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Juglans nigra
Will not produce flowers/seed unless it gets adequate winter cold, hence not recommended for use south of its native range.
Salt spray tolerance was b
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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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Considertions, Nuts can be abundant on the ground in fall.
Husks can stain.
Tree roots, nuts, and leaves exude an effective herbicide (juglone) to reduce competition
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Wildlife, Seeds eaten by squirrels and other odents. May be a significant food the fox squirrels (https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/jugnig/all.ht
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Habitat, Dry mesic woods. Second bottoms. Prefers rich soils.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
- Stunning long emerald crownshaft
- Unique, sweet almond flavor
- Iconic symbol of the south
- Often hosts orchids, ferns and bromiliads
Ruellia caroliniensis
Wild petunia's flower only last for a day, but they have a very long flowering period, starting in early spring and going strong through the fall. Ple
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.
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Habitat, Dry mesic hammocks, flatwoods, sandhill, disturbed areas.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Larval host for Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) and White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae) butterflies.
Attracts many pollinators.
- Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
- Easy/Carefree
- Prominant olive crownshaft
- Relatively uncommon in South Florida
- Pleasant rounded shape
Vachellia choriophylla
Listed as Endangered in Florida.
Specimen tree prized for its dark green foliage.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure t
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Considertions, Brittle wood.
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Wildlife, Provides food and cover for birds and other wildlife.
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Habitat, Dry sites, Coastal berm, pine rocklands, rockland hammock, upland edges of mangrove swamps and buttonwood hammocks.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
- Moderately slow growth
- Retains leaves until just before blooming
- Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
- Often hosts orchids, ferns and bromiliads
Batis maritima
Coastal stabilization is salt-flat areas. Can be used ornamentally as a groundcover or bush-like mound in coastal areas.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation)
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and
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Habitat, Saltmarshes and flats.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
Larval host and adult nectar plant for the great Southern white (Ascia monuste) and Eastern pigmy blue (Brephidium isophthalma) b
- Self-shedding fronds
- Will not tolerate frost
- Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
- Can be kept narrow
Serenoa repens
There are two color morphs: green and silver. Silver is associated with the east coast, but may occur anywhere within the range. It is typically larg
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Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure t
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Considertions, Be sure to plan for enough room for this spreading plant.
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Wildlife, Palmetto berries are important bear food.
More than 100 bird species, 27 mammals, 25 amphibians, 61 reptiles, and countless insects use it as food and
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Habitat, Mesic flatwoods, wet flatwoods, dry flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods, scrub, hardwood hammock. Generally absent from cleared sites even after abandonment
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Thorns, Hurricane wind resistance
Larval host plant for monk skipper (Asbolis capucinus) and palmetto skipper (Eu
- Pyramidal crown
- Unique, fern-like leaves
- Bright red fruits
- Edible, healthy fruit
- Beautiful rounded dense canopy
Liquidambar styraciflua
Shade tree. This is a clone former, so it can also be used to provide screening or for an "island" of habitat for wildlife
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.
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Considertions, Plant where its persistent bur-like fruits (gum balls) will not be underfoot. Also, its resinous leaves will stain cement driveways and car finishes.
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Wildlife, Provides cover for birds and other animals.
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Habitat, Dry-moist sites. River bottoms, upland hardwood forests, roadsides.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Fall color, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Larval host plant for luna (Actias luna) moths.
- Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
- Wonderfully fragrant at night
- Easy/Carefree
- Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
