Pigmy Fringe Tree

Emerald ash borer is a problem in the northeast and if it reaches Florida, it would likely be lethal to this species.

This tree is listed as as Endangered by both the State of Florida and the USFWS.  Make sure you acquire this species from a legitimate native nursery and that all permit requirements are met.



Specimen plant.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Fruits used by birds.

Scrub and scrubby flatwoods.

• Showy flowers
• Probably bee pollinated.