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Thelypteris spp.
These are generally moist site ferns though some (T. kunthii, T. ovata) grow in mesic uplands. Most are similar in appearance, and all will grow in a
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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, The native range varies by species. Please use species appropriate to your area.
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Wildlife, Cover for many ground-dwelling species.
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Habitat, Hydric and mesic hammocks, shallow swamps and swamp edges, floodplains.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
- Tiered branches
- Very showy bright yellow flowers
- Will not tolerate frost
- Somewhat salt tolerant
- Formal, old-world appearance
- Elegant and stately
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Specimen tree. Valued for its foliage which is shiny green on top and silky brown beneath.
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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, Slow growing. May be top-killed by frost in extreme northern parts of its range or when planted to the north of its natural range. Does resprout from
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Wildlife, Birds and other wildlife consume fruit.
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Habitat, Tropical rockland hammocks.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Insect pollinated.
- Requires high humidity
- Fruit attracts wildlife
- Very showy clusters of flowers
- Readily pruned into attractive shapes
- Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
- Recently classified invasive
