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Carya tomentosa
Large shade tree. Plant where falling/fallen nuts will not be a problem.
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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, Plant where nut and leaf litter will not be a problem.
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Wildlife, Small mammals (squirrels and other rodents) consume nuts.
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Habitat, Dry hammocks, dry hardwood forests
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Did You Know?, Fall color
Larval host for many moths including; luna moth (Actias luna), hickory leafroller moth (Argyrotaenia juglandana), royal walnut moth (Cithe
- Requires protection from strong winds
- Dense canopy
- Somewhat drought tolerant
- Attractive silver-gray foliage
- Intoxicating fragrance
- Magnificent when flowering
Coreopsis tripteris
Plant at the back of an informal wildflower or butterfly garden--it gets tall.
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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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Habitat, Moist upland hardwood forests, mixed hardwood-pine forests. Secondary woods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts many insects including bees and butterflies.
- Compact size
- Classic Southern tree
- Wonderfully fragrant at night
- Fruit eaten by birds
- Very showy bright yellow flowers
- Massive stature
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Allow to climb on trellis, trees, or building masonry. The tendrils of Virginia creeper are tipped with adhesive-like disks that gives the vine the ab
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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, It should not be allowed to climb painted surfaces because this same adhesive-like material will bond to the surface and likely damage the paint . Thi
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Wildlife, Fruits eaten by a variety of birds and small mammals. Also used for shelter.
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Habitat, Dry-moist sites. Hammocks, riverine forests, coastal sites, flatwoods, thickets, disturbed woods.
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Did You Know?, Fall color
Pollinated by bees and other pollinators. Bees documented visiting this species include Colletes nudus, Augochloropsis metallica, Megachi
- Narrow crown
- Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
- Moderately slow growth
- Massive, breathtaking and impressive
- Magnificent
