Lakeland yards deal with summer heat, sandy soil and watering limits. These shrubs handle all of that and need very little care.

Our Top 6 Picks

1. Walter's Viburnum: A Florida native that makes a great privacy hedge. Grows in sun or shade.

2. Dwarf Yaupon Holly: Stays small and tidy with almost no trimming. Good for beds along the house.

3. Firebush: Bright red blooms from spring through fall that bring in butterflies. Loves heat.

4. Simpson's Stopper: Shiny leaves, white flowers and berries for birds. Grows in sun or shade.

5. Coontie: A small native plant that looks like a palm. Good for shady spots and needs almost no care.

6. Podocarpus: A tough evergreen hedge with few pest problems.

Quick Tips

• Plant sun-loving shrubs in sun and shade-loving shrubs in shade
• Add 2–3 inches of mulch to hold in moisture
• Choose Florida natives when you can, since they need less water and fertilizer

Need Help?

Paraclete Landscape plants and maintains shrub beds across Lakeland and Central Florida using quiet, battery-powered equipment.

Contact us or call 714-497-0195 for a free estimate.