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A variety of Florida shade tree species are available to choose from.
Applicants can pick the species that will be the right tree for their property based on the planting site’s conditions (sun/shade/drainage, future growth potential, biodiversity, etc).
All trees come in 15-gallon containers and must be planted & maintained by recipient.
Submit an application for the Boca Raton Drop Off Program!

Paradise tree

Beautiful canopy tree with distinct shiny leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Great medium size shade tree.

  • Mature height (max) – 25-50 Feet
  • Mature width (max) – 15-30 Feet
  • Foliage – Evergreen
  • Flowers – Yellow, creamy white
  • Sun exposure – Full sun to part sun
  • Moisture requirement – Moist, well-drained soil

Pigeon plum

Fast-growing evergreen tree with small, whitish-green flowers. Excellent small to medium-sized tree for subtropical landscapes.

  • Mature height (max) – 15-30 Feet
  • Mature width (max) – 15-25 Feet
  • Foliage – Evergreen
  • Flowers – Whitish-green
  • Sun exposure – Full sun to part sun
  • Moisture requirement – Moist, well-drained soil

Silver buttonwood

Excellent medium-sized, accent tree due to it’s distinct silvery leaves.

  • Mature height (max) – 15-20 Feet
  • Mature width (max) – 15-20 Feet
  • Foliage – Evergreen
  • Flowers – Inconspicuous, purplish/white
  • Sun exposure – Full sun to part sun
  • Moisture requirement – Regular water, well-drained soil

Wild tamarind

Also known as a False tamarind, this is moderately-fast growing tree has fern-like leaves, and  an umbrella canopy when mature, making it an ideal shade tree. Drought and salt tolerant once established.

  • Mature height (max) – 30-60 Feet
  • Mature width (max) – 30-50 Feet
  • Foliage – Evergreen
  • Flowers – White, not showy
  • Sun exposure – Full to part sun
  • Moisture requirement – Moist to dry soils

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The Boca Raton Residential Drop-off Program is made possible thanks to our Municipal Planting Partnership with the City of Boca Raton.