Narrowly to broadly pyramidal when young, Baldcypress, the state tree of Louisiana, eventually develops into a broad-topped, spreading, open specimen when mature. Capable of reaching 100 to 150 feet in height, most landscape specimens are rarely seen in… Read More
This rapidly-growing North American native evergreen reaches 30 to 40 feet in height with a 15 to 25-foot-spread. It is referred to as Cupressus glabra by some botanists. The green foliage has a silver/gray shimmer and the… Read More
A popular landscape plant since the beginning of American history, this broad-leafed evergreen has served a variety of uses through the years. The American Indians used preserved Holly berries as decorative buttons and were much sought after by… Read More
Scientific name: Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’ Plant Type: Grass Foliage: Evergreen Height: 20 ft. to 35 ft. Width: 10 ft. Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun Climate: Zones 9, 10 Notes: Thrives in Hot Climates. Container Plants, Low Maintenance…. Read More
The erect, single trunk of windmill palm is covered with dense, brown, hairlike fibers, and the three-foot-wide, fan-shaped fronds extend from 1.5-foot-long, rough-edged petioles. The trunk appears to be wrapped in burlap. A very slow-growing palm, windmill… Read More
The Mexican fan palm is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of 70 to 100 feet, making it too tall for typical residential landscapes. It is native to northern Mexico but grows well in Florida, being… Read More
Cycas revoluta (Sago Cycad), is a cycad native to southern Japan. Though often known by the common name of King Sago Palm, or just Sago Palm, it is not a palm at all, but a type of… Read More
This cold-hardy, single-trunked palm is easily recognized by its rounded canopy of blue-grey, strongly-recurved, graceful fronds which curve in toward the trunk. The heavy, stocky trunks are covered with persistent leaf bases. Large, showy clusters of orange-yellow,… Read More
GENERAL INFORMATION: Scientific name: Rhapidophyluim hystrix Pronunciation: rah-pid-o-fill-lum hiss-triks Common name(s): Needle Palm Family: Arecaceae Origin: Southeastern United States Needle Palm is a small shrubby fan palm that grows to about six feet in height. Multiple stems… Read More
Common Names: Mule Palm, Butia Queen Cross, Hybrid Cold Tolerance: 14F (-10C). Some trees have withstood temperatures as low as 10F (-12C). USDA Zones: (8b) 9-11 Typical Height: 30′ Growth Rate: Fast Habit: Solitary This beautiful palm… Read More
