Commercial landscaping professionals spend a lot time working with our clients to help them select the right plants and trees to use in their property’s landscapes. The types of trees that would grow and thrive successfully in a commercial landscape design depend on the region where the property is located, using the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zone 8 - a region which experiences mild winters, a temperate summer climate, and a long growing season, covers much of the Southern US, so in this article we’ll take a look at 5 types of trees which are most suitable for commercial landscapes within Zone 8: