Fort Myers FL – Landscape Designer Discusses the Types of Plants for Northerners

Feel Like A Local With Classic Tropical Plants

Florida certainly has a style all its own. Our state is a melting pot consisting of people and styles from all over the country and the region, and you can always find a unique experience in the Sunshine State.

One thing which is common in Florida is the presence of unique local plant life. Certain types of trees, plants, shrubs and grasses all thrive in the heat and humidity of the state, especially in our area of Fort Myers. These plants help give our area its distinct vibe and year-round tropical feel.

If you have recently moved to the Fort Myers area or you are considering a move down South, you likely want to capture the feel of Florida through your home’s landscaping. But if you have lived in a Northern state for an extended period of time, it’s possible your landscaping experience might not apply to our unique climate and type of soil.

This is where professional landscaping can come in, and our company is here to help. Not only do we install and maintain beautiful landscapes, we also design them in-house using years of experience and cutting edge technology to ensure our clients get the look and feel they desire.

In this article, we will discuss a few different plants and trees which are essential to the Florida Landscape and give you an idea of what will thrive in your new Southwest Florida home.

Palm Trees

What says Florida better than a palm tree? We get requests for palms all the time, especially from our clients who just relocated here from the Northeast. Palm trees are beautiful and can give any space an instant tropical, beachy feel. Selecting the right palm for your space can be tricky though. While many people picture tall, thin-trunked palms, these trees come in many varieties and you can select from different heights, leaf shapes, trunk thicknesses and more. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a palm in Florida.

Citrus Trees

There is nothing better than a fresh-squeezed lemon, orange, lime or grapefruit grown in Florida soil, and you can easily grow a citrus tree in your yard if you live in Fort Myers. Citrus trees need sun and space, so pick a sunny spot far away from structures and other trees and you should be good to go.

Hibiscus Shrubs

Featuring beautiful flowers which can be many different colors, hibiscus plants are among the most popular choices for any Florida landscape design. These shrubs are resistant to the salty soil and they hate the cold, making them perfect for our warm, bright climate in Southwest Florida. These plants are very versatile and can grow up to six feet tall in the right circumstances. Use them for pops of color in a garden and your home will fit right into the Fort Myers landscape style.

These are just a few examples of essential Florida landscape elements. If you need help designing, installing and/or maintaining your landscaping, give us a call today and our professional team can help make your landscaping vision a reality.