Dioon spinulosum, also known as a Giant dioon, adds a lush "Jurassic Park" feel to Sarasota landscapes. Dioon spinulosum used to be overlooked for those preferring sago palms. But ever since word got out that sagos were susceptible to airborne scale, dioons have moved to the forefront as a reliable…
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This Arikury palm claims a small corner of a Sarasota courtyard. Photo source: South Florida Plant Guide. Arikury palms aren’t that well-known, so chances are you’ll ask “What’s that?” when you see one. Their punky, spike-like leaf bases or “boots” are purposely left long to form a distinctive spiral pattern.…
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Just to assure you, Florida shrimp plants are in no way related to the crustaceans of the appetizer world. Instead, their colorful bracts are shaped just like the shellfish, hence the name. ArtisTree designers are delighted to serve up a host of reasons to include these tropical perennials in your…
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Ligustrum trees in Florida are as close to the complete package as you can get. These shapable, adaptable evergreens are suitable for almost any landscape design and require minimal care. In fact, the versatile ligustrum would be better named The Everything Tree with all it’s got going for it. Florida…
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