Large shrub to small tree found in Zones 7+. Grows to 25 ft. High landscape value. Used heavily by homebuilders and landscapers. Habitats include various sites from coastal to upland. Sun and salt tolerant. Rapid growth in moist soils. Commonly known for small clusters of waxy berries and dense foliage. Wildflowl food source in winter.

Salt tolerant tree that reaches 45+ ft in southern most range. Landward of Red and Black mangroves. Creates dense forests in southern areas. Provides shoreline stability and creates habitat for wildlife. Sun, salt, and wind tolerant. Grows in Zones 9+. Commonly identified by small, tear-drop shaped seeds. Great for restoration projects.

Coastal or inland shrub that reaches 10+ ft. Used for restoration and landscapes. Recognized by its dark green glossy leaves and numerous dark red round fruit. Habitats include moist sites with partial shade such as hammocks and upland coastal elevations. Found Zones 9+.

Perennial with "wire" or barbed-like tufts. Leaves can reach up to 3+ ft. Found primarily in pine forests and upland scrub areas but also adapts to moist sites. Found throughout Florida. Used heavily in restoration projects. Requires burning every 2+ years in order to produce viable seed and flowers. Sun, drought, and fire tolerant. Important to native ecosystem. Zones 7+.

Herbaceous perennial to 3+ ft. with large, clear yellow flowers, found in swales, ditches, pond and lake margins. Found throughout Florida in Zones 8+. Flowers May through August.