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Originally Posted by Diane F
We have 3 Sylvesters, a Ribbon palm, and several Sugar palms too around are pool, and I wouldn't trade them for the world. After all we do live in Florida. To not have them would be like not having firs and pine trees in the mountains! Yes there upkeep is a hassle, but if you like them and can afford the upkeep, plant them!
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We like our red maple and sweet gum trees. Plant away from the house if possible. Also, like viburnum for a quasi-fence line - recommended for Fl. Boxwood hedges work in Fl. Podocarpus are hardy in Fl. Maybe one (only 1) Carolina Pine ( called Arizona out west) - they are a VERY pretty bluish-green color and smell great - their downside is that they take a lot of work and space. We had a Sycamore (AKA cottonwood out west), which was a BIG mistake. Don't make that mistake - giant leaves blowing around your yard and making your neighbors hate you. Also grows too large.