Pink candy eggs delivered by the Easter Bunny are always nice, but a pink Anderson Crepe Hibiscus Tree is so much nicer. First of all, this pink charmer doesn't melt. Second, it will be there for you long after Easter with soft pink flowers that sway your gaze. Why? ArtisTree offers plenty of reasons of why we choose these in-demand trees for southwest Florida landscapes. For starters, they provide an instant focal point that’s both tropical and alluring -- a true garden classic that reaches Continue Reading
Orange Geiger A Splendid Coastal Tree for Florida Beachfront Homes
Orange Geiger is a splendid coastal tree for Florida beachfront homes misted with sea spray. Sarasota and Venice residents have a crush on this orange beauty for a variety of reasons, as do the designers at Venice-based ArtisTree Landscape. Here's why. For starters, let’s talk about those deep-orange crinkly blossoms that look like crepe paper. This is a “look at me” tree that shines from afar, blooming year round but especially so in Florida’s spring and summer seasons. A word of advice: If Continue Reading
Spartan Juniper: Fast-growing Hedge for Sarasota
Do you need privacy from a roadway or neighbor? Want a tall, luxurious hedge to boost the value of your property? Plant a row of Spartan junipers, and before you know it, your backyard will become a peaceful and private sanctuary. Native to China (not Ancient Greece as its name suggests), the Spartan juniper is an evergreen that grows extremely fast, making it a nice, natural hedge alternative to boring wood fences. Once established, Spartan juniper is unflinching, tolerating heat, cold, salt Continue Reading
Pitch Apple:Should Be Pitched as a Tree or a Shrub?
Let’s say you have a sad little bare area in your Bradenton landscape and think a playful ornamental would liven things up a tad. A tree sure would be nice, but on the other hand, what about a shrub or two? Allow us to pitch the Pitch Apple – a paddle-leafed plant that can be either. Also known as an Autograph Plant, this showstopper is native to Florida and can be used as a wide-spreading, densely foliated shrub or trained to grow into a tree. Why the nickname? Because the leathery leaves Continue Reading
