Palms
Silver Saw Palmetto
Serenoa repens
A Florida native with architectural silver fronds. Anchors coastal beds and shrugs off salt spray.
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Scale
- Mid-level
- Water
- Salt-Tolerant
The Nursery
A living catalog, grown on site.
Every specimen in our nursery is acclimated to Sarasota soil, salt, and sun. Browse by category, then schedule a walk-through.
Architectural
Giant Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
Sculptural fans and creamy blooms. Ideal for tropical privacy walls and pool-side drama.
- Sun
- Partial Sun
- Scale
- Canopy
- Water
- Moderate
Understory
Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa
The iconic split leaf. Climbs trellises and softens shaded courtyards with sculpted shadow play.
- Sun
- Shade
- Scale
- Mid-level
- Water
- Moderate
Palms
Bismarck Palm
Bismarckia nobilis
A blue-silver crown that anchors any estate. Best as a singular specimen against the sky.
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Scale
- Canopy
- Water
- Xeric
Palms
Foxtail Palm
Wodyetia bifurcata
Soft, feathery fronds radiate from a smooth crownshaft. A fast-growing tropical centerpiece for sunny Sarasota beds.
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Scale
- Canopy
- Water
- Moderate
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Christmas Palm
Adonidia merrillii
A slender, self-cleaning palm that carries bright red berries in winter. Elegant beside pools and walkways.
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Scale
- Mid-level
- Water
- Moderate
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Royal Palm
Roystonea regia
A tall, columnar trunk crowned with a feathered canopy. Instantly classic and commanding along driveways and grand lawns.
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Scale
- Canopy
- Water
- Moderate
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Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Multiple golden bamboo-like trunks and arching fronds create a dense tropical screen. Perfect for softening fences and borders.
- Sun
- Partial Sun
- Scale
- Privacy Screen
- Water
- Moderate
Blooms
Painted Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Riotous oranges, reds, and yellows. Used as live color massing through entry beds.
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Scale
- Mid-level
- Water
- Moderate
Blooms
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Year-round blooms in saturated tropicals. The signature flower of Florida hospitality.
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Scale
- Mid-level
- Water
- Moderate
Understory
Neoregelia Bromeliad
Neoregelia spp.
Shade-loving rosettes that hold rainwater and glow in dappled light. Perfect understory accent.
- Sun
- Shade
- Scale
- Ground Cover
- Water
- Moderate