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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
Pseudophoenix sargentii
This species is endangered in Florida. Please acquire only through reputable nurserymen. To maintain the genetic integrity of the species, please use
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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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Habitat, Tropical rockland hammock.
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Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Attracts bees.
- Colorful older leaves
- Attractive tiered canopy
- Recently classified invasive
Crossopetalum rhacoma
Listed as Threatened in Florida. Please acquire from reputable sources.
Screen plant. Informal hedge. Specimen.
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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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Wildlife, Fruits attract birds.
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Habitat, Pine rockland, rockland hammock.
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Did You Know?, Showy fruits
- Moderately salt tolerant
- Breathtaking and memorable
- Will not tolerate frost
- Adequate fertalization required
Magnolia grandiflora
Note: There are cultivars, such as "Little Gem" sold in nurseries that originate from non-Florida stock (Little Gem is a North Carolina tree). Suitabi
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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, Fruits are eaten (and spread) by squirrels, opossums, and birds including quail, and turkey.
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Habitat, Slope forest, dry-mesic to mesic upland hardwood forest.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Beetles are the primary pollinators. The flowers have a hardened carpel t
- Easily trimmed for smaller spaces
- Attractive light to medium green crownshaft
- Grows tall, but not massive
Drosera tracyi
A similar species, Drosera filiformis is rare in the Florida panhandle and disjunct from northeastern US populations. In Florida, it is restricted to
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Tolerance, Unknown
Unknown
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Habitat, Savannas, bogs, moist disturbed ruderal areas (selected roadside swales), wet flatwoods
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
The plant both attracts insects for pollination and traps and digests insects. Though this species has not been well studied, other sp
- Ideal for smaller spaces
- Adequate moisture required
- Imposing stature
- Beautiful rounded dense canopy
