Container Material Selections

This foliage accent is a succulent perennial belonging to the Agave family. It is made up of rosettes of sword- shaped leaves with lemon, cream and lime green striped. Garden designers call it an 'architectural' plant, as it has stand- out sculptural foliage. It makes a hardy and spectacular pot plant with lively foliage and an interesting colored leaf margin.

The lovely, delicate and versatile Arboricola, here pictured is our favorite variety, the "Trinette" in plenty of sun.
Arboricola 'Trinette' is a wonderful "no care" plant except for occasional food. Use Arboricola as an accent plant in sun or shade and it can also perform a hedge function, but low, yet thick.

Chinese fan palm makes a slow-growing but handsome specimen, forming a wide-spreading attractive crown. The long leaf segments hang gracefully giving the canopy a weeping appearance. This palm can withstand several degrees below freezing without any damage. Full sun is best for the Chinese fan palm.

Height:  25 Ft.
Growth:  Slow
Origin:  China, So. Japan
Stock:  Container sizes
Scientific Name:  Livistona chinensis

Shade or part-sunny. Bright sun burns some broad-leafed types, tolerates shearing. Positive drainage. Moisture. Not cold-hard. Its boundless and extravagant leaf coloring is often overpowering for some uses. Is best used in an informal grouping. Not recommended for hedges.

Height:  5-6
Growth:  Slow
Origin:  Fiji
Stock:  Container 3 gal.
Scientific Name:  Codiaeum variegatum

The European fan is one of the most versatile palms available. It can be planted as far north as the Carolinas, and makes a fine, tropical-appearing specimen.

Height:  10 FT.
Growth:  slow
Origin:  Mediterranean region
Stock:  Assorted
Scientific Name:  Chamaerops humilis

Height: up to 2' Spread: 2' Spacing: 6-12".
The Russelia is among the most common of garden plants, and is easily recognized by its brilliant red flowers that are shaped like tall thin vases. It is also known as the Firecracker plant or Coralblow. Russelia grows in many parts of the world and is mildly drought resistant. Produces thin wire-like foliage with scarlet to coral tube-like flowers from spring through fall.

Plant in full sun, in areas that have good drainage. Zone 9-12, requires minimal water.

Foxtail palm is very fast growing and appears adaptable to a broad range of soil conditions. Foxtail palm takes full sun even at a young age. Little known 10 years ago, it has already become one of the most popular items for landscaping in moist tropical and subtropical areas. The unique appearance of the leaves, which form a circular arrangement of the leaflets, gives this palm its common name.

Height:  30 Ft.
Growth:  Fast
Origin:  Northern Australia
Stock:  Container and Field grown
Scientific Name:  Wodyetia bifurcata

Climate needs:
This hibiscus is a tropical plant and needs warm conditions to thrive and bloom. The best temperature range for this plant is between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Thrives in full sun, blooms repeatedly, fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds.

Does not get as big as the Southern Magnolia. This little specimen trees flowers often and does well in sunny or dappled shade.

Height:  25 Ft.
Growth:  Moderate
Stock:  Container sizes

Large evergreen shrub with very glossy leaves.Nulla hendrerit luctus felis, ac faucibus metus egestas ac. In nec felis at massa luctus laoreet. Aliquam finibus eros in sapien tempor, vitae sagittis purus feugiat.

Upright, clumping grass grows 3-4 ft tall.

Needle palm can be adapted to full sun and makes an interesting specimen plant for accent. It is one of the hardier palm species, though growth will be slowest at the northern end of its range.

Height:  5 Ft.
Growth:  Slow
Origin:  Southeastern U.S.
Stock:  Container sizes
Scientific Name:  Rhapidophyllum hystrix

Any soil, any amount of fertilizers, fast- growing. Tolerant of seaside salt conditions. Stands pruning with some loss of blooms.

Height:  20 Ft. x 16 Ft.
Growth:  Fast
Stock:  Container size 3 gal.
Scientific Name:  Nerium

Sunny to high shade. Rich, moisture-preventive soil. Water faithfully. Good drainage. Accent plant, this plant will blend with a great many ground covers when used as a landscape focus.

Height:  4 Ft.
Growth:  Medium
Stock:  Container sizes
Scientific Name:  Strelitzia regina

Pindo palm is the hardiest feather-leafed palm currently in cultivation. It is used throughout Florida as a specimen plant, functioning well in median and even avenue plantings despite its relatively small stature.

Height:  15 Ft.
Growth:  Slow
Origin:  Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay
Stock:  Assorted
Scientific Name:  Butia capitata

Sprawling evergreen shrub that blooms year-round.

Commonly known as Mexican Petunia, fast-growing low maintenance plant with purple "trumpet" flowers.

Always attracting attention as a specimen. Also can become ideal as a highway tree in natural groups of varied sizes. For residential use do not use on small properties. Sunny or dappled shade, medium fertility. Since there is a constant leaf drop, allow low branches to cover the ground.

Height:  60 x 80 Ft.
Growth:  Moderate
Origin:  South-eastern US to Florida
Stock:  Container sizes and 100 Gal. Containers
Scientific Name:  Magnolia grandiflora

Plant the Ti in an area with light to moderate shade and deep, fertile, acidic well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Digging about two inches of organic compost six inches deep will help provide nutrients for the plant. To keep this plant indoors, place it in a 6-inch pot with a good quality potting medium containing 50 percent peat. Put it within four to eight feet of a south-facing window. Water the ti plant deeply, keeping it evenly moist through the growing season. If the plant resides in a container, make sure it drains properly and that it's never sodden with water. Avoid letting the plant dry out completely as this can promote disease.

Windmill Palm

Windmill Palm Trees are rapidly gaining popularity in US home landscapes. You will want to plant your palm tree in a spot where it will receive part shade. This palm tree is not prone to pest and disease problems, giving you a very hassle-free plant to grow. The Windmill Palm Tree is long-lived and offers unique landscape design possibilities for homeowners across the country. Quickly becomes the center of attention‚ the Windmill Palm is the most cold tolerant of the tall palms. Our design consultant says these are the absolute prettiest cold-climate palm trees.