Copperleaf shrubs are show-offs. They seem to know how good they look and will work it for all they’ve got. If you live in Southwest Florida – say the Sarasota/Bradenton area – you’ll see these fiery beauties flounce everywhere. No wonder you can’t take your eyes off them. Why? Also known as Acalypha wilkesiana, copperleafs are most admired for colors that would even inspire French painter Claude Monet to break out his brushes. There’s coppery crimson stroked with pink. Creamy whites stirred Continue Reading
Florida Golden Dewdrops Attract Butterflies Year Round
Florida golden dewdrops attract butterflies with frilly flowers that spritz like a bubbling park fountain. But we already know what you’re wondering. Why are golden dewdrops purple? Well, if you look closely, you’ll see golden berry clusters all over the place. But their huge appeal doesn’t stop there. These woody evergreens can be maintained as shrubs or trees depending on the look you want. Prefer a formal appearance? Consider taming your Florida golden dewdrop with regular trimming and Continue Reading
Florida Ixoras Brighten Up HOA Landscapes Throughout Sarasota County
Florida ixoras brighten up HOA landscapes throughout Sarasota County like no other shrub. Planted in mass, they invite admiring glances for their jam-packed flower clusters that look like they came straight out of a glossy magazine. No wonder they remain a perennial favorite of homeowner associations. They’re fresh, fancy and add a frenzy of color to even the most sedate neighborhood community. A Dream of a Shrub to Maintain Let’s talk about their hardiness first. These dependable, Continue Reading
Indian Hawthorn Isn’t Your Only Shrub Choice
Indian Hawthorn isn’t your only shrub choice in Southwest Florida, but you might think otherwise seeing this ubiquitous evergreen in practically every HOA community around. Sure, Indian Hawthorn is a traditional specimen, but if you’re looking for a nontraditional alternative, here are three ArtisTree recommends to give your landscape a breath of fresh air. Green Island Ficus Some homeowners run scared as soon as they hear the word ficus, thinking it’s a cranky plant that drops leaves Continue Reading
