A Tropical Yard in Central Florida

Does the thought of living in central Florida bring to mind a tropical-looking landscape? There are many plants that thrive in this area from ornamental plants like palms and foliage plants to fruit trees. What even does a tropical yard look like? Can Florida native plants help us achieve that look? Join us to find out in today’s episode.

Sources for this Episode:

• Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/

• In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu

• Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/

• UF IFAS Extension Polk County YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xcbdX1cDeyXlXUmaW9wBg

• Climate Zones https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/global/climate-zones

• Florida 101: Florida Weather https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/flaglerco/2023/10/26/florida-101-florida-weather/

• 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

• Ornamental Palms for Central Florida https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP020