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#FLORIDA BEACH LANDSCAPE FULL#

Where it grows in Florida: Varies by species, but there are species that grow in the whole state.

Growth habit: Tree, shrub, or ground cover, depending on the species.

There are more than 50 types of juniper for you to choose from, some as small as 6 inches tall and some soaring above 100 feet tall, and they have various growth habits for countless different uses in the landscape. Some species have green foliage, but others are blue, silver, or gold, and some change colors in winter. The juniper plant’s foliage is needle-like at first, but it flattens out as it matures and becomes more of a scale shape. For these reasons, they’re popular landscape plants across the country. Juniper trees and shrubs are extremely low-maintenance, they keep their leaves all year, and they can grow in a variety of conditions.

Water needs: Water deeply once per week for the first year, then switch to once every two weeks (skip watering when there’s rainfall).

Soil preferences: Any soil that drains well.

Size at maturity: 3-8 feet tall in most of the state (up to 15 feet tall in South Florida) and 2-6 feet wide.

Growth habit: Shrub can be grown as a small tree in South Florida.

It will grow again in spring when the weather warms up. In North Florida, don’t be alarmed if firebush dies down to the roots in winter.

The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and the plant’s berries attract songbirds. It shoots out flares of vibrant orange-red tubular flowers that keep blooming from spring until frost. Water needs: Water deeply once per week, maybe twice per week in summer if you find the soil dries out quicklyįirebush is another Florida native shrub.Soil preferences: Tolerates most soil types as long as they have good drainage.Size at maturity: Anywhere from 2-30 feet tall and 2-15 feet wide depending on the variety.Blooms first appear in July and sometimes stay until the first frost of winter. They produce beautiful fluffy-looking flowers that are usually pink but also can be different shades of red, purple, or white. Hazards: Toxic to people and pets if ingestedĬrape myrtles come in all shapes and sizes because there are many different cultivars, from full-size trees that grow up to 30 feet tall to dwarf varieties that are more like small shrubs.Water needs: Water only when the top few inches of soil dry out (usually two or three times a month in cooler weather and up to twice a week during summer).Soil preferences: Acidic soil that drains well.Foliage: Some species are evergreen and some are deciduous.Size at maturity: Up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, depending on the species.Where it grows in Florida: North and Central (hardiness zones 8a-9b).Unfortunately, South Floridians don’t get to enjoy these beauties because they don’t do well in extreme heat. In April or May, these flowering shrubs are absolutely covered with pink or white blossoms, and there are less common varieties available in blue, yellow, red, and other colors. You know it’s springtime in North and Central Florida because you see azaleas blooming EVERYWHERE. Hazards: Non-toxic and no safety hazards.Water needs: Water 1 inch per week when there’s no rain and skip weeks with rainfall.Soil preferences: Grows best in loam soil high in organic matter but also tolerates nutrient-poor sandy soils.

#FLORIDA BEACH LANDSCAPE FULL#

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