SLASH PINE
The Slash Pine offers a unique and open shade, unlike the dense canopy of trees like the live oak, allowing nearby plants to thrive with sufficient light while still enjoying some protection.
NELLIE STEVENS HOLLY
Consider using this holly as a standout specimen shrub or integrate it into a mixed hedge with other bird-friendly plants. Its striking profile can be truly appreciated when planted against a light background or given space to showcase its best features.
DRAKE ELM
The Chinese Elm, also known as Drake Elm, is a remarkable and resilient tree that thrives in urban environments. Its ability to withstand city air and soils, along with its resistance to Dutch elm disease, makes it an outstanding choice for small landscapes seeking shade.
MAST TREE
As one of the most unique South Florida landscape trees, the false ashoka is perfect for narrow areas because it grows very tall but stays slender.
BOTTLEBRUSH
The Bottlebrush is a red-flowering shrub highly recommended as a hedge option for South Florida due to its rapid growth and dense foliage that remains lush from top to bottom.
CLUSIA
The Clusia is an outstanding and unusual plant for home landscapes. The two Clusia varieties—rosea and guttifera—boast an exotic texture and are drought-tolerant.
PODOCARPUS
Podocarpus is a versatile plant, renowned for its densely foliated lower limbs that reach the ground and its neat, dark green evergreen leaves. It is commonly used as a dense screen or hedge.
VIBURNUM
Viburnums are versatile plants suitable for various landscaping roles, such as hedges, screens, foundation shrubs, or striking specimen plants. Their adaptability comes from their diverse mature heights, ranging from 2 to 30 feet, allowing them to fit different garden designs.
LEYLAND CYPRESS
If you’re looking for privacy, the Leyland Cypress is an excellent option to consider. These trees are renowned for offering both peace of mind and an attractive appearance, which explains their widespread popularity as privacy trees across the United States.
