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Leucothoe axillaris
Borders, foundation plantings, underplantings for trees and larger shrubs.
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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, Foliage and nectar poisonous to humans and many mammals.
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Habitat, Low mixed forest, streambanks, somewhat seepy areas near springs
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Pollinated by bees.
- Wide umbrella-shaped canopy
- Bright red fruits
- Unique, fern-like leaves
- Does best with periodic fertalization
- Classic Southern tree
- Unique and prized
Ilex cassine var. myrtifolia
Not frequently cultivated, but worthy of consideration in appropriate sites for its long-lasting colorful fruits. Fruits can be red or yellow.
Good
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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, It's dioecious; so make sure you have at least one male plant in the vicinity to produce berries on the females.
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Wildlife, Fruits are eaten by birds.
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Habitat, Wet-moist sites. Typically found in shallow wetland areas.
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Did You Know?, Showy fruits
Bees pollinate flowers.
- Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
- Requires protection from strong winds
- Extremely popular
- Dense attractive foliage
- Unique foliage
Hymenocallis occidentalis
The natural range of this species includes parts of the eastern panhandle, but overall, it is a southern coastal plain and Mississippi Valley species
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Tolerance, Unknown
Unknown
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Considertions, Bulb is poisonous.
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Habitat, Floodplains and nearby forested uplands
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers
- Moderately salt tolerant
- Showy creamy white flowers
- Narrow crown
