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All Of South Florida Except The Keys Attractive Somewhat Common Clear all
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Specimen tree. Red to yellow in the fall. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Steep stream banks and ridges, hammocks, bluffs. , Did You Know?, Fall color, Showy flowers Attracts bees and other pollinators.
  • Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
  • Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
  • Unique, fern-like leaves
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This plant can be used as a background planting that will create a light orange haze during the late fall and winter months. Andropogon virgnicus var. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Can be aggressive in disturbed lands. , Wildlife, Provides food and nesting material for many small birds and other small animals. , Habitat, Open seepage areas, flatwoods, marshes, ruderal areas. , Did You Know?, Interesting foliage Larval host for zabulon skipper (Poanes zabulon).
  • Ringed trunk
  • Wind tolerant
  • Rare, despite being a South Florida native
  • Very full crown
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Host plant for Zestos Skipper butterfly which is believed to be extirpated (extinct) in FLorida. Also used by Cassius blue, longtailed skipper, and Za , Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Considertions, Scrambling vine likely best suited to informal settings. Individual stems may be up to 10 ft long. , Habitat, Hammocks , Did You Know?, Larval host plant for cassius blue (Leptotes cassius), long-tailed skipper (Urbanus proteus), zestos skipper (Epargyreus zestos) and zarucco duskywing
  • Narrow canopy
  • Elegant
  • Unique fluffy fronds
  • Wide umbrella-shaped canopy
  • Striking symmetrical appearance
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This is a sedge. Most Rhynchospora species are wind pollinated. The white bracts of this species attract insects. Wetland garden or informal savanna. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Savannas, wet prairies. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Beautiful shiny green leaves
  • Ideal for smaller spaces
  • Imposing stature
  • Often hosts orchids, ferns and bromiliads
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In Australia, pond apple is a Weed of National Significance. It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of invasiveness, potential , Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and , Considertions, Fruit litter may be a problem in in small landscapes. , Wildlife, Bird nesting area and food source.  Fruit used by mammals such as raccoons. , Habitat, Swamps and sloughs , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance Larval food source for Giant sphinx (Cocytius antaeus). Pollinated by beetles.
  • Not a true pine
  • Fruit eaten by birds
  • Thrives only briefly, about 1 year
  • Ideal with Mediterranean architecture