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Florida Thatch Palm

Thrinax radiata

Leaves are 2-3 feet across. Listed as Endangered by the state of Florida. Accent or specimen tree in the landscape, also good along roadsides and median strips. Grows slowly.

No longer recommended
Forms an open canopy
Massive stature when mature
Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
Often draped with Spanish moss

Orange Azalea

Rhododendron austrinum

Specimen plant. Can form large patches if allowed to do so.

Moderately slow growth
Stunning colorful foliage
Uncommon

Coastal Dog-hobble

Leucothoe axillaris

Borders, foundation plantings, underplantings for trees and larger shrubs.

Wide umbrella-shaped canopy
Bright red fruits
Unique, fern-like leaves
Does best with periodic fertalization
Classic Southern tree
Unique and prized

Jamaica Caper-tree

Quadrella jamaicensis

Flowers open white and rapidly turn pink. Use as a specimen plant. Can also be used as a hedge.

Very showy clusters of red flowers
Iconic symbol of the south
Edible, healthy fruit
Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
Native
Formal, old-world appearance

American Bladdernut

Staphylea trifolia

This plant is listed as Endangered in Florida where the southern limit of its range barely makes it into the state. Moist site garden though will tolerate drier. Perhaps best used as a background shrub or a hedge. Mildly showy flowers. Interesting fruits.

Salt tolerant
Recently classified invasive
Relatively uncommon in South Florida