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We are a wholesale grower offering outdoor perennials, along with ferns, groundcovers, succulents, grasses, xeric plants, and vines. Our extensive list of perennials that are well suited for the Palm Bay area has been developed through years of trial and study. We are located in 242 Alcantarra St. NW Palm Bay,  FL 32907.

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Our knowledgeable staff can help with your landscape project and provide valuable information about our many plant varieties. If we do not have the item you are looking for, or you have a request for something special, just ask!

Alexander Palm – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Alexander Palm

(Archontophoenix alexandre)

Native to Queensland, Australia.

It grows in littoral rainforest, often in positions that are severely inundated during heavy rain events. Their ability to withstand these conditions allow them to become the dominant species.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Palms


    Height:

    over 40 ft. (12 m)


    Spacing:

    10′ – 15′ Apart


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Blooms all year


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium.

Black Magic Ti – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

‘Black Magic’ Ti

(Cordyline Fruticosa)

Native to tropical southeastern Asia, northeastern Australia , the Indian Ocean, and parts of Polynesia.

It is not native to Hawaii or New Zealand but exists on those islands as a feral weed introduced by Polynesian settlers.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    upto 8′ to 10′ if not pruned back


    Spacing:

    used as accent plants


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Partial Sun to Shade


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Pale Pink

    Pink


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Summer


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Burgundy

    Bronze-Green


    Other details:

    This plant is suitable for growing indoors

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Provides winter interest

    Suitable for growing in containers


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

    From softwood cuttings

    By air layering


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Blue Pacific – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Blue Pacific

(Juniperus Conferta)

Widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere, from the Arctic, south to tropical Africa, and the mountains of Central America.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Groundcovers

    Conifers


    Height:

    6-12 in. (15-30 cm)


    Spacing:

    2-3 Ft.


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

    USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

    USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

    USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

    USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

    USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun


    Danger:

    Pollen may cause allergic reaction


    Foliage:

    Blue-Green


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Blueberry Flax Lilly – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Blueberry Flax Lilly

(Dianella Tasmanica)

Native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    2 – 3 Ft


    Spacing:

    2.5 – 3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested


    Bloom Color:

    Medium Blue


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring

    Late Spring/Early Summer


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Variegated


    Other details:

    Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Suitable for growing in containers


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Christmas Palm – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Christmas Palm

(Adonidia Merrillii)

It is found naturally growing only in the Phillipines.

Commonly known as the “Christmas Palm” because its fruits become bright scarlet and tend to be that color in winter.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Palms


    Height:

    upto 20 ft.


    Spacing:

    10 – 15 ft.


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

    Green


    Bloom Time:

    Blooms all year


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium.

Coconut Palm – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Coconut Palm

(Cocos Nuifera)

The coconut palm is grown throughout the tropics.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    upto 8′ to 10′ if not pruned back


    Spacing:

    used as accent plants


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Partial Sun to Shade


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Pale Pink

    Pink


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Summer


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Burgundy

    Bronze-Green


    Other details:

    This plant is suitable for growing indoors

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Provides winter interest

    Suitable for growing in containers


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

    From softwood cuttings

    By air layering


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Codiaeum Variegatum Petra – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Petra’

(Codiaeum Variegatum)

Native to southeast Asia.

This plant is also known as a Croton.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    4 – 5 Ft


    Spacing:

    3 – 4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested


    Bloom Color:

    Gold (Yellow-Orange)


    Bloom Time:

    Blooms repeatedly


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Variegated

    Chartreuse/Yellow

    Burgundy

    Bronze-Green

    Smooth-Textured

    Veined


    Other details:

    Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

    This plant is suitable for growing indoors


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From woody stem cuttings

    From softwood cuttings

    From semi-hardwood cuttings

    By air layering

    By tip layering

    By stooling or mound layering


    Seed Collecting:

    Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed.

Coontie – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Coontie

(Zamia Pumila)

A small, tough, woody shrub native to the southeast United States (FL, GA) and the Caribbean.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs

    Cycads


    Height:

    3 – 4 Ft


    Spacing:

    3 – 4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade


    Bloom Color:

    Inconspicuous/none


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Smooth-Textured

    Shiny/Glossy-Textured


    Other details:

    Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

    Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Copperleaf – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Copperleaf

(Acalypha Wilkesiana)

This plant is mostly tropical to subtropical, distributed mostly from the southern United States to Uruguay.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    8 – 10 Ft


    Spacing:

    3 -4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone: 9 – 11


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested


    Bloom Color:

    Brown/Bronze

    Inconspicuous/none


    Bloom Time:

    Late Summer/Early Fall


    Foliage:

    Evergreen

    Burgundy

    Bronze-Green

    Mottled

    Veined


    Other details:

    This plant is suitable for growing indoors

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From herbaceous stem cuttings


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Cordyline Fruticosa Red Sister Ti – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Cordyline Fruticosa ‘Red Sister’ Ti

(Cordyline Fruticosa)

Native to tropical southeastern Asia, northeastern Australia , the Indian Ocean, and parts of Polynesia.

It is not native to Hawaii or New Zealand but exists on those islands as a feral weed introduced by Polynesian settlers.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    upto 8 – 10 Ft  (if not pruned)


    Spacing:

    Accent Plant


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Pale Pink

    Pink


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Summer


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Burgundy

    Bronze-Green


    Other details:

    This plant is suitable for growing indoors

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Provides winter interest

    Suitable for growing in containers


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

    From softwood cuttings

    By air layering


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

D.D. Blanchard – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

D.D. Blanchard

(Magnolia Grandiflora)

Also known as the Southern Magnolia, this tree is native to the Southeastern United States.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Trees


    Height:

    80 – 100 Ft


    Spacing:

    15 – 20 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

    USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

    USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

    USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall

    Mid Fall

    Blooms repeatedly


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Smooth-Textured


    Other details:

    Flowers are fragrant

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Dwarf Firebush – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Dwarf Firebush

(Hamelia Patens ‘Compacta’)

Native to the American subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida to as far south as Argentina.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    4 -6 Ft


    Spacing:

    3 – 4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun


    Bloom Color:

    Red-Orange


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall

    Mid Fall

    Late Fall/Early Winter


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Provides winter interest


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Dwarf Schefflera – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Dwarf Schefflera

(Schefflera Arboricola)

Native to Taiwan and Hainan.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    10-12 Ft


    Spacing:

    3-4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone: 9 – 11


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade

    Partial to Full Shade


    Bloom Color:

    Red

    Brown/Bronze


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer


    Foliage:

    Evergreen

    Variegated


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Patented

European Fan Palm – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

European Fan Palm

(Chamaerops Humilis)

This palm is native to the western Mediterranean region, and mainly found in southwestern Europe.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Palms


    Height:

    12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)


    Spacing:

    8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade


    Danger:

    Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Variegated


    Other details:

    Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Firebush – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Firebush

(Hamelia Patens)

Native to the America subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida to as far south as Argentina.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    10-12 Ft


    Spacing:

    3-4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun


    Bloom Color:

    Red-Orange


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall

    Mid Fall

    Late Fall/Early Winter


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Provides winter interest


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Foxtail Palm – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Foxtail Palm

(Wodyetia Bifurcata)

The Foxtail Palm is endemic to a very small part of Australia.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials

    Palms


    Height:

    30 Ft


    Spacing:

    10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    Seed is poisonous if ingested


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Green Island Ficus – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Green Island Ficus

(Ficus Macrocarpa ‘Green Island’)

Native in the range from Sri Lanka to India, southern China to Australia.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrub


    Height:    


    Spacing:

     2.5′ to 3′  Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun


    Danger:

    Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

    Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction


    Bloom Color:

    Inconspicuous/none


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Shiny/Glossy-Textured


    Other details:

    May be a noxious weed

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season


    Propagation Methods:

    From woody stem cuttings

Green Ligustrum – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Green Ligustrum

(Ligustrum Lucidum)

Native to the southern half of China and is classed as a noxious weed in Austrailia where it was introduced.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs

    Trees


    Height:

    15-20 Ft


    Spacing:

    3-4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring

    Late Spring/Early Summer


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Shiny/Glossy-Textured


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Suitable for growing in containers


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow after last frost


    Seed Collecting:

    Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

    Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Hibiscus – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Hibiscus

Native to warm, temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Perennials

    Shrubs

    Trees

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade

    Partial to Full Shade


    Bloom Color:

    Fuchsia (Red-Purple)

    Red

    Scarlet (Dark Red)

    Orange

    Red-Orange

    Gold (Yellow-Orange)

    Bright Yellow


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Deciduous

    Burgundy

    Dark/Black

    Bronze-Green

    Smooth-Textured

    Shiny/Glossy-Textured

    Leathery-Textured


    Other details:

    May be a noxious weed or invasive

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Flowers are fragrant

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Indian Hawthorne – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Indian Hawthorne

(Rhaphiolepis Indica)

The species is from southern China.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs


    Height:

    4-5 Ft


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

    USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

    USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

    USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun


    Bloom Color:

    Pale Pink


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Flowers are fragrant


    Soil pH requirements:

    over 9.1 (very alkaline)


    Propagation Methods:

    From semi-hardwood cuttings

Ixora Maui Yellow – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Ixora ‘Maui Yellow’

Native to tropical areas in Asia, especially India, ixora now grows commonly in tropical climates in the USA, such as Florida.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Annuals

    Perennials

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    6-8 Ft


    Spacing:

    3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Bright Yellow


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)


    Propagation Methods:

    From woody stem cuttings


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Ixora Maui – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Ixora ‘Maui’

Native to tropical areas in Asia, especially India, ixora now grows commonly in tropical climates in the USA, such as Florida.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Annuals

    Perennials

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    6-8 Ft


    Spacing:

    3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Red


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)


    Propagation Methods:

    From woody stem cuttings


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds


    Seed Collecting:

    Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

    Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Ixora Nora Grant – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Ixora ‘Nora Grant’

Native to tropical areas in Asia, especially India, ixora now grows commonly in tropical climates in the USA, such as Florida.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Annuals

    Perennials

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    6-8 Ft


    Spacing:

    3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Red


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)


    Propagation Methods:

    From woody stem cuttings


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Ixora Petite – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Ixora ‘Petite’

Native to tropical areas in Asia, especially India, ixora now grows commonly in tropical climates in the USA, such as Florida.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Annuals

    Perennials

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    3-4 Ft


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Many


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)


    Propagation Methods:

    From woody stem cuttings


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Laurel Oak – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Laurel Oak

(Quercus Laurifolia)

Native to the southeast United States.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Trees


    Height:

    60-80 Ft


    Spacing:

    20 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

    USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

    USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

    USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun


    Bloom Color:

    Inconspicuous/none


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Deciduous

    Shiny/Glossy-Textured


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Live Oak – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Live Oak

(Quercus Virginiana)

Native to the southeast United States.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Trees


    Height:

    40-60 Ft


    Spacing:

    20 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested


    Bloom Color:

    Cream/Tan


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring


    Foliage:

    Evergreen

    Herbaceous

    Smooth-Textured


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall


    Seed Collecting:

    Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Maki – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Maki

(Podocarpus Macrophyllus)

Native to southern Japan and southern China.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Conifers


    Height:

    20-30 ft. (6-9 m)


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade

    Partial to Full Shade


    Danger:

    Seed is poisonous if ingested

    Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Smooth-Textured


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Propagation Methods:

    From hardwood cuttings

    From seed; direct sow after last frost


    Seed Collecting:

    Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

    Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Red Maple – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Red Maple

(Acer Rubrum)

This is one of the most common and widespread deciduous trees of eastern North America.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Trees


    Height:

    40-60 Ft


    Spacing:

    20 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

    USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

    USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

    USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

    USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

    USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

    USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

    USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    N/A


    Bloom Color:

    Red


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring


    Foliage:

    Deciduous


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From woody stem cuttings

    From softwood cuttings

    From semi-hardwood cuttings

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

    By air layering


    Seed Collecting:

    Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

    Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Mirror Leaf Viburnum – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Mirror Leaf Viburnum

(Viburnum Odoratissimum Awabuki )

They are native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with a few species extending into tropical montane regions in South America and southeast Asia.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs


    Height:

    15 – 20 Ft


    Spacing:

    3-4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall

    Mid Fall


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

    Provides winter interest


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Propagation Methods:

    From semi-hardwood cuttings


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Necklace Pod – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Necklace Pod

(Sophora Tomentosa)

The species are native to southeast Euorpe, southern Asia, Austrialia, the islands of the Pacific Ocean and western Sotuh America.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    6-10 Ft


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 10a

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Bloom Color:

    Bright Yellow


    Bloom Time:

    Blooms repeatedly


    Foliage:

    Silver/Gray

    Smooth-Textured


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Propagation Methods:

    Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Parsonii – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Parsonii

(Juniperus Chinensis)

It is native to northeast Asia, in China, Mongolia, Japan, Korea and the southeast of Russia.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs


    Height:

    3-4 Ft


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 4a to 11


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Danger:

    Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction


    Bloom Color:

    Inconspicuous/none


    Bloom Time:

    N/A


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Provides winter interest


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Propagation Methods:

    By grafting


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Pygmy Date Palm – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Pygmy Date Palm

(Phoenix Roebelenii)

Native to southeastern Asia from southwestern China to northern Laos and northern Vietnam.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Palms


    Height:

    10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Suitable for growing in containers

Queen Palm – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Queen Palm

(Syagrus Romanzoffiana)

Native to South America, from northern Argentina north to eastern Brazil and west to eastern Bolivia.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials

    Palms


    Height:

    over 40 ft. (12 m)


    Spacing:

    20-30 ft. (6-9 m)


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun


    Bloom Color:

    Orange

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

    From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

    From seed; direct sow after last frost


    Seed Collecting:

    Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

    Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Red Tip Cocoplum – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Red Tip Cocoplum

(Chrysobalanus Icaco)

Native to sea beaches and inland throughout tropical America and the Caribbean, including southern Florida.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Perennials

    Shrubs

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)


    Spacing:

    3-4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Blooms repeatedly


    Foliage:

    Evergreen

    Bronze-Green

    Smooth-Textured

    Shiny/Glossy-Textured

    Leathery-Textured


    Other details:

    Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping


    Propagation Methods:

    From herbaceous stem cuttings

    From woody stem cuttings

    From semi-hardwood cuttings

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

    By simple layering

    By air layering

Rubrum & Albe – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Rubrum & Albe

(Pennisetum Setaceum)

Native to open, scrubby habitats in East Africa, tropical Africa, Middle East and southwestern Asia.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo


    Height:

    3-4 Ft


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Bloom Color:

    Red

    Purple

    Dark Purple/Black

    Maroon (Purple-Brown)


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall

    Mid Fall


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Herbaceous

    Burgundy


    Other details:

    Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Provides winter interest


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    By dividing the rootball


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Sandankwa Viburnum – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Sandankwa Viburnum

(Viburnum Suspensum)

They are native throughout the temperate Northern Hemishpere, with a few species extending into tropical montane regions in South America and southeast Asia.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs


    Height:

    8-12 Ft


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade

    Partial to Full Shade


    Bloom Color:

    Pale Pink

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring

    Late Spring/Early Summer


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

    Provides winter interest


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Propagation Methods:

    From semi-hardwood cuttings

    From hardwood cuttings


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Silver Buttonwood – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Silver Buttonwood

(Conocarpus Erectus Sericeus)

Native to many shorelines in tropical and subtropical region around the world, including;Florida, Bermuda, the Bahamams the Caribbean, Central and South America , western Africa and in Melanesia and Polynesia. 

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs

    Trees


    Height:

    20-30 Ft


    Spacing:

    3-4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade


    Bloom Color:

    Purple

    White/Near White

    Inconspicuous/none


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring

    Blooms repeatedly


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Silver/Gray


    Other details:

    Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Non-patented


    Propagation Methods:

    From woody stem cuttings

    By air layering

    By stooling or mound layering


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Simpson’s Stopper – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Simpson’s Stopper

(Myrcianthes Fragrans)

Native to the southeastern United States.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Trees

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    20-30 ft. (6-9 m)


    Spacing:

    3-4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade

    Partial to Full Shade

    Full Shade


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Flowers are fragrant

    Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Propagation Methods:

    From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall


    Seed Collecting:

    Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Ilex Vomitoria Stokes Dwarf – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Ilex Vomitoria ‘Stokes Dwarf’

(Ilex Vomitoria)

A species of Holly native to southeastern North America, from Maryland south to Florida and west to Mexico

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs


    Height:

    4-5 Ft


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

    USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White

    Inconspicuous/none


    Foliage:

    Grown for foliage

    Evergreen

    Dark/Black

    Smooth-Textured

    Shiny/Glossy-Textured


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sweet Viburnum – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Sweet Viburnum

(Viburnum Odoratissimum)

They are native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with a few species extending into tropical montane regions in South America and southeast Asia.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Shrubs


    Height:

    15-20 Ft


    Spacing:

    3-4 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade


    Bloom Color:

    White/Near White


    Bloom Time:

    Mid Spring

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall

    Mid Fall


    Foliage:

    Evergreen


    Other details:

    This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

    Provides winter interest


    Soil pH requirements:

    5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)


    Propagation Methods:

    From semi-hardwood cuttings


    Seed Collecting:

    N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Trinette – Palm Bay, FL – Four C’s Nursery

Trinette

(Schefflera Arboricola)

Native to Taiwan and Hainan.

  • Plant information guide

    Category:

    Tropicals and Tender Perennials


    Height:

    8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)


    Spacing:

    2.5-3 Ft


    Hardiness:

    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

    USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

    USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


    Sun Exposure:

    Sun to Partial Shade

    Light Shade

    Partial to Full Shade


    Bloom Color:

    Red

    Brown/Bronze


    Bloom Time:

    Late Spring/Early Summer

    Mid Summer


    Foliage:

    Evergreen

    Variegated


    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)


    Patent Information:

    Patented

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