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Iris savannarum
This iris and I. hexagona were considered to be a single species until recently.  I. savannarum is the most common iris species in Florida. Moist wildflower garden. Sometimes grown under the drain for an air conditioner. Excellent as a wetland edge flower.
  • Sprawling and informal shrub
  • Beautiful silhouette
  • Highly wind tolerant
  • Not recommended
  • Excellent small to medium hedge
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Persea humilis
Do not plant this plant unless you are absolutely sure that it is not infected by laurel wilt disease.  In general, this small bay seems to be escaping its ravages. Nice specimen plant. Slow growing.
  • Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
  • Very fast growth rate
  • Attractive light to medium green crownshaft
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Psilotum nudum
This is a primitive plant that produces spores. Typically grown as a curiosity in a shade garden or as an epiphyte. Sometimes grown as a container plant.
  • Long emerald crownshaft
  • Attractive shade tree
  • Slender trunk, 4" in diameter
  • Prolific fruiter
  • Excellent hedge choice
  • Massive, nutrient-dense edible fruit
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Viburnum rufidulum
Specimen plant, screen plant, understory tree/shrub.
  • Flowers year round
  • Imposing stature
  • Silvery blue-green fronds
  • Highly wind tolerant
  • Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
  • Unique, stout pineapple-like trunk when young
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Magnolia tripetala
The plant is listed as Endangered by the FDACS.  Please acquire from reputable nurseries with appropriate permits for propagating and selling this species. Can be a specimen tree or use in a fairly bright understory. Its irregular branching pattern and large leaves make it best suited to fairly large yards.
  • Elegant
  • Briefly bare for about a month in the winter
  • Retains leaves until just before blooming
  • Year-round blooms
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Helianthus debilis subsp. debilis
To avoid introgression with other H. debilis subspecies, do not grow them in a common garden. Ground cover in sandy, open environments.
  • Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
  • Rare and unique
  • Completely bare in winter
  • Compact size
  • Wonderfully fragrant at night
  • Stunning during brief late spring bloom
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Sideroxylon alachuense
Can be pruned either as a small tree or a large shrub. Can also be used as a hedge.
  • Colorful older leaves
  • Moderately slow growth
  • Classic Southern tree
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Aralia spinosa
FNPS Blog article Specimen plant or background hedge.
  • Slow Growth
  • Wonderfully fragrant at night
  • Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
  • Symmetrical shape
  • Narrow enough for tight spaces
  • Fragrant clusters of flowers in fall