Florida Trees Archives

Tree of the Quarter: Ironwood (Krugiodendron ferreum)

Black Ironwood (Krugiodendron ferreum) means Krug’s Tree Iron, named for Carl Wilhelm Leopold Krug, German consul in Puerto Rico, businessman, botanist, and science patron.

How the Urban Forest has Grown in Venice, FL

The Urban Forest is an integral element of the City of Venice. With community support and donations, a handful of inspired volunteers started the eight-year project, working with great local vendors who specialized in native species, and with in-depth operations to remove invasive plant and animal species.

The Tree Due Diligence Brief

Pasco County Just Raised the Price of Removing Trees. Here’s What Changed and What’s Still Unsettled.

Tree of the Quarter: Olive Tree (Olea sp) (Olea europaea)

Olive trees grow best in well-drained, sandy soils and require full sun. They are well-suited to central and northern Florida and perform best in USDA hardiness zones 8–10.