🌳 A Warm Arbor Day 2026 Greeting to Palm Coast Residents! 🌱
Thank you for joining us for our 2026 Arbor Day event!
We’re excited to offer the following trees available for giveaway today:
Arbequina Olive, Loquats, Weeping Bottle Brush, Native Mulberry, Highbush Blueberry, Goji Berry, and Southern Red Cedars.
Please take a moment to review the care instructions provided to ensure the healthy growth and long life of your new tree.
Thank you for supporting sustainability and helping give trees a second life. We truly appreciate your participation and commitment to a greener community! 🌿
🌿 Arbequina Olive (Olea Europaea 'Arbequina) Planting & Care Guide
🌱 Planting
- Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball and the same depth.
- Place the tree so the top of the root ball is slightly above ground level.
- Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep mulch away from the trunk).
💧 Watering
- First 2–3 months: Water 2–3 times per week.
- Establishment period: Water once weekly.
- Once established, olives are drought-tolerant, but benefit from occasional deep watering for better fruiting.
🌾 Soil
- Prefers well-drained soil—very important.
- Thrives in sandy or loamy soils.
- Tolerates poor soils, but does not like standing water.
☀️ Sun Requirements
- Requires full sun.
- Needs at least 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and fruit production.
🌿 Fertilizer
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Light feeding is sufficient—avoid over-fertilizing.
- Can benefit from additional feeding during growing season if fruiting.
✂️ Pruning
- Prune in late winter to early spring.
- Shape to maintain an open canopy for airflow and sunlight.
- Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
🌳 Characteristics
- Small, evergreen ornamental and fruiting tree
- Silvery-green foliage with a soft, elegant look
- Produces small, flavorful olives
- Self-fertile (can produce fruit on its own)
- Growth rate: slow to moderate
- Mature height: 15–20 ft (can be kept smaller with pruning)
🌎 Additional Info
- Excellent for patios, landscapes, and Mediterranean-style gardens
- Highly heat and drought tolerant
- Can be grown in containers or in-ground
- Cold-sensitive—protect during freezes
- Fruit can be cured for eating or oil 🫒
🌳 Loquat (Eriobotrya Japanonica) Planting & Care Guide
🌱 Planting
- Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball and the same depth.
- Position the tree so the top of the root ball is slightly above ground level.
- Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep mulch away from trunk).
💧 Watering
- First 2–3 months: Water 2–3 times per week.
- Establishment period: Water once weekly.
- Once established, loquats are moderately drought-tolerant, but produce better fruit with consistent watering.
🌾 Soil
- Prefers well-drained soil.
- Grows well in sandy and loamy soils.
- Avoid poorly drained or constantly wet areas.
☀️ Sun Requirements
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Best fruit production occurs in full sun (6–8+ hours daily).
🌿 Fertilizer
- Apply a balanced fertilizer 2–3 times per year (spring, summer, early fall).
- Use a fertilizer suitable for fruit trees.
- Avoid over-fertilizing, which can reduce fruiting.
✂️ Pruning
- Prune after fruiting to shape and control size.
- Remove dead, damaged, or crowded branches.
- Can be maintained as a small tree or large shrub.
🍊 Characteristics
- Evergreen fruiting tree with a dense, rounded canopy
- Large, glossy, dark green leaves
- Fragrant white flowers in fall/winter
- Produces sweet, tangy yellow-orange fruit in late winter to spring
- Growth rate: moderate
- Mature height: 15–25 ft
🌎 Additional Info
- Excellent for edible landscapes and backyard orchards
- Fruit can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and desserts 🍊
- Attracts pollinators when in bloom 🐝
- Cold-sensitive—flowers and fruit may be damaged by frost
- Low maintenance and well-suited for Florida climates
🌺 Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis 'Weeping) Planting & Care Guide
🌱 Planting
- Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball and the same depth.
- Set the tree so the top of the root ball is slightly above ground level.
- Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep mulch away from the trunk).
💧 Watering
- First 2–3 months: Water 2–3 times per week.
- After establishment: Water once weekly.
- Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, but performs best with regular watering.
🌾 Soil
- Prefers well-drained soil.
- Tolerates sandy soils and a variety of conditions.
- Avoid areas with standing water.
☀️ Sun Requirements
- Thrives in full sun.
- Needs 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
🌿 Fertilizer
- Apply a balanced or low-phosphorus fertilizer in spring.
- Light feeding encourages healthy growth and more blooms.
✂️ Pruning
- Prune after flowering to shape and maintain size.
- Remove dead or crossing branches.
- Light pruning encourages a fuller canopy and more blooms.
🌺 Characteristics
- Evergreen ornamental tree with a graceful, weeping habit
- Bright red, brush-like flowers that attract pollinators
- Narrow, soft green leaves
- Growth rate: moderate to fast
- Mature height: 15–25 ft
🌎 Additional Info
- Excellent for accent trees, patios, and focal points
- Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies 🐦🐝🦋
- Tolerates heat and humidity well
- Can handle light frost but protect from hard freezes
- Great for Florida landscapes and coastal areas
🌳 Native Mulberry (Morus Rubra) Planting & Care Guide
🌱 Planting
- Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball and the same depth.
- Position the tree so the top of the root ball is slightly above ground level.
- Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep mulch away from trunk).
💧 Watering
- First 3–6 months: Water 2–3 times per week.
- After establishment: Water once weekly or as needed.
- Prefers moderate moisture, but can tolerate short dry periods once established.
🌾 Soil
- Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
- Tolerates a wide range including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
- Performs best in slightly moist, fertile conditions.
☀️ Sun Requirements
- Grows best in full sun to partial shade.
- More sun = better fruit production.
🌿 Fertilizer
- Typically not required in good soil.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if growth is slow.
- Avoid excessive fertilization.
✂️ Pruning
- Prune in late winter while dormant.
- Remove dead, damaged, or crowded branches.
- Can be shaped to maintain size and structure.
🍇 Characteristics
- Native deciduous fruit tree
- Produces sweet, blackberry-like fruit in spring/early summer
- Broad, spreading canopy with large green leaves
- Growth rate: fast
- Mature height: 30–50 ft
🌎 Additional Info
- Excellent for wildlife—birds love the fruit 🐦
- Great for naturalized areas and shade
- Fruit can stain surfaces—plant away from driveways or patios
- Supports native ecosystems and pollinators
- Low-maintenance and hardy once established
🫐 Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) Planting & Care Guide
🌱 Planting
- Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball and slightly shallower in depth.
- Set the plant so the top of the root ball sits slightly above ground level.
- Backfill with a mix of native soil and acidic organic matter (like pine bark or peat).
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (pine bark or pine straw works best).
💧 Watering
- First 2–3 months: Water 2–3 times per week.
- Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
- Blueberries have shallow roots and need regular watering, especially during fruiting.
🌾 Soil
- Requires acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5).
- Prefers well-drained, organic-rich soil.
- Amend soil with pine bark, peat moss, or sulfur if needed.
☀️ Sun Requirements
- Needs full sun for best fruit production.
- Requires 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily.
🌿 Fertilizer
- Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants (like azaleas or camellias).
- Apply in early spring and late spring.
- Avoid over-fertilizing—blueberries are sensitive.
✂️ Pruning
- Prune in late winter while dormant.
- Remove dead, weak, or older canes to encourage new growth.
- Improves fruit size and overall plant health.
🫐 Characteristics
- Deciduous fruiting shrub
- Produces sweet, nutritious blue berries in late spring to summer
- Attractive white to pink flowers in early spring
- Growth rate: moderate
- Mature height: 6–10 ft
🌎 Additional Info
- Best planted in groups for cross-pollination (improves yield)
- Great for edible landscapes and home gardens
- Attracts pollinators 🐝 and birds 🐦
- May require netting to protect fruit from wildlife
- Excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins
🍒 Goji Berry (Lycium Barbarum) Planting & Care Guide
🌱 Planting
- Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball and the same depth.
- Set the plant so the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above ground.
- Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep mulch away from the base).
💧 Watering
- First 2–3 months: Water 2–3 times per week.
- After establishment: Water once weekly.
- Prefers moderate moisture, but once established is drought-tolerant.
🌾 Soil
- Prefers well-drained soil.
- Tolerates sandy, loamy, and slightly alkaline soils.
- Avoid consistently wet or poorly drained areas.
☀️ Sun Requirements
- Thrives in full sun.
- Needs 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit production.
🌿 Fertilizer
- Light feeder—apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Too much fertilizer can reduce fruit production.
✂️ Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring.
- Can be trained as a shrub or vine on a trellis.
- Remove dead or overcrowded growth to improve airflow and fruiting.
🍒 Characteristics
- Deciduous shrub with arching or vining growth habit
- Produces small red-orange berries known for their nutritional value
- Light purple flowers bloom in late spring to summer
- Growth rate: moderate to fast
- Mature height: 6–10 ft (can be maintained smaller)
🌎 Additional Info
- Fruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamins
- Great for edible gardens, trellises, or containers
- Self-fertile, but yields may improve with multiple plants
- Attracts pollinators 🐝
- Heat and drought tolerant once established
🌲 Native Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) Planting & Care Guide
🌱 Planting
- Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball and equal depth.
- Set the tree so the top of the root ball is slightly above grade.
- Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep mulch away from trunk).
💧 Watering
- First 2–3 months: Water 2–3 times per week.
- Establishment period (up to 1 year): Water once weekly.
- Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
🌾 Soil
- Extremely adaptable—grows in sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
- Tolerates poor soils and dry conditions.
- Prefers well-drained soil but handles a wide range of environments.
☀️ Sun Requirements
- Requires full sun.
- Needs at least 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth.
🌿 Fertilizer
- Typically not necessary.
- If desired, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Avoid over-fertilizing.
✂️ Pruning
- Very low maintenance.
- Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches or for shaping.
- Best pruned in late winter to early spring.
🌲 Characteristics
- Native evergreen tree with dense, upright pyramidal form
- Blue-green foliage with berry-like cones (on female trees)
- Growth rate: moderate to fast
- Mature height: 30–50 ft+
🌎 Additional Info
- Excellent for privacy screens, windbreaks, and property borders
- Extremely hardy and long-lived
- Tolerates heat, drought, wind, and salt exposure
- Provides food and shelter for wildlife 🐦
- Deer resistant and low maintenance
- Ideal for Florida and Southeastern landscapes
For more details, visit the Flowing Well Tree Farm product page.