All Florida Trees 177+ species
Reference list of trees found across Florida — natives, commonly-planted ornamentals, naturalized species, mangroves and protected coastal trees, and the state's listed invasives. Species we work on most often link to a full detail page.
Oaks (Quercus)
20 speciesFlorida hosts roughly two dozen native oak species — from the iconic Live Oak to scrub-only specialists.
Pines (Pinus) & Conifers
12 speciesNative southern pines plus the cypresses and a handful of cedars.
Magnolias & Bays
8 speciesFlorida's most fragrant native flowering hardwoods.
Maples, Hollies & Gums
13 speciesMid-canopy natives common in mixed Florida hardwood forests.
Elms, Birch, Hornbeam, Hickory & Walnut
17 speciesUnderrepresented but ecologically important canopy natives.
Florida Landscape Hardwoods
20 speciesThe non-palm trees most commonly specified in SWFL landscape plans.
Native Palms & Cycads
11 speciesPalms native to Florida — and a few hardy understory specialists.
Landscape & Ornamental Palms
18 speciesNon-native palms widely planted across Southwest Florida landscapes.
Flowering Ornamentals
17 speciesShowy flowering trees — a SWFL signature, mostly non-native but well-behaved.
Wetland & Swamp Trees
10 speciesTrees of the cypress domes, swamps, river floodplains, and sloughs.
Coastal & Mangrove Trees
16 speciesSalt-tolerant species of Florida shorelines, dunes, and barrier islands.
Invasive — Remove
15 speciesFlorida-listed Category I & II invasives. Cuttings need specialized disposal.
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