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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

Dahoon Holly

Ilex cassine

While naturally a wetland plant, this species does well across a broad array of cultural conditions. Specimen tree.

Attracts butterflies and bees
Not as popular as it once was
Striking silhouette
Attracts butterflies
Can be kept narrow

Scrub Palmetto

Sabal etonia

This is a Florida endemic associated with dunes and scrub, both ancient and modern. Small specimen or border plant.

Mostly bare in the coldest months
Unique flowers, with petals like banana peels
Elegant and compact
Beautiful rounded canopy
Magnificent showy flowers in summer
Native

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