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Dog-banana

Asimina reticulata

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Magnificent showy flowers in summer
Relatively compact and narrow canopy
Not recommended
Attractive variegated foliage
Critically endangered
Very showy bright yellow flowers

Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Noted for it's round satellite "ball" flowers and round "button" fruits. Fragrant. Sources disagree on salt tolerance of this plant. Wetlands and wetland edges as a specimen plant with a pleasing multi-stemmed vase-shape.

Mostly bare in the coldest months
Beautiful exotic foliage
Rapid growth
Uniquely shaped with a muscular look
Prolific fruiter

Florida Shrub Thoroughwort

Koanophyllon villosum

Back of garden screen

Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
Magnificent when flowering
Fragrant clusters of flowers in fall

Yellow Jesamine

Gelsemium sempervirens

Climbs by twining. Train on a fence or arbor, allow to climb trees. Can be used as a groundcover but does not bloom well with that use.

Fruit attracts wildlife
Majestic, sprawling canopy
Requires protection from strong winds
Medium stature
Tiered branches
Formal, old-world appearance

Myrtle-of-the-river

Myrcia zuzygium

It is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida. Please acquire only from reputable sources with appropriate permits. Smaller specimen tree, hedge plant, or small street tree.

Rare and unique
Attractive glossy leaves
Formal, old-world appearance
Unique fluffy fronds

Seaside Goldenrod

Solidago sempervirens

The leaves have a waxy coating. Wildflower garden.

Showy red berries
Moderately slow growth
Majestic and graceful
Heavy feeder
No longer recommended

Savory

Calamintha georgiana

This small shrub can be used in a dry wildflower garden or grown as a low border along paths. It would also work as a foundation plant.

Beautiful, natural globe shape
Excellent hedge choice
Hummingbird favorite
Unique, stout pineapple-like trunk when young

Christmasberry

Lycium carolinianum

Succulent foliage. This plant is in the tomato family. FNPS cannot vouch that the fruit is edible. Specimen plant, hedge plant

Forms an open canopy
Bright red fruits
Magnificent showy flowers in summer
Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
Ideal with Mediterranean architecture