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Japanese Fern Trees Overlooked in Southwest Florida

Japanese fern trees in Florida look like they almost jumped out of a fairy tale. Close your eyes and imagine a large magnificent fern perched lollipop-style atop a slender trunk. That would be a Japanese fern tree. But don’t assume it’s a fern or Japanese in origin. It’s neither. Fern-like…

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Florida Yellow Ixora Shrubs Will Put You in Sunny Heaven

Florida yellow ixora shrubs are just as dazzling as their orange, red and pink siblings. So why don’t we see more of them? Could be their availability. Many nurseries stock the more popular red/orange shades because they’re grown more and are easier to get. Or maybe it’s because the yellows…

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ArtisTree custom landscapes

ArtisTree Custom Landscapes Are Made to Order

Hand-selected foxtail palms and wild date palms grace this stunning Sarasota waterfront residence. ArtisTree custom landscapes refer to much more than a customized design. With that design you’re also getting ultra-fresh plant material based on our “on-demand” business model. If you’re a Floridian living in Lakewood Ranch, University Park, Wellen…

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Dark Foliage Plants Trending in Florida

Dark foliage plants are trending in Florida this year. In fact, horticulturists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences predict gardeners will add unconventional plants to their landscape in 2020. And specimens with dark foliage more than fit the bill. Still, ask the experts at ArtisTree…

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