What type of tree blooms flowers at night, then close during the day?

Question

What type of tree blooms flowers at night, then close during the day?

Answer 1

I live in Arizona and we have night blooming cereus cacti.  They don't just grow here. There are many varieties.  They make a striking textural statement and I have one with 6 arms.  It put out 20, 8" white flowers Tuesday and a dozen last night.

It's not a tree as such, but can be shaped in unique fashions

Answer 2

Cestrum Nocturnum-aka Night Scented Jessamine is my favourite night bloomer. It's a largish shrub, growing about 3-4 metres, with small tubular light green flowers.

It's perfume is amazing-more like something that comes out of an expensive crystal bottle than a flower. Very rich and exotic

I hope it helps.

Answer 3

There are more than you think!

Here are some links that name some for you:

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/COLUMN...

http://www.pallensmith.com/index.php?id=...

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

http://www.arhomeandgarden.org/landscapi...

Good luck!