There are severe constraints on the supply side of the provision of infrastructure in Asia. The infrastructure financing gap between what is invested in Asia-Pacific (around US$48 billion) and what is needed (US$228 billion) is around US$180 billion every year.
Placed in the centre of a garden bed, they can be underplanted with low growing shrubs and bulbous plants for an harmonious effect; or underplanted with grass for a contrasting statement. Alternatively, the tree can be situated at the end of a long garden to draw visitors out into the garden.
Characteristics: This small understory tree is named for its beautiful white springtime flowers. The leaves areoval and slightly wavy. The dark brown rough bark is broken into small square plates that some say resembles alligator hide. What is thought to be the flower is composed of 4 large white petal-like bracts.