Florida-Friendly Landscaping Plant List for Polk County

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Plant List for Polk County Groundcovers Arachis glabrata Perennial Peanut Ecoturf, needlepoint and waxy leaf are drought-tolerant varieties. Perennial peanut grows in full sun four to six inches high. It will spread and take over the area where it is The buttery yellow flowers are attractive and prolific all summer. It makes an excellent ground cover for sunny, dry locations. It can be plugged into existing ground cover or turf or installed as sod. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Mimosa strigillosa Sunshine Mimosa Sunshine mimosa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant groundcover that does best in full sun. It will grow up to six inches high and spreads eight feet or more. This native plant can withstand a variety of soil types. It does very well in poor, sandy soil. The small pink powder-puff flowers make it a very attractive ground cover. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens in Lake Alfred to see it Helianthus debilis Beach Sunflower Beach sunflower is a drought-tolerant, fast-growing native groundcover. It grows to two feet high and can spread six feet or more. Give it plenty of space. It prefers dry, sandy soils and has a sunflower bloom that is prolific year-round. It will readily seed itself in the garden and can become a nuisance if it is not managed. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens in Lake Alfred to see it Aloe sp. Aloe Aloe is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, spreading groundcover. It can be grown in the sun or the shade and will spread by pups. It has thick, succulent leaves and small spines along each leaf. It can grow in sandy, gravelly soil as well as in containers. Aloe vera has medicinal uses. Ipomoea spp. Sweet Potato Vine Sweet potato vine is low-growing groundcover that will grow six inches high and spread up to ten feet. It can be grown in full sun or shade, and it is droughttolerant. The vine will die back in cold weather but will come back in the spring due to the large tuberous underground roots (sweet potatoes). There are many varieties and colors available. Trachelospermum asiaticum Asiatic Jasmine Asiatic jasmine is a dense evergreen groundcover that will grow six inches tall and will spread up to ten feet. It will grow in the sun or shade and is easily maintained with an edger. It is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover and works well in shady situations where turfgrass will not grow. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it

Liriope muscari Liriope Liriope is a clumping, grass-like plant that can be grown in the sun or the shade. It grows to about 10 18 inches tall (depending on variety) and has purple flower spikes in the summer. It is low- maintenance and drought-tolerant. Use liriope as a ground cover, an edging plant or in a mass planting. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass Mondo grass is a clumping, grass-like plant that grows well in partial to full shade. It grows from 2-24 inches tall, depending on dwarf or regular varieties. It has a fine, grass-like texture and is a clumping evergreen perennial. It can be used as an alternative to turfgrass in shaded areas since it does tolerate some foot traffic. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Flowering Plants Dietes iridioides African Iris African iris is an evergreen perennial that will grow in the sun or shade. It is a clumping, grasslike plant that grows two feet tall and wide. It produces white flowers all summer. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and can be grown easily in most landscapes. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Sisyrinchium angustifolium Blue-eyed grass Blue-eyed grass is a Florida native plant that grows in full sun. It forms grass-like clumps that grow 6-12 inches tall and wide. Blooms from spring to early summer. Flowers are star-shaped with blue petals and a yellow center. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Gaillardia pulchella Blanket Flower Blanket flower is a native perennial that blooms all summer. The blooms range in color from yellow, orange, red or multicolored depending on variety. It is drought- tolerant, low-maintenance and salt-tolerant. It grows in full sun. It will grow two feet high and wide and will die back in the winter. Collect the seeds or let it self-sow. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow, the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve in Lake Alfred, or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it. Salvia coccinea Scarlet Sage Scarlet sage is a red-flowering perennial that readily self-seeds. It will grow to three feet tall and wide. Scarlet sage is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance native plant. It is easy to grow and attracts butterflies. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Purple Porterweed This native purple porterweed is a low-growing perennial that will grow 6 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide. Its purple flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant and can be grown in the sun or the shade. Stachytarpheta frantzii is the non-native purple porterweed. It grows up to 3 feet tall and wide with the same bloom and leaf characteristics. Both will self-seed throughout the landscape. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see both plants Tulbaghia violacea Society Garlic Society garlic is a clumping, grass-like perennial that will grow two feet tall and wide. The attractive lavender flowers are prolific all summer. It is a droughttolerant and low-maintenance plant. It has a slight garlic odor so plant accordingly. It grows well in full sun and looks attractive in mass plantings. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Crossandra infundibuliformis Firecracker Flower Crossandra is a shade-loving perennial that has attractive orange flowers and glossy green foliage. It will grow 6 inches to three feet tall depending on variety (there are many cultivars available). Crossandra is drought-tolerant and lowmaintenance. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Dianella tasmanica Flax Lily Flax lily is a clumping, grass-like perennial. It can have green or variegated foliage depending on variety. Flax lily can be grown in the sun or the shade and grows two feet tall and wide. Its delicate blue flowers are borne on stalks. This perennial is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant and looks best in mass plantings. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Bulbine frutescens Bulbine Bulbine is a clumping perennial with succulent grass-like foliage. It will grow up to two feet tall and wide. Flowers range in color from yellow to orange and are prolific year-round. It is a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant. It works well in mass plantings. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Gaura lindheimeri Whirling Butterflies Whirling butterflies is a drought-tolerant flowering perennial. It produces pink or white flowers all summer long. Grow whirling butterflies in full sun. It will grow up to two feet tall and wide. It will die back in the winter, but it will come back in the spring. It attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow, the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it growing

Shrubs Zamia pumila Coontie Cycad Coontie cycads are evergreen shrubs (cycads) that will grow four feet tall and wide. They are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance shrubs that can be grown in the sun or the shade. The thick, green, fern-like foliage is attractive and makes a great addition to any landscape. Coontie cycads are native to Florida. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow, the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it growing Serenoa repens Saw Palmetto Saw palmettos are common plants in central Florida. They are native shrubs that will grow 6-8 feet tall and wide. Their attractive foliage can be green or silvery blue. Saw palmettos are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and can be grown in the sun or the shade. They are often grown in mass plantings and are important to Florida s wildlife. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Hamelia patens Firebush Firebush is a native shrub that will grow 6-8 feet tall and wide. It grows in the sun or shade. It has red/orange flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Firebush is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and the foliage turns purple/red in the winter. It can freeze back in cold weather, but it will come back in the spring. Use as a specimen or in a grouping or hedge planting. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Forestiera segregata Florida Privet Florida privet is a large evergreen shrub that will grow ten feet tall and wide. It is a Florida native that grows well in the sun or shade. It responds well to pruning, and the small flowers attract pollinators. Use as a specimen or as a hedge. Florida privet is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Ilex vomitoria Schellings Dwarf Holly Schellings Dwarf Schellings Dwarf holly is a small, compact, evergreen shrub. This native plant is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and can be grown in sun or shade. It grows to four feet tall and wide and makes a good foundation planting. Use in mass plantings. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow, the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Rhaphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn Indian hawthorn is a small, compact, evergreen shrub that can be used for foundation plantings around the home. It will grow four feet tall and wide and responds well to pruning. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and can be grown in the sun or the shade. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it

Viburnum obovatum Walter s Viburnum Walter s viburnum is a large evergreen shrub that grows in sun or partial shade. It grows up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It has white flowers, black berries and small leaves. This native plant is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Use as a hedge, screening plant or trim into a small tree. There are dwarf cultivars available ( Riefler s Densa, Withlachoochee, Mrs. Schiller s Delight, Whorled class, Densa ).. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow, the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it growing Viburnum obovatum Riefler s Densa Walter s Viburnum Riefler s Densa is a cultivar of the native Walter s viburnum. It will grow 5-6 feet tall and is dense and compact. Like other Walter s viburnum, it has white flowers and black berries. It is drought-tolerant but can handle moist soils. Riefler s Densa is low-maintenance and can be grown in the sun or the shade. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Viburnum obovatum Withlacoochee Walter s Viburnum Withlacoochee is another dwarf cultivar of the native Walter s viburnum. It will grow 10 feet tall and is densely branched and compact. Like other Walter s viburnum, it has white flowers and black berries. It is drought-tolerant but can handle moist soils. Withlacoochee is low-maintenance and can be grown in the sun or the shade. Use as a hedge, screening plant or trim into a small tree. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Psychotria nervosa Wild Coffee Wild coffee is a large shrub that grows in partial to full shade. It is a native plant that has glossy evergreen foliage and attractive red berries. The berries attract birds and the flowers are a nectar source for butterflies. Wild coffee is lowmaintenance and prefers the moist environment found in shady situations. It grows 6-8 feet tall. Little Psycho is a dwarf cultivar that grows to 2 feet tall and wide. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Myrcianthes fragrans Simpson s Stopper Simpson s stopper is a large shrub that will grow 10-15 feet tall. Compacta is a dwarf variety. It is a native evergreen shrub that is best used for a hedge, screening plant or trimmed into a small tree. It has red berries and fragrant white flowers. The berries attract birds. It is a drought-tolerant, lowmaintenance shrub. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Myrcianthes fragrans Compacta Simpson s Stopper Compacta Compacta is a dwarf cultivar of the Simpson s stopper, as it grows to only five feet tall and wide. Compacta is a good plant for foundation plantings or small hedges. It has glossy evergreen leaves, red berries and white flowers. The berries attract birds. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it

Callicarpa americana American Beautyberry Beautyberry is a deciduous native shrub. It will grow in sun or shade and will grow up to six feet tall and wide. It has a loose habit and can be used as a specimen, in a small grouping or as a native hedge. The vibrant purple berries are very showy in the fall. The berries are enjoyed by birds. The small, fragrant white flowers cover the stems in the spring. It is a drought- tolerant, lowmaintenance shrub. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Duranta erecta Golden Dewdrop Golden dewdrop is a large shrub will grow 15 feet tall. It has purple flowers and yellow berries. Because of the sprawling habit and the thorns, make sure you give the golden dewdrop plenty of space to grow. It is a drought- tolerant, lowmaintenance shrub that can be grown in the sun to partial shade. Berries attract wildlife and the flowers attract butterflies. Gold Mound is a dwarf variety with golden foliage that will grow 3 feet tall and wide. Plumbago auriculata Plumbago Plumbago is a flowering shrub that will grow 3-6 feet tall and wide. Its prolific purple flowers attract butterflies and it is a good addition to a butterfly garden. Plumbago is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It grows in full sun. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Ornamental Grasses Russelia equisetiformis Firecracker Plant Firecracker plant is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance evergreen shrub. It grows in full sun and is covered in small red flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a good addition to a butterfly garden and i s sprawling habit lends itself to containers or draped over walls and ledges. It will grow four feet tall and wide and prefers well-drained soils. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhly Grass Muhly grass is an attractive native ornamental grass. It grows in full sun and is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It will grow three feet tall and wide. The showy purple/pink plumes attract a lot of attention in the fall. Plant them in mass plantings or small groupings for maximum impact. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow, the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Tripsacum dactyloides Fakahatchee Grass Fakahatchee grass is a large ornamental grass that grows six feet tall. It has thick strap-like leaf blades. Brown seeds are borne on tall stalks in the summer. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and native to Florida. It grows in full sun and can tolerate moist or dry soils. Use Fakahatchee grass in small groupings, along lakefronts or as a specimen. Tripsacum floridanum is a dwarf species that may be better suited to a small yard. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve to see it

Tripsacum floridanum Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass Dwarf Fakahatchee grass is easy to distinguish from Fakahatchee grass. It is also called Florida gama grass. It is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance native ornamental grass. It has thin blades and will grow two feet tall and wide. Use as a border, in mass plantings or along the waterfront. Dwarf Fakahatchee grass can tolerate moist or dry soils. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Spartina bakeri Sand Cord Grass Sand cord grass is a native ornamental grass that can be grown in dry, sandy soils as well as moist soils. It grows in full sun four feet tall and wide. It has narrow foliage that will turn a sandy color in the fall and winter. Use in mass plantings, small groupings or along the waterfront. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Eragrostis elliottii Elliott s Love Grass Elliott s love grass is a small native ornamental grass. It will grow 1 ½ feet tall and wide with a delicate spray of flowers extending above the foliage in the fall. It has light gray/green foliage and looks attractive in mass plantings. It grows in full sun, is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Eragrostis spectabilis Purple Love Grass Purple love grass is a small native ornamental grass.. It will grow 1 ½ feet tall and wide with a delicate spray of flowers extending above the foliage in the fall. It has purple foliage and looks attractive in mass plantings. It grows in full sun, is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Small Trees Betula nigra River Birch River birch is a fast-growing, deciduous, native tree. It grows up to 50 feet tall and is known for its attractive white peeling bark. River birch grows well in full sun, is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It can tolerate dry or moist soils. Use as a specimen tree in the landscape or along the waterfront. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle Crape myrtles are easy trees to grow in central Florida. They range in size from 5 feet to 40 feet tall depending on variety. Pink, red, purple and white blooming varieties are available. Crape myrtles are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and grow in full sun. Their showy bark is a distinguishing feature and crape myrtles are often used as a specimen in the landscape. They flower all summer and pruning spent blooms can encourage more blooming. Do not severely prune your crape myrtles. Follow University-recommended pruning guidelines. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it

Prunus angustifolia Chickasaw Plum Chickasaw plum is a spring flowering tree that bears edible fruit. It is a native tree that will grow to 20 feet tall. It has attractive white flowers in the early spring and the fruit attracts birds. It is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Ulmus alata Winged Elm Winged elm is a small tree that makes a great addition to the urban landscape. This deciduous native tree will grow to 30 40 feet tall. It is drought-tolerant, lowmaintenance and will grow in sun to partial shade. Its characteristic winged branches are very unique. Use this plant in the landscape, along a street or in a median. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Ilex cassine Dahoon Holly Dahoon holly is a small evergreen tree that will grow 30 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It is a native plant. It will produce red berries if male and female plants are present. It is drought-tolerant but it can grow in dry or moist soils. It is lowmaintenance and can be used for a hedge or a specimen plant. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem Little Gem Magnolia Little Gem magnolia is a dwarf variety of the southern magnolia. It will grow 20 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance native plant. It produces showy white flowers in the spring, and the foliage is thick and glossy green. It can be used as a hedge, a specimen or for screening. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Cercis canadensis Redbud Redbud is a small, deciduous native tree. Its heart-shaped leaves and small pink flowers make it a beautiful specimen tree. It grows 20 30 feet tall and grows in partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and low- maintenance. It will tolerate dry to moist soils. Tabebuia chrysantha Golden Tabebuia Tabebuia is well known for the intense yellow flowers that cover the tree in the spring before the leaves emerge. It will grow 30 feet tall. Tabebuia is droughttolerant, low-maintenance and grows in full sun. It can be used as a specimen in any landscape. Pink Tabebuia (Tabebuia heterophylla) is another Tabebuia species that can be grown in central Florida. It will grow the same size as Golden Tabebuia with similar characteristics.

Ilex x attenuata East Palatka Holly East Palatka holly is a dense evergreen tree that produces red berries (if both male and female plants are present). It will grow 25 feet tall and 6 feet wide and can be used as a specimen, hedge or screening plant. This native tree is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Ilex vomitoria Weeping Yaupon Holly Weeping yaupon holly is a native that will grow to 30 feet tall. It has red berries that attract birds and can thrive in wet, moist or dry soils making it very diverse. It is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, so it is a good choice for the home landscape. It can be used for a specimen, in a small grouping or as a screen. It grows in full sun to partial shade. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Large Trees Quercus virginiana Live Oak Live oaks are large shade trees and should only be planted if you have plenty of space. They will grow 100 feet tall and wide. They are long-lived and slow This native tree thrives in moist to dry soils. Live oaks are droughttolerant and low-maintenance if pruned properly from a young age. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia Southern magnolias are large evergreen trees. They are native trees that will grow 60 feet tall and 20 feet wide. The large white flowers are showy and present spring through summer. Southern Magnolias are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It is very important to prune all large trees properly from a young age. Little Gem is a dwarf variety of the Southern Magnolia. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Acer rubrum Red Maple Red maples are deciduous native trees that will grow to 50 feet tall. They can grow in wet to dry soils. The red fall color makes them a good choice for any landscape, and they can be used as a specimen or as a shade tree. They can also be used along the waterfront. Red maples grow in sun or partial shade. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it

Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress Bald cypress is a large deciduous tree that is usually seen around waterfronts. This native tree will grow 70 feet tall and can tolerate wet to dry soils. It is lowmaintenance and can be planted in groupings or as a specimen. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Pinus elliotti Slash Pine Slash pines are native pines that will grow to 100 feet tall. They have dark evergreen needles and grow in sun to partial shade. Slash pines can be used in groupings, for tall hedges and screens, and the fallen pine needles can be used for mulch. They are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Pinus palustris Longleaf Pine Longleaf pines are large native pines that will grow to 100 feet tall. They have dark evergreen needles and provide habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker. They produce large cones and can tolerate moist to dry soils. Plant longleaf pines in groupings and use their fallen needles for mulch. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Service in Bartow to see it Juniperus virginiana Southern Red Cedar Southern red cedar is a large evergreen tree. It will grow to 50 feet tall and has fragrant foliage and blue berries (like most junipers). Southern red cedar is a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance native tree. Use it as a specimen, a hedge or screen. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Palms Rhapidophyllum hystrix Needle Palm The needle palm is a small native palm that will grow six feet tall and wide. It will grow in full sun or full shade. It has palmate fronds (like a saw palmetto) and is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It is slow-growing and coldtolerant. Use the needle palm in groupings or as a specimen. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it

Sabal palmetto Cabbage Palm The cabbage palm is Florida s state tree. It is a native palm that will grow 50 feet tall. It has palmate fronds (like a saw palmetto) and flowers in the spring. The flowers of the cabbage palm are a nectar source for butterflies, and the fruit provide food for wildlife. It is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It can be grown in groupings or as a specimen. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow, the FFL demonstration garden at Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve or the FFL demonstration garden at the Polk Training Center Nursery in Lake Alfred to see it Butia capitata Pindo Palm Pindo palm is a small palm that will grow to 15 feet tall. It has blue/green fronds and orange fruit that attract wildlife. It is drought-tolerant and lowmaintenance. The pindo palm is cold-hardy and can be used as a specimen plant, grown in a container or used as a street tree. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Acoelorrhaphe wrightii Paurotis Palm Paurotis palm is a spreading palm that will grow 30 feet tall. It is droughttolerant and low-maintenance. The palmate fronds (like a saw palmetto) of this native are green and the palm is cold-hardy. This spreading palm can be used as a hedge, a screen or a specimen plant. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Chamaerops humilis cerifera Silver European Fan Palm The European fan palm is a cold-tolerant palm that will grow to 15 feet tall. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and fast Grow it in sun to partial shade. The silver fronds make this palm attractive if grown in a container or as a specimen. Chamaerops humilis is a variety of the European fan palm with green fronds. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Livistona chinensis Chinese Fan Palm Chinese fan palms are commonly used in central Florida because they are cold-tolerant. They can be grown in a container, grown indoors or grown in the ground as a specimen or in a grouping. Chinese fan palms will grow to 25 feet tall (can get up to 50). They are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance and are able to tolerate dry to moist soils. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it Phoenix sylvestris Indian Date Palm Indian date palms are tall, cold-hardy palms that will grow 50 feet tall. The green arching fronds and purple fruit make it an attractive specimen plant in the landscape. They are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Visit the FFL demonstration garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow to see it

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