Hollies are among the most popular landscape plants in Southwest Florida, with hundreds of shrubby and tree-like styles to choose from. But it took ArtisTree experts just seconds to narrow their favorites down to five -- each choice blending surprisingly well with our state's tropical foliage while adding distinctive holly-esque…
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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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