Delray Drop Off Tree Species

Crabwood

Small to medium native tree, which could also be used as an accent shrub. Shiny, dark green foliage

• Mature height (max) – 10-25 Feet
• Mature width (max) – Taller than broad
• Foliage – Semi-deciduous
• Flowers – Inconspicuous, yellowish-green
• Sun exposure – Full sun to part sun
• Moisture requirement – Moist, well-drained limestone or sandy soils

Green buttonwood

A low-branching, multi-trunked, shrubby, evergreen, that is an excellent medium sized shade tree.
Out of Stock.

• Mature height (max) – 25-40 Feet
• Mature width (max) – 20-30 Feet
• Foliage – Evergreen
• Flowers – Inconspicuous
• Sun exposure – Full sun to part sun
• Moisture requirement – Well-drained soil, moderately drought tolerant

Gumbo limbo

Gumbo limbo is a great shade tree, known as the tourist tree for its reddish, peeling (“sunburned”) bark. Fast grower with large canopy. Excellent medium-sized tree.

• Mature height (max) – 50 Feet
• Mature width (max) – 30 Feet
• Foliage – Evergreen
• Flowers – Inconspicuous
• Sun exposure – Full sun
• Moisture requirement – Soil moist to dry

Live oak

Gorgeous canopy tree with impressive branches. Adaptable to different soil types. Excellent large shade tree (up to 80 ft).
Out of Stock.

• Mature height (max) – 30-60+ Feet
• Mature width (max) – 35-60+ Feet
• Foliage – Evergreen
• Flowers – Yellow-green, inconspicuous
• Sun exposure – Full sun to part sun
• Moisture requirement – Moist to dry

Paradise tree

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

• 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

Silver buttonwood

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

• 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 – Well-drained soil

Simpson’s stopper

Excellent small/medium-sized tree. Gets very bushy, ideal for making hedges and shrubs. White fragrant flowers that attract pollinators

• Mature height (max) – 10-20 Feet
• Mature width (max) – 15 Feet
• Foliage – Evergreen
• Flowers – White, semi-showy clusters, fragrant
• Sun exposure – Full sun to light shade
• Moisture requirement – Soil moist to dry

Slash pine

Stately, heavily branched, long-needled conifer, that grows quickly. Excellent for wildlife.
Out of Stock.

Mature height (max) – 40+ Feet
Mature width (max) – 25-45 Feet
Foliage – Evergreen
Flowers – Inconspicuous, yellowish
Sun exposure – Full to part sun
Moisture requirement – Moist to dry soils

Wild tamarind

Beautiful, fast-growing, shade tree with a wide, umbrella-like canopy, and fern-like leaves.
Out of Stock.

Mature height (max) – 40+ Feet
Mature width (max) – 25-45 Feet
Foliage – Evergreen
Flowers – White, not showy; mildly fragrant
Sun exposure – Full to part sun
Moisture requirement – Moist to dry soils

Avocado (7g)

A wonderful evergreen shade tree, that also provides delicious fruit.
Out of Stock.

• Mature height (max) – 25-40 Feet
• Mature width (max) – 15-30 Feet
• Foliage – Evergreen
• Flowers – Somewhat showy, greenish yellow
• Sun exposure – Full to part sun
• Moisture requirement – Moist to dry soils

Fruit trees come in 7-gallon containers.

Mango (7g)

Popular South Florida landscape tree that provides great canopy and tasty fruits.

• Mature height (max) – 25-40 Feet
• Mature width (max) – 20-35 Feet
• Foliage – Evergreen
• Flowers – Somewhat showy, white-ish/yellow
• Sun exposure – Full to part sun
• Moisture requirement – Moist to dry soils

Fruit trees come in 7-gallon containers.