• Coconut palm trees are most frequently found in southern regions of Florida.Hemera Technologies/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Floridian landscapes are peppered with a variety of plants including a wide range of flowers, shrubs, trees and (of course) palm trees. Florida falls into U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8 through 11 (average minimum temperatures of 10 to 35 degrees F). Some of Florida's most frequently used plants are available in a variety of types and are adaptable to a variety of growing conditions.
  
  

Coconut Palm Trees

• Nothing screams "Florida" quite like a coconut palm tree. The most well known of all the palms, this tropical tree is hardy in USDA zones 10 and 11 and can be grown as far south as the Florida Keys or as far north as Palm Beach or Fort Myers. Coconut palm trees grow to heights of 10 to 100 feet, depending on the type and produce clusters of coconuts. Trees flourish in full sunlight and adapt to a variety of soil types. Coconut palms are highly tolerant of drought and salt.
  
  

Hibiscus

• Hibiscus is another tropically inspired Florida favorite. Hibiscus can be grown throughout the state, with hardiness varying widely between cultivars. In southern Florida, hibiscus is grown as an evergreen shrub. In northern regions of the state, hibiscus is grown as a perennial. Flowers range in color including red, lavender, yellow, orange, white, brown and multicolored flowers. Northern Florida gardeners should plant hibiscus in a protected area or in containers, which are easy to bring indoors in case of frost. Select native plants for maximum success and choose a planting location that receives full to partial sunlight.
  
  

Citrus Trees

• No list of Florida's frequently used landscape plants would be complete without making mention of citrus trees. Citrus trees -- including orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime -- are hardy in all of Florida's USDA zones (8 through 11), depending on the type and cultivar that you select. Trees grow moderately quickly and reach heights ranging from 12 to 30 feet. Trees attract butterflies and are susceptible to diseases such as canker. Drought tolerance, salt tolerance and wind resistance vary among tree types but are generally moderate.
  
  

Sweet Acacia

• High drought tolerance, moderate salt tolerance and the ability to adapt to a variety of soil types makes sweet acacia an ideal landscaping addition for most Florida gardeners. A member of the mimosa family, sweet acacia is native to Florida and can be grown as a shrub or tree. It grows to heights of 10 to 25 feet and is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11. Ball-shaped yellow flowers bloom all year, filling the landscape with a sweet, grapelike scent. Sweet acacia attracts a variety of bees, butterflies and birds. It is not susceptible to any major diseases or pests. Select a planting site that has well-drained soil and receives full sunlight.