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<strong>Selected</strong> <strong>Shrubs</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> 1<br />
Robert J. Black 2<br />
Ornamental shrubs are an important part of the<br />
home landscape. <strong>Florida</strong> homeowners can select<br />
from a large variety of available plants. Homeowners<br />
and landscape designers must be aware of basic shrub<br />
characteristics to make wise selections. Each plant or<br />
plant group must serve a useful purpose to achieve a<br />
well-designed landscape.<br />
Homeowners often select plants with bright<br />
flowers or unusual foliage. Only a limited number of<br />
unusual or accent plants can be used effectively in the<br />
landscape and their location must be skillfully<br />
planned. Develop a complete landscape plan be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
purchasing the plants.<br />
<strong>Shrubs</strong> are selected on the basis of height, plant<br />
<strong>for</strong>m, foliage characteristics, flower color, season of<br />
bloom and adaptation to the planting site. Knowledge<br />
of these characteristics allows the designer or<br />
homeowner to choose proper plant materials to create<br />
the desired landscape. Shrub growth habit is quite<br />
variable and can be categorized as broad spreading,<br />
spreading, globose, upright spreading, upright or<br />
columnar. Foliage characteristics and branching habit<br />
determine shrub texture. Flowering shrubs can be<br />
selected to provide color during all seasons in<br />
selected areas of the landscape. Knowledge of<br />
CIR500<br />
flower color and season of bloom help eliminate<br />
incompatible color combinations.<br />
<strong>Shrubs</strong> are evaluated by their adaptability to the<br />
environmental conditions of the landscape site.<br />
Environmental conditions include the amount of<br />
sunlight (full sun, partial shade or shade) and<br />
tolerance to salt spray, particularly in coastal areas.<br />
Soil characteristics of the site may restrict shrub<br />
selection. Some shrubs are tolerant of poorly drained<br />
soils while others grow best in dry, sandy soils.<br />
Some plants in retail outlets may be rated<br />
according to grades and standards established by the<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Department of Plant Industries. Ranked from<br />
best to poorest quality, these classifications are:<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Fancy, <strong>Florida</strong> No. 1, and <strong>Florida</strong> No. 2. The<br />
lower the grade, the less likely plants will be<br />
acceptable.<br />
Because most plants are not rated, they should be<br />
inspected closely be<strong>for</strong>e purchase. <strong>Shrubs</strong> with an<br />
unhealthy appearance or with weak or poorly <strong>for</strong>med<br />
branches should not be purchased, because they<br />
usually develop into "leggy" plants. Each plant<br />
should be examined <strong>for</strong> insects, diseases, and<br />
mechanical damage such as scarred, cracked, or<br />
peeling trunks and branches. Abnormally small or<br />
1. This document is Circular 500, <strong>Florida</strong> Cooperative <strong>Extension</strong> Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of <strong>Florida</strong>. First printed in<br />
1981 and reviewed and revised regularly, most recently in May 1999 and October 2003. Please visit the EDIS Web site at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.<br />
2. Robert J. Black, professor emeritus, consumer horticulture specialist, Environmental Horticulture Department, Cooperative <strong>Extension</strong> Service, Institute of<br />
Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of <strong>Florida</strong>, Gainesville, 32611.<br />
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational in<strong>for</strong>mation and<br />
other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex,<br />
sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative <strong>Extension</strong> Service,<br />
University of <strong>Florida</strong>, IFAS, <strong>Florida</strong> A. & M. University Cooperative <strong>Extension</strong> Program, and Boards of <strong>County</strong> Commissioners Cooperating. Larry<br />
Arrington, Dean
<strong>Selected</strong> <strong>Shrubs</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> 2<br />
yellow leaves indicate either nutritional disorders,<br />
weak root systems, or improper production or<br />
shipping procedures.<br />
The root systems of container-grown plants<br />
should be well established but not root bound. Roots<br />
should be distributed throughout the soil medium and<br />
should not protrude outside the container or penetrate<br />
into the ground. The soil ball of balled and burlapped<br />
(B & B) plants should be intact and moist.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> includes the area from Pensacola<br />
to Jacksonville and south to Ocala. These are general<br />
guidelines and microclimatic factors of given<br />
locations may vary.<br />
Tables 1-3 list selected shrubs by size <strong>for</strong> north<br />
<strong>Florida</strong>. Space does not allow including all shrubs<br />
that could be grown in north <strong>Florida</strong>. The scientific<br />
name, common name, growth habit, estimate of<br />
common height, flower color and season, light<br />
requirements, soil type preference, degree of salt<br />
tolerance, and other comments of interest are<br />
included. Cultivars of some plant species listed here<br />
may differ in growth habit, flower color, foliage<br />
characteristics and/or size. This in<strong>for</strong>mation should<br />
help homeowners and landscape horticulturists select<br />
appropriate shrubs <strong>for</strong> specific purposes and locations<br />
in their landscapes.<br />
Table 1. <strong>Selected</strong> list of small shrubs<br />
Table 2. <strong>Selected</strong> list of medium shrubs<br />
Table 3. <strong>Selected</strong> list of large shrubs
<strong>Selected</strong> <strong>Shrubs</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> 3<br />
Table 1. <strong>Selected</strong> list of small shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower<br />
Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet Color<br />
Season<br />
Abelia grandiflora 'Sherwoodii' Spreading, compact 3 White Summer Full sun, shifting shade Fertile, moist<br />
Sherwood abelia<br />
Comments: Leaves and flowers also smaller than A. grandiflora.<br />
Buxus microphylla<br />
Globose, compact 3-4 Inconspicuous --- Partial shade, shade Fertile, acid<br />
Japanese boxwood<br />
Comments: Tolerates shearing. Nematodes, mites and leaf miners are problems.<br />
Euonymus <strong>for</strong>tunei<br />
Broad, spreading, 1-2 Inconspicuous --- Sun, shade Variety<br />
Creeping euonymus<br />
densely branched<br />
Comments: Many cultivars are available; most are variegated. Tolerant of salt spray.<br />
Gardenia augusta 'Radicans' Spreading, compact 1-2 White Spring Partial shade Fertile, acid<br />
Prostrate gardenia<br />
Comments: Susceptible to nematodes, white fly and sooty mold.<br />
Ilex crenata 'Helleri'<br />
Spreading, compact 2-3 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Well-drained, acid<br />
Dwarf Japanese holly<br />
Comments: 'Convexa' is another dwarf cultivar.<br />
Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda'<br />
Spreading, compact 2-4 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Well-drained, acid<br />
Dwarf Chinese holly<br />
Comments: Multi-spined leaves; best in groups.<br />
Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'<br />
Spreading, compact 3-4 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, shade Variety<br />
Dwarf Yaupon holly<br />
Comments: Other cultivars include 'Stokes Dwarf' and 'Schellings.' Tolerant of salt spray.<br />
Juniperus chinensis<br />
Spreading 2-3 Inconspicuous --- Full sun Fertile, well-drained<br />
Chinese juniper<br />
Comments: Cultivars include 'Parsonii', 'Parsonii Variegata' and 'Aureovariegata.' Moderately tolerant of salt spray.<br />
Juniperus conferta<br />
Broad, spreading 1-2 Inconspicuous --- Full sun Fertile, well-drained<br />
Shore juniper<br />
Comments: Superior cultivars include 'Blue Pacific' and 'Compacta.' Moderately tolerant of salt spray.<br />
Juniperus horizontalis<br />
Broad, spreading 1-1.25 Inconspicuous --- Full sun Fertile, well-drained<br />
Spreading juniper<br />
Comments: Cultivars include 'Bar Harbor', 'Wiltonii', 'Plumosa' and 'Douglasii.' Moderately tolerant of salt spray.<br />
Lagerstroemia indica<br />
Spreading 4 Variable Summer Full sun Variety<br />
Dwarf crape myrtle<br />
Comments: Cultivars include 'Petite Snow', 'Petite Pinkie', 'Low Flame' and 'Dwarf Purple.'
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Table 1. <strong>Selected</strong> list of small shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower<br />
Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet Color<br />
Season<br />
Mahonia <strong>for</strong>tunei<br />
Upright, multi-stems 3-4 Yellow Early Partial shade Well-drained<br />
Fortune's mahonia<br />
spring<br />
Comments: Thick mounded shrub. Good as specimen or accent.<br />
Rhododendron obtusum Spreading 4 Variable Spring Partial shade Acid<br />
Kurume hybrid azalea<br />
Comments: Variety of colors and growth habits.<br />
Serissa foetida<br />
Spreading 2 White Warm Partial shade Fertile, moist<br />
Serissa<br />
season<br />
Comments: Used as edging and foundation plant.<br />
Yucca smalliana<br />
Rosette, no trunk 2-3 White Summer Full sun, partial shade Well-drained<br />
Adam's needle<br />
Comments: Best used in groups; very similar to Y. filamentosa. Tolerant of salt spray.<br />
Table 2. <strong>Selected</strong> list of medium shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower Color Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet<br />
Season<br />
Abelia grandiflora<br />
Spreading 5-6 White Summer Full sun, partial shade Fertile, moist<br />
Glossy abelia<br />
Comments: Aggressive. Good <strong>for</strong> hedges.<br />
Aucuba japonica<br />
Upright 5-6 Inconspicuous --- Shade Fertile, organic<br />
Aucuba<br />
Comments: Multi-stemmed. Variegated cultivars available.<br />
Berberis julianae<br />
Spreading, dense 5-6 Yellow Spring Full sun, partial shade Clay loam<br />
Wintergreen barberry<br />
Comments: Black fruit; sharp spines. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Berberis mentorensis<br />
Upright, spreading 5-6 Yellow Spring Full sun, partial shade Fertile<br />
Mentor barberry<br />
Comments: Good <strong>for</strong> hedges. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Berberis thunbergii<br />
Spreading, densely 6 Yellow Spring Full sun, partial shade Variety<br />
Japanese barberry<br />
foliated<br />
Comments: Good clipped hedge. Red-leaved cultivars are available. Moderately salt spray tolerant.
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Table 2. <strong>Selected</strong> list of medium shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower Color Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet<br />
Season<br />
Callicarpa americana<br />
Spreading, compact 5-6 Lilac Spring Partial shade Fertile, moist<br />
Beauty berry<br />
Comments: Showy magenta fruit in autumn. Variety alba has white fruit.<br />
Cephalotaxus harringtonia Upright 5-6 Inconspicuous --- Shade Fertile, moist<br />
Japanese plum-yew<br />
Comments: Slow grower. Good <strong>for</strong> northern exposure.<br />
Fatsia japonica<br />
Upright 5-6 Inconspicuous --- Partial shade Fertile, acid<br />
Fatsia<br />
Comments: Does well in landscape containers. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Gardenia augusta<br />
Spreading, compact 5-6 White Spring Partial shade Fertile, acid<br />
Gardenia<br />
Comments: Susceptible to nematodes, white fly and sooty mold. Showy spring color.<br />
Hydrangea macrophylla Spreading 5-6 Blue to pink Late Partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
French hydrangea<br />
spring<br />
Comments: Semi-evergreen in <strong>Florida</strong>. Flower color varies with soil pH.<br />
Hydrangea quercifolia<br />
Spreading 5-6 White turning Summer Partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Oakleaf hydrangea<br />
purplish<br />
Comments: Deciduous, with large leaves. Good <strong>for</strong> wooded areas.<br />
Ilex cornuta 'Bur<strong>for</strong>dii<br />
Spreading 5-6 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Well-drained, acid<br />
Compacta'<br />
Dwarf bur<strong>for</strong>d holly<br />
Comments: Not readily infested by scale insects.<br />
Ilex crenata<br />
Spreading 5-6 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Well-drained, acid<br />
Japanese holly<br />
Comments: Popular cultivars include 'Hetzii' and 'Rotundifolia.'<br />
Jasminum mesnyi<br />
Broad, spreading, 5-6 Yellow Late Full sun Variety<br />
Primrose jasmine<br />
creeper<br />
winter<br />
Comments: Mounding growth habit.<br />
Juniperus chinensis<br />
Spreading 6-8 Inconspicuous --- Full sun Fertile, well-drained<br />
Chinese juniper<br />
Comments: Varieties include 'Pfitzeriana', 'Hetzii', 'Blue Vase' and 'Armstrongii.' Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Leucophyllum frutescens Spreading, compact 5-6 Lavender Summer Full sun Well-drained, sandy<br />
Texas sage<br />
Comments: Good <strong>for</strong> hot, dry locations. Moderately salt spray tolerant.
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Table 2. <strong>Selected</strong> list of medium shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower Color Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet<br />
Season<br />
Loropetalum chinense<br />
Spreading, compact 6-8 Cream to Spring Partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Loropetalum<br />
yellow<br />
Comments: Horizontal branching. Needs frequent watering.<br />
Mahonia bealei<br />
Upright, clumping 5-6 Yellow Early Partial shade Well-drained<br />
Leatherleaf mahonia<br />
spring<br />
Comments: Used as specimen and in foundation plantings. Attractive grape-like fruit.<br />
Mahonia lomariifolia<br />
Upright, multi-stems 6-8 Yellow Early Partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Chinese holly-grape<br />
spring<br />
Comments: Interesting specimen with trunk and fruit character.<br />
Myrtus communis<br />
Spreading, open 4-6 White Spring Partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Myrtle<br />
Comments: 'Microphylla' is superior selection.<br />
Photonia glabra<br />
Upright, open 6-8 White Spring Full sun Fertile<br />
Redtip photinia<br />
Comments: Young foliage is red. P. x fraseri is an excellent hybrid.<br />
Rhaphiolepis indica<br />
Spreading, open 5 White or Spring Full sun, partial shade Fertile, acid<br />
Indian hawthorn<br />
rose-pink<br />
Comments: Excellent seaside plant. Very salt spray tolerant.<br />
Rhododendron spp.<br />
Spreading 5-6 Variable Spring Partial shade Fertile, acid,<br />
Native azaleas<br />
well-drained<br />
Comments: Deciduous. R. austrinum (yellowish), R. canescens (white to pink), R. chapmanii (pink).<br />
Rhododendron simsii<br />
Spreading 6-8 Variable Spring Partial shade Fertile, acid,<br />
Indian hybrid azaleas<br />
well-drained<br />
Comments: Evergreen.<br />
Spiraea cantoniensis<br />
Spreading 5-6 White Spring Full sun Fertile<br />
Reeves spirea<br />
Comments: Excellent border plant.<br />
Spiraea thunbergii<br />
Spreading 5-6 White Spring Partial shade, full sun Fertile, well-drained<br />
Thunberg spirea<br />
Comments: Excellent border or in<strong>for</strong>mal hedge plant.<br />
Tetrapanax papyriferus Upright 8 Creamy white Winter Full sun, partial shade Variety<br />
Rice-paper plant<br />
Comments: Produces suckers. Is susceptible to frost.
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Table 2. <strong>Selected</strong> list of medium shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower Color Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet<br />
Season<br />
Viburnum suspensum<br />
Spreading 6-8 White Spring Full sun, shade Fertile<br />
Sandankwa viburnum<br />
Comments: Easily maintained at smaller sizes.<br />
Viburnum tinus<br />
Columnar 6-8 White to Late Full sun Fertile, well-drained<br />
Laurestinus<br />
pinkish<br />
winter<br />
Comments: Good background plant or screen.<br />
Yucca gloriosa<br />
Upright 6-8 White Summer Full sun Well-drained<br />
Spanish dagger<br />
Comments: Good <strong>for</strong> hot, dry locations. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Table 3. <strong>Selected</strong> list of large shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower Color Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet<br />
Season<br />
Callistemon citrinus<br />
Upright, spreading 10-15 Red Late Full sun Well-drained<br />
Lemon bottle brush<br />
spring<br />
Comments: Good specimen or accent plant. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Callistemon rigidus<br />
Upright, spreading 8-10 Red Late Full sun Well-drained<br />
Bottle-brush<br />
spring<br />
Comments: Leaves are quite stiff. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Camellia japonica<br />
Upright, spreading 10-12 Variable Winter Partial shade Well-drained, acid<br />
Camellia<br />
Comments: Many cultivars available.<br />
Camellia sasanqua<br />
Upright, spreading 10-12 Variable Winter Partial shade Well-drained, acid<br />
Sasanqua<br />
Comments: Many cultivars available.<br />
Cocculus laurifolius<br />
Spreading, weeping 12-15 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Variety<br />
Cocculus<br />
Comments: May be injured by cold. Coarse textured.<br />
Euonymus japonica<br />
Spreading 8 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Variety<br />
Japanese euonymus<br />
Comments: Many cultivars with variegation. Tolerates heavy pruning. Moderately salt spray tolerant.
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Table 3. <strong>Selected</strong> list of large shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower Color Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet<br />
Season<br />
Acca sellowiana<br />
Spreading, compact 8-10 White with red Spring Full sun, partial shade Variety<br />
Pineapple guava<br />
stamens<br />
Comments: Edible fruit. Good clipped hedge. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Fortunella japonica<br />
Spreading 12-15 White Spring Full sun Variety<br />
Kumquat<br />
Comments: Attractive, fragrant, edible fruit. Very salt spray tolerant.<br />
Ilex cornuta<br />
Spreading 12-15 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Well-drained, acid<br />
Chinese holly<br />
Comments: Scarlet or red berries. Good cut foliage. 'Bur<strong>for</strong>dii' is a popular cultivar.<br />
Ilex vomitoria<br />
Spreading 12-15 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, shade Variety<br />
Yaupon holly<br />
Comments: Excellent large shrub. Very salt spray tolerant.<br />
Illicium parviflorum<br />
Spreading, compact 8-10 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, shade Variety<br />
Anise<br />
Comments: Easily maintained to smaller size. Crushed foliage is fragrant.<br />
Juniperus chinensis<br />
Columnar 12-15 Inconspicuous --- Full sun Fertile, well-drained<br />
Chinese juniper<br />
Comments: Cultivars include 'Sylvestris' and 'Torulosa.' Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Lagerstroemia indica<br />
Upright, spreading 12-15 White, pink, Summer Full sun Variety<br />
Crape myrtle<br />
red or purple<br />
Comments: Deciduous. Susceptible to powdery mildew.<br />
Ligustrum japonicum<br />
Upright, spreading 10-12 White Spring Full sun, partial shade Variety<br />
Japanese privet<br />
Comments: Fragrant flowers. Excellent screen or barrier.<br />
Michelia figo<br />
Spreading, compact 12-15 Yellow Spring Partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Banana shrub<br />
Comments: Flowers have banana-like fragrance. Scale insects are a problem.<br />
Myrica cerifera<br />
Upright, spreading, 12-15 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Variety<br />
Southern wax myrtle<br />
clumping<br />
Summer Full sun Variety<br />
Comments: Excellent, vigorous growing, hardy plant. Very salt spray tolerant.<br />
Nerium oleander<br />
Upright 12-15 Red, pink,<br />
Oleander<br />
cream or white<br />
Comments: Showy flowers. Excellent seaside shrub; very salt spray tolerant.
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Table 3. <strong>Selected</strong> list of large shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower Color Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet<br />
Season<br />
Osmanthus x <strong>for</strong>tunei<br />
Upright, spreading, 8-10 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Fortune's osmanthus<br />
open<br />
Comments: Foliage clustered at tips.<br />
Osmanthus fragrans<br />
Upright, spreading, 12-15 White Winter Full sun, partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Sweet osmanthus<br />
open<br />
Comments: Fragrant flowers.<br />
Osmanthus heterophyllus Upright, spreading, 8-10 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Holly osmanthus<br />
open<br />
Comments: Fragrant flowers. Variegated cultivars include 'Aureus' and 'Variegatus.'<br />
Photinia serrulata<br />
Upright, spreading 15-20 Inconspicuous --- Full sun Fertile<br />
Chinese photinia<br />
Comments: Flowers have unpleasant odor.<br />
Pittosporum tobira<br />
Spreading, compact 8-10 White Spring Full sun, shade Fertile, acid<br />
Pittosporum<br />
Comments: Easily maintained at smaller sizes. Variegated selections available. Very salt spray tolerant.<br />
Platycladus orientalis (Thuja Globose, densely 15-20 Inconspicuous --- Full sun Variety<br />
orientalis)<br />
foliated<br />
Oriental arborvitae<br />
Comments: Often misused. Not a foundation plant.<br />
Podocarpus macrophyllus Upright, compact 20-25 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, shade Variety<br />
Yew podocarpus<br />
Comments: Easily maintained at smaller size. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Podocarpus nagi<br />
Upright 20-25 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, shade Variety<br />
Nagi podocarpus<br />
Comments: Strong accent plant. Good cut foliage. Moderately salt spray tolerant.<br />
Prunus caroliniana<br />
Spreading 20-25 White Spring Shade Fertile<br />
Cherry laurel<br />
Comments: Easily trained to small tree or clipped hedge. Messy fruit.<br />
Pyracantha coccinea<br />
Spreading 15-20 White Spring Full sun Variety<br />
Firethorn<br />
Comments: Often trained as espalier. Fruit in fall.<br />
Taxus floridana<br />
Upright, spreading 8-10 Inconspicuous --- Partial shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> yew<br />
Comments: Used as topiary, hedge or specimen. <strong>Florida</strong> native.
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Table 3. <strong>Selected</strong> list of large shrubs to use in north <strong>Florida</strong> (from Pensacola to Jacksonville, south to Ocala).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Growth Habit Height Flower Color Flower Light Requirement Soil Type<br />
Common Name<br />
in feet<br />
Season<br />
Ternstroemia gymnanthera Upright 12-15 White Partial shade, shade Fertile, well-drained<br />
Japanese cleyera<br />
Comments: Reddish midribs in leaves. Commonly used as clipped hedges.<br />
Viburnum odoratissimum Spreading, dense 15-20 White Spring Full sun Variety<br />
Sweet viburnum<br />
Comments: Not a foundation plant. Regular pruning required.<br />
Xylosma spp.<br />
Spreading 15-20 Inconspicuous --- Full sun, partial shade Variety<br />
Xylosma<br />
Comments: Used as specimen or patio plant.<br />
Yucca aloifolia<br />
Upright, clumping 12-15 White Summer Full sun, shade Well-drained<br />
Spanish bayonet<br />
Comments: Accent plant. Excellent seaside plant; very salt spray tolerant.<br />
Yucca elephantipes<br />
Upright 15-20 White Summer Full sun, shade Well-drained<br />
Spineless yucca<br />
Comments: Tallest yucca. Good specimen or framing plant in large area. Very salt spray tolerant.
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