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Strangler Fig

Ficus aurea

This is a large tree best used in settings where its form can be appreciated. It is both a specimen tree and and shade tree.

Rapid growth
Slow Growth
Wonderfully fragrant
Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
Unique flowers, with petals like banana peels
Can be grown indoors

Darrow's Blueberry

Vaccinium darrowii

Leaves are glaucous and appear to be blue-green sometimes with pink-violet overtones. The range includes the Florida panhandle and much of the penninsula. Based on BONAP and IRC herbarium specimen maps, it extends north into southern Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. It is likely absent or of very sparse occurrence in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, and southeastern Florida. Low hedge or border plant, specimen plant in a wildflower garden, mass planting.

Unique, fern-like leaves
Very showy clusters of red flowers
Lush, dense shade tree

Milkbark

Drypetes diversifolia

It is listed as Endangered by the state of Florida. Shade tree. Can be used as a specimen tree for its light colored bark. Slow growing.

Excellent small to medium hedge
Stout, swollen trunk
Heavy feeder
Distinctive-looking fruit with spiked exterior
Beautiful shiny green leaves

Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia

Specimen plant or natural background screen.

Can be trimmed into manicured shapes
Attractive silver-gray foliage
Available multi-stalked
No longer recommended
Medium stature