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ORDINANCE NO. 377
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 355, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE, AT SECTION X,
"SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, ITEM (H) LANDSCAPING;
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS;" PROVIDING OBJECTIVES,
PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR LANDSCAPING DURING
RENOVATION OF EXISTING PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR
AMORTIZATION OF NONCONFORMING AREAS; PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR LANDSCAPING AND
MAINTENANCE OF OPEN LAND USES; PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC HEARING ON FAILURE TO COMPLY,
AND FOR A LIEN TO BE FILED AGAINST THE PROPERTY
FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR PERFORMANCE
SURETY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 355, The Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Florida is hereby
amended at Section X (H) Landscaping; General Requirements, to
read as follows:
"Section X (H) Landscaping: General Requirements
(1) Objective .
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The objective of this section is to improve the
appearance of off-street vehicular parking, open lots, and
service areas in the Village, and to protect and preserve the
i, appearance, character, and value of the surrounding
neighborhoods and thereby promote the general welfare by
providing standards for the installation and maintenance of
landscaping for screening and aesthetic qualities, since the
Village Council finds that the peculiar characteristics and
~~ qualities of the Village justify regulations to perpetuate its
aesthetic appeal on a Village-wide .basis.
(2) Application.
,~~ ~ ~ Landscaping shall be provided in all zoning districts
;~ according to the following regulations, however, single family
~' lots are exem t from these
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(a) Landscaping during Renovation of Existin
Properties.
Whenever an existing structure is altered in any way,
requiring approval of the Community Appearance Board
j' and/or the Village Council, landscaping, if not in
accordance with present criteria requirements set forth
herein, shall be upgraded by the responsible party to
!= meet the requirements of this Code;. unless in the
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?~ case, the Village Council reserves the right to waive
such portions of the criteria as it deems advisable.
~~ (b) Non-Conformin Areas.
±j Any parcel of land upon which a structure has been
i heretofore erected and which received a Certificate of
L ~ Occupancy prior to the date upon which this ordinance
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~ and regulations of this Code, shall be landscaped by
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hereof, within five (5) years of the date of enactment
hereof.
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In the event it is determined that it is impractical or
would result in undue hardship for a property to come
into compliance with the provisions of this Code in
accordance with this section, the Village Council
reserves the right to waive such portions of the
criteria as it deems advisable. Financial hardship
shall not be considered as a primary reason for a
waiver but rather consideration for waiver shall be
'~ granted primarily upon the basis of the practicality
,; and ability of a property to come into compliance with
;; the terms hereof.
(c) Landscaping of Open Land Uses.
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~; (1) Commercial Areas. Open land uses shall mean open
~~ air parking lots, private or public; and parking areas
serving any commercial, business, service, multi-family
or institutional use, however, these requirements shall
',i not apply to single family residential lots. Any open
land use area which abuts any public street right-of-
~~ way or abuts or is across any alley from any land used
~'; for residential use shall be required to provide a
!i planting strip inside the property line. Said planting
strip shall have a width of at least five (5) feet
where vehicular use areas abut adjacent land uses and a
~~ width of at least ten (10) feet where vehicular use
~i areas abut public and/or private street right-of-way.
Said planting strips shall be planted with a hedge, at
the time of planting, of at least twenty-four (24)
'~ inches in height to grow to a minimum of four (4)
feet, but not to exceed six (6) feet in height and
shall have trees planted as required in paragraph three
(3) below.
The diagram following is for illustrative purposes. It
represents minimum requirements and should be
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(2) Residential Areas. In the planting strip abutting
and/or immediately adjacent to residential areas there
shall be erected a living hedge not more than six (6)
feet from said residential property line. Said hedge
must be planted prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy and must be planted not more than two (2)
feet on center and must be maintained at a height of
not less than six (6) feet and not more than ten (10)
feet. Additionally, a solid opaque fence and/or wall
of not less than five (5) feet but not more than six
(6) feet shall be required.
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The diagram following is for illustrative purposes. It
represents minimum requirements and should be
considered as a guideline only.
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(3) Planting Strip Remainder Area. The area of the
required planting strip not occupied by a fence or
hedge shall be provided with grass or other plant
ground cover material. In addition, one (1) canopy
~'~ tree shall be provided for each thirty (30) linear feet
of such landscaped area.
Such trees shall be not less than twelve (12) feet high
at the time of planting with a minimum of five (5) feet
of clear trunk. In the event palm trees are planted in
lieu of canopy trees, said palm trees may be clustered
in groups of three and three palm trees shall be
required for each canopy tree required under this
section. Palm Trees shall be planted with a minimum of
twelve (12) feet of gray wood or clear trunk at time of
planting. Only fifty (50$) percent of all trees
provided in the landscaping plan shall be Palm Trees.
The diagram following is for illustrative purposes. It
represents minimum requirements and should be
considered as a guideline only.
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(4) Access. Necessary access ways from public rights-
of-way through all required landscaped areas shall be
permitted to service the open land use. The width of
access ways shall be included in the lineal footage
calculation to determine the number of trees required
in a required planting strip area. Access ways shall
in no event exceed twenty-four (24) feet in width.
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(5) Irrigation. All landscaped areas and planting
areas shall be provided with sufficient automatic
irrigation facilities which shall be maintained in
working order at all times. Irrigation facilities
shall be designed to meet the needs of the turf and
other plants used. Irrigation facilities design shall
consider the hydro-zones of the landscape. Irrigation
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facilities shall be designed so as to irrigate only
designated landscapes, avoiding water placement on
parking lots, sidewalks, streets and buildings.
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(6) Interior Landscaping Commercial Parkin Areas.
a) Rows of parking spaces shall be terminated on
both ends by landscaped islands which measure not less
than six (6) feet in width (outside of curb to outside
of curb) and twenty (20) feet in length. At least one
(1) tree shall be planted in every six (6) foot by
twenty (20) foot island. The remainder of the terminal
island shall be landscaped with grass, ground covers or
shrubs or a combination of any of the above.
b) Additional interior landscape islands shall be
placed within rows of parking spaces so that there is
at least one (1) interior island for every ten (10)
parking spaces or fraction thereof. Said island shall
measure not less than six (6) feet in width (outside of
curb to outside of curb) and twenty (20) feet in
length. At least one (1) tree, as defined in
Subsection (3), above, shall be required per island,
with the remainder of the island landscaped with grass,
ground covers, shrubs or a combination of any of the
above.
The diagram following is for illustrative purposes. It
represents minimum requirements and should be
considered as a guideline only.
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c) In addition to the requirements above, a landscape
divider median shall be placed between abutting rows of
parking spaces and rows of parking spaces and
driveways. The minimum width of said divider median
shall be five (5) feet and shall continue the entire
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length of the parking row to the terminal landscape
island. There shall be one (1) tree, as defined in
Subsection (3) above, planted per forty (40) linear
feet of required landscape area. The remainder of the
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d) Trees of the species designated within South
Florida Water Management District Xeriscape Plant Guide
II, as amended, which is adopted as part of this
ordinance and attached hereto shall be planted in each
planting area provided that each species planted shall
be designated as Moderate. Drought Tolerant or Very
Drought Tolerant, a non-invasive species, have a
Hardiness Zone designation other than Tropical, be
proposed for planting with regard for salt tolerance
depending upon the proposed geographic location and
its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and have a Medium
or High Wind Tolerance. All designations referenced
herein shall be as indicated within the South Florida
Water Management District Plant Guide II, as amended.
Tree plantings shall meet the landscaping requirements
of the Village.
(7) Commercial Parkin Areas Abuttin Other Uses In
commercial parking areas where one (1) off-street
parking area adjoins or abuts another such parking area
under different ownership or use, a landscaped planting
strip not less than five (5) feet wide maintained in
good condition shall be required. It is the intent of
this section that each adjacent strip shall require the
five (5) foot planting strip with the intent being that
a minimum combined ten (10) foot landscape separation
be maintained between uses.
The diagram following is for illustrative purposes. It
represents minimum requirements and should be
considered as a guideline only.
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(8) Vegetation Selection Criteria The Village shall
require the use of native vegetation as referenced in
the South Florida Water Management District Xeriscape
Plant Guide II, as amended, said species to be used to
the greatest extent possible and where practical.
Sixty (60~) percent of all required landscaping shall
be landscaping indigenous to the South Florida area as
indicated in said Xeriscape Plant Guide II, as
amended. Additionally, each species planted shall be
designated as Moderate Drought Tolerant or Very Drought
Tolerant, anon-invasive species, have a Hardiness Zone
designation other than Tropical and be proposed for
planting with regard for salt tolerance depending upon
the proposed geographic location and its proximity to
the Atlantic Ocean. All designations referenced herein
shall be as indicated within the South Florida Water
Management District Xeriscape Plant Guide II, as
amended.
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(9) Tree Protection. Whenever appropriate, existing
trees shall be conserved and integrated into the
approved landscaping design plan. Along with the
submission of the landscape plan, a tree inventory
survey shall be submitted which sets forth in detail
the landscaping existing on the property prior to
development. Said survey shall be accomplished by a
registered land surveyor and shall reference all trees
of three (3) inches in diameter or greater.
(10)Percentage of Landscape Coverage Required. Fifteen
(15$) percent minimum of the gross parking area is to
be devoted to living landscaping, which includes grass,
ground cover, plants, shrubs and trees. The gross
parking area is to be measured from the edge of parking
and/or driveway paving and sidewalks, extended five (5)
feet in all directions, but is not to include any areas
enclosed by the building or covered by a building
overhang.
(11)Required Landscapin Surroundin Principal
Structures. Parking rows and traffic aisles must be
separated from principal structures on the side and
front by a landscape strip of at least four (4) feet
width. Where a building fronts on two streets, all
sides of the building, except for designated loading
areas, must be separated from parking rows and traffic
aisles by a landscape strip of at least four (4) feet
in width which shall include trees and/or hedges.
(12) Compatibility with U.S. Hi hway One and Tequesta
Drive Streetscapes. Landscaping plans of properties,
including proposed subdivisions, abutting or adjacent
to U.S. Highway One and Tequesta Drive, or any other
street upon which the Village Council has adopted a
streetscape plan, shall,. to the extent possible,
conform to the themes established by the Village on the
special roadway corridors in the manner and form of the
streetscape plan adopted by the Village Council. The
property owner shall pay all costs of planning and
landscaping improvements for all off street streetscape
landscaping required by this Ordinance.
(13) Minimum Requirements of Landscape Plans.
Landscape plans submitted to meet the provisions of the
ordinance shall conform to the following criteria:
a) The landscape plans shall be drawn to a scale of
not less than one (1) inch equals thirty (30) feet.
b) The landscape plan shall clearly delineate all
proposed trees, shrubs, ground covers, required
landscape strip, planting islands and other landscape
areas and treatments required by this ordinance.
c) The landscape plans shall indicate graphically
the quantities, types, sizes at time of planting and at
five (5) years maturity, spacing and other qualitative
data for all required plant materials under the
provisions of this ordinance, including botanical and
common names.
d) The landscape plan shall bear the seal of a
landscape architect licensed to practice in the State
of Florida or be prepared by another licensed
'; professional authorized to prepare landscape plans
E pursuant to Chapter 481, Part II of the Florida
Statutes (Landscape Architecture).
j e) Said plans shall conform to any and all other
requirements required by the Building and Zoning
Department of the Village.
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f) Any and all landscaping provided shall be in
accordance with the South Florida Water Management
District Xeriscape Plant Guide II, as amended,
techniques, practices and landscape vegetation lists
and shall constitute the Village of Tequesta approved
landscape guide and list with the following
exceptions. All vegetation species not designated as
Moderate Drought Tolerant or Very Drought tolerant, all
invasive species and all species having a Hardiness
Zone designation of Tropical shall not be approved and
do not constitute a part of the approved Village of
Tequesta landscape guide and list, a copy of which is
', on file with the Building Official and which is hereby
', incorporated as a part of this Ordinance as if fully
setforth herein.
(14)Prohibited Landscaping. The following plant species
shall not be planted in the Village of Tequesta:
a) Melaleuca quinquenervia (commonly known as Punk
Tree, Cajeput or Paper Bark);
b) Schinus terebinthifolius (commonly known as Brazilian
Pepper or Florida Holly);
c) Casuarina species (commonly known as Australian
Pine.
Any parcel of land upon which a structure has been
heretofore erected and which received a Certificate of
Occupancy prior to the date upon which this ordinance is
adopted and contains the prohibited landscaping indicated
herein shall have the prohibited landscaping removed and
replaced with living landscaping pursuant to the
provisions of this ordinance within five (5) years of the
date of enactment hereof.
(15) Responsible Parties for Maintenance. The owner,
occupant, tenant and the respective agent(s) of each, if
any, shall be jointly and severally responsible for all
landscaping and irrigation equipment. Landscaping shall
be maintained in a good condition, so as to present a
healthy, neat and orderly appearance at least equal to the
original installation and shall be kept free from refuse
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dead v
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• ', shall be promptly replaced with healthy, living plantings.
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~'' In the event the owner, tenant, or agent, jointly or
severally, shall fail to meet the requirements of this section
~' as to maintenance, or if the existing trees, shrubbery, grass
or ground covering shall be permitted to die, either
;i intentionally or unintentionally, and same is not replaced
I~ by the owner, tenant or agent of the real property involved
j within thirty (30) days of the event occurring, then the
Building Official shall notify in writing the person
~': responsible for the maintenance or replacement of same to
comply with the requirements hereof within thirty (30) days
r from date of delivery of the notice. Failure to comply with
~j the requirements hereof shall constitute a violation of this
!~ Chapter.
(4) Failure to ComDl
In the event the owner, tenant or agent shall fail to comply
I as herein stated, the Village shall hold a public hearing
allowing said parties an opportunity to show cause as to why
the Village shall not undertake to correct the violations and
assess the costs thereof against the property owner. Upon the
conclusion of said hearing, and the continued failure of the
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owner, tenant or agent to comply, the Village may have the
work conducted at the expense of the Village and bill the
owner, tenant or agent for the actual costs to make the
property come into compliance plus accrued interest at ten
(10$) percent per annum from date of the completion of the
work. Alternatively, failure to comply shall cause the
violation to be considered by the Code Enforcement Board
pursuant to the procedures prescribed by law and a fine
imposed accordingly. Nothing herein shall preclude the
Village seeking relief by civil action through mandatory
injunctive relief or other relief available through the
courts.
(5) Assessment to Constitute a Lien Against the Property.
The bill referenced above shall be assessed to the owner of
the property and, if remaining unpaid for a period of sixty
(60) days after issuance, the Village Manager shall cause a
lien to be filed against the property, to be recorded in the
public records of Palm Beach County.
(6)Performance Suret .
In the event that the landscaping requirements of this
ordinance have not been met at the time that a Certificate of
Occupancy, or Certificate of Use is requested, the Village may
approve such request provided the Village enters into an
agreement with the owner or his/her agent that the provisions
and requirements of this ordinance will be complied with. The
owner or his/her agent shall post a performance bond or other
approved surety in an amount equal to one hundred and ten
(110$) percent of the cost of materials and labor and other
attendant costs incidental to the installation of the required
landscaping. This surety shall run to the Village of
Tequesta, and shall be in a form satisfactory and acceptable
to the Village, specifying the time for the completion of the
landscape requirements.
Section 2. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. i
Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability.
If any provision of this ordinance or the application
thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
other provisions or applications of this ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions or
applications, and to this end, the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 4. Codification.
This ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the
"~ official Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 5. Effective Date.
>~ This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
~~ passage and approval, as provided by law.
!! THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was offered by
~{ Councilmember Earl L. Collings who moved its
l adoption. The Ordinance was seconded by
ja Councilmember Lyi 1i m F_ Rurckart, and upon being put to a
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FOR ADOPTION
Joseph N. Canretta
Edward C. Howell
William E. Burckart
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AGAINST ADOPTION
Earl L. Collins
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and
adopted this 8th day of P~~arch 1990.
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Plant Guide II
table of contents
introduction .................................................. 2
tips for xeriscaping ............................................ 3
grasses ....................................................... 4
ground covers ................................................ 4
shrubs ........................................................ 8
trees ........................................................ 18
start with a design plan ....................................... 20
xeriscape samples ........................................... 21
fundamentals of xeriscape ................................ 24, 25
create a maintenance plan .................................... 29
cross reference .............................................. 40
further information on xeriscape .............................. 46
acknowledgements ........................................... 47
key to abbreviations ......................................... 48
introduction
he term Xeriscape originated with the The seven principles of Xeriscape are:
Denver (Colorado) Water Department
in 1981 in response to drought 1. Appropriate planning and
conditions occurring in Colorado. design
Xeriscape principles were developed '
through experience in a number of different
western states.
Xeriscape is water conservation throught
creative landscaping. The term Xeriscape means ~ 2. Use of soil amendments
water conserving, drought tolerant landscaping ~
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that does not require special attention to grow
properly. Appropriate use of plant material
means that the plant will survive and flourish ~~~ ~~ -~
with comparatively little supplemental irrigation. - 3. Efficient irrigation
Approximately one-half of the per capita water /~
demand in urban areas of south and central
Florida is for residential outdoor use. Through
the appropriate use of plant material, this
percentage could be significantly reduced. 4. Practical turf areas
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What are Xeriscape plants for Florida? They ,
are properly located native plants and drought
tolerant/non-invasive exotics. Many of the plants
that are commonly used in our landscapes are
drought tolerant, such as oleanders, oaks, pines, 5. Use drought tolerant plants
acacias, citrus, bottle brush, lantanas, bauhinias,
daylillies, wax myrtles, crape myrtles and many
palms. Some of the plants that are utilized are
not drought tolerant. The major factor is for us to
be aware of which are and are not, and use them 6. Use mulches
appropriately. This Guide will enable those
involved with and those in the landscape industry
to select the best plants possible while conserving
essential water resources. The use of this Guide in
conjunction with basic Xeriscape principles,
interpreted for Florida, will result in an attractive 1~ 7. Appropriate maintenance
landscape that conserves water.
tips for xeriscaping
lant characteristics in this plant guide are to be
used for proper plant selection and location. It
has been determined that certain plants
._. improperly located or maintained may have
invasive characteristics. Warning and caution must be used
in planting and maintaining the following species:
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These species should not be planted in locations where no
growth control can be maintained because they are
considered invasive, and will overtake other plant habitats.
Flood Tolerance
A landscape plant's ability to tolerate periodic flooding may
influence your plant selection. Certain species such as Wax
Myrtle, Bald Cypress, and Red Maple can be used where
flooding may occur. Other trees and shrubs may be
damaged by flooding or high water tables and should not be
used where this is likely to occur. Check with your County
Extension Service Office for information on the flood
tolerance of specific plants within your area.
Common Name Scientific Name
Australian Pine Casuarina spp.
Bishopwood (southern areas) Bischofia javanica
Brazilian Pepper Schinus terebinthifolius
Punk Tree Melaleuca quinquenewvia
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These plants have large aggressive root systems and
should not be planted near sidewalks or sewer lines.
Common Name Scientific Name
Ear Tree Enterlobium cyclocarpum
Laurel Fig Ficus retusa `nitida'
Weeping Fig Ficus benjamina
For further information on Exotic Pest Plants, contact
your County Cooperative Extension Service Office (see page
46).
Mulching Plants
Using mulches in the landscape has many advantages
including increased moisture retention in the soil, reduced
weed growth and reduced erosion. As mulch slowly
degrades it will help to increase the organic content of the
soil. Mulch should be initially applied at a three inch
depth. Keep mulch pulled away from stems and trunks in
order to avoid rotting. Citrus trees are extremely
susceptible to trunk and root rot, therefore, should not be
mulched. Avoid using mulches which degrade rapidly such
as grass clippings. They hold excessive amounts of moisture
and remove nitrogen from soil during degradation.
2 Strand 12 Gauge Galv. Wire
Twisted and Encased in
Rubber Hose 6-9" from Top of
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2" x 2" Hard Wood Stake
Driven to a Minimum of 18"
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Index
Number Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name Natural
Height Mowing
Height Mowing
Frequency
1 ~. ~. Bahia grass Paspalum notatum 20" 3"-4" 7-14
2 ~~. Bermuda grass Cynodon dactylon 16" 0.5-1" 3-7
3 Carpet grass Axonopus affinis 14" 1-2" 10-14
4 ~ Centipede grass Eremochloa ophrzuroides 4" 1.5-2" 10-14
5 ~. Italian Ryegrass* Lolium multiflorum 36" 1.5-2" 10-14
6 ~ Perennial Ryegrass' Lolium perenne 24" 1.5-4" 10-14
7 ~. St. Augustine grass Stenotaphrum secundatum 14" 2.5-3.5" 7-14
8 ~. ~. Zoysia grass Zoysia japonica 9" 1-2" 10-14
-useJor overseea2ng only -not suitable for lawns.
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Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
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Native Hardi-
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Zone Salt
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1 4949 Allamanda, Wild Drechites lutea. N 12-24" 15 M Y S Y
2 ~ Allamanda, Yellow Allamanda cathartica N 24-48" 36 F N S N
3 ~~;:~ Aloe Aloe spp. N 12" 12 M N S Y
4 G;9 G;9 Apple, Gopher Licania michauxii N 3-12" 6 M Y H Y
5 G9 Artillery Plant Pilea microphylla N 12" 12 M N S N
6 ~~ Asparagus Fern Asparagus densijlorus N 12-18" 14 M N H M
7 ~~ Bauhinia, Red Bauhinia punctata N 48-96" 72 M N H N
8 ~. m. Bean, Beach Canavalia maritima N 6-12" 10 F Y H Y
9 ~ Begonia, Star Begonia heracleifolia N 24-36" 20 M N S M
10 ~ Blue Daze Evolvulus spp. N 10-12" 10 M N 5 Y
11 ~~ Bougainvillea Bougainvillea spectabilis N 72-96" 72 M N S M
12 ~ Bromeliads Bromeliaceae N 6-18" 12 S N S N
13 Bugleweed Ajuga reptans Y 8-10" 10 M N H N
14 ~~ Carissa,Dwarf Carissamacrocarpa N 12-18" 15 S N H Y
15 ~. Cast Iron Plant Aspidistra elatior N 20-30" 25 S N H M
16 ~~ Coontie Zamia,jloridana N 12-36" 24 S Y H Y
17 ~~ Crown-of-Thorns Euphor6ia milli N 9 36" 15 S N H Y
18 Q;.4;+ Daylily Hemerocallis spp. N 12-36" 24 M Y H Y
19 ~. Dichondra Dichondra micrantha Y 1 3" 2 M N H M
20 Fern, Holly Cyrtomium falcatum N 12-24" 16 S N H M
21 Fern, Leather Leaf Rumohra adiantiformis N 18-30" 24 M N H N
22 Fern, Sword Nephrolepis sp. Y 12-36" 24 M N H N
23 ~~ Fig, Creeping F~ic7cs pumila Y 10-12" 10 F N H Y
24 ~~ Fig, Oakleaf Ficus montana Y 24-36" 30 M N S N
25 ~. ~. Fig, Trailing F'icus sagittata N 10-12" 10 F N H M
26 ~ Garlic, Society Tulbaghia violacea N 15-24" 15 M N H M
27 ~~ Golden Creeper Ernodea littoralis N 12-36" 20 M Y H Y
28 ~ Heather, False Cuphea hyssopifolia N 12-15" 12 M N S N
4
Light
Hardiness Salt Require- Soil Wear Turf Turf Main- Pest
Native Zone Tolerance ments pH Establishment Tolerance Density Texture tenance Problems
N VH-S N H Wide Se,So G L M L L
N H,5 Y H Wide So,Sp E H F H H
N VH N M A Se,Sp P M C L L
N VH N H A Se,So,Sp P M M L M
N VH-5 ? M A Se # VAR M M M H
N VH-S M L A Se VAR M F M H
? H,S Y M Wide So,Sp,P F M C M M
N H,S M H Wide So,P,Sp E H F M M
Plant
Type
Foliage
Color
Flower
Color
Flower
Charac-
teristics
Flowering
Season
Light
Require-
menu Nutri-
tional
Require-
menu
Soil
pH
ses
Wild-
life
Value
Pro-
tected
Species
W G Y S Y H M W O,S U N
E G Y S,F SP,S,F H M W B,0 U N
H G R,P,Y I S H,M L W B,S,O U N
W G G I S H L W B,S,O U N
H G G I Y L,M,H M W T,E,O U N
H G W I SP,S L,M,H L W T,B,E,S,O F N
W G R S SP,S,F H M W B,O U N
H G PU S Y H L W S U N
H G P S SP M M W T U N
H S/G B S Y M,L M W B,5,0 U N
W G,V PU,O,R,W,P 5 Y H M W B,O U N
H G,R,PU,V W,PU,R S 5 L,M,H L A T,E U N
H G,PU,V W,PU S Y L,M M W T,B U N
W G W S,F S,F M,H M W B,E,5,0 F N
H G,V PU I SP L L W T U N
W G N/A N/A N/A M,H L W T,E,B,S,O U T
W G P,R,Y S Y H,M M W B,E,5,0 U N
H G Y,P,O S SP,S,F H M W B,S,O U N
H G ? I ? L,M M W T,E,O U N
H G N/A N/A N/A M,L M W T,B,E U N
H G N/A N/A N/A L,M M W T,B U N
H G N/A N/A N/A L,M M W T,B,O U N
W G G I S M,H M W T,B,S U N
W G G I S L,M M W T,B U N
W G G I 5 M,H M W T,B U N
H G PU S 5P M,H M W O U N
W Y/G P I Y H L W B,S,O U N
W G W,P S Y M,H M W E,O U N
Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
Range Nom-
final
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
Hess
Zone Salt
Toler-
once
29 ~. Ivy, Algerian Hedera canaricrnsis Y 8-12" 10 F N H Y
30 '~ Jasmine Jasminnm spp. N 24-72" 48 M N S N
31 ~. Jasmine, Confederate Trachelospc~ nzum jasminoictes N 6-12" 8 M N H M
32 '~ Jasmine, Small Leaf Confederate Trachelospermum asiaticurn N 6-12" 8 M N H M
33 ~~ Juniper, Chinese Juniperus chinensis N 12-36" 24 M N H M
34 ~~.+~ Juniper, Shore Juniperus conferta N 12-24" 18 M N H Y
35 ~. ~.` Kalanchoe Kalanciu~espp. Y 6-IS" 12 M N H M
36 ~:~'~` Lantana, Dwarf Lantana depresses N S" 8 M Y H M
37 Lantana, Trailing Lantanamontezridensis N 18-24" 18 M N S Y
38 ~~. Lily Turf, Creeping Liriope spicata N 6-18" 12 M N H Y
39 Lily, Rain Zephyranthes spp. N 8-12" 10 S Y H Y
40 ~~.` Liriope Liriope muscari N 12" 12 M N H M
41 ~~ Matchweed Lippianodiflora Y 3" 3 F Y H Y
42 G9c~9 Mexican Bluebell Ruellia 6rittoniana N 18-24" 20 M N H M
43 G9 Mondo Grass Ophiopogon japonicus N 6-12" 9 M N H Y
44 Monkey Plant Ruellia makoyana Y 8-12" 10 M N S N
45 4;9~;.~ Morning Glorys Ipomoea spp. Y 6-12" 8 F Y H Y
46 ~. ~. Oats, Sea Uniola paniculata N 36-72" 48 M Y H Y
47 ~~; Oyster Plant R/weo spathacea Y 12-24" 16 F N H M
48 ~~;+ Palmetto, Saw Serenoa repens N 48 96" 72 S Y H Y
49 ~~;.~ Peanut, Beach Okenia, hypogaea N 6" 6 M Y S Y
~0 ~-;~~ Peperomia Peperomia obtusifoGia N IS-20" 18 M Y S N
51 ~~ Periwinkle Catharanthns roseus N 10-18" 14 M N H Y
52 ~, Philodendron, Tree Philodendron settoum N 48-96" 60 F N H N
53 ~;~ Pittosporum, Dwarf Pittosporum tobira `Wheeler~i' N 12-24" 15 S N H Y
54 +;+ Plumbago Plurnbago auriculata N 24-48" 36 M N S N
55 ~. Yothos Epipremnum aureum Y 10-12" 12 F N S N
56 ~~ Puncture Vine Trilobus terrestris Y 12" 12 M N H Y
57 4fiu;:~ Purple Heart Setcreasea pallida Y 10-14" 12 F N S Y
5$ ~~~ Purslane, Sea Sesuvium portulacastrum N 12-18" 14 M Y H Y
59 ~. ~;+ Railroad Vine Iparraoea pes-caprae Y 4-6" 5 F Y S Y
60 ~r-;+' Sea Oxeye, Silver Borrichia arborescens N 24-48" 36 S Y H Y
61 Selaginella, Blue Selaginella uncv;nata N 8-20" 15 F N S N
62 Selaginella, Erect Selaginella involvens N 8-12" 10 S N S N
63 ~+;~~;+ Snowberry, Pineland Chiococca pinetaru7n N 24-36" 30 S Y S N
64 Spanish Shawl Dissotis rotundifolia N 6-6" 5 M N S N
65 +~.~ Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosurra N 10-12" 10 F N S N
66 ~-;~~.` Sunflower, Beach Helianthus de6ilis N 12-24" 18 F Y H Y
67 ~.` Wandering Jew Zebrina pendula Y 4-10" 8 F N S N
68 ~.`~'.+~ Wedelia Wedelia triloba Y 6-8" 8 F N H Y
Plant
Type
Foliage
Color
Flower
Color
Flower
Charac-
teristics
Flowering
Season
Light
Require-
menu Nutri-
tional
Require
ments
Soil
pH
ses
Wild-
life
Value
Pro-
tected
Species
W V W I SP,S M,H M W T,B,E,S,O U N
W G W,Y S,F SY,S H,M M W T,B,E,O U N
W G W S,F SP M,H M W B,O U N
W G Y/W S S H,M M W T,B,O U N
W G G I SP H L W B,E,O U N
W G G I SP H L W B,E,S,O U N
H B-G P,Y S S H I. W B,E,O U N
H G Y S Y H L W B,O U N
W G L S Y H M W B,E,S,O U N
H G PU,W S S M M W T,B,O U N
H G P,PU,W S 5P,5,F M,H M W E,S,O U N
H G,V PU S SP M M W T,B,E,O U N
H G P I Y H L W T,B,E,5,0 U N
H G L,B 5 SP,S H,M M W O U N
H G L.,I I SP M,L M W T,B,E,S,O U N
H PU-G PU S Y M M W T,E,O U N
H G YU,W S Y H L W S U N
H G W I SP,S H L W 5 U P
H PU-G W I Y H,M M W T,B,E,S,O U N
P G,B/G W I,F S M,H L W T,O,B,S F N
H G PU N S H L W S U E
H G G I S L,M M W T,E U N
H G W,PU,P S Y H,M L W B,E,S,O U N
W G W I S H,M M W B,T,O U N
W G W I S M,L M W B,E,S,O U N
W F B,W S,F S H M W B,E,O U N
H V G I 5 L,M M W T,B U N
H G Y S SP,S,F H L W B,S,O U N
H PU I' I Y M,H M W T,E,S,O U N
H G P S Y H L W S U N
H G PU` S S,F H L W B,S,O U N
W 5 Y 5 `? H L W B,S,O U N
H B/G N/A N/A N/A L,M M W T,B U N
H G N/A N/A N/A L,M M W T,B,E U N
W G W,PU/W I Y H L W B,O U N
H G P S S,F L M W T U N
H G,V W I Y H,M,L M W T,E,O U N
H G Y 5 Y H L W B,S,O U N
H YU/G PU I Y M,L M W T U N
H G Y S Y H L W T,B,E,S,O U N
shrubs
Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
Range Nom-
final
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
Hess
Zone Salt
Toler-
ance
1 +;~ Abelia Abelia spp. N b' 5 M N H N
2 Abutilon, Trailing Abutilon megapotamicum N 2-6' 4 F N H N
3 ~ Acacia, Sweet Acaciafarnesiana N 8-10' 9 M Y H M
4 .;..~. African Milk-Bush Synadenium grantii N 6-8' 7 M N S Y
5 ~;~' ~;+` Alder, Yellow Turnera ulmifolia N 2-3' 3 F N S Y
6 ~+;+ Allamanda, Bush Allamanda neriifolia N 4-6' 5 M N S M
7 .;.;. Allamanda, Pineland Angadenia berterii N 2-4' 3 S Y H N
8 Angel's Trumpet Brugmansia X candida N 12-15' 14 F N S N
9 .b Anise-Tree Illicium anisatum N 20' 20 M Y H N
10 ~ Annatto Bixa orellana N 15-20' 15 M N S Y
11 .;~ Anthurium, Birdsnest Anthurium salviniae N 4-5' 5 S N S N
12 u;+.;L Apple, Seven-year Casasia clusifolia N 5-10' 8 S Y S Y
13 ~;+».~` Aralia Polyscias spp. N 3-10' 7 M N 'P N
14 Aralia, Lacy-lady Evodia suaveolens var. ridleyi N 5 T 6 F N S N
15 .; Arborvitae, Oriental Platycladus orierztalis N 15-20' 15 M N H N
16 ~;+ Asian Butterfly-Bush Buddleia asiatica N 12' 12 M N H N
17 .;..;r Asparagus-Fern Asparagus spp. N `L-6' 3 M N H N
18 ~;% Aucuba Aucuba japonica N 4-6' 5 M N H N
19 ~.;..;. Australian Pine Casuarina spp. Y 100' 30 F N H Y
20 Azalea Rhododendron hybrids N 2-6' 5 M N H N
21 .;L~ Bauhinia, Red Bauhinia punctata N 3-10' 7 M N H M
22 ~ ~;+ Beach Naupaka Scaevola taccada N 5-6' 5 M N S Y
23 ~~ Beauty-Berry Callicarpa americana N 4-8' 5 F Y H N
24 ~~ Black Bead Pithecellobiumguadeluperzse N 1b-20' 18 M Y H Y
25 ~;++r;~' Blueberry, Shiny Vacc~,nium myrsinites N 1-2' 2 S Y H N
26 ~-;+ Bottlebrush Callistemorz spp. N 8-15' 12 M N H M
27 ~;~'~;+' Bougainvillea Bougainvillea spp. N 6-12' 10 M N S Y
28 ~~+;+ Boxthorn Seuerinia buxifolia N 3-4' 4 S N H Y
29 ~ Boxwood, Japanese Buxus microphylla N 3-5' 4 S N H N
30 ~;~'~;+~ Brazilian Pepper Schinus terebinthifolius Y 10-25' 15 F N H M
31 ~;+`~;' Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa N 3-4' 3 M Y H N
32 ~ Butterfly-Bush Buddleia officinalis N 10-20' 15 M N H M
33 Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis N 15' 15 M Y H N
34 ~ ~ Buttonwood, Silver Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus N 15-20' 18 S Y S Y
35 Cafe Con Leche Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum N 4-6' 5 F N H M
36 ~ ~ Calabash, Black Enallagma latifolia N 20-30' 20 M Y S Y
37 ~ Calamondin Orange X Citrofortunella mitis N 8 10' 9 M N S N
38 Camellia, Sasanqua Camellia sasanqua N 10-20' 15 S N H N
39 ~;+~ Candle Bush Cassia alata N 6-10' ? F N S M
40 '~;+» Caper, Jamaican Capparis cynophallophora N 8-10' 9 S Y T Y
41 Cardinal Flower Odontonema strictum `Variegatum' N 3-6' 4 M N T N
42 `;+~ Cardinal-Spear Erythrina herbaeea N 20-30' 25 M Y H M
43 Caricature Plant Crraptophyllum pictum N 4-6' 5 F N S N
Plant
Type
Foliage
Color
Flower
Color
Flower
Charac-
teristics
Flowering
Season
Light
Require-
menu Nutri-
tional
Require-
menu
Soil
pH
ses
Wild-
life
Value
Pro-
tected
Species
E G P,L,R S S H M W SP,IH U N
E G R/Y S Y M,H M W SP U N
E G Y S,F Y H M W SP,IH U N
E G,R R S SP,S,F H L W SP U N
E G Y S Y H,M L W SP,GC U N
F. G Y S S,F H M W IH,SP U N
E G Y S Y H L W SI',IH U N
E G W,P,Y S,F S M,F M W SP LJ N
E G Y/G I ? M,H M W SP,IH U N
E G P S F H M W SP U N
E G P I SP,S,F L M W SP F N
E G W S,F S H L W SP F N
E G,V W I Y L,M,H M W SP,IH F N
E G Y I S H M W SP,FH,IH U N
E G '? CONE ? H M W SP,FH U N
E G W S,F W,SP H M W SY U N
E G W I SP,S L,M,H M W SP,IH F N
E Y/G PU I S L,M M W IH,SP U N
E G R I SP H L W FH R N
E G,R W,P,R S SP M,H H A SP,IH U N
E G R S SP,S,F H L W SP U N
E G W I S H L W SP,IH U N
E G L I SP H L W SP,IH F N
E G P S `? H I. W SP U N
E G W,P I SP M,H L A SP,IH F N
E G R S SP,S,F H M W SP U N
E G,V R,W,O,PU,P S SP,S,F H L W SP,IH U N
E G W I S H I. W IH F N
E G W I S M,H M A IH,FH,SP U N
E G W I SP,S,F M,H L W See Warning F N
E G 0 S S H L W SP F N
F. G L S,F W H M W SP,IH U N
D G W S S M,H M W SP,IH U N
F. S PU-G I S H L W SP,FH,IH N N
E PU W/P S SY,S,F L,M M W SY,IH U N
E G Y,P I SP H L W SP U N
E G W S,F SP,S H M W SP F N
E G W,P,R S F H M A SP,IH U N
E G Y S F H M W SP U N
D G P-W S SP H L W SP F N
E V R S S L,M M W SP U N
D G R S S H M W SP F N
E V,Pu R S S M,H M W SP,IH U N
9
Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
Range Nom-
final
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
ness
Zone Salt
Toler-
ance
44 ~ Carissa, Dwarf Carissa macrocarpa N 1-3' 2 S N 9 Y
45 ':~ Cassia Cassia bicapsularis N 10-12' 11 F N S M
46 ~ Cassia, Bahama Cassia bahamensis N 10-15' 10 F Y S N
47 ~ Cassia, Bush Cassia s°urattcrnsis N 5-15' 10 F N S N
48 ~. '•:' Cats Claw Pithecellobium unyu~is-cat~i, N 15-20' 18 M Y H Y
49 ~. +;~ Cedar, Bay Suria7aa 7iaaritima N 15-20' 18 S Y H Y
50 ~~ Century Plant Agave atterauata N 2-5' 4 S N S M
51 ~.~ Chaste-Tree Vitex ag7aus-castus N 10-15' 12 M N H Y
52 Chenille Plant Acalypha hispida N 5-6' 5 F N S N
53 ~;+~~;` Cherry, Barbados Malpighiagla6ra N 6-10' S F N S Y
54 ~.` Cherry, Brush Syzygium pan~iczclatum N 12-15' 12 M N S M
55 ".~ Cherry, Surinam Eugenia uniflora N 4-15' 6 M N 13 M
56 Chinese Hat Plant Holmskioldia sanquina N 6-8' 7 M N S M
57 w~~ Christmas Berry Lycium carolin.ianurra N 6-8" 7 M Y H Y
58 Cleyera Cleyera japonica N 15-25' 20 M N H N
59 Clock Vine, Bush Thuubergia erector N 4-6' 5 M N S M
60 i9 Cocoplum Chrysobalanus icaeo N 6-8' 7 S Y S Y
61 ~~;: Coffee Colubrina Colubrin.a arboresceres N 15-2U' 18 M Y S Y
62 :9 Coffee, Wild Psychotria ~nerrx~sa N 4-6' 5 M Y S N
63 ~~ Coin Vine Dalbergia ecastopityllum N 6-9' 8 ? Y H Y
64 ~;.~ Common Camellia Camellia japonica, N 20' 12 S N H N
65 ~~ Conradina Conradina yraudiflora N 3-4' 3 S Y S N
66 Copperleaf Acalypha urilkesiana N 5-8' 7 F N T M
67 '~'.+`~ Coral PIanY. Jatropha multifida N 12-15' 12 M N S M
68 ~.+' Coralberry Ardisia crertata N 4-6' S S N H M
69 ~ Corn Plant Dracaena fragrans N 8-10' 9 M N '1' N
70 ~."' Crape Myrtle Layerstroemia irtdica N 12-15' 14 M N H N
71 Crape-Jasmine Tabernaenaontana di.vari.cota N 6-8' 7 M N S M
7`L ++;~~ Croton Codiaeum variegatum N 4-6' 5 M N S M
73 ~~-;~ Crown-of-Thorns Eupitorbia milli N 1-2' 2 S N S Y
74 ~~;+ Cycad, Dioon Ihoon spp. N 3-T 5 S N S M
75 ~+. Daisy, African Ga,molepis chrysanthe~noides N 2-3' 3 M N 'f N
76 ~';~ Devils-backbone Pedilanth~us tithymaloa.ctes N 2-4' 3 M N S Y
77 .;+~~;~ Devilwood Osmanthus america~nus N 40-45' 30 M Y H N
78 ~.' Downy-Myrtle Kito~nrzyrtus to7raen-tosa. N 8-10' 8 M N S Y
79 ~. Dracaena Dracaerna deremerasis N 8-10' 9 M N T N
80 +;~ Dracaena, Gold-dust Dracaerna surm~losa N 3-6' 4 S N S N
81 ~+;~~.~ Dracaena, Red-edged Dracaena margiYaata N 8-12' 10 M N S M
82 ~:~.~ Dracaena, Reflexed Dracaena r~flexa N 6-12' 8 S N S N
H3 ~ Elder, Yellow Tecama, scans N 10-12' 10 F Y S M
84 r':'' False Aralia Dizygotheca el<~antissinaa~ N 10-15' 10 M N T N
85 4`.+` False Heather Cuphea hyssopifolia, N 1-2' 1 M N S N
86 ~ Fatsia Fatsia japonica N 3-4' 4 S N H M
87 ~.;. Feijoa Fcnjoa, sellowiana, N 10-18' 14 M N H M
88 ~:;+ Fig, Edible Fic7tis carica N 10-12' 11 M N H N
89 ~:9+:S~ Fig, Weeping Fir, us bc~tjana~ina. Y 8U' X30 F N S M
1~
Nutri-
Flower Light tional Wild- Pro-
Plant Foliage Flower Charac- Flowering Require- Require- Soil life tected
Type Color Color teristics Season menu menu pH Uses Value Species
F.
E G
G W
Y F,S
S SP,S,F
F M,H
H L
M W
W FH,IH,SP
SY F
U N
N
F. G Y S F,W H M W SY U N
E G Y S F H M W SP U N
E G G/Y I S H L W SY 1J N
E Y Y I Y H L W SP U N
E G Y S S H L W SP U N
D G B S,F S H M W SP U N
E G R S S,F H M W IH,SP U N
F. G P I Y M,H L W SP,IH F N
E G W S SP,S,F H L W SP F N
F, G W I SP,S,F H,M L W FH,IH,SP F N
F, G O,Y S Y M,H M W SI' U N
E G B I S M,H L W SP U N
E G W F SP M,H M A SP F N
E G B,PU,W S Y M,H M W SP,IH U N
E G W I Y H L W FH,IH,SP F N
E G W I Y M,H L W SI' L~ N
F: G W I SP,S L,M L W SP F N
E G W,P I ? H L W SP LJ N
E G W,P,R S,F W M,H M A SP,IH,FH U N
F. G B S Y H L W SP U N
E R,G,P W I S,F H M W IH,SP U N
E G R S SP,S,F H L W SP U N
E G W I SP L,M M W SP,IH F N
E G,G-Y Y F SP L,M M W SP U N
D G W,P,K,PU S S H M W SP LJ N
F: G W S,F SP,S,F M,H M W IH,SP U N
E R,Y,G,P W I S M,H L W SP,IH U N
E G Y,R,Y S Y H L W GC,SP U N
E G N CONE S H M W 5P U T
E G Y S Y H M W SP U N
E G,V R S Y H L W SP U N
F. G W F SP H L W SP lJ N
E G P S SP,S,F H,M M W SP,IH F N
E G,V W I S L,M M W SP U N
E G/Y W I S L,M M W SP U N
E G/R W I S M,H M W SP U N
E V,G W I S H,M M W SP U N
E G Y S S,F H M W SP U N
E G W I S M,H M W SP U N
E G L S Y L,M,H M W GC,IH U N
F. G W I S M M W SP U N
E G W S SP M,H L W IH,SP U N
D G G I Y H M W SP F N
E G G I S,F H M W FH R N
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Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
Range Nom-
final
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
ness
Zone Salt
Toler-
ance
90 •'.+~•;~ Firecracker plant Russelia equiset~fornzis N 2-5' 4 M N S Y
91 ~;• Firethorn, Red Pyracantha coccinea N 8 12' 10 M N H M
92 Flamingo Plant Justicia carnea N 4-6' 4 M N S N
93 •;• Florida-Anise Illiciumfloridanum N 15' 15 M Y H N
94 •;• Gallberry Ilexglabra N 6-10' 8 S Y H M
95 •~ Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides N 1-6' 4 S N H N
96 Glorybush Ti6azcchina uruilleana N 8-12' 10 M N H N
97 Golden Shrimp Ylant Pachystachys lutea N 2 4' 3 F N S N
98 `;• Golden-Dewdrop Duranta repens N 12-15' 14 M Y H M
99 ~ Gooseberry, Ceylon IXrvyalis hebecarpa N 10-12' 11 F N S N
100 .~.A Gout Ylant Jatrapha podagrica N 2-3' 3 S N T M
101 •;. Grape-Hollies Mahonia spp. N 6 12' 8 S N H M
102 •;• Green Island Ficus `Crreen Island' N 3-6' 4 S N S M
103 Grumiehama Eugenia brasiliensis N 10-12' 11 S N S M
104 ~;• Guava, Cattley Psidium littorale N 12-15' 14 M N H N
lOb •;•'+;+ Hawthorn, Indian Raphiolepis indices N 4-5' 4 M N H Y
106 •;• Henna Lawsonia inermis N 6-8' 7 M N S M
107 ~;• Hibiscus Hibiscus roses-sinensis N 6 8' 7 F N S M
108 1;+' Hibiscus, Fringed Hibiscus schizopetalus N 8-12' 10 F N S M
109 •;• Holly, Ambigua Ilex ambigua N 15-20' 15 M Y H M
110 ~;• Holly, American Ilex opaca N 40-50' 20 S Y H N
111 •;• Holly, Burford Ilex cornuta N 5-6' 6 M N H N
112 •;• Holly, Singapore Malpighia cocczgera N 2-3' 2 S N S M
113 Holly, West Indian Leea coccinea N 4-6' 5 M N T M
114 •;••;. Holly, Yaupon Ilex vomitories N 2-8' 6 M N H Y
115 ~ Honeysuckle, Cape Tecomaria capensis N 6-8' 6 F N S M
116 •;•1.'• Inkberry Scaevola plumieri N 1-6' 4 S Y H Y
117 •;+~ Ixora lxora spp. N 3-8' 5 M N S M
118 •;L Jaboticoba M•yrciaria cauliflora N 10-12' 11 S N H M
119 •;r Jasmine, Downy Jasminum multiflorum N 5-6' 5 M N S N
120 •;L Jasmine, Orange Murraya panirulata N 8-10' 8 M N H N
121 •;~ Jasmine, Primrose Jasmzinum mesnyi N 5-10' 8 M N H N
122 •'.• Jasmine, Shining Jasminum nitidum N 5-6' S M N S N
123 ~ Jasmine, Wax Jasminum volubile N 2-3' 3 M N S M
124 •;• Jasmine, Yellow Jasminum humile N 15' 15 M N H N
125 ~ Java Glorybower Clerodendron speciosissimum Y 6-8' 7 F N S N
126 •;~'~;+~ Joewood Jacquinia keyensis N 15-20' 15 M Y S Y
127 A.~. Juniper, Chinese Juniperus chinensis N 1-8' 6 M N H M
128 •;~~;• Juniper, Shore Juniperzzs conferta N 1-2' 2 M N H Y
129 A.ti Kopsia Ochrosia parviflora N 8-10' 10 S N S Y
130 •;••;r Kumquat Fortunellajaponica N 12-15' 14 M N H Y
131 •;• Lady of the Night Brunfelsia americana N 4-6' 5 M N S M
132 •;•~ Lantana, Common Lantana samara Y 4-6' 5 M N H Y
133 ~ •;• Lantana, Trailing Lantana montezrldc rrsis N 2' 2 M N S Y
134 Licuala, Spiny Licu•ala spinosa N 4 T 5 S N S N
135 •;••~ Limeberry Triphasia trifolia N 2-15' 7 S N H M
12
Plant
Type
Foliage
Color
Flower
Color
Flower
Charac-
teristics
Flowering
Season
Light
Require-
menu Nutri-
tional
Require-
ments
Soil
pH
ses
Wild-
life
Value
Pro-
tected
Species
E G R S Y H M W IH,SP,GC U N
E G W I SP,S H M W SP,IH,FH F N
E G Y S SY,S L,M M W SP U N
F. G R/PU S '? M,H M W SP U N
E (} W I SP M,H L A SP F N
F. G W S,F SP H H A SY U N
E G YU S SI',S,F M,H M A SP U N
E G Y S S,F H M W IH,SP LJ N
E G B,W S SP,S,F H,M L W SP,IH U N
E G,V W I S H M W SP,IH U N
E G R S S,F H L W SP U N
E G Y I SP,S M,H M W SP,IH U N
F. G BR I S M,H M W FH,IH,SP U N
F. G W I SP H M W SP,IH U N
E G W S SP H M W SP F N
E G W S,F SY H M W FH,IH,SP F N
E G W,P F,I Y H M W IH,SP U N
E G,V R,Y,O,W S Y H H W SP,IH,FH U N
E G R,P S SP,S,F H M W SP U N
D G W I SP H L W SP F N
E G,V W I S M,H M W SP,FH,IH F N
E G W I SP M,H M W SP,IH F N
E G I' I S M M W IH,SP U N
E G W I S M M W SP,IH U N
E G W I SP,S H,M M W FH,IH,SP F N
E G O S S H M W IH U N
E G W I S H L W SP U N
E G Y,R,P S Y H H W FH,IH,SP U N
E G W I Y H M W SP,IH F N
E G W S S,F M,H M W SP,IH,FH U N
E G W S,F SP,S M,H M W FH,IH,SP U N
E G Y S W,SP H M W SP,IH,GC U N
E G W S S,SP M,H M W FH,IH,SP U N
E G W I,F Y H M W FH,IH U N
E G Y S SP,S M,H M W SP U N
E G O,R S SP,F M,H L W SP U N
E G Y-W S,F Y H M W SP U N
E G `? CONE SY H L W FH,IF,SP,GC U N
E B-G ? CONE SP H L W GC,SP U N
E G W F,S S H L W SP,IH,FH U N
E G W S,F W,SP H H W SP F N
E G W S,F S,F H M W SP U N
E G R,P,Y,O S S H L W SP U N
E G L,P S S,F H L W GC U N
P G W I S L,M M W SP U N
E G W I,F S,F H M W FH,IH F ti
13
Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
Range Nom-
final
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
Hess
Zone Salt
Toler-
ance
136 ~;+~ Lingaro Elaeagnus philippensis N 8-10' 9 M N S Y
137 ;+'~ Locustberry Byrsonima c7cnea~ta N 15-20' 18 S Y 'f N
138 ~:+' Loropetalum Loropetalum chinense N 10-12' 10 M N H N
139 ~ ~;+ Lyonia, Rusty Lyonia ferruyin.ia N 10-20' 18 S Y H N
140 ~;+~~ Lyonia, Shiny Lyonia lucidia N 5-?' 5 S Y H M
141 ~;~~;+ Maidenbush Savia bah¢mcrosis N 8-10' 9 S Y S Y
142 ~ Marlberry Ardisiaescallonioides N 12-15' 12 M Y S Y
143 ~ Mayten, Florida Maytcrnus phyllanthaides N 4-8' 6 S Y S M
144 ;..;. Maytenus Maytcnus undatus M 4-10' 6 M N S Y
145 Medinella Medinella maynifica N 4-8' 6 M N 'f N
146 Miracle Fruit Synsepalum dulcificum N 6-8' 6 S N S N
147 Mohintli Justicia. spicegera N 4-6' 5 F N S N
148 MyrY,le, True Myrtus cammunis N 8-10' 8 M N H N
149 ~ Necklace Pod Soplwra tonzentosa N 6-10' 8 M Y H Y
150 +;+' Night-Blooming Jessamine Cestrum rcocturnum N 10-12' 10 M N S N
151 A ;+~ Oleander Neriwm oleander N 12-15' 12 M N H Y
152 ~ Oleander, Yellow 77tevetia peruviana N 12-15' 12 M N S M
153 a~ Olive, Spiny Black Bucida spinosa N 6-15' 12 S N S M
154 ~;+~ ;+ Orange Wattle Acacia cyanophylla Y 14-18' 15 F N S M
155 ~ Pagoda Flower Clerodendron p~zniczclaturn. Y 6' 6 F N S N
156 ~+~ Palay Rubber-vine Cryptostegia grandiflora N 6-8' 7 M N 5 Y
157 ~ Palm, Areca Chrysalidocarpus lutescens N 15-25' 15 M N S N
158 r;+' Palm, Bamboo Cltamaedorea seifrixii N 6-8' 7 M N S N
159 ;+~ 1;+ Palm, Cardboard Zamia spp. N 2-3' 3 S N H Y
160 Palm, Cat Chamaedorea cataractarum, N 4-6' 5 M N S N
161 ~ Palm, European Fan Chamaerops humiLis N 6-1`L' 10 S N H N
162 L Palm, Fishtail Cargota mitis N 16-`LO' 18 M N S N
163 ~;+ Palm, Lady Rhapis exceGsci N 6-8' 7 S N H M
164 ~ Palm, Needle Rlcapidophyllum hystrix N 3-5' 4 S Y H N
165 ~;+ Palm, Parlor Chamaedorea,elegc~ns N 2-3' 3 S N T N
166 ~;+ Palm, Paurotis Acoelorrhapize urrigh.tii N 15-20' 15 S Y H M
167 •;+ Palm, Seashore All¢goptera arenaria N 5-6' 5 S N S Y
168 ;~~',• Palmetto, Dwarf Sabal minor N 5-T 6 S Y H Y
169 1;. ~;+ Palmettq Saw Serenoa repens N 6-15' 8 S Y H Y
170 •'.+~~ Palmetto, Scrub Sa6al eton.ia N 3-4' 3 S Y H M
171 ~ Pascuita Euphorbia leucocephala N 6-8' 7 F N S N
172 ~;+~~ Pencil-Tree F.uphorbia ti,rucalli N 10-20' 12 M N S Y
173 ~;+~ Yeregrina Jatropha integerrima N 5-T 6 S N S M
174 •;+ Philodendron Philodendron willianasii N 4-6' 5 S N S N
175 ;~ Philodendron, Tree Philodendron selloum N 6-10' 8 F N H N
176 ~;~ Photinia, Red-leaf Photinia glabrcz N 8-10' 8 M N H N
177 ;+ Pittosporum, Japanese Pittosporum tobira N 2-10' 8 S N H Y
178 ~ Plum, Governor's Flacourtia indica N 15-20' 18 M N S N
179 ~.;r Plum, Natal Carissagrandiflora N 5-8' fi S N S Y
180 ~ Plumbago Ple~mbago auriculata N 2-4' 3 M N S N
181 ~;+ Podocarpus, Nagi Podoctzrpus nagi N 8 35' 20 M N H M
14
Plant
Type
Foliage
Color
Flower
Color
Flower
Charac-
teristics
Flowering
Season
Light
Require-
ments Nutri-
tional
Require-
ments
Soil
pH
ses
Wild-
life
Value
Pro-
tected
Species
E S BR I,F W H L A SP,IH,FH U N
E G W,P S SP,S H L W SY U N
E G W I SP H M A SP,IH U N
E G W [ ? H L A SP U N
E G W,P S SY H M W SP U N
E G G I SP H L W SP U N
f: G W F F L,M,H L W SP F N
E G W I S H,M L W SP U N
E G W I S H,M L W FH,IH,SP U M
E G P S SP,S,F M M W SP U N
E G W I 5P,S,F M,H M A SP F N
E G O S S H M W SP U N
E G W S SP H M W SP,IH U N
E G Y S Y H L W SP U N
F. G Y S,F SP,S H M W SP U N
F, G,V W,P,R,Y S,F SP,S,F H L W SP,IH,FH U N
E G Y S,F SP,S,F H M W SP U N
E G W I SP H M W SP U N
E B-G Y S,F F,W,SP H L W SP U N
E G Y,R S S,F M,H M W SP U N
E G PU S S,F H L W SP U N
Y G W I SP M,H H W SP,IH U T
P G Y I S M M W IH,SP U N
E G N CONE S H L W SI',GC,IH U T
P G Y I S L,M M W SP,IH U N
P G Y I SP H M W SP U N
P G W I SP M,H M W SP,IH U N
P G W I S L,M M W SP,IH U N
P G W I SP L,M,H L W SP U T
P G Y I S L L W SP,GC U N
P G W I SP H M W SP F N
Y G W I SP M,H M W SP U N
P G W I S H L W SP F N
P G,S W I,F S M,H L W SP,GC F N
P G W I SY M,H L W ~ SP F N
E G W S S H M W SP U N
F. G W I S H L W IH,SP U N
E G R S Y H L W SP U N
E G W I S L,M M W SP U N
E G G I SY L,M,H M W SP,IH U N
E G,R W I SP H M W FH,IH U N
E G,V W I S H,M M W IH,SP t1 N
F. G Y I SP,S H M W SP,IH F N
E G W S,F SP,S M,H M W I F N
F. G B,W S S,F H M W IH,SY,GC U N
E G G I S M,H M W SP U N
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Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
Range Nom-
final
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
Hess
Zone Salt
Toler-
ante
182 ;. Podocarpus, Weeping Podocarpus gracilior N 10-20' 15 M N S N
183 ;..;. Podocarpus, Yew Podocarpus macrophyllus N 8-12' 10 M N H M
184 •; Poinciana, Dwarf Caesalpinia pulcherrima N 8-10' 9 F N H M
185 Poinsettia E2ephorbia pulcherrima N 6 8' 7 F N S N
186 •;• Pomegranate Punica granatum N 10-15' 12 M N H N
187 ~~ Ponytail Beaucarnea recuruata N 5-15' 10 S N S M
188 •;• Powderpuff Calliandra haemataephala N 8-15' 12 M N H N
189 t,• Privet, Chinese Ligustrum sinense N 4-6' 5 M N H N
190 ~ Privet, Florida Forestiera segregates N 10-15' 10 S Y H M
191 ~;+~.;. Privet, Japanese Lu,~ustrum japonirum N 6-8' 7 M N H M
192 Pseuderanthemum Pseuderanthemunt reticulatum N 4-6' S F N S N
193 ;+ ;. Rapanea Myrsine guiesnensis N 15-20' 18 M Y H Y
194 ;••;• Ribbon Plant Dracaena sanderiana N 3 5' 4 S N S N
19b .;. Ribbon-Bush Homocladium platycladum N 3-4' 4 M N S N
196 ~ Rice-paper Plant Tetrapanax papyriferus N 8-10' 8 M N H N
197 ~~ Rosemary Ceratiola ericoides N 4-5' 4 M Y H Y
198 .;..;. Rosemary, Victorian Westringia rosmarinifornais N 4-6' 5 M N H M
199 Sage, Blue Eranthemuna pulchellum N 4-6' 5 F N S N
200 .;•~ Sage, Texas Leucophyllumfrutescens N 5-6' 5 S N H M
201 .;L ~ Sage, Wild Lantana involucrata N 3-4' 3 F Y S M
202 ;••;• Sago, Queen Cycas circinalis N 6-12' 9 S N S M
203 •;+~•;• Salt Bush Baccitaris hala7nifolia Y 5-7' 6 M Y H Y
204 Sanchezia Sanchezia speciosa N 5-6' 6 F N S N
205 ~ ;+ Scarletbush Hamelin patens N 5-6' 5 M Y S Y
206 .;r Schefflera, Dwarf Schefjlcn-a arboricola N 6-8' 6 F N S M
207 .;..;. Sea Grape Coccoloba uvifera N 15-20' 18 M Y S Y
208 ~~;. Sea Lavender Tournefortiagnapheslodes N 4-6' 5 S Y H Y
209 .; ~ Sea Oxeye, Silver Bore ichia arborescens N 2 4' 3 S Y H Y
210 1;• Serrisa Serissa foetida N 2-3' 3 M N S N
211 •;• Shower-of-gold Galphimia glauca N 7-9' 8 M N H M
212 ~~;+~ Siberthorn Elaeagnus pungens N 1b-20' 18 M N H Y
213 ~ Slender buckthorn Bumelia reclinata N 20-30' 25 M Y H Y
214 •ti Snail Seed Cocczclus laurifolius N 12 15' 13 M N H N
215 •;+.;. Snowberry Chiococca alba N 6-9' 8 M Y H Y
216 ~ Snowbush Breynia disticha Y 5-6' 6 M N S N
217 •;+•1 Spanish bayonet Yucca aloifolia N 12-15' 14 M Y H Y
218 .;..;. Spanish-dagger Yucca glorioses N 6-8' 7 S Y H M
219 Spurge, Red Euphorbia, cotinifolia N 6-8' 7 F N S N
220 ~•;• Stoppers Eugeniaspp. N 8-10' 9 M Y S Y
221 •;+~ ~ Tarflower Befaria racemosa N b-6' 5 M Y H M
222 ;~~ Tetrazygia Tetrazygia bicolor N 12-15' 12 M N S M
223 •;~ Thryallis Galphimia gracilis N 4-6' 5 M N S M
224 .;..;L Ti Plant Cordyline terminalis N 3-6' S S N S N
225 Tibouchina Tibouchina clavata N 4-6' 5 F N S N
226 ~;+ Torchwood Amyriselcmifera N 12-16' 14 '? Y H Y
227 'Tropical Snowball Ikrrrabeya spp. N 8-10' 9 F N S N
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Plant
Type
Foliage
Color
Flower
Color
Flower
Charac-
teristics
Flowering
Season
Light
Require-
menu Nutri-
tional
Require-
menu
Soil
pH
ses
Wild-
life
Value
Pro-
tected
Species
E G G I S M,H M W 5P U N
E G G I S L,M,H L W SP,IH,FH U N
D G O,Y,P S SP,S,F H,M M W SP U N
E G R,W,P S W H M W SP,IH U N
E G R S SP H M W SP,IH F N
E G W S S H L W SP U N
E G R,P,W S S H M W SP F N
E G,V W S,F SP M,H M W SP,IH,FH U N
D G W I SP H L W SP F N
E G W S,F SP M,H M W SP,IH,FH U N
E G-Y PU-W S 5P L,M M W SP U N
E F ? I Y L,M L W SP U N
E V W I S L,M M W SP U N
E G ? I ? H M W SP,IH U N
E G W S SP,S,F M,H M W SP U N
E G R,Y I Y H L A SP U N
E G W S SP,S H M W FH,IH,SP tl N
F: G B S W L,M M W SP LI N
E S L S S H L W SP,IH U N
E G W,B S Y H L W SP U N
E G N CONF, S H M W SP,IH U T
F. G W I F H L W SP U N
E V Y S SP,S,F M,H M W SP U N
E G R S S,F H M W SP F N
E G W I S L,M,H M W FH,IH,SP,GC U N
F. G W I S H L W SP,IH F N
E S/G W I Y H L W SP U N
E S Y S SP,S H L W SP,GC U N
E G,V W S S H M W SY,IH U N
E G Y S Y H M W SP,IH U N
E S BR I,F W H L A SP,FH,IH U N
F, G W I F H L W SP U N
E G Y I S M,H M W IH,SP U N
E G Y I Y H L W SP F N
E V,G,P,W W I S H M W IH,SP U N
E G W S SP H L W SP U N
E G W 5 S H L W SP U N
E R W I S H M W SP U N
F'. G W I SP,S M,H L W SP,IH U N
E G W S SP,S H L W SP U N
E G W S S H L W SP F N
E G Y S S,F M,H M W SP U N
E R,G,P,Y W,P I F M,H M W SP U N
E S-G PU S SP,S,F H M W SP U N
E G W I F M,H L W SP U N
E G W,P,R S S H M W SP U N
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Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant
Natural
Height
Sort
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
ness
Zone Salt
Toler-
ance
228 ~;• Tropical Snowflake Trevesia palmata N 8-12' 10 M N T N
229 Turk's-Gap Malvaviscus arboreus N 6-8' 7 F N S N
230 ~+;~~-;~ Varnish Leaf Dodanaea viscosa N 5-T f S Y S Y
231 ~~;++ Veitch Screwpine Pandanus veitchii N 12-15' 12 S N S Y
232 Viburnum, Sandankwa Viburnum suspensu~n. N 6-8' 6 M N H N
233 ~;~' Viburnum, Sweet Viburnum odoratissimum N 12-15' 8 M N H N
234 ~ Vitex Vitex trifolia. N 10-12' 10 M N H M
235 r;~'•;• Wax Myrtle M,yrica cewlfera N 12-15' 12 M Y H Y
236 ~ White Indigo Berry Randier aculeata N 6-10' 8 S Y H Y
`L37 ~; ~ Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana N 15-20' 18 M Y H N
238 ~ Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Brunfelsia australis N 6-8' 7 M N S N
239 ~-;•~;+ Yucca, Spineless Yucca elaphantipes N 15-20' 18 M N S M
trees
Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
Range Nom-
final
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
ness
Zone Salt
Toler-
ance
1 ~~ Acacia, Earleaf Acacia auriculaeformis N 40-50' 40 F N H Y
2 •;•+;• Acacia, Sweet Acariafarnesiana, N 10-12' 10 M Y H Y
3 •;•~;• African Tulip Tree Spathodea campanulata N 40-60' 50 F N T M
4 ~.S Allspice Pimenta dioica N 15-30' 20 S N S N
5 •;••'.+~ Almond, Tropical Terminalia catappa N 20-45' 30 M N S Y
6 ~ Annotto Bixa crrellana N 10-30' 25 M N S N
7 •~ Apple, Custard Annona reticulata N 20-25' 25 M N S N
8 ~~ Apple,Yitch Clusiarosea N 25-30' 25 S Y T Y
9 Apple, Pond Annona glabra N 25-40' 35 M Y H M
10 ~;+•;• Apple, Rose Syzyyiunz jcumbos N 20-30' 25 F N S N
11 •;~ Arborvitae, Oriental Platycladus orientalis N 15-20' 20 F N H N
12 •'.• Ash, Green F'raxinus pennsylvanica N 40-60' S0 F N H N
13 Ash, Water Fraxinus caroliniana N 40-60' 50 F Y H N
14 w~. •;+ Australian Pine Casuarina glauca Y 45-60' 50 F N S N
15 ~••;• Australian Pine Casuarina equiset~ifolia Y 100-140' 120 F N H Y
16 •;• Avocado Persea. a~rncricana N 40-50' 45 F N S N
17 •;~ Bangar Nut Sterculia foetida N 50-80' 75 F N S N
18 Birch, River Betula niyra N 45-65' 50 F Y H N
19 •;• Bishopwood Bischofia javicerzica Y 50-60' 50 F N S N
20 •;••;• Blolly Guapira discolor N 35-50' 40 M Y H M
21 •;• Bottlebrush Callisterraon spp. N 10-25' 15 M N H M
22 •;+~~ Brazilian Pepper Tree Schinus terebinthifoli~us Y 10-25' 15 F N S M
23 ~ Bridalveil Tree Caesalpinea granadillo N 30-40' 35 M N S N
24 A Bulnesia Bulnesia arborea N 30-40' 30 M N S N
25 •;L Bunya Bunya Tree Araucaria bidurilli.. N 60-70' 65 M N H M
26 ;• Bustic, Willow-leaved LYiphulis salicifolia N 30-50' 40 M Y S ?
27 •;+~•;r Buttercup Tree Cochlospermum vitifolium N 30-40' 35 F N 8 M
I8
Plant
Type
Foliage
Color
Flower
Color
Flower
Charac-
teristics
Flowering
Season
Light
Require-
ments Nutri-
tional
Require-
menu
Soil
pH
E G W I S M M W
E G R,P S SP,S,F H M W
E G W [ S H L W
E G,V ? I ? H L W
E G W I S M,H M W
E G W I SP M,H M W
D G,V B S S H M W
E G W I SP,S H L W
E G W I Y H L W
D G Y I W M,H L W
E G B,W S,F S,F H M W SP U N
E G W S S,F H L W SP U N
Wind
Toler-
ante
Plant
Type
Foliage
Color
Flower
Color
Flower
Charac-
teristics
Flowering
Season
Light
Require-
menu Nutri-
tional
Require-
menu
Soil
pH
ses
Wild-
life
Value
Pro-
tected
Species
L E G Y S SP,S,F H M W PK U N
M E G Y I,F S,F H M W PK,M U N
M E G O,Y S W H M W PK,R,B,S U N
H E G W I SP,S H M W R,PK,B,M U N
H D G G I SP H L W PK,R U N
L E G P 5 F H M W R U N
H D G G,Y I F,W H M W F,R F N
H F, G P,W S S H L W PK,R F N
H E G W/Y I Y H L W BU U N
M F. G W S SP H M W R,PK,F F N
H E G B CONE SP M,H M W PK,R,P,B U N
H D G G I SP H M W R,PK,B,P,S,M,PL U N
H D G G I SP H L W S,R,PK U N
L E G R I SP H L W BU R N
L F. G R I SY H L W BU R N
M E G G I SP,S H M W R,F,PK,S F N
M D G R/Y S W,SP H M W PK U N
M D G BR I SP H M W 5,R,BU U N
L E G G/Y I SP H M W NONE I7 N
H E G G/Y 1 SP,F H 1, W R,S,B,PK U N
M E G R S SY,S,F H M W S,P,PL,M,B,R U N
L E G W I SP,S,F H L W NONE F N
H E G Y S S H M W S,PL,M,R U N
L E G Y S SP,S,F H M W R,B,M,PK U N
M E G G I SP H M W PK,B,R N N
M E G W I Y H L W R,PK U N
L D G Y S W,SP H M W PK,P,R lI N
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start with a design plan
efore planting trees, shrubs or turf a plan of
the new landscape should be made. Planning
and design should take into consideration the
_~ _ - - size and shape of the lot, the soil type,
topography, and intended use of the area.
Soil Improvements
The planning stage is a good time to decide what soil
amendments are needed for optimum plant growth. A soil
test should be made to determine what needs to be added
to the soil. Soil testing can be done by the County Extension
Service or a commercial soil testing lab.
zones from the lawn sprinklers. Consider control devices
such as time clocks, rain switches and moisture sensors to
limit the amount of water and time of application. The best
management comes from informed personal involvement.
Further information on these topics can be obtained from
the County Extension Service Office. It is listed under
agriculture in the county government section of the
telephone book. The University of Florida has published
many excellent pamphlets on lawn and garden care. The
following pamphlets should prove helpful in planning your
landscape.
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Turf should be used where it serves a definite function
such as play areas and other high traffic areas or slopes
where erosion can be a problem. The physical layout of the
turf areas should be designed to avoid long narrow strips of
grass.
Efficient Irrigation
Irrigating strips of grass has been shown to be very
inefficient in water use. Mulches and drought tolerant
ground covers can replace turf in other areas where it is
not required. The irrigation should be designed to meet the
needs of the turf and other plants used. The design should
take into consideration the hydro-zones of the landscape.
When accent plants with high water requirements are used
they should be grouped together to insure efficient
irrigation.
Lawn sprinklers should be laid out so they cover only the
lawn, not sidewalks, streets and buildings. Shrubs, trees,
ground covers and low mass plantings should be watered
with bubblers or low volume emitters placed in separate
Bermuda Crrasses for 1~~orida Lawns
- Fact Sheet 19
Getting Ready to Plant the Lawn - OH-2
Planting Your Florida Lawn - OH-3
Selecting a Turfgrass for Florida Lawns - OH-4
St. Augustine Grass for Florida Lawns - OH-4
Bahia C>'rass for Florida Lawns - OH-6
Zoysia Crrasses for Florida Lawns - OH-11
Ground Covers for Energy Conservation ... South
Florida - EI-53
Landscaping to Conserve Energy ... Trees for South
Florida -Circular 791
Selected Shrubs for South Florida -Circular 498
For County Extension Service Directory see page 46.
Patio space needs no water and adds
value to any home. Creat@ a
mulched/planted island around the
house/living area. Mulch insulates soil
from temperature extremes.
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protected environment that requires watered and maintained because it is
less water. Retain existing vegetation. separate from other plants.
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Whether old or new, your landscape can be more
water efficient simply by utilizing the water-wise concepts
of Xeriscape. With a little effort, you can be on your way to
a beautiful landscape. The principles of Xeriscape are not
new. They are tried and tested by industry professionals
over time. Xeriscape is simply a rally word for water
efficient landscaping.
The following principles of Xeriscape serve as a basic
introduction:
-Many people create
their own designs with excellent results. Landscape
professionals can also serve as helpful resources. They
can provide advice, critique, or can develop your plans for
you. Planning is the most important step to a successful
Xeriscape because it allows you to install your landscape
in phases, which minimizes initial expenses.
>- . -Soil improvement allows
for better absorption of water and improved water-holding
capacity of the soil. Soils that have organic matter also
provide beneficial nutrients to plants. Improve the soil
prior to the installation of any irrigation system.
~~ ~- ~ .: ~ ~ , -Well planned sprinkler
systems can save water. For efficient water use, irrigate
turf areas separately from other plantings. Landscape
plantings should also be grouped according to similar
water needs. Turf is best watered with sprinklers. Trees,
shrubs, flowers, and ground covers can be watered
efficiently with low volume drip, spray or bubbler emitters.
Regular adjustment of your irrigation system will save
water and money. Water adequately and only when
needed:
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where it provides functional benefits. Turf is best
separated from planting of trees, shrubs, ground covers,
and flowering plants so that it may be irrigated separately.
Often turf can be replaced with other, less water
demanding materials, such as ground covers, low way er
demand plants, or mulches. Turf serves to slow runarf
from landscape areas and should be practically placed in
areas such as swales.
~ ~~ -Most plants
have a place in Xeriscape, especially adapted varieties.
Numerous attractive trees, shrubs, garden flowers, ground
covers and turfs are available to complement your Xeriscape.
Drought tolerant turfs are also available.
-Mulched planting beds are an
ideal replacement for turf areas. Mulches cover and cool
soil, minimize evaporation, reduce weed growth, and slow
erosion. Mulches also provide landscape interest. Organic
mulches are typically bark chips, wood grindings, or pine
straw. Place mulch directly on the soil or on breathable or
biodegradable material. Avoid using sheet plastic in
planting areas.
~7 . -. -Regular maintenance
preserves the intended beauty of your landscape and
saves water. Because of their design, Xeriscapes can help
reduce maintenance costs. Proper mowing, pruning and
weeding, limited fertilization, pest control, and irrigation
system use further water savings.
Contact local professionals, and extension service
representatives for specific details about these fundamentals
and how they can benefit your landscape.
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create a maintenance plan
n order to keep your Xeriscape looking its best and
to minimize water waste it is necessary to develop
and follow a maintenance plan with the following
elements.
For more information contact your County Extension
Service. The University of Florida publishes many excellent
pamphlets on landscape maintenance that can be obtained
from the County Extension Service.
Set timers to water early in the morning before the sun
rises. Apply 3/a" to 1" of water every 3 or 4 days. This method
soaks the ground to a depth of about one foot and forces
the plant to produce a deep root system. Skip a cycle when
it rains to avoid overwatering. Overwatering not only wastes
water but it also leaches the fertilizer down below the root
zone and thus wastes fertilizer. Keep the sprinkler system in
good operating condition with heads properly aimed. Water
sprayed on sidewalks, streets and buildings is wasted.
Set lawn mower at the maximum height recommended
for your type of grass. Mow the grass often enough so not
more than 1/3 of the grass is removed. Cutting more than
this amount stresses the grass and increases its water
requirement.
Keep the landscape weeded to reduce competition for
water.
Mulch around trees, shrubs and in planting beds to keep
weeds down and to reduce evaporation from the soil. Plant
beds should maintain three inches of organic mulch. Stir up
the mulch before remulching in order to increase air/water
movement through the mulch.
Pruning should be done as needed to maintain the ap-
pearance and health of the landscaping plants. Prune, clip
and trim selectively according to the needs of each type of
plant.
Watering Your Florida Laum - OH-9
Mooring Your Florida Lawn - OH-10
Winter Lawns in Florida - OH-14
Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs - OH-35
Preparing Your Lawn for Drought - OH-57
How to Calibrate Your Sprinkler System - OH-61
Let Your Loom Tell You Where to Water - OH-63
General Recommendat2ons for Fertilization of
Turfgrass on Florida Soils - SL-21
Management of Insects in Lawns and Other
Non-Commercial Turfgrass -Circular 427
Management of Insects and Related Pests of
Ornamental Plants Around the Home
- Circular 379A
For County Extension Service Directory see page 46.
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Index
Number
Drought
Tolerance
Common Name
Scientific Name
Invasive
Plant Natural
Height
Range Nom-
final
Height
Growth
Rate
Native Hardi-
Hess
Zone Salt
Toler-
ance
28 ~;• •;• Buttonwood Conocarpus erectus N 30-50' 35 M Y S Y
29 •;••;• Calabash, Black Enallagma latifolia N 20 30' 20 M Y S Y
30 •;••;~ Calabash, Mexican Crescentia alata N 30-45' 35 F N T M
31 •;+•;~ Camphor Tree Cinnamomum camphora N 40-50' 45 M N H N
32 +;• Capulin Muntingia calabura N 20-30' `L5 F N S N
33 •;~ Carambola Averrhoa carambola N 15-30' 20 M N S N
34 •;• Carrotwood Cupaniopsis anacardiopsis N 30-40' 35 F N S M
35 •;~ Cassia, Glaucus Cassia surattensis N 10-20' 15 F N S N
36 ~:• Cherry Laural Prunus caroliniana N 30-40' 35 M Y H N
37 •:+~ Chestnut, Guiana Pachira aquatic¢ N 25-30' 30 M N S M
38 ~;••;~ Chinaberry Melia azedarach N 50-60' 55 F N H Y
39 •;Y •;• Chinese Tallow Sapium sebiferum N 35-40' 40 F N H M
40 ;L •;• Citrus Citrus spp. N 10-30' 15 M N H N
41 +;••;• Cockspur Coral Tree Erythrina crzsta-gallii N 15-25' 20 M N H N
42 •;• Colville's Glory Colvillea racemosa N 40-50' 45 M N H N
43 ;••;• Copperpod Peltophorum pterocarpum N 40-50' 45 F N H Y
44 •'.• •;• Crabwood Cn~mnanthes lucida N 15-30' 20 S Y S M
45 •;••;+~ Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica N 15-25' 20 M N H M
46 •;• •;L Crape Myrtle, Queen's Lagerstoemia specfosa N 30-45' 35 M N S N
47 •;••;• Cypress, Bald Taxodium distichum N 60-100' 70 M Y H M
48 •;L Cypress, Italian Cupressus sempenrirens var. stricta N 20-40' 25 F N H ?
49 •;+'~ Dogwood, Flowering Cornus,flari,da N 20-30' 25 S Y H N
50 •;••;• Dogwood, Jamaican Piscidia piscipula N 35 50' 40 F Y T Y
51 .;.A Dragon Tree Dracaena draco N 40-60' 45 S N H Y
52 •;• Ear Tree Enterlobium cyclocarpurn N 80-100' 90 F N S N
53 .;• Eggfruit Pouteria campechiana N 20-25' 20 F N S M
54 ~.;L F.lder,Yellow Tecomastans N 10-20' 15 F N S N
55 •;• Elm, American Ulmus americana N 80-100' 85 F Y H N
56 .;..d Elm, Chinese Ulmus parvifolia N 40-60' 50 M N H N
57 ~..;. Elm, Winged Ulmus alata N 20-25' 25 M N H N
58 Fern, Australian Tree Sphaeropteris cooperi N 15 30' 20 S N H N
59 •;••;• Fiddlewood Citharexylumfruticosum N 25-30' 25 S Y H M
60 ~;• A Fig, Fiddleleaf Ficrus lyrata N 40 50' 45 M N S M
61 ~;•~;• Fig, Laurel F'icees retusa `nitida' Y 50 60' 55 F N S M
62 •;••;L Fig, Lofty Ficus altissima Y 60-75' 65 F N S M
63 •; Fig, Rusty F`icus rubigi,nosa N 15-20' 15 S N S M
64 ~;++~ Fig, Shortleaf Ficus citrifolia N 40-50' 45 F Y S M
65 •;•a• Fig, Strangler Ficus aurea Y 40-50' 45 F Y S M
66 •;••;• Fig, Weeping Fictics benjamina Y 35-60' 45 F' N S M
67 •;••;r Fig,Sacred F'icus religiosa N 50-80' 60 F N S M
68 •;• Firewheel Tree Stenocarpus sinuatus N 35-45' 40 M N H N
69 •;+ Flame of-the-Forest Butea frondosa N 35 40' 35 S N S Y
70 •;• •;• Floss-Silk Tree Chorisia speciosa N 35-50' 45 M N S Y
71 ~~ Frangipani Plumeria rubs N 15-25' 20 S N S M
?2 ~~+;~ Geiger Tree Cordia sebestena N 20-25' 25 M Y T Y
73 ~~;` Golden Shower Cassia fistula N 30-40' 35 F N S M
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acknowledgements
Photographs:
Bruce Adams
Dr. William Donovan
Gene Li
Cindy Pelescak
Gene Joyner, Palm Beach Cooperative Extension Service
The Toro Company
Plant List Data Compilation:
Trees, Shrubs, Ground Covers and Vines
Dr. Henry Donselman, IFAS Ft. Lauderdale
Dr. Tim Broschat, IFAS Ft. Lauderdale
Grasses
Tom Teets
Dr. Philip Busey, IFAS Ft. Lauderdale
Plant Selections:
Trees, Shrubs, Ground Covers and Vines
Raymond Burgess
Photo Locations:
Jonathan's Landing
Bonita Bay
Emerald Forest
South Florida Water Management District
Oakmont at Pelican Bay
River Bridge
Technical Assistance:
Florida Nurserymen & Growers Association
University of Florida -IFAS (Extension and Research)
Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning and Building Dept.
Florida Landscape Maintenance Association
Joseph Ehrhardt
Editor:
Morris Rosen
Graphic Design & Inset Drawings:
Jo Ann Rhoades
Artwork:
Jim McClurg
REFERENCES
Long, Robert & Olga Lakela. 1971. A Flora of Tropical Florida. University of Miami Press, Miami, FL, 962 pp.
Dickey, R.D., et. al. 1958. Ornamental Vines for Florida. Bulletin 571, University of Florida, 72 pp.
Donselman, H. & T.K. Broschat. 1987. Xeriscape Plant Guide. South Florida Water Management District. 32 pp.
Watkins, J.V. & T.J. Sheehan. 1975. Florida Landscape Plants. University of Florida Press, Gainesville, FL, 420 pp.
Morton, J.F. 1974. 500 Plants of South Florida. E.A. Seemann Pub., Inc., Miami, FL, 163 pp.
L.H. Bailey Hortorium Staff. 1976. Hortus Third. MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., New York, 1290 pp.
This plant listing includes the most commonly used landscape plants in. south and central Florida. It is not a complete list of either
natives or exotics found in. Florida. Plants exclusive to north Florida a,re not represented. This Plant Guide is intended to inform
those interested in south Florida landscaping about the general characteristics of landscape, plants with a special emphasis on
water requirements. Designing, installing, and appropriately maintaining "the right plant i7t the right place" u~i.ll, ensure a
minimum of water ~,vaste.
This document was promulgated at an annual cost of
$50,396.24 or $.67 per copy to inform the public about
Xeriscape. RPD 688 75M
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key to abbreviations
Drought Tolerance
-Moderate Drought Tolerance
~~- Very Drought Tolerant
Moderate Drought Tolerance -Will require supplemen-
tal irrigation during extreme dry periods to maintain at-
tractive appearance.
Very Drought Tolerant -Will survive without supple-
mental irrigation after establishment.
Plant drought tolerance will vary depending on soil con-
ditions and other environmental factors.
Invasive
Y-Yes,N-No
Growth Rate
S - Slow, M - Medium, F -Fast
Native
Y-Yes,N-No
Hardiness Zone
H -Hardy to the Orlando, Tampa vicinity
S -Subtropical, withstands light frost
T -Tropical, very cold sensitive
Uses
(Shrubs)
SP -Specimen Plant, IH -Informal Hedge,
FH -Formal Hedge, GC -Ground Cover
(Trees)
PK - Park, R - Residence, M -Medians,
B -Boulevards, PL, Parking Lot, P -Perimeter,
BU - Buffer, S - Shade, F -Edible Fruit,
SP -Specimen Plant
(Crround Covers)
T -Under Trees, B -Banks and Slopes,
O -Open Areas, E - Edges, S - Seasides
(Vines)
T -Trees and Trellises, F -Fences,
GC -Ground Cover, M -Masonry
Wildlife Value
F - Food, N - Nest, R - Roost, U -Undetermined
Protection Status
P - Protected, E - Endangered, T -Threatened,
R - Rare, N -Not Protected
GRASS ABBREVIATIONS
Salt Tolerance
N - No, not salt tolerant
M -Moderate salt tolerance
Y -Yes, very salt tolerant
Wind Tolerance
L - Low, M - Medium, H -High
Plant Type
(For Shrubs and Trees)
E - Evergreen, D - Deciduous, P -Palm
(For ~--oundcovers)
W - Woody, H -Herbaceous
(For Vines)
R - Rambling, T -Tendrils, TW - Twining, S -Spiny,
E - Evergreen, D -Deciduous, AR -Aerial Roots
Foliage Color*
G - Green, V -Variegated, PU - Purple, Y -Yellow,
R - Red, W - White, S -Silver
Flower Color*
G - Greenish, W - White, O - Orange, P -Pink,
PU - Purple, R - Red, B - Blue, Y -Yellow,
L - Lavender, B -Brown
Flower Charateristics
S - Showy, I - Insignificant, F -Fragrant
Flowering Season
SP - Spring, S - Summer, F - Fall, W -Winter,
Y -Year-round
Light Requirements
L - Low, M - Medium, H -High
Nutritional Requirements
L - Low, M - Medium, H -High
Soil pH
W - Wide, A -Acid
Drought Tolerance
-Moderate Drought Tolerance
~~ -Very Drought Tolerant
Mowing Frequency
Number of Days Between Mowings
Native
Y-Yes,N-No
Hardiness Zone
VH -Very Hardy to North Florida,
H -Hardy to Orlando, Tampa, S -Subtropical
Salt Tolerance
Y - Yes, M - Moderate, N - No
Light Requirement
H - High, M - Medium, L -Low
Soil pH
A - Acid, W -Wide
Establishment
SE -Seed, SP -Sprigs, SO - Sod, P -Plugs
Wear Tolerance
E - Excellent, G - Good, F - Fair, P -Poor
Turf Density
H - High, M - Medium, L -Low
Turf Texture
C - Coarse, M - Medium, F -Fine
Maintenance Level
H - High, M - Moderate, L -Low
Pest Problems
H - High, M - Moderate, L -Low
*'I~vo colors separated by a / indicates a combination of colors. 'Itvo colors separated by a -indicates two separate flower colors.
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