The best shrubs to plant in your Central Florida yard are those that grow well in a Florida landscape. As our blog post - " The Best Trees to Consider for Your Landscaping " - covers, Central Florida's subtropical climate is favorable to a wide variety of vibrant, year-round trees and plants. When planning your landscape, select shrubs that will ensure your yard is beautiful as well as eco-friendly. Those that are Florida native plants are especially eco-friendly, helping to conserve water and protect the environment. There are many shrubs that are low-maintenance and will save you time, effort, and money. This blog post is here to help you through the weeds! We will share some of our favorites, along with helpful planting information.
Defining and Accenting Your Yard with Shrubs
Beautiful Florida-Friendly Shrubs
Pineapple guava is low-maintenance and can grow in the toughest conditions, such as during a drought. It has pink or white fleshy petals and bears edible fruit that ripens in the late summer to the early fall. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and needs well-drained acidic soil.
Simpson's stopper also grows well during drought conditions. It is a Florida native that provides your landscape with springtime flowering, colorful berries, and evergreen leaves. It can function as a shrub or a small tree, depending on the cultivar and how you prune it. This low-maintenance shrub attracts birds and butterflies, making it the perfect addition to your garden! The exfoliating bark of Simpson's stopper also provides some visual interest year-round, as its outer bark flakes off to reveal bark in reddish-brown shades.
Starburst clerodendrum is sure to attract attention as it grows its clusters of pink flowers topped white during the mid-winter all the way to spring! It needs to be watered well and grows best in full to partial sun in well-drained soil. Reaching a height of 15 feet at maturity makes it the perfect shrub to have as a backdrop.
DIY or Call a Pro?
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