Thank you for adopting one of our beautiful native plants! By planting these species in your yard, you are supporting local wildlife, pollinators, and a healthier Florida ecosystem. Below are planting and care instructions for each plant to help you get started.

🔥 Firebush (Hamelia patens)

Planting: Choose a sunny or lightly shaded location. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than the container. Place the plant level with the surrounding soil, backfill, and water thoroughly.

Watering: Water regularly until established, then only during extended dry periods. Firebush is drought-tolerant once mature.

Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy or loamy soil but adapts to most conditions.

Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for best growth.

Placement: Full sun to partial shade; more sun encourages heavier flowering.

Pruning: Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage new growth.

Peak Season: Blooms nearly year-round in Florida, providing nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds.

🍁 Florida Flame Maple (Acer rubrum var. drummondii)

Planting: Plant in a sunny or partly shaded location with room for a tall canopy. Dig a wide planting hole, set the tree at the same depth it grew in the pot, backfill, and water thoroughly.

Watering: Water deeply 2–3 times per week until established (first 6–12 months). Once mature, water during prolonged droughts.

Soil: Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil but adapts to most well-drained soils.

Fertilizer: Feed with a slow-release tree fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth.

Placement: Ideal as a shade or specimen tree.

Pruning: Prune in late winter to remove crossing or damaged branches and to shape canopy.

Peak Season: Known for its brilliant red foliage in late fall and early winter, adding seasonal color.

🌿 Simpson Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans)

Planting: Select a sunny to partially shaded location. Plant at the same depth as the nursery container, backfill, and water well.

Watering: Water consistently until established. Drought-tolerant once mature but benefits from supplemental watering during dry spells.

Soil: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer once in spring and again in late summer.

Placement: Works well as a hedge, privacy screen, or specimen shrub.

Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain size and shape, or let grow naturally for a more informal look.

Peak Season: Blooms in late spring with fragrant white flowers, followed by bright orange-red berries that attract birds.

🌱 Thank You for Supporting Native Plants

By adopting these plants, you are helping restore Florida’s natural habitat and supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Your participation helps make our community greener and more resilient—thank you for doing your part!

🌳 Want More Native Plants?
You can find additional trees, shrubs, and pollinator-friendly plants at FlowingWellTreeFarm.com. We offer a wide variety of Florida-grown plants for your home or landscape.