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Pond Pine

Pinus serotina

Rarely grown. This tree occurs predominantly in the coastal plain (withoutliers) from eastern Alabama north to southern New Jersey. Shade tree for moist sites. Forest tree.

Dense attractive foliage
Fragrant clusters of flowers in fall
Iconic symbol of the south
Unique and prized
Recently classified invasive
Prefers acidic soil

Mexican Alvaradoa

Alvaradoa amorphoides

This is listed as an ENDANGERED by the State of Florida An excellent accent shrub or small tree with open, spreading crown. Attractive fine textured, thin leaves and long, hanging spikes of flowers. Dioecious with male and female flowers on separate plants.

Attractive glossy leaves
Raised diamond-shaped trunk pattern
Silvery blue-green fronds
Elegant appearance

Seashore Dropseed

Sporobolus virginicus

Useful in coastal restoration or retained along a coastal shoreline for stabilization. Salt marsh coastal stabilizer. Low dune stabilizer. Groundcover in coastal settings.

Massive, nutrient-dense edible fruit
Showy clusters orange-yellow fruits in spring
Year-round blooms
Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored

Elliott's Aster

Symphyotrichum elliottii

Moist wildflower garden. Wetland garden. Plant in full sun and give it plenty of room and plant behind shorter plants.

Elegant and stately
Requires shade when young
Excellent choice for narrow spaces
Imposing stature
Stunning colorful foliage