Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a single or multi-trunked tree with white or pink spring blossoms and red fall foliage, reaching 20-40 feet in full to part sun in zones 2-10.

Researchers from the University of Miami looked at hundreds of South Florida’s diverse plant species and tried to answer how, or if, the trees will survive the heat expected in the coming decades.

Well, our two native Live Oak Trees, the Canyon live oak and the interior Live Oak are both evergreen. They have shiny green leaves which have “spikes” along the leaf edges much like a Holly leaf.

The massive Norman Hall oak tree had been the centerpiece of the UF College of Education’s courtyard for over a hundred years. Students and staff often took group photos beneath its leaves.

In his book devoted to oak trees, “The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees,” he notes that “oaks [ are] by far the best plants to include at home if you want ...

Half of Miami’s street trees could experience “drought stress” from rising temperatures caused by climate change. Florida researchers say now is the time to plan for what trees can handle ...