About Us
Griffin Trees Inc. has been a trusted name in the tree-growing industry for 40 years, and is family owned and operated. With 430 Acres of field-grown trees, Griffin Trees specializes in a wide range of oak and palm tree varieties. This includes a 266 acre tree farm in Okeechobee County and multiple locations across Highlands County.
Our trees have been planted across the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North & South Carolina, and extending to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Griffin Trees have made their mark in iconic locations, such as the Mississippi Govenor’s mansion, Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and Margaritaville. Our trees have also been planted at notable private estates including Shaquille O’Neals mansion and Steve Spurrier’s home in Cresent Beach, FL. Our trees have even been featured in MTV’s “Spring Break” productions in Panama City Beach.
We offer comprehensive services, including trees delivery and installation for commercial projects, golf courses, and residential developments. Notable past projects include The Cascades at Isleworth, various gold courses in Orlando and South Florida.
Since June 2007, our Root Enhanced/Regenerated Sabal Palms have been used in numerous Florida Department of Transportation projects statewide, establishing a new benchmark in palm tree transplantation. Griffin Trees, the proud innovator of this process, also offers fully hardened-off/regenerated Bismarkia Palms, among other varieties in our diverse tree inventory.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ribbon Palm
Scientific Name: Livistona Decipiens (liv-i-STON-a-dee-SIP-ee-enz)
Height: 30’
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
USDA Hardiness: 23 Degrees Fahrenheit; recoverable
Drought Tolerances: Moderate
Salt Tolerance: Low
Soil Preference: Widely Adaptable
Light Requirement: Moderate to High
Uses: Specimen Tree
Pest Problem: None Reported
Disease Problem: None Reported
Cabbage Palm
Scientific Name: Sabal Palmetto (SAI-bahl pahl-MET-toe)
Height: 40’
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Hardiness: No Damage at 15 Degrees Fahrenheit
Drought Tolerances: High
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Soil Preference: Widely Adaptable
Light Requirement: High
Uses: Specimen Tree
Pest Problem: Palmetto Weevils
Mule Palm
Scientific Name: Butiagrus Nabonnandii (Mule Palm)
**Hybrid of a Pindo and a Queen Palm. The appearance of the hybrids can vary depending on the individual characteristics of the parent plant.**
Height: 15’-25’
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Hardiness: 15 Degrees Fahrenheit; Possible even 10
Drought Tolerances: High
Salt Tolerance: Low
Soil Preference: Widely Adaptable
Light Requirement: Moderate to High
Uses: Specimen Tree
Bismarch Palm
Scientific Name: Bismarckia Nobilis (Bismarck Palm)
Height: 30’-50’
Spread: Up to 20’ wide
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Hardiness: Damaged but will recover at 26 degrees
Drought Tolerances: High
Salt Tolerance: Low
Soil Preference: Widely Adaptable
Light Requirement: High
Uses: Specimen Tree
Live Oak, Southern Live Oak, American Live Oak, Virginia Live Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus Virginiana
Height: 30’
Spead: 30’-100’
Growth Rate: Medium
USDA Hardiness: Zones 7-11
Drought Tolerances: High
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Soil Preference: Widely Adaptable, Well Drained
Light Requirement: Medium. High
Uses: Specimen Tree