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American Elm

Ulmus americana

This tree is subject to Dutch elm disease. Dutch elm disease has not been detected in Florida (IFAS 2008). In most of eastern North America, this tree has largely disappeared from landscape use due to mass mortality from Dutch elm disease. Shade tree, used as a street tree noted for its spreading urn-shaped crown. Tolerant of root disturbance.

Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
Very full crown
Ideal with Mediterranean architecture

Blue Water-lily

Nymphaea elegans

Not typically seen for sale, but a good addition to the aquatic garden.

Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
Formal, old-world appearance
Long-lived perennial
Salt tolerant
Heavy feeder
Showy reddish peeling bark

Varnish Leaf

Dodonaea viscosa

Has shiny, stiff leaves 2.5 to 5 inches long. Often used as a hedge plant. Fast growing. Can also work as an individual specimen. A good choice for dune stabilization.

Slender trunk, 4" in diameter
Requires occassional fertalization
Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor