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Oakleaf Fleabane

Erigeron quercifolius

Meadow or wildflower garden.

Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
Wind tolerant
Slender trunk, 4" in diameter

Soft Rush

Juncus effusus

Often planted in restoration and mitigation wetlands. Makes a good plant to border retention ponds. Rain gardens and bioswales.

Beautiful sweeping fronds with drooping leaflets
Often hosts orchids, ferns and bromiliads
Requires protection from strong winds
Striking and exotic
Dark green leaves

Sparkleberry

Vaccinium arboreum

A profuse bloomer. Use for natural landscapes and wildlife habitat areas. Does well under a high pine canopy.

Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Very slow growth
Striking and exotic

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

Bald-headed Carphephorus

Carphephorus carnosus

Endemic to Florida. Wildflower garden,

Recently classified invasive
Extremely popular
Bright red fruits
Requires protection from strong winds
Flowers year round