Trees of South Florida–Part 4
Trees of South Florida – Part 4 In part 4 of this series on native and adapted trees for use in South Florida landscapes, we will discuss oaks and other species that can be used in planting designs. If …
Month: November 2016
Trees for South Florida–Part 3
Trees of South Florida–Part 3 Today, we continue our study of trees and large shrubs that are suitable for landscape architects to specify in planting plans for Dade County and other areas of South Florida. Since there are so many …
Trees for South Florida–Part 2
Trees for South Florida–Part 2 This is the second of a multi-part series on trees adapted to the subtropical climate of South Florida. Landscape architects who intent to take Section F of the LARE in Florida need to be familiar …
Shrubs for Coastal Areas
Sabal palmetto
Shrubs for Florida’s Coastal Landscapes and Gardens Coastal areas along the south, central, and northern coast of Florida present unique challenges to plants. Between the constant sea breeze, salt-laden air, and saline soil, plants must endure harsh conditions. Only certain species …
Trees for South Florida–Part 1
The Florida Landscape Architect License Exam has quite a few questions about plants. And, many of the questions are specifically testing your knowledge of native plants that grow well in South Florida.
Some of the questions will show you photos of trees while others ask you to select the most appropriate species for a particular scenario.
Landscape architect candidates should be knowledgeable about the following species for southern Florida landscapes.