Herbaceous perennial up to 3.5 ft. with large, attractive yellow flowers, found throughout coastal Florida. Habitats include coastal areas such as salt marshes, mangroves and dune environments. Creates large colonies. B. frutescens is the most widespread of the two Florida species. Found Zones 7+. Flowers April through August.

Large evergreen shrub to small tree found in Zones 8+. Grows to 20+ ft. High landscape value. Threatened status. Hardy in south Florida. Produces white flowers year round. Mutli-stem. Capable of producing edible sweet fruit. Fruit color is yellow to red. Habitats include various upland sites. Sun tolerant. Commonly known for its attractive smooth, red peeling bark. Attractive to butterflies.

Shrub found on margins of wet areas. Grows in Zones 8+ along marshes, swamps, rivers, streams, flood plains. Produces attractive large red flowers from Spring to Summer. Full to partial sun. Will die back in cold temps and can be cut back.

Medium to large shrub that can reach 10+ ft. Numerous small, oval shaped, shiny dark green leaves. High landscape value. Good for hedges and okay to trimming. Produces orange colored fruit and clusters of white flowers. Fairly slow foliage growth. Sun to partial sun. Drought and poor soil tolerant. Found in Zones 8+, located in four US states: AL, FL, GA, and SC.

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.