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Paurotis Palm

Acoelorraphe wrightii

Specimen plant, typically forms clumps of stems,the young fan-shaped fronds hide the principal stems. The lower fronds can be removed so that the trunks can be clearly seen. Sometimes used as a street tree.

Elegant and stately
Grows tall, but not massive
Easy/Carefree native
Bright red fruits
Slender and elegant

Silky Dogwood

Cornus amomum

Has considerable winter interest as its bark is smooth and red. Wet site hedge, wet site specimen plant especially if a clump is suitable.Rarely planted but considerable value especially in areas where most shrubs are bare during the winter.

Thick branching into attractive silouttes
Wonderfully fragrant
Attracts butterflies and bees

Simpson's Zephyr Lily

Zephyranthes simpsonii

Flowers tend to appear in spring or after a significant rainfall. Otherwise inconspicuous. Small wildflower or plant in with other low groundcovers. Foliage is very fine and the plant is inconspicuous except when in bloom.

Often draped with Spanish moss
Magnificent
Stunning and colorful while in bloom
Delicious edible fruit
Prolific fruiter
Does best with periodic fertalization

Bird Pepper

Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum

Edible, very hot fruits

Pineapple-like showy fruits (female plants)
Bright red fruits
Does poorly in very wet soil
Attractive flowers, typically deep orange

Red Mulberry

Morus rubra

Wind pollinated. Dioecious. According to Huegel (2010), the flowers attract insects. Plant tree in areas where fallen fruit will not be an issue.

Smaller stature
Imposing stature
Highly nutritious fruit