Browse all 125+ tropical plant varieties grown and sold by Tropical Yards in St. Augustine. Palms, hibiscus, bougainvillea, ferns, crotons, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and more — selected for zone 9a/9b performance.
Tropical Yards in St. Augustine carries 125+ tropical plant varieties for Northeast Florida's zone 9a/9b climate. Categories include palms (from $25.99), hibiscus (from $26.99), bougainvillea (from $26.99), tropical ferns (from $17.99), crotons, ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, privacy plants, cold-hardy tropicals, and tropical foliage. All varieties are available for dump trailer delivery to St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Ormond Beach, and Daytona Beach.
Every plant category below represents multiple species and cultivars. Call or email us for specific variety availability and current stock — inventory changes seasonally and we often have varieties not listed here. Prices shown are starting prices for standard container sizes.
The backbone of any tropical Florida landscape. Our palms are cold-hardy picks for zone 9a/9b conditions.
Non-stop flowering shrubs available in dozens of colors. Tropical and hardy hibiscus varieties in stock.
Drought-tolerant vining plants that produce months of vibrant color with minimal care once established.
Lush texture for shaded beds and foundations. Florida-proven ferns that handle summer heat and mild frosts.
Year-round color makers beyond hibiscus. Pollinators love these — butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees flock to them.
Bold texture and dramatic leaf shapes that define the tropical look year-round — even when not in bloom.
Movement, texture, and low maintenance. Ornamental grasses add rhythm to tropical landscapes and require almost no care.
Fast-growing tropical hedges and privacy screens that block views, reduce noise, and define property lines.
Tropical-looking plants with proven cold hardiness for zone 9a NE Florida. Look tropical, survive inland winters.
Tropical and subtropical shrubs for borders, hedges, foundation planting, and accent specimens throughout NE Florida yards.
With 125+ varieties available, choosing the right plants for your specific property involves a few key considerations. Our team at Tropical Yards can help narrow down the best options for any yard condition — call 772-267-1611 or email sleuthdesigner@gmail.com with questions.
Full sun (6+ hours): Palms, hibiscus, bougainvillea, ornamental grasses, bird of paradise.
Part shade (3–5 hours): Tropical ferns, crotons, elephant ear, ginger.
Deep shade: Kimberly Queen fern, liriope, holly fern, cast iron plant.
Height/structure: Palm trees, clumping bamboo, bird of paradise.
Year-round color: Hibiscus, bougainvillea, firebush, ixora.
Privacy/screening: Clusia, areca palm, podocarpus, viburnum.
Ground texture: Ferns, ornamental grasses, liriope.
Very low: Sabal palm, Windmill palm, bougainvillea (once established), ornamental grasses, firebush.
Moderate: Hibiscus, crotons, tropical ferns.
Higher maintenance: Mandevilla (pruning), bird of paradise (division), elephant ear (freeze protection).
Beachfront/coastal: Salt-tolerant varieties — sea oats, beach sunflower, dune sunflower, Sabal palm.
Inland/zone 9a: Cold-hardy palms, established bougainvillea, Kimberly Queen ferns.
Commercial/HOA: Call for bulk pricing and landscape consultation.
For homeowners in inland St. Johns County, western Flagler County, or any area susceptible to occasional hard freezes, choosing cold-tolerant tropical plant varieties is the key to a low-stress, long-lasting landscape investment. These varieties deliver tropical visual impact while withstanding NE Florida's coldest possible nights.
The world's most cold-hardy palm — tolerates temperatures as low as 5°F. Needle palms are native to NE Florida and virtually indestructible. Slow-growing but stunning as a specimen or mass planting in the landscape.
Tolerates temperatures to 10–15°F. The most popular cold-hardy palm for zone 9a NE Florida. Elegant drooping fronds on a fiber-covered trunk. Works as a single specimen or in groupings of 3–5 trees.
Florida's state tree survives temperatures to 14°F once established. Virtually no care needed after the first year. Sabal palms are the gold standard for cold-hardy tropical structure in NE Florida landscapes.
Certain bougainvillea cultivars — including Barbara Karst and Torch Glow — are more cold-tolerant than others. They may die back in hard freezes but typically recover from the roots in spring, bouncing back with full vigor.
Tropical Yards isn't just plants. We also supply and deliver coquina shell — the classic Florida ground cover that completes the tropical look while providing excellent drainage, weed suppression, and heat reflection for plant root zones.
Coquina shell paired with tropical plants creates the authentic Florida landscape aesthetic. The natural cream and tan tones of coquina contrast beautifully with tropical greens and flowering colors. It reflects heat, improves drainage around palm roots, and dramatically reduces weeding.
We deliver coquina shell in our dump trailer — often combined with plant orders in the same trip. A typical driveway or landscape area uses 2–5 cubic yards. Contact us to calculate your project needs and get a combined quote for plants + coquina.
Ordering plants and coquina together in one dump trailer delivery maximizes your value. One flat-rate delivery fee covers both products — far cheaper than two separate trips or renting a trailer from a big-box store.
All 125+ tropical plant varieties are available for dump trailer delivery across Northeast Florida. Flat-rate fee covers any order size in one trip.
Call 772-267-1611 or email sleuthdesigner@gmail.com to confirm variety availability and schedule delivery.
125+ zone-proven varieties available with expert selection help and flat-rate dump trailer delivery across NE Florida.
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