Rock & Rose Nursery · Alva, FL
Specimen Trees
for Southwest Florida
Coastal-proven trees with the scale and character to define an estate landscape — sourced direct from Homestead for SWFL conditions.
2 specimen tree species in stock or available to source
What makes a SWFL specimen tree?
Trees that earn their place in a coastal Florida landscape.
In Southwest Florida, a specimen tree earns its placement differently than elsewhere. Salt air, periodic flooding, intense summer heat, and the occasional cold snap narrow the field quickly. The trees that survive these conditions and look spectacular doing it — those are the specimens worth investing in.
Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera) is one of Florida's most iconic coastal trees — beachfront rated, native, and sculptural at maturity. Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia blakeana) delivers one of the most dramatic bloom displays in SWFL — November through April, with flowers that stop traffic. Both are direct-sourced from Homestead, FL in the specimen sizes estate landscapes demand. We expand this catalog continuously — call to ask about availability not listed here.
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Sea Grape
Coccoloba uvifera
The iconic coastal tree of Southwest Florida — native, salt-proof, and dramatic.
View tree →Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Bauhinia x blakeana
The most spectacular flowering tree available in Southwest Florida — orchid-like blooms on a specimen-scale canopy.
View tree →More specimen trees available through our Homestead sourcing. Submit a sourcing request →
Currently in stock
Specimen Trees at Rock & Rose
Estate-grade specimen trees on property and available to source now.
Sea Grape
Coccoloba uvifera
The iconic coastal tree of Southwest Florida — native, salt-proof, and dramatic.
View this tree →Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Bauhinia x blakeana
The most spectacular flowering tree available in Southwest Florida — orchid-like blooms on a specimen-scale canopy.
View this tree →Don't see what you need?
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We source direct from Homestead — if a specimen tree grows in SWFL, we can likely find it. Submit a sourcing request and we'll follow up within 24 hours.
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Looking for a specific specimen?
Visit Rock & Rose at 15000 N. River Rd, Alva, FL — or call ahead and describe the tree you're after. We source to order from Homestead in the specimen sizes estate buyers need.