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Alternate-leaved Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Small specimen tree. Can also work as an understory tree.

Smaller stature
Imposing stature
Does best with periodic fertalization
Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
Susceptible to breakage, even in moderate winds
Not a true pine

Tall Tickseed

Coreopsis tripteris

Plant at the back of an informal wildflower or butterfly garden--it gets tall.

Compact size
Classic Southern tree
Wonderfully fragrant at night
Fruit eaten by birds
Very showy bright yellow flowers
Massive stature

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

The range of this tree barely makes it into north Florida. It is much more common in the remainder of the southeast. Shade tree. The root system is fibrous making it suitable for situations where the roots may get somewhat abused such as street plantings and parking lot islands.

Beautiful rounded canopy
Lush, dense shade tree
Excellent small hedge
Symmetrical shape