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Acer saccharinum
Fall foliage color is yellow. While used extensively as a street tree in the north, this fast growing species is relatively weak. Specimen tree. Frequently used as a street tree as tolerant of root disturbance. Fall color is yellow.
  • Relatively uncommon in South Florida
  • Magnificent
  • Narrow enough for tight spaces
  • Susceptible to breakage, even in moderate winds
  • Grows tall, but not massive
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Helianthus spp.
For best results, use species naturally found in your area Wildflower garden. Most species bloom best if in light shade or sun, though it does depend on species.
  • Does poorly in very wet soil
  • Handsome
  • Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
  • Tropical silhouette
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Rosa carolina
Information on salt tolerance comes from northern nurseries and likely relates to tolerance of salt used for de-icing or roadways.  The extent to which it would apply to Florida is unknown. Good hedge plant. Rose garden. Rear of a wildflower garden.
  • Uncommon edible fruit
  • Can be grown indoors
  • Attractive dark green leaves
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Clematis reticulata
Grow on a fence, trellis, or arbor. In informal settings, allow to twine around tree or shrub stems. Interesting bell-shaped flowers and whorled white sprays of fruit.
  • Adequate fertalization required
  • Thrives only briefly, about 1 year
  • Showy red berries
  • Elegant appearance
  • Swollen, succulent branches
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Zamia integrifolia
Although palm-like in appearance, this is a cycad, a primitive group of non-flowering plants. It is listed as commercially exploited by the state of Florida. Specimen plant or mass planting in border.
  • Stunning long emerald crownshaft
  • Falls over easily, may require staking
  • Imposing stature
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Forms an open canopy