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Frangula caroliniana
Specimen tree, can also be containerized, hedge plant, patio plant, or median plant.
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Wildlife, Eaten and dispersed by birds, especially songbirds.
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Habitat, Moist deciduous forests, shell middens, calcareous woods.
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Did You Know?, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage
Pollinated by insects
Larvel host for eastern tiger swallowtail
- Beautiful sweeping fronds with drooping leaflets
- Requires ample space and light
- Cold tolerant
- Beautiful rounded dense canopy
- Highly nutritious fruit
- Extremely versatile
Ambrosia hispida
Leaves are aromatic.
Groundcover for sunny, dry sites. Spreads by rooting at the nodes.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of inundation with brackish water
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.
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Considertions, Will do poorly if over watered. Many people are allergic to its wind-borne pollen.
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Habitat, Coastal uplands
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Interesting foliage
Wind pollinated plant so does not attract pollinators.
- Rare, despite being a South Florida native
- Narrow canopy
- Very fast growth rate
- Long emerald crownshaft
Reynosia septentrionalis
Wood is dense (hard).
Listed as Threatened by the FDACS.
Screen plant. Specimen shrub or small tree -- you can choose based on how you opt to prune (
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray wo
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Wildlife, Cover and food primarily for birds.
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Habitat, Coastal hammocks.
- Prefers acidic soil
- Requires high humidity
- Magnificent
- Stunning and colorful while in bloom
- Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
- Striking silhouette
Ipomoea alba
Blooms open late in the day and remain open through the night. Fragrant.
Can be agrown as an anuual north of its native range. Considered to be invas
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Considertions, Extremely vigorous, may overtop other plants. Can be planted further north but should be treated as an annual.
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Habitat, Disturbed wetland and lake edges, mangrove fringes.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers
Pollinated by moths.
- Forms an open canopy
- Often hosts orchids, ferns and bromiliads
- Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor
- Fast growth
- Highly wind tolerant
- Requires protection from strong winds
