River Birch trees are always a pleasant surprise for newcomers relocating to Florida. Instead of white trunks associated with other birches, this specimen in east Sarasota and Manatee counties boasts a showy trunk of silver and salmon bark that peels into papery curls for year-long contrast. Its stunning “trunk show”…
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Purple frothy flowers, adoring butterflies, glowing green leaves -- what’s not to like about Golden Dewdrop trees? These fast growers (also known as Duranta erecta or Duranta trees) have a wild side to them that can easily be kept in check (if you prefer) to maintain their free-spirit charm. Although…
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“As a snowbird, I’ve always loved red maple trees and would like to add one or two to my Florida landscape. Your thoughts, please. Do they even do well here?” - Tony F., Sarasota resident A mature red maple tree changes colors in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Florida red maple trees…
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A row of Florida Pitch Apple shrubs surrounds this cozy Sarasota oasis. Sarasota homeowners sign off on Florida Pitch Apple for its hardy good looks and versatility of being grown as a shrub, hedge or tree. But did you know you can actually “sign” its leathery leaves? Yes, you can…
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