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Bahama Strongbark
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(Bourreria succulenta) |
| 10' - 12' B& B |
| Small tree to 20'. Pendulous branches with large clusters of
white flowers year round. Bright orange fruit. Tough Keys/island tree. |
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| Black Calabash |
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(Amphitecna latifolia) |
| Large, rich, green leaves and cascading growth habit, make
this salt and wind tolerant native a great barrier hedge or interesting
character tree. It will also tolerate dark shade as a middle
canopy, under story tree. Its rich foliage belies its tough, costal
tolerance. |
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| Black Ironwood |
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(Krugiodendron ferreum) |
| 9' B&B |
| A classic native hardwood dense glossy green foliage. Salt
and wind tolerant. Compact growth habit. |
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| Blolly |
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(Guapira discolor) |
| 12' B & B |
| A small tree to 25'. A dense head of variable leathery
leaves. A smooth gray trunk and bright pink fruit makes this a
great small tree for tough areas. High salt and wind tolerance. |
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| Coppice Joewood |
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(Jacquinia arborea)
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| Bracelet Wood |
| Super salt and wind tolerant, small character tree.
Fragrant white flowers and attractive red berries. Grows to 15 ft. a
native of the Caribbean islands. |
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| Jamaica Caper |
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(Capparis cynophallophora) |
| 6' B&B bush cone |
| A spectacular two toned topiary type small tree or shrub.
White and purple spidery flowers in spring. High salt tolerance
and a naturally compact growth habit. |
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| Lilac Tree-Lance Pod |
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(Lonchocarpus violaceus) |
Native of the Virgin Islands. Purple fragrant flowers in
October - November.
Umbrella shaped canopy to 25' |
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| Mexican Calabash |
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(Crescentia alata) |
| 10'-12' B & B |
A very pretty and unusual member of the calabash family. Open
spreading habit with glossy
green cross shaped leaves. |
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| Neclace Pod |
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(Sophora tomentosa) |
| 4'-5' height x 6' spread |
| Yellow flowers year round. Very high salt tolerance and cold
tolerant. Low mounding shrub. |
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| Pitch Apple |
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(Clusia gutifera) |
| (Small leaf) |
| A slightly smaller relative of our native Clusia. This tree
is more compact, smaller leaved and a fantastic hedge to 15 ft. High
salt and wind tolerant. |
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| Short Leaf Fig |
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(Ficus citrifolia)
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| 12' - 14' B & B |
| Also called the well behaved fig due to its lack of invasive
surface roots. Grows naturally in keys hammocks where it behaves
more like a Gumbo Limbo. Some specimens will produce aerial roots
and can become a miniature banyan type tree hence the name "Wild
Banyan". |
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| Strangler Fig |
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(Ficus aurea) |
| Perhaps the largest of our native canopy trees. An oasis for
wildlife and the foundation for any large scale ecosystem development.
This is one tough customer for use where a vast, massive canopy is
desired and the foundation of any large scale ecosystem development.
Banyan-like aerial roots add to its artistic value over time. |
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| Willow Bustic |
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(Dipholis salicifolia) |
| 10' - 12' B & B |
Generally grows in a compact conical shape with striking
willowy texture. This is a very tough tree
for less than the ideal growing conditions. Achieves a height of
25' - 30'. |