Cherrylake, Inc.

06/16/2026

Florida is home to more than 300 native bee species and over 160 species of butterflies and moths, giving us the greatest butterfly diversity east of the Mississippi River. From birds carrying pollen across long distances to bats pollinating under the cover of night, every pollinator plays a vital role in keeping our ecosystems thriving. 🌱

06/10/2026

From planting young seedlings and shifting large containers to staking trees, pruning, irrigation, and monitoring plant health, every stage of growing quality trees requires knowledgeable hands and careful attention. Say hello to the 200 field staff members on our farm alone (not including our construction and maintenance teams) whose dedication, skill, and hard work keep our nursery thriving every day! 👋

Growing trees at this scale is a year-round effort that depends on a deep understanding of plant care. Our field crews are responsible for countless tasks that help ensure each tree receives the attention it needs to grow strong and ready for the landscape. From Florida's heat and summer rains to periods of drought, they adapt to changing conditions while maintaining the high standards that our customers rely on.

06/01/2026

Del Webb Minneola was designed to feel a little more like “Old Florida” than a typical new neighborhood. Pine trees, sabal palms, layered native plantings, and natural elevation changes help create a landscape that feels connected to the Central Florida environment around it.

One of the more unique parts of the project was working with the site’s varying elevations. The rockwork throughout the community was installed to help manage water flow and erosion, while also giving the appearance of a natural dry creek bed weaving through the landscape.

05/19/2026

Our Greenhouse and Small Container teams recently took on a massive project: relocating more than 22,000 perennial peanut rhizomes from a large contract grow. The project came with some unique challenges and quickly became an all-hands effort, with teams across the farm jumping in to help problem-solve, coordinate materials, and keep everything moving.

Perennial Peanut is an exceptional alternative to traditional ground covers, offering both beauty and functionality in the landscape. This sustainable, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant groundcover is a nitrogen-fixing legume that naturally improves soil health while reducing the need for additional fertilizers.

Projects like this are a reminder of how much coordination and hands-on work goes into growing the plants that shape our landscapes every day.

05/11/2026

The new downtown Clermont native landscape highlights species adapted to Central Florida’s soils, rainfall patterns, wildlife, and watershed systems, helping create a landscape that is both beautiful and functional.

What makes this project feel especially meaningful to us is how closely it connects back to Plan(t) for the Future, the mural Cherrylake commissioned in 2024 with artist Justin Alsedek to celebrate the relationship between people, plants, wildlife, and place. Many of the same species represented in the mural are now growing just blocks away in the landscape itself.

🌾 Muhly grass
Its seeds provide food for birds like sparrows and finches, while its dense growth offers shelter for small wildlife.

🦋 Stokes’ aster
A nectar source for pollinators like monarchs, gulf fritillaries, zebra longwings, and native bees.

🐦 Schilling’s dwarf holly
Its bright red berries provide an important food source for birds like cedar waxwings, robins, and mockingbirds during cooler months.

🍁 Red maple
One of the earliest blooming native trees in Florida, providing pollen and nectar for emerging bees and other pollinators in late winter and early spring.

05/08/2026

Our Pavilion Garden is full of native plants that continue to flourish, even through Florida’s dry spells, thanks to how well they’re suited to this climate. Take a peek at our furry visitor nestled among the sunshine mimosa, mayflower beardtongue, and black-eyed susan. 🐇

04/24/2026

The future is planted one tree at a time, and we’re thankful for every minute that we’re able to be a part of it. Happy Arbor Day from us at Cherrylake!

04/20/2026

04/18/2026

What a wonderful time we had with our Cherrylakers and their families today at our annual Family Fiesta! This year was hosted at Fun Spot Orlando. We had a blast enjoying carnival rides, bumper cars, games, and making more memories together. 🫶 A highly anticipated tradition for our Cherrylakers, this year’s event was brought to life with the support of an exceptional group of sponsors:

Agrilliance Insurance
BASF
Blue Collar Industries LLC
Brantley Nurseries
BWI Companies
Central Florida Powersports
Chick-Fila
Cintas
CREO Horticulture
Fleetio
Florida Coast Equipment
Harrells
Helena
High Caliper Growing, Inc.
Horizon Online
Intergro LLC
Pierson Supply
Ryder Truck Rental, Inc.
Safety Products Inc
Site One Landscape Supply
Southeast Soils
Surplus Steel
Syngenta
T & S Professional Rentals
Tropic Oil Company
Wells Fargo