Jul
01
2020
Bay cedar: the salty native
Bay cedar (Suriana maritima) is one of our most salt tolerant shrubs. It tolerates salt breezes and even some salt water flooding during storms. It...
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Jun
24
2020
Cocoplum: Red Tip
Native to South Florida, cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco ‘Red Tip’) is a common plant species found throughout Sanibel Island. The cocoplum is an outstanding texture plant...
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Jun
17
2020
Dwarf Poinciana Tree: Small Wonder
One cannot miss noticing the Dwarf Poinciana (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) as it stands out and brightens the landscape with its showy reddish-orange and yellow flowers. It...
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Jun
10
2020
Lipstick palm: Dress up your palm garden
The lipstick palm also known as red sealing wax palm or rajah is an ornamental palm. With striking bright red crown shafts and leaf sheaths...
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Jun
03
2020
The Seagrape Plays an Important Role in the Ecosystem
Seagrape (Coccolabil unifera) is a member of the buckwheat family as odd as that sounds. To us, it’s a stalwart native shrub with evergreen, leathery...
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May
27
2020
In The Garden: Monstera Philodendron
The Monstera Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) is one of the most popular and iconic of the philodendrons. This vining forest crawler originated in the tropics of...
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20
2020
In the Garden: Jamaican caper
Jamaican caper (Capparis Cynophallophora) is a great native plant with a beautiful scent. Originating in the Caribbean, it’s a perfect fit for our South Florida...
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May
13
2020
Golden Creeper – Beach Baby
Ernodea littoralis, more commonly known as Golden Creeper or Beach Creeper, is a great island native that loves salt, sand and sun making it a...
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May
07
2020
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Gulfshore Life Gulfshore Life is a luxury lifestyle publication that celebrates Southwest Florida’s culture through stories that cover local art, food, outdoor recreation, design,...
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May
06
2020
Areca Palm
The Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is considered one of the most popular screening plant for privacy seen in the residential and commercial landscape. It is...
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Apr
29
2020
Arboricola
Arboricola (Schefflera arboricola) or dwarf umbrella tree has a green or variegated leaf that can be seen in many residential and commercial landscape gardens. This...
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Apr
22
2020
Wild coffee: Native plant on the wild side
Wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa) is a native ornamental shrub that goes very well in most native landscapes. This plant is found in the higher areas...
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