Florida-friendly planning tool

Find plants that fit the property—not the nursery display.

Compare practical candidates for Northwest Florida light, moisture, mature size and coastal exposure.

TOP PLANNING CANDIDATES

Plants worth investigating first.

These matches narrow the conversation. They are not a planting plan or guarantee of performance.

BEST INITIAL MATCH

Evergreen shrub / small tree · 8–20+ ft by selection

Confirm cultivar and mature form; avoid placing a large selection in a small foundation bed.

Matched against light, moisture, purpose and exposure.

MATCH 2

Evergreen screening plant · 10–20 ft

Fast screening candidate with a natural form; allow adequate width.

Matched against light, moisture, purpose and exposure.

MATCH 3

Evergreen shrub / small tree · 6–20 ft by selection

Choose cultivar by final size instead of relying on repeated shearing.

Matched against light, moisture, purpose and exposure.

MATCH 4

Evergreen accent · 2–4 ft

Compact Florida-native character for beds where mature size fits.

Matched against light, moisture, purpose and exposure.

Right plant, right place: Final selection still requires confirmation of mature size, utilities, soil, drainage, irrigation and exact exposure.