Best Landscaping Hedges: Versatile and Resilient Choices
Full-performance hedges are trees that not only take on tasks but excel in them! They adapt, are versatile, and definitely don’t lose a beat. Evergreens, with their exceptional foliage, remain faithful to their essence and endure the various challenges inherent in the region (South Florida and the Caribbean) and its climate conditions.
Pimenta Racemosa
This tree is currently gaining popularity in landscape design. This tree holds significant ornamental value, particularly in south Florida. It features a peeling, exfoliating trunk and aromatic leaves that release a refreshing citrusy aroma when crushed. With fragrant, delicate, fluffy flowers and a compelling display of stiff, leathery leaves, it creates enviable foliage and excellent coverage for privacy hedges.
Why choose the bayrum tree?
- Enviable foliage
- Performs well under hard winds.
- Loves full sun
- It works great as a privacy hedge in both standard and multi-trunk form.
- Salt and drought tolerance
- Perfect fit for narrow spaces
Calophyllum Brasiliensis
Its broad growth habit and dense round crown contribute to its fuller appearance, adding volume to the landscape. This sun lover has a set of leathery, dark, glossy green leaves that occasionally flushes red tints, spiking its appearance.
Why choose the Brazil beautyleaf tree?
- Green, shiny foliage all year round
- Performs well under severe winds.
- Loves full sun
- Great privacy hedge for both multi-trunk and standard form.
- Salt and drought tolerance
- Perfect to cover large spaces
Conocarpus var. serieceus
The silver buttonwood, with velvety-soft silvery foliage, is bound to make a stunning hedge! This Florida native is perfect for seaside plantings and thrives in full sun. Its unusual color contrasts with all the green or vivid colors in the landscape. However, if you prefer something greener, you can always opt for the green version, the Green Buttonwood.
Why choose Silver Buttonwood?
- Silvery foliage
- Performs well under hard winds.
- Loves full sun
- Makes for a great privacy hedge for both multi-trunk and standard form.
- Salt and drought tolerance
- Low maintenance
- Florida Native
Conocarpus Erectus
When it comes to selecting tree material for a hedge, lush green foliage is always a striking choice! Green buttonwood is a native tree that not only feaures handsome foliage and attractive bark but also makes an excellent front-line tree due to its exceptional tolerance to salt spray exposure. Great for South Florida and one of our best hedges for landscaping!
Why choose Green Buttonwood?
- Lush foliage
- Performs well under harsh weather conditions.
- Loves full sun
- Excellent landscaping choice in both multi-trunk and standard form.
- Extreme salt and drought tolerance
- Low maintenance
Gymananthes Lucida
One of our favorite coastal hammock trees! The crabowood or oyster tree, scientifically known as Gymananthes lucida, is a small, round tree with attractive, leathery foliage. It is extremely well-behaved and considered low maintenance because it adapts well to harsh environments, extreme heat, and poor soils. Plus, it rarely needs pruning.
Why choose the Crabwood tree?
- Native tree
- Low-maintenance
- Loves full sun to partial shade
- It serves as an excellent privacy hedge.
- Good salt and drought tolerance
- Adapts well to poor soils
In conclusion, when lookin for best hedges for landscaping. Choose full-performance options that not only boosts visual appeal but also ensures long-lasting functionality and durability. Whether you need privacy, resilience against South Florida’s challenging weather conditions, or simply want to add unique texture and color to your space, these trees excel. From the fragrant Bayrum tree and dense Brazil Beautyleaf to the striking Silver Buttonwood and low-maintenance Crabwood, these hedges bring it all to any landscape design. Investing in these versatile, hardy species guarantees a stunning and sustainable landscape that thrives in tropical and subtropical environments.
Privacy Hedge: Tree Specifications and availability
For availability and sizes, feel free to email us at sales@treeworldwholesale.com or text us at (305) 245-6886. You can also check out our specification charts, which include reference photos and average measurements of some of our trees, to help guide your selection.
