Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Florida Native Christmas Trees


Andy Wilson, Horticulturist

Southern red cedar (Juniperus virginana) and sand pine (Pinus clausa) are two Florida natives that are grown commercially for both cut and potted Christmas trees. Both southern red cedar and sand pine can be planted in the landscape after use and both are drought tolerant once established. The southern red cedar also has good salt tolerance. Want the experience of selecting your own tree to cut on a Christmas tree farm? Check out this listing of Florida Christmas tree farms from the Florida Department of Agriculture:
http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/christmas_trees.htm

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