South Florida Native Trees

Most are native to other areas as well the caribbean mexico some from all over the southeastern united states and even further north.
South florida native trees. Over 300 species of trees are native to florida s woodlands. 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. The tree is identified by its thick bulging smooth trunk that is a whitish gray color. In central and north florida it puts on an amazing show each spring with a beautiful display of pink flowers.
Some popular natives in florida include beautyberry muhly grass coontie and southern magnolia. In recent years the subject of native plants has taken on new significance in florida horticulture. Another identifying feature is the smooth green part of the stem called the crownshaft. Native plants are often a good bet for the florida gardener.
Local chapter of the florida native plant society to determine which native species are suitable for planting in your yard. The pinnate palm leaves grow up to 13 ft. They re rare and endangered so i should plant only native plants of florida. For example a wetland species like pond apple annonaglabra is not going to prosper if planted on dry limestone fill.
Reasons for this include the loss of natural areas to development coastal deterioration due to disturbance of native vegetation and the naturalization of. Many natives are common growing in the wild and as landscape plants. Please contact your local chapter of the e g. Florida native plants are indigenous only to florida.
A wide range variety could work in your landscape from vines and groundcovers to shrubs trees and palms. 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. Florida native plants society. From small trees like redbuds to the majestic live oak there s a florida native tree for practically any home landscape.
Descriptions and photographs of the leaves flowers fruit of native florida trees shrubs. University of florida s native trees website. All too often native topsoils have been removed and water flow patterns changed during. Shrubs having multiple stems which rarely or never exceed 13.
A tree is a single stemmed woody plant with a distinct canopy or crown having a mature height of 15 feet or more. In recent years the subject of native plants has taken on new significance in florida horticulture. 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. To see the six native tree species featured.
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. Citizens for a better south florida. Native trees for south florida1. Many can serve as good sources of food for wildlife.