South Florida Native Trees
University of florida s native trees website.
South florida native trees. A wide range variety could work in your landscape from vines and groundcovers to shrubs trees and palms. Shrubs having multiple stems which rarely or never exceed 13. Descriptions and photographs of the leaves flowers fruit of native florida trees shrubs. In recent years the subject of native plants has taken on new significance in florida horticulture.
In central and north florida it puts on an amazing show each spring with a beautiful display of pink flowers. Please contact your local chapter of the e g. Reasons for this include the loss of natural areas to development coastal deterioration due to disturbance of native vegetation and the naturalization of. This guide is for those who wish to identify the native tree species of south florida as well as several of the more common or important non natives.
Most are native to other areas as well the caribbean mexico some from all over the southeastern united states and even further north. For example a wetland species like pond apple annonaglabra is not going to prosper if planted on dry limestone fill. In recent years the subject of native plants has taken on new significance in florida horticulture. Local chapter of the florida native plant society to determine which native species are suitable for planting in your yard.
To see the six native tree species featured. Some of the reasons for this include the loss of natural areas to development coastal deterioration due to disturbance of native vegetation and concern about. All too often native topsoils have been removed and water flow patterns changed during. Another identifying feature is the smooth green part of the stem called the crownshaft.
Native trees for south florida1. Native trees for south florida 1. From small trees like redbuds to the majestic live oak there s a florida native tree for practically any home landscape. Native plants are often a good bet for the florida gardener.
The tree is identified by its thick bulging smooth trunk that is a whitish gray color. Native trees for south florida 2 not mean that it is native or adapted to all soil types and hydrological conditions found in south florida. Florida native plants are indigenous only to florida. This flora includes a mix of native north american and native west indian species as well as non native trees that have escaped from cultivation that is have become naturalized.
Florida native plants society. They re rare and endangered so i should plant only native plants of florida. Citizens for a better south florida. Some popular natives in florida include beautyberry muhly grass coontie and southern magnolia.
Over 300 species of trees are native to florida s woodlands. If you re looking for small trees consider the redbud. Many natives are common growing in the wild and as landscape plants. The florida royal palm is a tall palm tree native to southern florida and is commonly seen along roads and in parks.
