Trees and Vines
Trees, Shrubs, and Vines for Central Florida Landscapes
Trees, shrubs, and vines do the long-term work in a yard. A good shade tree cools the house for decades, a hedge sets the boundary of a property, and a vine softens a fence line within a single growing season. At Zimmerman's Tropicals in Winter Haven, we stock woody plants chosen for Central Florida's heat, humidity, and sandy soils.
Trees give you shade and structure, shrubs build the hedges, screens, and foundation plantings that define a home, and vines cover fences, arbors, and trellises. Our staff can talk through sun exposure, mature size, and spacing so the plant you bring home fits the space you have.
Plants by Landscape Role
Start with the job you need the plant to do. At Zimmerman's Tropicals in Winter Haven, we stock trees, shrubs, and vines that suit different yard roles, and our staff can help you match each one to your sun, space, and soil.
Shade trees
Choose a shade tree for cooling a patio or framing the front yard, and ask us which types hold their shape in Central Florida summers.
Hedge shrubs
Use hedge shrubs for privacy, screening, or a neat border along a walkway, and we will talk through spacing so the row fills in without crowding.
Climbing vines
Pick a climbing vine to soften a fence, arbor, or wall, and bring us a photo of the spot so we can suggest one that will climb without damaging the structure.
Finding Vines and Shrubs in Winter Haven
Vines and shrubs do the work of fences, hedges, and screens in a Central Florida yard, and the right ones depend on your sun and space. Here are the questions we hear most from Winter Haven gardeners, with straight answers from the nursery at 1405 28th St NW.
Where can I find vines and shrubs in Winter Haven?
We stock vines and shrubs at our independent nursery at 1405 28th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, and our current stock is listed on the Plant Inventory page. Call (863) 370-6911 before you drive over to confirm what is on the shelf this week.
Which vines and shrubs are native to Central Florida?
Our staff can point you to native vines and shrubs that suit your site, sun exposure, and soil, and you can see more on our native plants in Winter Haven page. Bring a rough sketch of the spot you have in mind and we will talk through what fits.
Can I plan a hedge with you before I buy?
Yes, call us and we will walk through spacing, mature size, and plant choice for the look you want. We sell locally only and do not deliver, so plan on picking up your plants in person.