Medium evergreen tree that can reach 35+ ft in inland locations. Grows in elevated coastal areas and well drained hammocks. Sun or partial shade, light salt, and drought tolerant. Grows in Zones 7+. Commonly identified by blue fruit that resembles large blue berries and glossy, green bay leaves. Wildlife and wildfowl value.

Evergreen tree that reaches 55+ ft. Adaptable to various sites. Used for habitat restoration, roadways, residential and commerical landcapes, and coastal areas. Limited salt tolerance and can be found along brackish, tidal rivers with Cabbage Palms and Oaks. Zones 7-10. Also, grows well in upland coastal areas. Wildfowl value.

Salt tolerant tree that reaches max 65 ft. Used for coastal shoreline plantings. Recognized by its large spider-like prop roots and close proximity to water from other species. Habitats include inland waters such as bays, brackish shorelines, canals, and tidal swamps. Found Zones 9+. Significant wildlife habitat. Wave and wind break. Used extensively for soil stabilization in tropics worldwide. Most popular of mangrove family.

Large deciduous tree to 100+ ft. Found growing in wet areas such as swampy sites, lake and pond margins, and stream banks. Zones 7+, except the Florida Keys. Red flowers from December to March. Seed located in papery wing. Three-lobed foliage. Full sun and partial shade tolerant.