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South Of Lake O Coastal Areas And The Keys Edible Clear all
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Yucca filamentosa
Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).
  • Tropical silhouette
  • Formal, old-world appearance
  • Narrow enough for tight spaces
  • Swollen, succulent branches
  • Native
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Passiflora pallens
This is listed as Endangered by the FDACS.  Please acquire from reputable sources with appropriate permits. Use on trellis or scramble up a mature tree.
  • Majestic and graceful
  • Very slow growth
  • Long emerald crownshaft
  • Very full crown
  • Rare, despite being a South Florida native
  • Unique and prized
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Melochia tomentosa
USF Plant Atlas location in Hillsborough appears to have been from seed in imported soil - the one in St. Lucie County has been removed from the FLAS database (likely it was an error). The Institute for Regional Conservation reports the species to be extirpated in Florida  though it is occasionally cultivated, potentially from imported plants.  Images provided here are from a specimen cultivated by Roger Hammer. Use as a specimen plant.
  • Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
  • Bright red fruits
  • Arched, recurving fronds
  • Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
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Calamintha dentata
This is a rare plant that should not be disturbed in the wild. Could be used as a border along sandy paths or walkways or as a foundation plant.
  • Colorful fall foliage
  • Native
  • Massive stature when mature
  • Requires shade when young
  • Attractive dark green leaves
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Carya floridana
Specimen tree. Use only where roots will be undisturbed.
  • Unique, fern-like leaves
  • Easily trimmed for smaller spaces
  • Sometime grows horozontially
  • Often draped with Spanish moss
  • Rare, despite being a South Florida native
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Hamelia patens
Closely related plants occur in the Caribbean and Central America. Yellow or orange flowering plants are not the Florida native. In recent years plants have been found growing wild near homesites in north Florida -- what you plant can escape into the wild if planted beyond the natural range. Please plant responsibly - this plant has the potential to be invasive when used outside of its natural range.   Please act responsibly. Specimen or hedge plant. Also works well in informal background thickets.
  • Silvery blue-green fronds
  • Lush, dense shade tree
  • Easy/Carefree native
  • Excellent small hedge
  • Attractive light to medium green crownshaft
  • Bright red fruits
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Styrax grandifolius
Fragrant. Understory tree in moist areas.
  • Beautiful sweeping fronds with drooping leaflets
  • Beautiful silhouette
  • Stunning
  • Rare, despite being a South Florida native
  • Very rare