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Saltwort

Batis maritima

Coastal stabilization is salt-flat areas. Can be used ornamentally as a groundcover or bush-like mound in coastal areas.

Self-shedding fronds
Will not tolerate frost
Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
Can be kept narrow

Ashe's Savory

Calamintha ashei

This species is listed as Threatened in Florida. Please acquire plants only from a reputable nursery. This small plant could make a good border along a dry path or as a foundation plant. Welcome in wildflower gardens. Foliage is highly aromatic.

Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
Striking silhouette
Can be kept narrow
Relatively uncommon in South Florida

Spanish Oak

Quercus falcata

Like most oaks, the leaves are highly variable with leaves in the upper parts of the tree generally being more finely divided. Shade tree.

Moderately drought tolerant
Unique purple-brown crownshaft
Requires ample space and light
Beautiful silhouette
Drought tolerant
Retains leaves until just before blooming

Needle Palm

Rhapidophyllum hystrix

Specimen plant, edge, understory shrub. Can be grown in a large container.

Colorful new leafs
Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging
Relatively compact and narrow canopy
Fast growth
Swollen, succulent branches
Very slow growth

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Shade tree. This is a clone former, so it can also be used to provide screening or for an "island" of habitat for wildlife

Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
Wonderfully fragrant at night
Easy/Carefree
Lovely deep green, glossy leaves