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7 Overlooked Native Shrubs for South Florida Landscapes

Add diversity to your south Florida landscape with native shrubs for South Florida Landscapes that are attractive, wildlife-friendly, and low maintenance. Dr. Doug Caldwell, Ph.D., UF?IFAS Extension Collier County, Commercial Landscape Horticulture Educator (Dr. Dougbug) and Chad Washburn, Deputy Director, Naples Botanical Garden, showcase seven lesser-known, native shrub alternatives that could be used in hedges and screening.

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7 Overlooked Native Shrubs for South Florida Landscapes

These plants are:

  • Horizontal Cocoplum,
  • Bahama Wild Coffee,
  • Golden Creeper,
  • Fiddlewood,
  • Spanish Stopper,
  • Seven-Year-Apple,
  • White Indigoberry.

References included:Your Florida Guide to Shrubs‘ by Dr. Ed Gilman and ‘Landscape Plants for South Florida’ by Dr. George K. Rogers.

 

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