Trees & Shrubs Archives - Coastal Gardens Professionals

Brazilian Pepper Tree: An Illegal & Invasive Threat to Florida’s Most Pristine Properties

Brazilian pepper tree close up photo

This evergreen with bright red berries may be attractive but it’s highly toxic, spreading quickly, and banned in South Florida. Learn why it’s harmful, how to recognize and remove it, and what to plant instead.

What You Need to Know About Palm Tree Maintenance

Looking up at tall palm trees against a bright blue sky on Palm Beach Island

Wondering how to best care for palm trees in Palm Beach? We cover everything you need to know about palm tree maintenance, so your coastal paradise remains healthy.

Espaliers for your Palm Beach Property

A formal espalier pattern along a wall on a Palm Beach property maintained by Coastal Garden Professionals.

Espaliers are any plant or tree trained to grow against a flat surface. Learn more about this unique pruning method for your Palm Beach property and how Coastal Gardens can help you create your own espalier.

Southern Magnolias for Your Palm Beach Property

White flowers bloom on a Southern magnolia tree in Palm Beach, Florida.

The southern magnolia is an ideal choice for Palm Beach, provided you select the right cultivar. Discover how to enhance your Palm Beach property with one of these fragrant evergreen beauties.

Trees to Add to Your Palm Beach Property

Trees, plants, and landscaping on a Palm Beach property managed by Coastal Gardens.

We’ve previously written about trees and plants that you should remove from your property due to their invasive or non-native status, but what trees do we encourage you to add?
In this article, we’ll cover some trees that grow well in Palm Beach.

Banyan Trees in South Florida

A massive banyan or fig tree with multiple aerial roots takes over a large area on a Palm Beach property.

In this article, we will cover the banyan trees that grow in Palm Beach, the unique way that banyan trees grow, some characteristics of banyan trees, and more.

The Invasive Old World Climbing Fern

The green leaflets of the invasive Old World climbing fern in South Florida.

In this article, we will show you how to recognize the invasive vine known as the Old World climbing fern (OWCF), how it spreads, why it is considered invasive, and what to do if you spot it on your Palm Beach property.

Melaleuca or Paperbark Tree

Melaleuca trees growing close together and crowding out native species in Florida.

Melaleuca tree is native to Australia and other areas of the South Pacific. Melaleuca is banned by the state, federal, and regional agencies in the United States due to its propensity to displace native plants and trees. Learn what you should do if you find a Melaleuca tree in your property.

Using Native Plants in Your Palm Beach Landscape

Native South Florida plants on a Palm Beach property.

New landscaping in Palm Beach must incorporate at least 35% native plants. Learn what native plants are, how to use them, and why it’s important to protect them.

Chinese Tallow

Do you know that Chinese tallow tree is bad for your Palm Beach property? In this article you’ll learn how invasive this plant is and how to recognize it so you won’t add this to your property landscape and cause issues later on.