Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the dirt on which fragrant plants are native, important because they attract and support ...

There are plenty of native shade plants to chose from. Here are 8 of our favorites. 1. ... Florida flame azalea is a ...

The following trees are not native to Florida. ... Grows in full sun to partial shade. Purple trumpet tree (Tabebuia impetiginosa): Deciduous, 12 to 18 feet tall, 10- to 15-foot spread.

From that data, they determined that many of the region's native shade trees, like oaks, slash pine, bald cypress, and red maple may not be able to endure the high temperatures that South Florida ...

This means that many of South Florida’s native trees will be more susceptible to disease and death. Yet, the team also found that many of the exotic tree species from the Caribbean and the ...

Florida native southern redcedar trees grow well in a variety of soils and ... One of our native trees, ... Southern redcedars can be planted in full sun or partial shade and grow in ...

When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind. Another serviceable choice is the American linden (Tilia americana ...

While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in January. In 2025 that date is Friday, January 1. This early date is ...

If you appreciate versatility and lovely foliage, Florida’s native satin-leaf tree should have considerable appeal. Content in full sun or deep shade, satin-leaf tree (Chrysophyllum oliviforme ...

Sun-loving plants will even appreciate afternoon shade from the western sun in Florida. Planting in dense shade. ... Many of the plants are native to Florida woodlands.

On 58th Street in West Palm Beach – a block of asphalt barren of shade trees – it reached 93.9 degrees near noon July 22 with a relative humidity of 58%. That means it felt like 108 degrees.

This long, hot summer reflects why native foliage is so relevant. Floridians have been baking in record temperatures and heat indexes. Uncovered streets and parking lots make matters worse.