Its more upland relative, Nyssa sylvatica, grows well in sandy uplands and is highly similar in appearance. Somewhat slow growing. Grows naturally in swamps and best planted in moist areas. For moist settings, it is appropriate both as a shade tree and as a fall-color specimen tree in those parts of the state that get good fall cooling.

Wildflower garden. This is a small but pretty little plant. Grow it in a moist wildflower garden.

This is a rare species in Florida. Retain it if present. Shade tree.

Sunny garden where a large, clumping grass is an asset. Noted for silvery-blue foliage that turns bronze in fall.

It is listed as Endangered by the state of Florida. Understory tree. Use as screen or specimen plant.

This is a wetland plant. It is rarely grown, but it has potential in appropriate sites. Background screen in wet garden