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.
Tree of the Quarter: Olive Tree (Olea sp) (Olea europaea)
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Florida Trees
Florida trees are a valuable resource, especially for our urban areas. The Florida Urban Forestry Council is dedicated to promoting trees. Please join us in our mission and help support urban forestry in Florida.
Tree of the Quarter: Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata)
Brief Intro/Florida Urban Landscape: Florida is proud of all our Magnolias. They put the “Flori” in Florida. Once you...
Stump the Forester – What is a resilient urban forest?
QUESTION: What is a resilient urban forest? ANSWER: A resilient urban forest is one in which the built-in defense...
Tree of the Quarter: Gumbo Limbo (Bursera simaruba)
Tropical trees are not only beautiful, but depending on where they evolved, they may have some incredible adaptations...
Lethal Bronzing in Palm
If you have palms in your landscape or are thinking of planting palms, you may want to know more about Lethal...
Stump the Forester: My Palm leaves are turning brown, does it have a disease, or a nutrient deficiency?
QUESTION My Palm leaves are turning brown. Does it have a disease, or a nutrient deficiency? ANSWER Before providing...
Tree of the Quarter: Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)
Brief Intro: Laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia) is a common, native, red oak in the southern landscape. Laurel oaks are...
Tree of the Quarter: The Treaty Oak in Jacksonville, Florida
The Treaty Oak is an impressive southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) and an iconic arboricultural landmark in downtown Jacksonville, FL. The tree is estimated to be 250 years old or more.
Stump the Forester: What Are Codominant Stems?
Stump the Forester answers… What are codominant stems and what to look for? Codominant stems are “twin stems,” or multi stems that form within a tree’s branching.