Enhance Your Landscape with Our Diverse Plant Selection

At Tropical Palm Landscaping, we offer a carefully curated selection of plants that bring beauty, life, and balance to any outdoor space. Whether you're looking to create a peaceful Zen garden or a vibrant butterfly garden, our variety of palms, shrubs, hedges, ornamental grasses, and trees will elevate your landscape. Explore each category to find the perfect plants that suit your vision and thrive in your environment.

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Palms

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Adonidia

  • "Christmas Palm"
  • Slow grower averaging between 12 to 15 feet tall. Single trunk work great in tigher areas planted 5 to 6 feet away from structures. Multi-trunk need more room to spread out properly.
  • Zone 10 is the best for this plant.
  • Excellent self-cleaning features as when fronds are spent, they fall off by themselves.
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Areca

  • Slow to moderate growers for sun or shade and can reach heights of 15 to 20 feet.
  • Position arecas 3 to 6 feet apart for a hedge-type planting. Keep at least 4 feet away from structure when planting near them.
  • In warm areas of Zone 9B that border 10A, you can use an areca in a protected spot. Zone 10 is the best to use for this plant.
  • Moderate self-cleaning features, however would consider trimming yellowed or browned fronds every once in a while.
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Arenga

  • "Dwarf Sugar Palm"
  • Slow-growing that can reach an average height of about 8 feet tall and 8 feet wide (in shade) to 15 feet wide (in the sun).
  • Cold-tolerant palms that can thrive in Zones 9B and southward of Florida.
  • Does well in the sun, however prefers partial to full shade for a deep green color.
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Arikury

  • "Parrot Beak Palm"
  • Slow grower that can reach to about 10 feet tall.
  • Cold hardy to Zone 9B and grows in sun or shade, however prefers partial shade.
  • Though not considered self-cleaning, they rarely require trimming of spent fronds. When trimming, leave about 3 inches of stalk to keep the spiky look of the trunk.
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Bamboo

  • Grows slowly, clustering and spreading habit but not invading
  • Can grow up to 7 to 10 feet tall but usually grows up to 7 feet with regular maintenance
  • Zone 9B is good, however grows best in Zone 10
  • Does not like standing water, best with water-retaining soil
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Bottle

  • Has few fronds but long and graceful
  • Able to grow multiple in one spot
  • Slow growing palms that could end up about 10 feet at maturity, however maturity can take many, many years but most average 5 to 7 feet tall
  • Zone 10B is the best for this plant.
  • Self-cleaning is not a feature but this palm grows very slowly so requires less maintenance
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Cat

  • Looks similar to the areca palm
  • No visible trunk, cluster of fronds
  • Slow growing palm that reaches 6 to 8 feet tall in a rounded form, tolerates sun or shade, however shadier locations are best
  • Zone 10 is the best for this plant.
  • Requires regular watering but not soaked, plant with organic peat moss or top soil in the hole to help roots retain moisture
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Lady

  • Slow growing palm that reaches an ultimate height of about 8 to 10 feet.
  • Prefers shade over sun, however can be planted in either or.
  • Moderately cold tolerant, best grown in Zone 10 or in Zone 9B in a protected area.
  • When damaged by winter elements, new trunks will usually appear to replace the old ones (although it takes a while).
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Pygmy Date

  • Does not take up much room, can be planted 3 to 5 feet close to the house or pool as this palm grows straight up
  • Slow growing palm that can reach to only about 12 feet
  • Zone 10 is the best for this plant.
  • Low maintenance, old fronds and occasional seed pods will form a brown "petticoat" under the greenery that would need to be trimmed off now and then
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Spindle

  • Slow growing to about 20 feet tall.
  • Performs well in sunnier locations, however may be planted in partial shade.
  • Moderately cold hardy, does well in Zone 10 or in warmer areas of Zone 9B with protection.
  • Plant at least 4 feet from the house to give fronds room to spread out.
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Windmill

  • Slow-growing that generally reach heights of 10 to 12 feet.
  • Cold tolerance that can extend as far north as Zone 8 and won't show any winter damage.
  • Prefers watering twice a week in summer and once a week in winter to keep the leaf tips from browning

Large Palms

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Canary Island Date

  • Slow grower that can grow up to 40 feet tall
  • Zone 9 and south is best
  • Self-cleaning is not a feature so regular maintenance is necessary
  • Plant at least 10 to 15 feet away from the house or other plants/structures
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Foxtail

  • Fast grower that reach heights of about 30 feet. Because the fronds are large, keep at least 8 feet away from structures and further for multi-trunk variants.
  • Zone 10 are best suited for this plant. Areas of Zone 9B that closely border Zone 10 work with usual winter temperatures. 
  • Excellent self-cleaning features where the frond will fall off by themselves.
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Ponytail

  • "Elephant Foot Tree"
  • Slow growers that can eventually grow to 30 feet tall, however takes a very long time
  • Moderately cold-tolerant and works well in Zone 9B with protection from freezes
  • Does well in sun to part shade
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Queen

  • Fast growers that can reach a height of 40 feet. Best to keep at least 10 feet away from structures and 4 to 5 feet apart from others.
  • Plant does well in Zone 9B that border 10A.
  • Mild self-cleaning features, dead fronds take longer to fall off on their own. Requires frequent maintenance.
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Royal

  • Grows at a moderate speed up to 80 feet high. Keep away from structures by at least 8 feet but spaced between each other 8 to 10 feet.
  • Zone 10B and placed in full sun locations, Zone 10A for warmer areas.
  • Excellent self-cleaning features, never have to trim trunk area. 
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Sabal Palmetto

  • Official state tree of Florida and South Carolina
  • "Cabbage Palm" due to the way it grows at maturity
  • Slow growers that reach up to 65 feet tall
  • Cold hardy up to Zone 8, however prefers hot and humid summers
  • Does have self-cleaning features to where the dead fronds will fall off on their own
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Silver Bismarck

  • Slow grower that reaches to 30 feet or more and each thick, fan-shaped frond can reach 10 feet in diameter
  • Prefers Zone 10 but can grow in Zone 9B
  • This palm does not feature self-cleaning, however grows slowly so trimming off old fronds will not happen frequently
  • Requires a planting area of at least 15 to 20 feet in diameter
 
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Sylvester

  • Slow grower that reaches to an ultimate height of 40 feet tall, can feature "diamond cut" along the trunk
  • Thrives well in Zone 9 as this palm is very cold hardy
  • Browned fronds would be trimmed as needed, not often as the palm grows slowly
  • Plant about 5 feet away from the house or other plants/structures for best results
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Washingtonia

  • Fast grower that can grow up to 100 feet tall, however not all grow at the same speed and rarely grows taller than the landscape
  • Very cold hardy palm, can grow even in Zone 8 very well
  • Browned fronds would need to be trimmed off often to avoid a "hula skirt" appearance
  • Plant at least 6 to 8 feet away from the house or other plants/structures

Shrubs

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Allamanda

  • "Golden Trumpet"
  • Moderate growers that like full to partial sun and do best in Zone 10
  • Can grow to able 4 to 5 feet based on preference while mature, 3 feet while young
  • Keep 3-4 feet apart from most structures and plants
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Azaleas

  • 3-4 ft when young and best kept around 4-5 ft once matured. Space these at least 3 ft apart
  • Rated for zones 9B, or areas of 10A that borders 9B
  • They come in a varitey of color and are very cold hearty
  • Can be planted in full sun or full shade, though they keep a fuller look when in some sunlight
  • Low maintenance and one of the few which can tolerate "wet feet" (overly water saturated soils)
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Bird of Paradise

  • 4-6 ft tall with about the same width
  • They do best in zone 10, though they can be container grown in zone 9B as to be moved indoors during cold snaps
  • Space about 3 ft apart to give room to fan out
  • Will grow in full sun but best in partly sunny or partly shaded areas
  • Drought tolerant but best to give them regular irrigation while avoiding "wet feet"
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Crotons

  • 2-3 ft tall with same amount of spacing between them (2 ft spacing for smaller Crotons)
  • Rated for zones 9 and 10 and can be planted in full sunlight to partial shaded areas
  • Low maintenance and best kept out of overly saturated soil
  • Moderately drought tolerant and need to be covered during overnight frosts
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Hawaiian Ti

  • Variety of heights, slow grower
  • Spacing can be close but for the Black Magic Cordylines they should be kept about 3 ft from other plants
  • Best rated for zone 10, for zone 9B its best to keep potted to be placed indoors for cold weather
  • Best placed in areas of bright shade but most can do well with more light, typically morning sun
  • Low maintenance, protection from wind can help them from becoming shredded
  • Moderately drought tolerant but over-saturation can turn the tip of the leaves brown
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Hibiscus Bush

  • 4-6 ft tall and should be spaced about 3 ft apart
  • Comes in a variety of colors and flower shapes, and does best in zone 10
  • Best kept in full sun to partly sunny areas
  • Low maintenance but requires regular irrigation, too much or too little can make them look scraggly
  • These plants can be hurt by cold weather so take precautions when that time come
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Indian Hawthorne

  • 2.5 ft tall and 3 ft wide 
  • Plants should be spaced about 2 ft apart
  • Moderately drought tolerant once established and very cold hearty
  • Very low maintenance, water regularly while giving it time to dry between cycles
  • Can be planted anywhere from sun to partial shade.
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Variegated Ginger

  • Moderate grower that can grow from 3 to 6 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide.
  • Does best in Zone 10, however, in Zone 9B, they can either grow in a container to bring indoors during cold weather or planted in a protected area.
  • Prefers to be in part sun to part shade areas as too much sun will curl the leaves.
  • No trimming is needed other than removing dead leaves or pruning for size during warmer weathers.

Hedges

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Gardenias

  • 4-5 ft tall x 4 ft wide,  although Dwarf Gardenias only grow to about 2 ft
  • Give about 3 ft of spacing between them, but for the Dwarf Gardenias they only need 2 ft
  • Best in zone 10, may be placed in full sun to partial shade
  • Moderate maintenance, need to be placed in low alkalinity soils to reduce nutritional problems, bugs also love this plant so treatment may be necessary
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Gold Mound

  • 2.5 to 3 ft tall, space 2.5 to 3 ft away from structures
  • Does best in full to part sun
  • Water regularly in a well-drained area
  • Blooms tiny lavender flowers
  • Usually found in Zone 10 areas
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Japanese Boxwood

  • 2-3 ft tall and plant with 2 ft of spacing to grow into a low hedge with same amount of spacing from the house
  • Low maintenance and trimming depends on how manicured you want it to look, though it is a slow grower
  • Regular watering with time to dry between cycles
  • May be placed in any area from full sun to full shade
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Loropetalum Plum

  • 3 ft tall but can grow larger
  • Placed about 3 ft apart with about 2 ft or more from house (same as walkways)
  • Low maintenance but water regularly without overly saturating soil
  • Grows at a moderate to fast rate
  • Placed in sun to partly sunny areas (too much shade makes the color fade and grow more leggy)
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Podocarpus

  • 5-7 ft or larger in height and usually planted as a hedge
  • Spaced about 3 ft apart, keep around 2.5-3 ft from house and around 4-5 ft from walkway or driveway to allow room for maturity
  • Low maintenance but grows at a moderate rate
  • Sun or shaded areas
  • Drought and cold tolerant
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Tibouchina

  • 15 ft tall but can be maintained as a hedge
  • Able to plant around 3 to 4 feet away from structures, preferably out of winter wind areas
  • Occasional trimming as necessary, regular watering without overly saturating soil
  • Partial shade/sun, not too much sun
  • Grows at a moderate rate, prefers warm zones

Ornamental Grass

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Aztec Grass

  • A cold-hardy plant that grows at a moderate rate to about 12 to 18 inches tall and gets a white flower spike.
  • Prefers a part shade location that has regular irrigation but don't keep it overly wet.
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Liriope

  • "Lilyturf"
  • Moderate growing grass-like plant that can go between 18 to 24 inches tall.
  • A cold-tolerant plant that does well in Zone 9B or Zone 10.
  • Water regularly but with time to let the plant dry out a bit between waterings.
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Mondo Grass

  • "Monkey Grass"
  • Slow growing grass-like plant that can get to about 12 inches tall, the dwarf variant only grows to 6 inches tall.
  • Very hardy plant that will last what seems like forever, prefers a location with some afternoon shade.
  • Regular irrigation is a must but with enough time for the plant to dry out a bit between waterings.
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Muhly Grass

  • A small grass that can grow to about 3 feet tall, prefers full to partial sun, cold-hardy, and salt-tolerant.
  • In Autumn, this place produces fluffy pink to purple flower stalks that can reach up to 5 feet tall.
  • Best planted 24 to 36 inches apart from each other to provide a great scenary.
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Zebra Grass

  • Known for their "stripes" - horizontal cream or yellow markings on a silvery/green grass.
  • Grows to about 6 feet tall and wide, and produces coppery-pink plumes in late summer.
  • Does best in full to part sun areas, cold-hardy plant.
  • Plant should be spaced at least 6 feet away from structures and paths.

Trees

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Bald Cypress

  • Fast grower that can get to 40 to 50 feet or more, does best in full sun and regular irrigation
  • Does great near water, can develop "knees" or roots that grow in knobs out of the ground around the tree
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Crape Myrtle

  • Fast growing plants that need a sunny, well-drained area to thrive
  • Flower colors on these range from white to reds and pinks of all shades, even purple
  • Height can be from 6 to 25 feet tall, depending on the Crape
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Gold Tabebuia

  • "Golden Trumpet Tree"
  • Fast growth to 30 feet tall in Zone 10, slower growth the more north it goes
  • Brown bark and clusters of bright yellow-gold flowers in spring
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Hickory

  • "Pignut Hickory"
  • Reaches maturity at about 30 years
  • Canopy can spread 30 to 40 feet wide
  • Moderate growth that gets to 50 to 65 feet tall, or up to 120 feet
  • Does best in full sun.
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Italian Cypress

  • Reaches heights of 30 feet or more, however can be planted next to structures
  • Grows at a moderate pace, cold hardy, and does well in Florida with full to part sun
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Lavender Tabebuia

  • "Purple Trumpet Tree"
  • Moderately cold tolerant, doing best in Zone 10 and warmer areas of Zone 9B
  • Smooth gray trunk and produces lavish pinkish-purple blooms in early spring
  • Trimming isn't necessary unless to remove any too-low branches
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Laurel Oak

  • Fast growing tree that eventually reaches a height of 60 feet or more
  • Canopy size can be 35 to 45 feet
  • Prefers to be in full sun to partial shade
  • Life span of 50 to 70 years

 

 
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Live Oak

  • Moderate grower to 60 feet after a person's lifetime
  • Requires full sun and room to spread out, as well as a well-drained planting location
  • Does well in any zone of Florida

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