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Little Strongbark

Bourreria cassinifolia

Listed as Endangered in Florida. Please acquire only from reputable nurseries. The US range is limited to Florida. Globally, it is also found in the West Indies. Accent shrub, screen plant if used as a hedge.

Stately and uncommon
Adequate moisture required
Underutilized
No longer recommended

Flag Pawpaw

Asimina obovata

Understory shrub.

Tall and romantic
Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Beautiful rounded canopy

Florida Anise

Illicium floridanum

The distribution mimics the distribution of steepheads, a stream/valley system that originates in a very steep-headed ravine where the water seeps out of the ground to form a stream, and the headwall gradually moves uphill due to the water exiting the ground undermining it. Screen or specimen plant in shady wet settings.

Attractive and unique swollen trunk
Thrives only briefly, about 1 year
Massive, nutrient-dense edible fruit
Attracts butterflies
Requires high humidity

Sand Hickory

Carya pallida

Shade tree where falling/fallen nuts will not be a problem.

Huge extremely fragrant flowers
Extremely popular
Recently classified invasive
Produces aromatic flowers year-round
Relatively compact and narrow canopy

Musky Bushmint

Hyptis alata

Moist wildflower garden.

Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
Majestic and graceful
Lovely deep green, glossy leaves