The south is firmly placed in zone 10, where even a touch of frost is a rare event and many winters pass frost-free. Even in the north, in sheltered areas, frost is not likely to do much harm to any but the most tender plants. While gardeners from the north may look in awe, this perpetual mild weather has its problems.
Plants that need real cold to mature their buds will do poorly, never coloring in the fall and never flowering. The fall color of the north is mainly absent, although some trees will still perform well. So for someone accustomed to cooler climates, a move to Florida can mean some adjustments in the garden , and a new vocabulary of plants for successful and easy gardening pleasure. The needs of the garden remain much the same — privacy, the permanence of evergreens, the joy of flowering trees and shrubs, year-round interest, perhaps some home-grown produce — all these requirements are universal, wherever you garden.
As well, drought and pest resistance are vital for a garden that is meant to be enjoyed, not become a source of endless work. Some may also grow in cooler regions but some can only be grown in the gentle climates of the Sunshine State. For a fast-growing tree that is famous for its speed and durability under a wide range of conditions, look no further than the Arizona Cypress , commonly known as the Drought Tolerant Evergreen, and also called Blue Cypress.
This handsome evergreen will grow 3 feet a year, so in just a few years you will have a beautiful screen that can be clipped into a dense hedge, or left alone — it will still be full and narrow, making a perfect dense screen over 20 feet tall, but just 8 feet or so thick.
Not only is it drought-resistant, it is salt-resistant too, something that is often needed in coastal areas of Florida. Now if you are right on the coast, in sandy soil and exposed to salt-spray, you need a screening plant to protect your garden and allow you to grow more sensitive plants behind it. Top choice has to go to the Wax Myrtle , another rapid growing evergreen with rich-green, glossy foliage and the ability to grow 5 feet a year.
It will soon top out around 20 feet and slow down to a more modest growth rate to reduce maintenance needs. An upright species, the standard bottlebrush can make an exceptional shrub, but it also grow as high as a tree, up to 25 feet. With a little extra patience, it can even be trained as an espalier. The bottlebrush thrives in full sun, is drought-tolerant, and can handle salt as well—making it a perfect Florida shrub to include. Looking for a showy shrub? Look no further than the golden dewdrop.
A wild, small, and stunning shrub, this beautiful plant is a must-add for any landscape that needs a little something extra to jazz itself right up. Its wild, golden-yellow berries give it a unique look and often share the stage with gorgeous purple flowers—a jaw-dropping combo when in full bloom. A natural native to the Florida Keys, this plant is found almost everywhere along the sunbelt of the united states, like Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, and more.
AKA, it actually grows best and thrives in full sunlight even though it will tolerate a little partial shade, too. While the shrub can be tamed, it takes frequent trimming.
Otherwise, allow the plant to run wild and impress with its natural beauty or trim occasionally to keep it in check. That being said, it can grow up to 18 feet tall if allowed. For those of you looking for a potentially enormous addition to your landscape, look no further than the Florida-friendly Jacaranda. This larger-than-life tree can grow up to feet in height! With soft, fern-like, and deciduous foliage, the Jacaranda has dense, terminal clusters of fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in varying shades of light-lavender blue that bloom in April through August.
These trees are wonderful for a little extra spunk in your landscape, but because of their height and spread, they make fantastic shade trees, too—beauty and function, how about that? Originally native to southern and central south America, these fast-growing trees do best in full-sun, have a high drought-tolerance, and can tolerate all kinds of soil. Looking for options? The tabebuia tree comes in a ton of different varieties—in fact, it comes in over varieties, every last one of the more beautiful than the last.
They can feature single or multiple trunks, but all include clustered blooms that are sure to enhance your landscaping in the spring. Warm locations with soil that has good drainage are a must. That being said, they are able to adapt to a multitude of growing conditions, making them a great choice for south Floridians.
And helping you choose, plant, and care for the right trees on your property is a big part of that. Landcrafters prides itself on its custom-tailored designs and use of only the highest-quality plants and trees. And you can guarantee the trees we recommend will be Florida-friendly, easy to care for, and an integral piece of your stunning landscape. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us with any questions at and check out our regularly updated blog for insider tips and tricks! Fig trees are actually a species of ficus that can grow in any Florida soil.
In spring, the fig tree blossoms with what turns into fruit. Some fig trees yield two crops every year, so having one means you can occasionally enjoy a nice treat. The gumbo limbo is a tree native to South Florida. The gnarled branches of this tree extend up to 50 feet to provide plenty of shade. Green leaves cover the branches until white flowers bloom in the spring. The hornbeam is a deciduous tree that grows well in North and Central Florida.
It loves the sunshine and produces more leaves with more direct light. It also yields bright yellow or orange flowers in spring. The hornbeam is compact enough that you can plant it near your patio for shade without worrying about root disruption. Otherwise, you can keep them short to look more like a bush. This deciduous tree has dark green leaves that turn yellow in fall before dying off during winter.
The tree will bloom with clusters of small flowers that start white and mature to other colors during the summer. Their flowers come in shades of blue , green, pink, orange, yellow, and purple. Hydrangeas love both full sun and partial shade as long as you water them regularly. You can even grow this tree in containers. This is great if you want the option of moving it around your yard instead of picking a permanent spot.
Jackfruit is an evergreen tree that grows anywhere without frost in Florida. Because it grows up to 40 feet tall, it makes an excellent shade tree. It has big glossy leaves that make a nice canopy for additional sun protection.
The fruit is also a nice benefit to planting this tree. The flavor is light and sweet , and you can boil or roast the seeds to eat them too. The fruits will grow throughout the summer and are ready to pick in early fall. This makes it an ideal tree to plant in an empty part of your yard that needs some decoration.
The leaves on the Japanese fern tree look like traditional fern plants , so it adds interest to your yard compared to standard leaves. The tree loves full sun and needs well-drained soil, so place it accordingly. Live oaks grow anywhere in Florida and love full sun conditions.
It can grow in salty soil, so people in coastal regions can enjoy all this tree has to offer. It grows up to 60 feet tall and has a wide trunk, so make sure you give it plenty of space to expand. The branches are great for climbing, though, and the wood is durable and resistant to wind and weather damage. Loblolly bay is a tree native to Florida. During the summer, beautiful white flowers grow along the branches. It also needs consistent watering and can die in drought-like conditions.
These fast-growing trees work well as the center of attention in your yard or as a nice border. They can grow up to 50 feet tall and 15 feet wide, so you can space them to create a natural privacy wall in your yard. Lombardy poplars are deciduous trees, and the leaves turn yellow in the fall.
They grow red catkins in spring. Loquat trees grow throughout Florida. They stay small, maxing out at about 20 feet tall. They spread a bit wider, though, reaching an average of 25 feet wide. Loquat leaves are about 12 inches long. White flowers blossom in the leaf clusters each fall. By spring, the small loquat fruits grow where the flowers had bloomed.
You can eat the fruits raw after peeling the skin, which has small spikes all over it. These trees are evergreen and love the full sun.
You need to plant them in well-drained soil and water them regularly. Magnolias are evergreen trees that grow up to 80 feet tall. They have dense canopies that make them almost as wide as they are tall. If you prune them, they can provide shade. Otherwise, the branches start growing low to the ground, which can make a stunning statement in your yard. Magnolia leaves are thick and waxy. They remain a brilliant green year-round, but the tree hits its peak in the summer. These flowers are so fragrant that you can smell them from far away.
These trees prefer partial shade and well-drained soil. Water them regularly so that the soil stays slightly moist. Mahogany trees are native to Florida but prefer areas that never get frost. Therefore, if you live in Southern Florida, consider planting these stately trees in your yard. They can handle salty soil, so those on the coast should try this tree.
The branches of mahogany trees have green leaves that produce green flowers in spring. A few weeks after the flowers bloom, brown fruits grow. Maple trees flourish in full sun and are drought-tolerant, so they grow well throughout Florida. They also grow quickly, reaching 60 feet tall in a couple of years. The canopy expands to about 25 feet wide, making it a lovely shade tree. The leaves of a maple tree turn beautiful colors in the fall.
Mulberry trees provide shade but also grow sweet berries you can eat. Black and red mulberry produce the best fruit and thrive in North and Central Florida. Beautiful flowers bloom in spring and alert you that the fruit is soon to follow.
These trees grow up to 30 feet tall, and the canopy can stretch about that wide as well. When considering planting mulberry trees, keep their size in mind , as their fruit will drop everywhere and make a mess.
Mulberry trees are deciduous and will produce fruit within two or three years. They can withstand strong winds and weather and will flower and fruit for many years.
A plumeria tree is small and can grow in close quarters to other trees and plants. It can, however, handle salty soil, making plumeria a great addition to your yard if you live on the coast,. The tree has thick branches that resemble sausages. The beautiful blossoms make up for the strange branches, though.
The vibrant pink, orange, yellow, or white blooms take over the branches in late spring.
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