Black olive trees have always had a shady character, which is why they’re also known as Shady Ladies. Lush Oriental-style branch layers will calm you. A wide-spreading canopy will cool you. If you add a Shady Lady to your Florida landscape, sitting in its shade will be the most tranquil…
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Chinese fans grow from multi-stem palms to single-trunk majestic beauties. These were purchased full size and installed at a south Sarasota residence. Chinese fan palms can adapt to just about any role you want them to play. Install multi-stem ones along your property for low-to-the-ground lush privacy. Select a large,…
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Italian cypress trees impress with their tall, statuesque presence and ultra-thin shape. But behind their stately appearance are maintenance concerns and questionable ability to withstand high winds (like any other tall tree in Florida, right?). Still, there's much to be said for these slim evergreens and their Mediterranean vibe. Get…
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Pyramidal trees planted on Sarasota properties always make an elegant statement -- their natural symmetry accentuating spacious estates and secluded residences. But come December, they take on a special holiday flair, their conical shapes reminiscent of fragrant firs on Christmas tree lots. Here are ArtisTree’s four top pyramidal picks should…
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