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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Ornamental in every way: Draecena Tricolor shrubs with sleek cane trunks burst with color. Draecena Tricolor shrubs, a cultivated variety of Draecena Marginata, are shrubs you can’t shrug off. Their slender shape and showy foliage make them a perfect choice for narrow spaces. Unlike other dracaenas, their narrow-pointed leaves make…
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White Bird of Paradise plants aren’t true palms, ergo their nickname “Bird of Paradise Tree.” Too often homeowners mistakenly think they’ll get big but certainly never taller than their roof. But they can and do. It’s important that you plan for their growth so you can appreciate their beauty instead…
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