Our warm, humid climate and well-drained, sandy soil create an ideal environment for a variety of shrubs. Choosing the right plants ensures year-round color, wildlife attraction, and low-maintenance landscaping. Here are some of ELT Landscape's shrub suggestions.

Firebush
A native to Florida, firebush is an excellent choice for its resilience and vibrant red-orange tubular flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Firebush is drought-tolerant and grows quickly, making it a great hedge or focal point.
Dwarf Bottlebrush
This compact shrub produces striking red, brush-like flowers that bloom throughout the year. It is highly attractive to pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. Bottlebrush thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for Central Florida landscapes.
Simpson’s Stopper
A Florida native, Simpson’s Stopper is a versatile evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers and bright red berries that attract birds. It is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and works well as a hedge or specimen plant. It thrives in both sun and shade.
Walter’s Viburnum
This native shrub is a favorite for its small, fragrant white flowers in spring and its dense, evergreen foliage. It can be pruned into a hedge or left to grow naturally. Walter’s Viburnum is highly adaptable, tolerating wet and dry conditions.
Coontie
A low-maintenance, native cycad, Coontie has feathery, palm-like leaves and is the host plant for the endangered Atala butterfly. It is extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in sun or shade, making it an excellent groundcover or border plant.
Azaleas
For a splash of seasonal color, azaleas are a great choice. These acid-loving shrubs bloom in vibrant shades of pink, red, and purple in early spring. They do well in partial shade with well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Beautyberry
This native shrub produces stunning purple berries in the fall that attract birds. It is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and can thrive in both sun and shade.
By selecting shrubs suited to Central Florida’s climate, homeowners can create a beautiful, sustainable landscape that supports local wildlife while requiring minimal upkeep.

Contact us at ELT Landscape if you need more advice or help installing any of these shrubs.