Native Palms #

• Sabal Palm (Cabbage Palm) – Florida’s state tree. Hardy, salt-tolerant, and common in landscaping and wild areas.
• Royal Palm – Tall, smooth gray trunk, large feather-like fronds; iconic in South Florida.
• Saw Palmetto – Low-growing, shrubby palm; important for wildlife habitat.

Hardwoods #

• Live Oak – Massive, spreading canopy, often draped in Spanish moss. Symbol of the South and highly valued for shade.
• Southern Magnolia – Large glossy leaves, fragrant white flowers; both ornamental and native.
• Sweetgum – Star-shaped leaves that turn red and purple in fall; produces spiky seed pods.
• Red Maple – Colorful red flowers and foliage; tolerates wet soils.

Pines #

• Slash Pine – Tall, straight trunk; common in managed forests and landscapes.
• Longleaf Pine – Historic species, once dominant across the Southeast; long needles, very fire-resistant.
• Sand Pine – Grows well in sandy, poor soils; common in coastal scrubs.

Flowering & Ornamental #

• Jacaranda – Purple spring blooms; popular in Central and South Florida landscapes.
• Tabebuia (Trumpet Tree) – Pink or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers; drought-tolerant.
• Crape Myrtle – Not native but widely used; colorful summer flowers in shades of pink, red, or white.

Fruit & Nut Trees #

• Citrus Trees (Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime) – Iconic to Florida agriculture and home landscapes.
• Avocado – Popular in South Florida; thrives in subtropical climates.
• Mango – Large shade tree with delicious summer fruit.
• Pecan – Grows in North and Central Florida; produces edible nuts.

Wetland & Coastal Trees #

• Bald Cypress – Deciduous conifer found in swamps; known for “knees” (root structures).
• Pond Cypress – Smaller cousin of bald cypress; grows in shallow wetlands.
• Red Mangrove – Found along coasts; recognizable by stilt-like prop roots.
• Black Mangrove – Salt-tolerant; has pneumatophores (breathing roots).

Tropical & Subtropical #

• Royal Poinciana (Flamboyant Tree) – Fiery red/orange flowers; thrives in South Florida.
• Gumbo Limbo – “Tourist tree” (red, peeling bark like a sunburn). Fast-growing shade tree.
• Mahogany – Native hardwood; prized for lumber and shade.

✅ Tips for Homeowners in Florida

• Always match the tree to your soil type, salt exposure, and hurricane risk.
• Native species (like live oaks, bald cypress, and sabal palms) generally require less care and support wildlife.
• Consider mature size—many Florida trees grow very large and need plenty of space.