking evergreen tree native from Burma to India that grows to 15-40 feet tall with red stalked palmately lobed leaves composed of 9 to 13 large glossy ovate leaves that radiate out and then droop over. The green flower buds, in groups of 6 to 10 begin developing in spring and summer. In late fall to winter leathery caps drop off of the 1 inch wide 4-sided base of the flowers to expose the many green stamens. This base turns brown and persists on the plant, looking like little mallets, giving rise to the common name “mallet flower”. Although interesting in bloom, this plant is best known for its attractive foliage