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Crataegus michauxii
Not much information is available on growing this species. Likely to be somewhat difficult to establish but very durable once established. Specimen plant. Retain if present on site.
  • Not recommended
  • Readily pruned into attractive shapes
  • Showy creamy white flowers
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Majestic, sprawling canopy
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Ipomoea pes-caprae subsp. brasiliensis
Seeds float and can be dispersed by water. Noted as a sand stabilizer being one of the first plants to colonize active dunes. Pan-tropical. Makes a nice groundcover in an informal dry yard. In nature, it is an important stabilizer of beach dunes.
  • Uncommon edible fruit
  • Relatively uncommon in South Florida
  • Showy clusters orange-yellow fruits in spring
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Bacopa monnieri
Low ground-hugging ground cover in restoration areas, in ditches, and on wetland edges.
  • Year-round blooms
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Tall and romantic
  • Wind tolerant
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Jacquemontia pentanthos
This species is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida.  Please acquire only from reputable sources with proper permits. Grow as a sprawling vine (will need to be tied to a fence or trellis) or used as a groundcover.
  • Elegant and compact
  • Dense, full crown
  • Cornerstone plant in South Florida
  • Imposing stature
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Swietenia mahagoni
Listed as Threatened by the Florida FDACS. Host plant for mahogony mistletoe,Phoradendron rubrum, which is listed as Endangered by the Florida FDAS. There are reports that this tree is becoming invasive in southern Florida in some areas beyond its natural range. Street tree. Yard and park shade tree.
  • Width often exceeds height
  • Smaller stature
  • Sprawling and informal shrub
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Quercus phellos
The range of this tree barely makes it into north Florida. It is much more common in the remainder of the southeast. Shade tree. The root system is fibrous making it suitable for situations where the roots may get somewhat abused such as street plantings and parking lot islands.
  • Beautiful rounded canopy
  • Lush, dense shade tree
  • Excellent small hedge
  • Symmetrical shape
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Helianthus agrestis
This is Florida's only native annual sunflower.  The Bradford County location is near both a major road and a railroad and may be a waif. Moist wildflower garden.
  • Showy reddish peeling bark
  • Very showy clusters of red flowers
  • Grows tall, but not massive
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Aristida stricta
Typically not used in landscape settings. However, if appropriate management can be provided (fire), then seed-bearing plants have considerable landscape value; non-seed-bearing plants are good groundcover. For an interesting article on this plant see the Florida Wildflower Foundation blog. Restoration areas. Naturalistic landscapes.
  • Adequate fertalization required
  • Clusters of tubular flowers
  • Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
  • Excellent small to medium hedge