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Scrub Holly

Ilex opaca var. arenicola

Specimen plant. Slow growing.

Prominant gray-olive crownshaft
Colorful older leaves
Recently classified invasive
Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
Somewhat drought tolerant
Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor

Swamp Bay

Persea palustris

This species and other members of the Lauraceae are being attacked by a serious, fatal disease. Do not plant this plant unless you are absolutely sure that it is not infected! If you have this plant in your landscape, retain it to supply larval food for the spicebush swallowtail and other butterflies.

Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
Symmetrical shape
Not a true pine

Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa

Sometimes difficult to establish in new areas, but definitely worth the effort. Wildflower garden, meadow.

Pineapple-like showy fruits (female plants)
Retains leaves until just before blooming
Long emerald crownshaft
Thrives only briefly, about 1 year
Beautiful purple-brown crownshaft
Attracts butterflies

Loblolly-bay

Gordonia lasianthus

Makes a good specimen tree or a cluster of in wet areas along margins of lakes and ponds. This tree is columnar in form and can make a formal-looking plant near an entryway.

Heavy feeder
Attractive contrast between flowers and foliage
Beloved in South Florida