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Pond Cypress

Taxodium ascendens

This is a deciduous conifer. Specimen tree. Mass plantings in moist areas. Wetland restoration and enhancement.

Unique, sweet almond flavor
Prefers acidic soil
Iconic symbol of the south
Adequate fertalization required

Large-flowered Conradina

Conradina grandiflora

This is a rare plant listed as threatened by the State of Florida. It should only be acquired from reputable plant nurseries. Border plant or as a single plants in a wildflower garden.

Moderately salt tolerant
Recently classified invasive
Thick branching into attractive silouttes
Striking and exotic

Red Elm

Ulmus rubra

This tree is subject to Dutch elm disease which is not know to occur in Florida as of 2018 (IFAS, 2018). Medium shade tree for informal settings. Somewhat coarse in texture.

Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
Can be kept narrow
Excellent small to medium hedge
Sometime grows horozontially
Highly wind tolerant