BT %PDF-1.3 %���� q 1 0 0 1 317 673 cm We’re happy to provide you with our expertise, our knowledge, and even offer you our opinions on some of our favorite salt-tolerant plants for your coastal Florida landscape. Many shady areas are also dry, so use drought tolerant shade lovers like devil's backbone. Q 0 0 m 131 -27 l Date first printed: January 1987; date reviewed: March 2000. S Periwinkle performs exceedingly well in both the shade and around salt contamination, and work well next to driveways. /T1_0 9 Tf 0 0 m Q Maybe even thrive because of the salt. 133 -27 l 0 0 m q 1 0 0 1 51 570 cm 0 0 m Q q 1 0 0 1 400 646 cm That’s right- some veggie crops can tolerate salt better than others. Rosa rugosa, or salt spray roses, are scraggly, perennial and so beachy. Notes: 1. 0 0 m q 1 0 0 1 317 569 cm 133 0 l Q ET Such plants can be planted strategically so that they act as barriers to salt spray, thus protecting intolerant plants. S 0 -12 TD /Fm0 Do 0 0 l Salt-Tolerant Trees for Florida Common Name Scientific Name Range in Florida Approximate Height Salt-Tolerant Plants Black olive Bucida buceras S 40 feet Bontia Bontia daphnoide S 30 feet Frangipani Plumeria spp. Q Q sod. Q Mar 21, 2020 - Explore Sunita M's board "plants : salt tolerant" on Pinterest. uuid:c0182341-aad4-4e00-90ee-4bbeb0386508 S 131 0 l S S more info. (Common Name)Tj q 1 0 0 1 183 621 cm 133 0 l q 1 0 0 1 183 570 cm 0 0 m ET endstream endobj 72 0 obj <>>>/Resources 75 0 R/Subtype/Form>>stream 82 0 l 0 0 m On one hand, we love to love it—c’mon, tell us one whiff of a salty breeze doesn’t make you feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical paradise. q 1 0 0 1 51 646 cm 131 -26 l S 0 -26 l /T1_3 9 Tf 0 -27 l q 1 0 0 1 317 594 cm Q S 97 0 l 97 0 l (Scientific Name)Tj Easy to establish, highly salt-tolerant, and exceptionally beautiful, daylilies provide a little drop of color in the midst of a salty environment. Areca Palm. /T1_0 9 Tf Q )Tj S Firethorn Pyracantha, Suitable for Central and North Florida, firethorn is a durable evergreen shrub that brightens fall landscapes with clusters of red berries that attract birds. 510 0 l 133 -26 l 0 0 m 133 -27 l S Requiring almost no attention, this grass will flourish in high salt, full sun environments. Otherwise known as Southern bayberry, this beautiful plant is hardy and strong, easily growing on Florida coastlines. Q Another one for those … Want to get notified when Landcrafters posts new blog posts about landscaping trends and the ways you can enhance your green area yourself? 324 609 Td Red oaks are similar to pin oaks but get bigger (75 feet or more). Click on plant names for availability and details. /T1_3 9 Tf 97 -27 l 0 0 m Q COONTIE (Zamia pumila) Grows to maximum height of 3-4ft over a long period of time. Slow growing but not as slow as the green variety. Q 50.144 0 Td (Variable)Tj 133 0 l The Best Salt-Tolerant Plants for Your Coastal Florida Landscape Oleander. Jody Haynes, John McLaughlin, Laura Vasquez, and Adrian Hunsberger. Be sure to water your plants until they're established, and as needed after that. 97 0 l 510 -1 l S Clusia 0 -8.685 Td q 1 0 0 1 183 595 cm Enter the Florida thatch palm – a beautiful, slow-growing classy palm that stands out in the crowd. q 1 0 0 1 51 745 cm Picking the perfect plants, trees, flora, fauna, groundcover, and more that can do more than just withstand the salty goodness of Florida coastal living is no easy task. q 1 0 0 1 51 570 cm 0 0 m S Gumbo Limbo Bursera simaurubra Jerusalem Thorn Parkinsonia aculeata 82 -27 l q 1 0 0 1 51 595 cm ET BT This publication was developed in response to requests from participants in the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) program in Miami-Dade County for a list of recommended low-maintenance landscape plants suitable for south Florida. BT For these reasons, salt tolerant plants do much better in haline environments than their non-salt adapted cousins. Q (Variable)Tj 131 0 l Find a specific plant . 131 0 l BT We’ve been landscaping throughout Florida for over 20 years, so we know a thing or two about how to pick the perfect plants that’ll thrive in the salty seascapes of Florida. 0 0 m BT 0 -27 l ET Highly Salt Tolerant plants are highly resistant to salt drift and can be used in exposed environments. 0 0 m q 1 0 0 1 48 700 cm q 1 0 0 1 400 594 cm Gardening near the coast can present some unique challenges for a home owner. S S BT 24.455 0 Td 58 635 Td 0 -27 l 0 0 m q 1 0 0 1 51 595 cm S S 0 0 m Q 58 609 Td S q 1 0 0 1 400 673 cm q 1 0 0 1 400 673 cm Q S more info. S 97 0 l So, what are you waiting for? Q ET S 190 584 Td 133 0 l This publication was developed in response to requests from participants in the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) program in Miami-Dade County for a list of recommended low-maintenance landscape plants suitable for south Florida. Prefers average to dry sites and is evergreen. 0 0 m (Rangoon creeper)Tj 0 0 m Introduction. They’re pest-free, have a long blooming period, and are exceptionally hardy, making them a great choice for seaside landscapes. 107.008 0 Td Q 0 0 m Unique bluish hue to leaves. Q q 1 0 0 1 183 620 cm (Queens wreath)Tj ET S 0 0 m Q 97 -27 l 2012-07-10T13:11:34-04:00 0 0 m In these situations, moderately salt tolerant plants are generally just fine. See more ideas about plants, garden catalogs, planting flowers. S Find plants by searching below or using filters on the left. -494 -32 Td (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu ) Tj 0 -26 l These butterfly-attracting plants are native to Florida and line the beaches. The most important thing is to choose salt-tolerant plants, especially if you live within an eighth of a mile of the coast. 82 0 l Plants that grow near coastal shorelines and beaches are naturally resistant to salty conditions. These plants prefer moist soil that’s relatively porous. 82 -27 l BT 58 558 Td Q 133 0 l Q It is a salt-tolerant plant, so it will not have an issue growing near the beaches of Florida. 0 0 m Q Then there are many homes clustered in neighborhoods with the beach nearby. Q 0 -2 l 0 -26 l 0 0 m 0 0 m 0 0 m q 1 0 0 1 400 698 cm Q 51 747 Td q 1 0 0 1 51 745 cm 0 0 m /T1_0 10 Tf 408 635 Td S Whether you’re running your own residential landscape just for fun or you need to make sure your commercial landscaping on the coast is fresh as can be, these plants, flowers, and more are the perfect pick for your salt-tolerant needs. 42.179 0 Td BT /T1_3 9 Tf Give us a call! ET 0 -27 l /T1_0 9 Tf S The flower’s nectar attracts butterflies and the plant is drought and salt tolerant. A mature areca palm can grow to be up to 30 feet tall. q 1 0 0 1 183 698 cm Q Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis). Q 82 -26 l 58 661 Td Q S They bloom year-round in South Florida. 131 0 l q 1 0 0 1 317 646 cm /T1_0 9 Tf (for ) Tj /T1_0 9 Tf S Salt-Tolerant Plants for Florida 3 Table 1. Plant Inventory Plant Inventory > Salt-Tolerant Plants. ET Q S q 1 0 0 1 48 543 cm Q These are salt-tolerant Florida native plants. 324 635 Td Native plants that are ornamental, highly drought-tolerant and even salt-tolerant in the palm category are something all coastal landscapers are looking for. 1. S 0 0 m Clusia 133 0 l Subtopics. /T1_1 9 Tf (Jasminum nitidum)Tj 0 0 m What is EDIS? Easy, breeze, and beautiful blowing in the coastal wind, fountain grass is a must for all seaside landscapes looking for something durable but a touch flashy. It is drought tolerant which makes it a nice evergreen where little... starting at $19.99. q 1 0 0 1 499 700 cm When you live in the state of Florida, the heat and the humidity can be brutal. Remember that one time your doctor told you that salt isn’t necessarily a bad thing when it comes to your diet, but it’s definitely one of those “only in moderation” situations if you’re trying to monitor your health? 0 0 m 190 635 Td Although soil and water containing excessive salt can occur even inland due to overapplication of fertilizers, dry periods which don’t allow leaching of salts, and poor quality irrigation water, it is an even bigger … q 1 0 0 1 400 621 cm EDIS is the Electronic Data Information Source of UF/IFAS Extension, a collection of information on topics relevant to you. ET 82 0 l q 1 0 0 1 400 569 cm 97 0 l Q /Artifact <>BDC S This rose is unlike other roses because it’s not at all fussy, grows like a woody shrub, and thrives in high sun, bad soil, and plenty of salt in its diet. S S Sure, the parts of this plant are toxic if eaten, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great addition to a sea-side landscape so long as it’s kept away from pets and children. 82 -27 l 190 609 Td q 1 0 0 1 317 620 cm q 1 0 0 1 51 647 cm 12.837 0 Td 0 -159 l (Variable)Tj Q 0 0 m 0 0 m Q Salt Spray Rose. With that being said, the shade is an excellent option for plants that do not need direct sunlight, but they can handle a bit of indirect heat. Enter the Florida thatch palm – a beautiful, slow-growing classy palm that stands out in the crowd. 451 0 l q 1 0 0 1 48 541 cm S q 1 0 0 1 51 620 cm S 97 -27 l 131 -27 l S Q ET q 1 0 0 1 51 745 cm S Salt exists in soil and in irrigation water, and for most plants, it’s really not a big deal if a little salt gets into the soil. Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants : Despite mild winters, selecting plants for a coastal, seaside, or desert garden can be difficult since the soil is usually very sandy, free draining, and may have a high pH. Why? 545 747 Td /T1_0 9 Tf fertilizer. Rosa rugosa, or salt spray roses, are scraggly, perennial and so beachy. Q 58 687 Td 0 0 m 324 661 Td Q 0 -27 l Highly tolerant to salt, drought, and abuse, this tough beauty can bring some evergreen joy to your life. q 1 0 0 1 48 700 cm q 1 0 0 1 400 595 cm 0 0 m 82 0 l S 97 0 l /Arial 11 Tf BT For those who are interested in both gardening and cooking, this one will come as... 2. BT q 1 0 0 1 48 698 cm (Approximate )Tj 0.6303253 0 0 0.6303253 153 780.7203369 cm ET (recommendations ) Tj Q 0.5 g Q S q 1 0 0 1 183 673 cm BT (copy: ) Tj But some moderately salt tolerant plants will work for waterfront homes if salt spray is buffered by the house and/or larger salt tolerant plants. 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BT BT S Salt Tolerant Plants for North Florida Click Here to view or download this guide as a PDF.. Known for their durability, oak trees are pretty hurricane resistant and never struggle growing in a salty space. S 451 0 l 0 0 m The flower’s nectar attracts butterflies and the plant is drought and salt tolerant. q 1 0 0 1 183 698 cm q 1 0 0 1 317 570 cm S ET BT q 1 0 0 1 48 700 cm 0 0 m 0 0 m These are salt resistant plants and some are more tolerant that others to both salt spray as well as soil borne salts. Ixora coccinea; Joewood (Jacquinia keyensis): Identification and Uses; Mallotonia gnaphalodes Sea Lavender; Pond Apple—A Tree Species Adapted to Salt Stress; Sea Lavender (Heliotropium gnaphalodes L.): Identification and Uses; Top q 1 0 0 1 317 647 cm Tj 0 0 m Hedera; Salt-tolerant Annuals; Publications. The jury is still out on exactly how many parts per million each plant can handle but anything over 1000ppm is too high for most. Some plants, though, often called halophytes, can grow in soil or water that has high salinity—think of things like seashores, sloughs, marshes, mangrove swamps, and even semi-deserts. Salt Tolerant Plants Info Sheet for east central Florida * asterisk indicates native plant TREES High Salt Tolerance Common Name Botanical Name Acacia, Sweet Acacia farnesiana Autograph Tree/Pitch Apple Clusia rosa Black Olive Bucida buceras Buttonwood Conocarpus erectus Cassia Cassia spp. Remember, this is just a small sampling of the huge variety of salt-tolerant plants out there. Q Why? q 1 0 0 1 317 673 cm 0 0 m 0 g 0 G 0 i 0 J []0 d 0 j 1 w 10 M 0 Tc 0 Tw 100 Tz 0 TL 0 Tr 0 Ts Q S 0 0 m Salt adapted perennials are what coastal gardeners should plant in their exposed beach landscapes. 0 -27 l 0 -26 l q 1 0 0 1 51 698 cm 131 0 l S ... 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Aesculus pavia - red buckeye - moderate salt tolerance* Betula nigra - river birch - moderate salt tolerance* Bismarckia nobilis - Bismarck palm - moderate salt tolerance Butia capitata - pindo palm - moderate salt tolerance Caesalpinia pulcherimma - dwarf poinciana Callistemon citrinus - bottlebrush - moderate salt tolerance q 1 0 0 1 51 744 cm Drought Tolerant Plants plants. 0 0 m 0 0 m BT Some shade loving plants also love the sun, so if your shade shifts, look for plants that adapt, like flax lily.