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Royal Fern

Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis

Lacy specimen plant in wet settings. Useful in fern gardens or beside a shady water feature. Useful around drainage ponds.

Tall and romantic
Lush, dense shade tree
Narrow enough for tight spaces
Elegant appearance
Easy/Carefree native
Elegant and stately

Carolina Buckthorn

Frangula caroliniana

Specimen tree, can also be containerized, hedge plant, patio plant, or median plant.

Beautiful sweeping fronds with drooping leaflets
Requires ample space and light
Cold tolerant
Beautiful rounded dense canopy
Highly nutritious fruit
Extremely versatile

Red Mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

Salt water is not required. This species is cold sensitive near the northern ends of its range and may die back during extreme freezes. Mangroves are protected and you may not trim or remove them. See this Florida DEP web page for the latest information: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/central/Home/SLERP/Mangroves/mangroves.htm Very good for coastal stabilization. Can act as a specimen plant in coastal areas. This tree is noted for its prop roots.

Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
Ideal for smaller spaces