 MISC: There actually are Christmas trees in South Florida. The  Norfolk Island Pine is a tropical pine that is originally from  Norfolk Island, east of Australia. It grows pretty much all over  south Florida and has even been seen growing as far north as Tampa  and even near Orlando, though it does much better farther south,  especially from the latitude of the north shores of Lake Okechobee  southward. Fully grown, it has a slightly narrower than normal  pyramid shape with nearly fern like branches that grow in an evenly  tiered pattern, and will generally make a very nice Christmas tree.  Farther north, it is usually grown indoors as a potted plant.  Usually, outside of the tropics, you will see this pine grown in  most offices, especially next to a south facing window.