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.

Salt hardy shrub or small tree that can rarely reach 30 ft. inland. Used extensively in Florida's Zones 9+ as a shrub or small tree. Provides soil stabilization, wind break, wildlife food source, light break on dunes for sea turtles, and landscape value. Year-round flowers are white to yellow. Large, thick, lily shaped leaves, which drop year-round. Sun, salt, wind, drought, and poor soil tolerant.

Medium to large evergreen tree that can reach 110+ ft. Grows in flatwoods with Saw Palmetto, Oaks and Cabbage Palms. Prefers moist sandy soils. Sun, drought, fire, and poor soil tolerant. Tree will often stress and/or die if roots are disturbed. Grows in Zones 8+. In South Florida, densa variety is most common.

Grows well on low ground, hammocks, in swamps, and along streams. Best distinguished by its wood, which is heavier and harder than that of typical slash pine, and by its having a grass stage comparable to that of P. palustris. Zones 8+. Provides food source for wildlife/wildfowl.