🍁 Florida Flame Maple (Acer Rubrum) 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, water during extended dry periods.

🌾 Soil
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
• Adaptable to sandy and loamy soils.

☀️ Sun Requirements
• Grows best in full sun to partial shade.
• Needs at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.

🌿 Fertilizer
• Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.

✂️ Pruning
• Prune during winter dormancy to maintain structure.

🌲 Characteristics
• Native Florida maple with beautiful fall color
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 30–50 ft+
• Zone: 7–9

🌎 Additional Info
• Excellent shade tree for residential landscapes
• Supports wildlife and pollinators 🐦🦋

🌳 Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Planting & Care Guide

🌱 Planting
• Plant in a large open area with room to mature.
• Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball.

💧 Watering
• Water deeply after planting.
• Water weekly during establishment.

🌾 Soil
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
• Tolerates clay and sandy soils.

☀️ Sun Requirements
• Requires full sun.

🌿 Fertilizer
• Apply slow-release tree fertilizer in spring if desired.

✂️ Pruning
• Prune young trees to establish strong branch structure.

🌲 Characteristics
• Large shade tree with strong upright growth
• Brilliant red-orange fall color
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Mature height: 50–80 ft+
• Zone: 5–9

🌎 Additional Info
• Excellent wildlife tree supporting birds and pollinators 🐦
• Long-lived native oak suitable for parks and large yards

🌸 D.D. Blanchard Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora D.D. Blanchard’) Planting & Care Guide

🌱 Planting
• Plant in a sunny location with adequate spacing.
• Apply mulch to help retain moisture.

💧 Watering
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Once established, water during dry periods.

🌾 Soil
• Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
• Tolerates sandy Florida soils.

☀️ Sun Requirements
• Performs best in full sun to partial shade.

🌿 Fertilizer
• Apply magnolia or evergreen fertilizer in spring.

✂️ Pruning
• Minimal pruning required.
• Remove damaged branches as needed.

🌲 Characteristics
• Evergreen magnolia with glossy leaves and bronze undersides
• Produces large fragrant white flowers
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 50–70 ft+
• Zone: 7–10

🌎 Additional Info
• Excellent specimen tree with year-round beauty
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial wildlife 🐝

🌿 Dahoon Holly (Ilex cassine) Planting & Care Guide

🌱 Planting
• Plant in areas with good moisture retention.
• Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.

💧 Watering
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Prefers consistent moisture.

🌾 Soil
• Adaptable to wet or well-drained soils.
• Tolerates acidic conditions.

☀️ Sun Requirements
• Grows in full sun to partial shade.

🌿 Fertilizer
• Apply slow-release holly fertilizer in spring.

✂️ Pruning
• Light pruning may be done to shape.

🌲 Characteristics
• Native evergreen holly with bright red berries
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 20–40 ft+
• Zone: 7–11

🌎 Additional Info
• Excellent wildlife tree providing food for birds 🐦
• Great for rain gardens and wet areas

🍊 Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Planting & Care Guide

🌱 Planting
• Plant in a sunny, protected area.
• Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball.

💧 Watering
• Water regularly during the first growing season.
• Once established, water during dry periods.

🌾 Soil
• Prefers well-drained soil.
• Adaptable to sandy Florida soils.

☀️ Sun Requirements
• Requires full sun for best fruit production.

🌿 Fertilizer
• Apply balanced fruit tree fertilizer in spring and summer.

✂️ Pruning
• Prune lightly after fruiting to shape the tree.

🌲 Characteristics
• Evergreen fruit tree with sweet orange fruit
• Fragrant flowers bloom in cooler months
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 15–30 ft+
• Zone: 8–10

🌎 Additional Info
• Excellent edible landscape tree
• Fruit is enjoyed fresh or in jams and desserts 🍊

🌳 Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) Planting & Care Guide

🌱 Planting
• Plant in a large open area with room for spreading branches.
• Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball.

💧 Watering
• Water deeply after planting.
• Water weekly during establishment.

🌾 Soil
• Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
• Prefers well-drained soil.

☀️ Sun Requirements
• Requires full sun.

🌿 Fertilizer
• Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.

✂️ Pruning
• Prune young trees to develop strong structure.

🌲 Characteristics
• Massive spreading native shade tree
• Evergreen foliage with long lifespan
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 40–80 ft+
• Zone: 8–10

🌎 Additional Info
• Iconic Southern shade tree
• Provides excellent habitat for birds and wildlife 🐦
• Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established

🌱 Arbor Day Planting Tips

• Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base of trees.
• Keep mulch away from trunks and stems.
• Water deeply during dry periods, especially during the first year.
• Avoid planting trees too deep.
• Monitor regularly during establishment for best long-term growth.