Sand Pine grows in sandy areas in Central, South Central, and parts of Southern Florida. Highly adapted to sandy rocky arid soils. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10 (11). Short needles with compacted growth is preferred for landscaping and as a Christmas tree. Witches brooms are grafted onto the trunk of a regular Pine trunk for a topiary in landscaping.
2. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus × leylandii)
Leyland Cypress has soft foliage with compact growth. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-10. Very tolerant of humid summers and mild winters of the deep South. Very popular Christmas tree. Though may struggle in zone 10b, and too hot in zone 11.
3. Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii)
Slash Pine grows in most of the state of Florida excluding part of the Everglades and the swampy areas. It even grows into the Florida Keys. Southern variety (var. densa) is hardy in USDA Zones: 10-11 (northern variety in zones 7-9 (10)) Has very long needles that are 6"-12" long. When young appears to be a grass and not a tree. Produces huge pine cones that are 5"-8" long. Mostly planted in restoration sites, or planted for erosion control, though is becoming popular in urban landscaping as well.
4. Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)
Norfolk Island Pine is a tropical Conifer hardy to zone 10. Small not so sharp needles adds beauty to the landscape. Popular as a Houseplant as well. Can be grown as a focal point specimen or many as a screen. Very popular Christmas tree.
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