A fast growing tree that can reach 20-30' Tall & 20' wide with thorny branches and stems. Small yellow puffball flowers appearin the late Spring & Early Summer. Cold hardy to 25 Degrees. Evergreen. Very Drought Tolerant
Bald Cypress - Taxodium distichum
A slow growing Florida native tree that can get over 40' tall & 30-40' wide. A very straight up & narrow growth habit with deciduous leaves that fall off in the winter. The roots love wet areas and can be planted in standing water. They will eventually put up roots that act like breathing tubes and grow to reach above the waters level. These are called "cypress knees"
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Banana - Musa
sp.
Tropical, up-right, clumping tree. Most are grown for the fruit and some for the foliage alone. Varieties are listed below with links to pictures of each.
Misi Luki - One of the Best tasting varieties. Cold Hardy
All varieties can be grown indoors but will not fruit well.
Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid
This fast growing tree grows to 30' tall & wide. Its beautiful pink orchid-like flowers appear late Winter when the tree is still bare of its leaves. Cold Hardy to 25 degrees. Deciduous. This variety, the seeds are sterile & do not germinate.
Bauhinia monandra - Orchid Tree
Fast growing tree thats gets 30' tall & wide. The white orchid-like flowers appear in the late winter when the tree is still bare. Cold hardy to 30 degrees. Deciduous.
Bird of Paradise 'Orange'
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Strelitzia reginata
Slow growing, clumping shrub that reaches 3-5 ft. in height. Leaves are long lanceolate, stiff and upright. They are usually greenish-grey in color. Long showy spikes of flowers that resemble birds heads with orange and blue spikes. Salt and drought tolerant. Can be used indoors in bright light.
Bird of Paradise 'White'
- Strelitzia nicolai
Moderately fast growing, clumping perennial that reaches up to 25 ft. in height. Long banana-like leaves that splay out in a fan shape. White flowers are produced on stems that hang down against the trunk and form a bird shape. Salt tolerant.
Black Olive 'Shady Lady' -Bucida buceras 'Shady Lady'
A moderately growing tree that can get 15-20' tall & wide. The canopy is a beautiful rounded shape with a layered look once it is mature. Great as a shade tree & as a tree for small yards or sidewalks. Semi-Cold tolerant it will take frosts but will lose limbs when younger. Does not produce Olives.
Bottlebrush 'Erect' - Callistemon
rigidus
Fast growing upright tree that reaches 20-25 ft. in height. Leaves are stiff, skinny and long on long thin branches giving this tree a nice texture and an airy look. Red flowers that resemble pipe-cleaners are produced throughout the year. Moderate drought and salt tolerance. EASY Care.
Bottlebrush 'Weeping' - Callistemon
viminalis
Fast growing weeping tree that reaches 20-25 ft. in height. The foliage, flowers and growing conditions are similar to the above Bottlebrush 'Erect' The major difference is that the branches have a weeping habit that causes them to fall towards the ground as they elongate.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Royal Poinciana
A small growing deciduous tree that only gets 10-15' tall & wide. The flowers are in large clusters & are a beautiful Orange/Red/Yellow combination. They bloom fairly regularly all summer long. The branches will develop thorns along the new growth.
Calliandra haematocephala - Powderpuff Tree
An evergreen tree that gets 15' Tall & 10' wide. The white flowers appear year round at frequent intervals. Cold hardy to 25 degrees. Drought tolerant once established.
Cananga odorata - Ylang Ylang Tree
Fast growing, evergreen tree that gets 30-40' tall & 15' wide. The flowers are long & yellow. The fragrance is extracted to make Chanel #5 perfume. Cold hardy to 35 degrees.
Cassia Tree
Cassia alata - Candlebush - A 6-12' Tall & wide trewe that produces large spikes of yellow flowers in midsummer to late fall. Drought Tolernat & Cold hardy to 15 degrees. Dies back in coldest weather & regrows in Spring.
Cassia bakeriana - Pink Shower Tree - A deciduous tree that can grow to 15' tall & 10' Wide. The showy pink flowers appear in the late spring. Branches have an arching habit. Drought tolerant once established.
Cassia bicapsularis - Winter Cassia - A deciduous growing tree that can get 15' tall & 12' wide. The yellow blooms, that resemble butterflies, are produced in the midwinter to early spring. Hardy to 15
Cassia didymobotrya - Popcorn Cassia - A unique evergreen cassia that gets 10' tall & wide. The leaves smell like buttered popcorn when rubbed together. Blooms yellow flowers in the summer.
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree - A large semi-deciduous Cassia that can get 40' tall & 50' wide. Blooms all summer long with gorgeous pink flowers. Slightly fragrant blooms. Hardy to 25 degree.
Cassia polyphylla - Desert Cassia - Amn evergreen cassia that gets 10-12' tall & 6-8' wide. The flowers are yellow and it blooms almost year round at intermittent intervals. Drought Tolerant.
Cassia roxburghii - Red Cassia - A mid-sized evergreen cassia that gets 15' tall & wide. Pink/Red flowers that appear in the spring through the fall. Semi weeping habit is graceful and arching. Loses limbs in colder areas and is hardy to 35 degrees.
Cassia surratensis - Sunshine Tree - A Midsized cassia that grows to 15-20' tall & 10-15' wide. The blooms are large & yellow. They resemble butterflies and are produced 3-4 times a year. Drought tolerant once established & cold hardy to 25 degrees.
Cedar 'Red' - Juniperus virginiana
Fast growing evergreen conifer that gets over 40' tall & only 15-20' wide. A Florida native that tolerates most soils & planting conditions. A great way to make a screen in a larger yard or as a specimen tree in a smaller yard. Very easy to grow & FAST growing.
Coccoloba diversifolia - Pigeon Plum Tree
A fast growing Florida native that gets 40'Tall & wide. The flowers are inconspicuous & bear fruit that is attractive to birds. Cold hardy to 30 degrees. Evergreen.
Cordia boissieri - White Geiger Tree
An evergreen tree that gets 10-15' tall & wide. The white flowers appear yearround & white olive shaped fruits appear afterwards. Drought tolernat once established & Cold hardy to 25 degrees.
Cordia sebestena - Orange Geiger
An evergreen tree that gets 15-20' tall & 10-15' wide. The orange flowers appear at regular intervals year round & are followed by whitish sweetly fragrant fruit. Drought tolerant once established & cold hardy to 25 degrees.
Crape Myrtle - Lagerstroemia sp.
Fast growing deciduous tree that can be kept anywhere between 10-20 ft. in height. Heavy lush green growth that starts in the spring and drops off in early winter to leave the tree bare until next year. Produces VERY Large, Colorful clusters of blooms all throughout the summer. The heaviest blooms is usually in the springtime. Comes in MANY varieties of colors.
A fast growing tree that can get 30' tall & wide. The canopy develops into a very nice umbrella shape that creates great shade in the yard. Roots are non invasive so they can be planted in smaller yards too. Semi deciduous depending on how close to freezing the temperatures get in the winter. A beautiful Florida Native tree.
Eucalyptus deglupta - Rainbow Eucalyptus
A fast growing, evergreen tree that gets over 40' tall & wide. The trunk peels to exhibit multiple colors of yellow, pink, orange, & red as it grows. The flowers are inconspicuous but fragrant & appear in the midwinter. Not drought tolernat so regular irrigation is required.
Frangipani Tree
A unique deciduous tree whose flowers are used for the hawaiin lays. The blooms can be any color of whites, reds, pinks,& yellows. The branches are 'sausage-like' in appearance and sometimes the leaves are only on the ends of the new growth. Will not tolerate any frosts as it will die back to the ground & sometimes not grow back.
Moderate growing tree that can reach 8-10 ft. in height. Tropical glossy leaves that creates a tropical looking specimen. Produces Large, VERY Fragrant white flowers in the springtime and sporadically throughout the year. Very Popular. Well known by almost everyone.
Golden Dew Drop Tree - Duranta erecta
A small evergreen tree that only gets 8-10' tall & 4-8' wide. The flowers are small & purple & bloom on long spikes continuously throughout the year. The berries that follow the blooms are small & yellow & resemble dew drops. A great courtyard tree or specimen for a small yard. Easy to grow.
Golden Rain Tree - Koelreuteria paniculata
A large growing deciduous tree that gets over 40' tall & wide. The canopy develops into a nice umbrella shape that has a layered look. The flowers are yellow and bloom on large spikes that rise above the foliage in the fall for a great color effect. When all the petals fall it looks like yellow rain. The seed pods follow the flowers, usually after the leaves have fallen of for the winter, & are a pink color. They also are inflated with air like balloons. A very good shade tree.
Hibiscus Tree - Hibiscus rosa
FAST growing tree that can reach heights of 25 ft.+ Probably the most commonly used plant in Florida as a shrub or as a tree. Very showy tropical leaves. Produces large showy flowers that can be bigger than your hand throughout the whole year and frequently. Comes in MANY varieties of colors with new cultivars being produced every year. Salt Tolerant.
A fast growing, evergreen tree that gets 15' tall & wide. The flowers are apricot/yellow colored in the morning & turn scarlet red by evening. Blooms All year round. The leaves can be green or variegated white/green. Cold hardy to 30 degrees. Drought tolerant once established. Salt Tolernat. Great for areas near the beach or saltwater.
