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Bay-cedar

Suriana maritima

Works well to control erosion (wind and water) on dunes. Hedge or specimen plant in coastal areas.

Does poorly oceanside
Falls over easily, may require staking
Very showy clusters of flowers

Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

This plant is rare in Florida. It is much more common further north where it is absolutely spectacular in early spring. Specimen plant. It can be pruned into a hedge.

Completely bare in winter
Edible, healthy fruit
Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
Requires ample space and light
Striking silhouette
Unique flowers, with petals like banana peels

Woodland Poppymallow

Callirhoe papaver

Found naturally in Florida in glades, which have marly soils, and in Alachua County, in shallow sands over marl deposits that cover the underlying limerock. Small specimen plant.

Fragrant in the evening
Beautiful, natural globe shape
Damaged by citrus canker
Often draped with Spanish moss