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The Village Walk Landscape Guide is planned to be a guide to assist residents in
identifying the many plants that makeup the landscape of Village Walk. It is
recognized that multiple varieties of plants, trees and shrubs currently exist in
the community and it is not intended that all be covered in this guide.
Some plants are more desirable than others. The most desirable categories of
plants are Florida natives. They are disease resistant, drought tolerant and
require little maintenance once established. Florida natives are identified with
GREEN titles.
Some plants are prohibited by Collier County or are not currently approved by
the Architectural Control Committee due to undesirable characteristics. These
are identified with RED titles. All others are labeled with BLACK titles.
A copy of the printed guide is available in the Town Center office. The guide is
available on CD-ROM and may also be found on the VWHOA on-line site at
(http://www.villagewalkofnaples.com/) as an Acrobat Reader file. It is intended
as a work in progress that will be modified and added to as warranted.
Suggestions are encouraged and can be submitted in writing to the Landscape
Committee or by email to the Town Manager at vmgr@comcast.net
Special thanks go to the residents who contributed so much to making this guide
possible: Shannon Clark, Phyllis Habig, Ginny La Plaine, Ann MacKay,
Marilyn Potting, Peggy Sage, Joe Lomastro, Christy Cocklin, Ned Moore and
John Mastrangelo.
This guide has been revised as of 11/9/07.
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Table of Contents
Index and Cross Reference
.
Trees
.
Palms
.
Flowers and Shrubs
Helpful Information
.
Suggestions for Architectural Control
Committee Approval
.
Annual Flowers Planting Guide
.
Collier County Prohibited & Non-Code
Species
.
VWHOA Prohibited Species
.
Collier County Native Plant List
.
Suggested Websites and References
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INDEX by Type of VWHOA Plantings
Name (alpha by type) Type Acceptable Page Ref.
Angel's Trumpet Tree No 20
Banana Tree No 10
Carrotwood Tree No 11
Dahoon Holly Tree Yes 12
Ficus Tree No 18
Geiger (orange/white/pink) Tree Yes 22
Golden Rain Tree Yes 24
Grapefruit (Citrus) Tree No 13
Hong Kong Orchid Tree Yes 26
Jatropha Tree Yes 21
Live Oak Tree No 14
Norfolk Island Pine Tree No 19
Papaya Tree No 16
Pink Trumpet Tree Yes 25
Poinciana Tree Yes 23
Southern Magnolia Tree Yes 15
Tabebuluia Tree Yes 17
Areca Palm No 36
Bismark Palm No 38
Cabbage Palm Yes 28
Canary Island Palm Yes 37
Coconut Palm Yes 33
Foxtail Palm Yes 39
King Sago Palm Yes 35
Pavrotis Palm Yes 40
Pigmy Date Palm Yes 34
Queen Palm Yes 29
Royal Palm No 30
Silver Palm Yes 31
Spindel Palm Yes 41
Washington Palm No 32
Agave Flowers/Shrubs No 78
Allamanda Flowers/Shrubs Yes 43
Awabuki (sweet viburnium) Flowers/Shrubs Yes 69
Bouganvillea Flowers/Shrubs No 58
Bromeliad Flowers/Shrubs Yes 66
Caladium Flowers/Shrubs Yes 45
Chinese Hibiscus Flowers/Shrubs Yes 64
Cocoplum Flowers/Shrubs Yes 57
Creeping Fig Flowers/Shrubs No 56
Croton Flowers/Shrubs Yes 51
Dewey Jasmine Flowers/Shrubs Yes 52
Ferns Flowers/Shrubs No 44
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Name (alpha by type) Type Acceptable Page Ref.
Gardenia Flowers/Shrubs Yes 74
Helaconia Flowers/Shrubs No 77
Ixora Flowers/Shrubs Yes 49
Liriope Flowers/Shrubs Yes 68
Mexican Heather Flowers/Shrubs Yes 47
Oleander Flowers/Shrubs No 46
Orange Bird of Paradise Flowers/Shrubs Yes 61
Oyster Plant (tricolor) Flowers/Shrubs No 75
Parson's Juniper Flowers/Shrubs Yes 54
Pentas (white/pink/etc) Flowers/Shrubs Yes 62
Philodendron Flowers/Shrubs No 48
Pittosporum Flowers/Shrubs Yes 71
Plumbago Flowers/Shrubs Yes 55
Podocarpus Flowers/Shrubs Yes 70
Purple Heart (Queen) Flowers/Shrubs No 59
Schefflera Flowers/Shrubs Yes 50
Snake Plant Flowers/Shrubs No 76
Spider Plant Flowers/Shrubs No 67
Staghorn Fern Flowers/Shrubs Yes 73
Surinam Cherry Flowers/Shrubs Yes 72
Ti Plant Flowers/Shrubs Yes 65
Wax Myrtle Flowers/Shrubs Yes 60
Weeping Hibiscus Flowers/Shrubs Yes 63
White Bird of Paradise Flowers/Shrubs No 53
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX of VWHOA
Plantings
Name (alpha) Type Acceptable Page Ref.
Agave Flowers/Shrubs No 68
Allamanda Flowers/Shrubs Yes 33
Angel's Trumpet Flowers/Shrubs No 69
Areca Palm No 26
Awabuki (sweet viburnium) Flowers/Shrubs Yes 59
Banana Tree No 7
Bismark Palm No 28
Bouganvillea Flowers/Shrubs No 48
Bromeliad Flowers/Shrubs Yes 56
Cabbage Palm Yes 18
Caladium Flowers/Shrubs Yes 35
Canary Island Palm Yes 27
Carrotwood Tree No 8
Chinese Hibiscus Flowers/Shrubs Yes 54
Coconut Palm Yes 23
Cocoplum Flowers/Shrubs Yes 47
Creeping Fig Flowers/Shrubs No 46
Croton Flowers/Shrubs Yes 41
Dahoon Holly Tree Yes 9
Downy Jasmine Flowers/Shrubs Yes 42
Ferns Flowers/Shrubs No 34
Ficus Tree No 15
Foxtail Palm Yes 29
Gardenia Flowers/Shrubs Yes 64
Geiger (orange/white/pink) Tree Yes 71
Golden Rain Tree Yes 73
Grapefruit (Citrus) Tree No 10
Helaconia Flowers/Shrubs No 67
Hong Kong Orchid Tree Yes 75
Ixora Flowers/Shrubs Yes 39
Jatropha Flowers/Shrubs Yes 70
King Sago Palm Yes 25
Liriope Flowers/Shrubs Yes 58
Live Oak Tree No 11
Mexican Heather Flowers/Shrubs Yes 37
Norfolk Island Pine Tree No 16
Oleander Flowers/Shrubs No 36
Orange Bird of Paradise Flowers/Shrubs Yes 61
Oyster Plant (tricolor) Flowers/Shrubs No 65
Papaya Tree No 13
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Name (alpha) Type Acceptable Page Ref.
Parson's Juniper Flowers/Shrubs Yes 44
Pavrotis Palm Yes 30
Pentas (white/pink/etc) Flowers/Shrubs Yes 52
Philodendron Flowers/Shrubs No 38
Pigmy Date Palm Yes 24
Pink Trumpet Tree Yes 74
Pittosporum Flowers/Shrubs Yes 61
Plumbago Flowers/Shrubs Yes 45
Podocarpus Flowers/Shrubs Yes 60
Poinciana Tree Yes 72
Purple Heart (Queen) Flowers/Shrubs No 49
Queen Palm Yes 19
Royal Palm No 20
Schefflera Flowers/Shrubs Yes 40
Silver Palm Yes 21
Snake Plant Flowers/Shrubs No 66
Southern Magnolia Tree Yes 12
Spider Plant Flowers/Shrubs No 57
Spindel Palm Yes 31
Staghorn Fern Flowers/Shrubs Yes 63
Surinam Cherry Flowers/Shrubs Yes 62
Tabebuluia Tree Yes 14
Ti Plant Flowers/Shrubs Yes 55
Washington Palm No 22
Wax Myrtle Flowers/Shrubs Yes 50
Weeping Hibiscus Flowers/Shrubs Yes 53
White Bird of Paradise Flowers/Shrubs No 43
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Index of Un-Acceptable VWHOA
Plantings
NOTE: The following list is NOT to be considered all-inclusive. The following have
been previously determined by the Landscaping Committee and the ACC as
unacceptable due to rampant growth, maintenance difficulty and/or toxicity and/or an
halucigenic quality. If a proposed planting is not on an existing list, either ‘acceptable’
or ‘non-acceptable’, the planting will be reviewed by the Landscape Committee and the
ACC as to their applicability by a homeowner or the HOA.
Name (alphabetical) Type Acceptable. Page Ref.
Agave Flowers/Shrubs No 78
Angel's Trumpet Tree No 20
Areca Palm Palm No 36
Banana Tree No 10
Bismark Palm Palm No 38
Bouganvillea Flowers/Shrubs No 58
Carrotwood Tree No 11
Creeping Fig Flowers/Shrubs No 56
Ferns Flowers/Shrubs No 44
Ficus Tree No 18
Grapefruit (Citrus) Tree No 13
Helaconia Flowers/Shrubs No 77
Live Oak Tree No 14
Norfolk Island Pine Tree No 19
Oleander Flowers/Shrubs No 46
Oyster Plant (tricolor) Flowers/Shrubs No 75
Papaya Tree No 16
Philodendron Flowers/Shrubs No 48
Purple Heart (Queen) Flowers/Shrubs No 59
Royal Palm Palm No 30
Snake Plant Flowers/Shrubs No 76
Spider Plant Flowers/Shrubs No 67
Washington Palm Palm No 32
White Bird of Paradise Flowers/Shrubs No 53
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Trees
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Banana Tree
Common Name Musa x paradisica
Family Musaceae
Origin Tropics
Size 20 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Low
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Tall Herbaceous
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Deep Green
Flowering Season Year-round
Flower Color Purple, orange and red
Propagation Division of matted clumps.
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics Purplish Bracts
Common Uses Fruit; specimen
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Panama Disease, Scales, Nematodes
Note(s): Not acceptable. Has extremely fast growth. Over 20 ft. with large root system.
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Carrotwood
Scientific Name Cupaniopis Anacardioides
Family
Origin
Size 25 –35 feet
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Minimum
Plant Type Evergreen Tree
Nutritional Requirement Minimum
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Greenish-white
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Variable
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Small not showy
Common Uses PROHIBITED 2001
Leaf Type Large and Compound
Major Problems Invades native habitat, messy fruit,
reseeds where not wanted.
Note: Not acceptable. Carrotwoods on perimeter road are grandfathered in by Collier
County. They are now prohibited as an illegal exotic tree.
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Dahoon Holly-Christmas berry
Aquifoliaceae
Origin American Indian
Size 20 - 35 ft
Growth Rate Moderate
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High, after it is established
Soil Requirement Acid, Wet Soil
Plant Type Evergreen small tree
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Dark Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color White flowers; red berries
Propagation
Human Hazards Berries are poisonous to humans
Light Requirement High; Medium
Texture Smooth bark is dark gray
Flower Characteristics
Common Uses Ornamental
Leaf Type Oblong
Major Problems None
Note: Florida Native, counts as canopy tree
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Grapefruit (citrus)*
Scientific Name Citrus X paradisi
Family Rutaceae
Origin Hybrid
Size 30 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Tree
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Winter
Flower Color White
Propagation Grafting
Human Hazards Spiny
Light Requirement High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Fragrant
Common Uses Editable
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Scales,
Note: ‘Duncan’ (white) and ‘Marsh’ (red) are popular varieties in Florida
Not acceptable. *ACC no longer approves because of citrus canker threats
and attraction of fruit rats.
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Live Oak
Scientific Name Ouercus virginiana
Family Beech
Origin Southeastern US
Size 65 ft,; crown spread to 100 ft
Growth Rate Fast, when it has sufficient water
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Tree
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Green
Propagation Acorns
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Rough bark, dark brown
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Shade Tree
Leaf Type Elliptical or oblong
Major Problems Root invasion
Notes: Not acceptable. ACC no longer approves because of invasive root
systems and excessive growth.
Southern Magnolia
Scientific Name Magnolia grandiflora
Family Magnoliaceae
Origin Southeastern United States
Size 65 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Acid
Plant Type Evergreen Tree
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green & Brown
Flowering Season Spring - Summer
Flower Color White, large, sweet-smelling
Propagation Seeds; Grafting; Air Layers
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics Showy; Fragrant
Common Uses Flowering Tree
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Scales and mealy bug
Note: Florida native, should be planted 25 feet from structures. Trees shed most of
their leaves in late winter. ‘Little Gem’ is a smaller more desirable variety.
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Papaya
Scientific Name Carica Papaya
Family Caricaceae
Origin Tripical America
Size 20-25 ft
Growth Rate Rapid
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Evergreen Tree
Nutritional Requirement Heavy
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Yellow
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Inconspicuous
Common Uses Fruit
Leaf Type Lobed
Major Problems Fruit Flies
Note(s): Not acceptable. Fruit attracts rats.
Yellow Tabebuia (Tree of Gold)
Scientific Name Tabebuia Caraiba
Family Bignoniaceae
Origin South America
Size 30 ft.
Growth Rate Moderate
Salt Tolerance Moderate
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Softwood Tree
Nutritional Requirement Moderate
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Yellow
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium
Texture Fissured Bark
Flower Characteristics Dense Clusters
Common Uses Flowering Trees
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Rust disease, requires support
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Ficus *
Scientific Name Ficus benjamina
Family Ficus
Origin Tropical Asia
Size 45-60 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Acid to Alkaline
Plant Type Tree
Nutritional Requirement Minimum
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-round
Flower Color Red fruit
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to shade
Texture
Flower Characteristics Not showy
Common Uses Hedges, street tree
Leaf Type Shiny green ovate-elliptical
long
Major Problems Root Invasion
Notes: Not acceptable. Due to its large aggressive habit, it is
best suited for landscapes with plenty of room. ACC not
longer approves.
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Norfolk Island Pine
Scientific Name Araucaria Heterophylia
Family Araucariaceae
Origin Norfolk Islands
Size 80 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Low
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Tree
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Brown
Propagation Seeds; Cuttings
Human Hazards
Light Requirement High; Medium
Texture Fine
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Tree; Foliage Plant
Leaf Type Needle
Major Problems Scales; Mealybugs; Fungal Blight
Note: Not acceptable. ACC no longer approved because can blow over very
easily in windy conditions. Extremely fast growth.
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Angel’s Trumpet
Scientific Name Brugmansia
Family Solanaceae
Origin Mexico: Central America
Size 15ft
Growth Rate Rapid
Salt Tolerance Moderate
Drought Tolerance Moderate
Soil Requirement Moderate
Plant Type Shrub or Tree
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season 2 – 3 times per year
Flower Color White
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards Flowers and fragrance: toxic
Light Requirement Sun
Texture
Flower Characteristics Trumpet like
Common Uses Colorful accent
Leaf Type Oblong/oval
Major Problems Highly toxic
Note(s): Not acceptable. ALL parts of plant are poisonous and/or narcotic.
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Jatropha
Scientific Name Jatropa interrima
Family euphorbiaceae
Origin West Indies, Cuba
Size to 15 ft
Growth Rate medium
Salt Tolerance moderate
Drought Tolerance Drought tolerant
Soil Requirement Well drained
Plant Type Evergreen, shrub or small tree
Nutritional Requirement moderate
Foliage Color green
Flowering Season All year
Flower Color scarlet
Propagation cuttings
Human Hazards none
Light Requirement Full sun
Texture medium
Flower Characteristics Multi-flowered terminal clusters
Common Uses Individual small tree
Leaf Type Fiddle shaped
Major Problems Mites, scales
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Geiger (orange/white)
Scientific Name cordia sebestena
Family ehretiaceae
Origin Cuba
Size 15 to 20 ft
Growth Rate slow
Salt Tolerance high
Drought Tolerance tolerant
Soil Requirement Well drained or dry/sandy
Plant Type Flowering tree
Nutritional Requirement medium
Foliage Color Dark green oval shaded
Flowering Season All year
Flower Color Orange or white
Propagation seed
Human Hazards none
Light Requirement Full sun
Texture Coarse to medium
Flower Characteristics clustered
Common Uses Specimen (good in yards)
Leaf Type oval
Major Problems Geiger beetle, frost sensitive
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Poinciana
Scientific Name Poinciana Regia
Family leguminosae
Origin Madagascar
Size to 40 ft
Growth Rate fast
Salt Tolerance moderate
Drought Tolerance Prefers dry soil
Soil Requirement medium
Plant Type Tall tree
Nutritional Requirement medium
Foliage Color Bright green
Flowering Season April - july
Flower Color Orange- red
Propagation seed
Human Hazards none
Light Requirement Full sun
Texture
Flower Characteristics clustered
Common Uses Landscape specimin
Leaf Type fernlike
Major Problems Aggressive surface roots
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Golden Rain
Scientific Name Koelreutaria Elegans
Family sapindaceae
Origin China
Size to 60 ft
Growth Rate moderate
Salt Tolerance moderate
Drought Tolerance good
Soil Requirement any
Plant Type Broad low-branching tree
Nutritional Requirement Fertilize twice per summer
Foliage Color Medium green
Flowering Season September - October
Flower Color Yellow seed pods – salmon color
Propagation seed
Human Hazards none
Light Requirement Full sun
Texture Fine -medium
Flower Characteristics ¼ inch long panicales
Common Uses Ornamental specimen tree
Leaf Type Bipinate compound
Major Problems Scales and mushroom rot
Note(s): Golden rain tree may reseed and become invasive in warm winter climates.
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Pink Trumpet
Scientific Name Tabebuia hetero phylla
Family bignoniaceae
Origin West Indies, Central America
Size to 50 ft
Growth Rate medium
Salt Tolerance fair
Drought Tolerance good
Soil Requirement Mildly acidic
Plant Type Upright slender tree
Nutritional Requirement Organic fertilizer twice per season
Foliage Color Evergreen
Flowering Season Spring – on bare branches
Flower Color Pink/whitish
Propagation Vegetative fromelone
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun
Texture Medium to rough
Flower Characteristics Trumpet like
Common Uses Specimen street planting
Leaf Type Spalmate compound leaflets
Major Problems No pests, frost sensitive
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Hong Kong Orchid
Scientific Name Bauhinia blakeana
Family Leguminoseae
Origin South China
Size to 50 ft.
Growth Rate Rapid
Salt Tolerance Moderate
Drought Tolerance Best under dry conditions
Soil Requirement Tolerant
Plant Type Small tree
Nutritional Requirement Fertilize regularly
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season October – March
Flower Color Reddish purple
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun
Texture Medium – coarse
Flower Characteristics Orchid like (to 6 inches wide)
Common Uses Landscape ornamental
Leaf Type Bipartite (to 6 inches wide)
Major Problems none
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Palms
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Cabbage Palm
Scientific Name Sabal palmetto
Family Palmae
Origin Southeastern United States
Size 40-50 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Palm (Moriacot)
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring, Summer
Flower Color Yellowish-White
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Texture Smooth under “boots”
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Street Tree
Leaf Type Simple, Palmetly, Lobed
Major Problems Palmetto Weevils and leaf hopers,
ganoderma and graphiola false smut
Note: Florida Native; State Tree
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Queen Palm
Common Name Syagrus romanzoffiana
Family Palmae
Origin Southern Brazil/Argentina
Size 40 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Acid
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Creamy white
Flowering Season Year –round
Flower Color Green
Propagation Seeds-orange, 1” long (round)
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium; High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics 2-3 ft long clusters
Common Uses Street Tree
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems Very susceptible to “frizzle top”
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Royal Palm
Scientific Roystonea elata
Family Palmae
Origin South Florida
Size 80 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Creamy yellow
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Street Tree
Leaf Type Palmately Compound
Major Problems K Deficiency; Royal Palm Bug; complex leaf spots.
Notes: Not acceptable. Although it is a Florida native, it is not approved by the
ACC for small lots. The palm is self-shedding with heavy fronds allowing it to cause
property damage when they fall.
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Silver Palm
Common Name Coccothrinax argentata
Family Palmae
Origin Caribbean Region
Size 15 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green, above, & Silver, below
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color White, fragrant
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium; High
Texture Smooth trunk
Seeds Small black fruits
Common Uses Small Tree; Palm
Leaf Type Simple; Palmately Lobed
Major Problems None
Notes: Florida Native
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Washington Palm
Scientific Name Washingtonia robusta
Family Palmae
Origin Mexico
Size 100 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color White
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards Spiny
Light Requirement High
Texture Very Coarse
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Tree; Palm
Leaf Type Simple; Palmately Lobed
Major Problems Phytophthora Bud Rot, Weevils, Scales
Notes: Not acceptable. Quickly outgrows its space in a residential landscape. ACC
restricts use because they attract lighting, are difficult to trim and are prone to fall
in high winds.
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Coconut Palm
Scientific Name Cocos nucifera
Family Palmae
Origin Pacific Islands
Size 80 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color White
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Course
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Shade Tree; Edible Fruit
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems Lethal Yellowing; K Deficiency; Mites.
Develops disease problems if kept too wet.
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Pigmy Date Palm
ScientificName Phoenix roebelenii
Family Palmae
Origin Southeast Asia
Size 10ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color White
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards Spiny
Light Requirement High; Medium
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Small Tree; Palm
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems Mg, Mn & K Deficiency
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King Sago
Scientific Name Cycas revoluta
Family Cycadaceae
Origin Japan & Ryukyu Islands
Size 3-10 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub, Cycad
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color Brown
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards Poisonous; Spiny
Light Requirement High; Medium
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics Cone
Common Uses Shrub
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems K Deficiency; Scales
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Areca Palm
Scientific Name Chrysalidorcarpus lutescens
Family Palmae
Origin Madagascar
Size 20 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color White
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium; High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Shrub; Multi-Trunked Tree; Palm
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems K Deficiency; Caterpillars
Note(s): Not acceptable. Susceptible to scale, requires continuous maintenance.
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Canary Island Date Palm
Scientific Name Phoenix canariensis
Family Palmae
Origin Middle East
Size 40-60 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Dry
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year Around
Flower Color Creamy White
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun
Texture
Flower Characteristics Showey
Common Uses Street Tree
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems Leaf yellowing, ball rot, Fusarium wilt
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Bismark Palm
Scientific Name Bismarckia nobilis
Family Palmae
Origin
Size 40-60 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement Moderate
Foliage Color Blue
Flowering Season Year round
Flower Color Maroon and white
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Texture
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Buffer
Leaf Type Pinnately compound
Major Problems None
Note: NOT acceptable due to excessive growth.
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Foxtail Palm
Scientific Name Wodyetia bifurcata
Family Palmae
Origin
Size 30 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement Variable
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year round
Flower Color Creamy white
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Texture
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Street Tree
Leaf Type Pinnately compound
Major Problems None
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Pavrotis Palm
Scientific Name Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
Family Palmae
Origin Florida Native
Size 15=25 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wet
Plant Type Multi-trunked clumps
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Bright green with spines
Flowering Season Summer-Autumn
Flower Color Creamy white; yellow
Propagation Seed – Division
Human Hazards Spines on leaf stalks
Light Requirement Medium to high
Texture Multi-trunked clumps
Seeds Orange berries ripen to black
Common Uses Specimen
Leaf Type Pinnately compound
Major Problems Need large area to spread out
Note: Florida Native
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Spindel Palm
Scientific Name Hyophobe verschaffeltii
Family Palmae
Origin Rodriguez Island
Size 20 ft
Growth Rate Show
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Palm
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color White
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture
Seeds Insignificant
Common Uses Small Tree; Palm
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems K Deficiency
Notes: Has triangular leaf arrangement on a swollen trunk
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Flowers and
Shrubs
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Allamanda
ScientificName Aallamanda neriifolia
Family Apoccynaceae
Origin Brazil
Size N/A
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Vine
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Yellow and Red
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Vine
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems None
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Ferns
Common Name All ferns
Family Davalliaceae
Origin Tropics
Size 3 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Herbaceous Perennial
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season N/A
Flower Color N/A
Propagation Spores; Tissue Culture; Division
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Low; Medium; High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics N/A
Common Uses Beds; Specimen Plant; Foliage Plant;
Hanging Baskets
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems Scales; Mites; Mealybugs; Fungal Blight
Notes: Not acceptable. Spreads quickly in garden, difficult maintenance.
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Caladium
Scientific Name Caladium hortulanum
Family Araceae
Origin Hybrid
Size 1.5 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Low
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Herbaceous Perennial
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green, Pink, Purple, Red
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color Green
Propagation Division
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium, High
Texture Course
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Beds, Foliage Plant
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Whiteflies, Mealybugs, Mites
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Oleander
Scientific Name Nerium oleander
Family Apocynaceae
Origin Eurasia
Size 12 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green; Variegated
Flowering Season Spring; Summer; Fall
Flower Color White; Pink; Red; Yellow
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards Poisonous
Light Requirement High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Showy; Fragrant
Common Uses Flowering Shrub; Hedge
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Scales; Caterpillars; Witch’s Broom
Notes: Not acceptable. Attracts toxic caterpillars, toxic leaves and flowers,
susceptible to scale.
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Mexican Heather
Scientific Name Hyssopifolia
Family Lythraceae
Origin Mexico Guatemala
Size 1 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Lavender; Pink; Yellow
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium; High
Texture Fine
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Flowering Groundcover;
Small Flowering Shrub
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Nematodes, Flea Beetles
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Philodendron
Scientific Name Philodendron selloum
Family Araceae
Origin Tropical America
Size 8 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring; Summer
Flower Color Green and White
Propagation Seeds; Tissue Culture
Human Hazards Irritant
Light Requirement High; Medium
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Shrub; Foliage Plant; Hedge
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Mites; Scales
Note(s): Not acceptable. Invasive, rampant growth. Poisonous foliage.
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Ixora
Common Name Ixora coccinea
Family Rubiaceae
Origin Maly Peninsula and China
Size 3 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Acid
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Orange-Red; Yellow; White
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Flowering Shrub or Pot
Leaf Type Pinnately Compound
Major Problems Scales; Nematodes, FE Deficiency
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Schefflera
Common Name Schefflera arboricola
Family Araliaceae
Origin Taiwan
Size 6-10 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Medium
Plant Type Evergreen Tree or Shrub
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green and Yellow
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color Insignificant
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High; Medium
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics
Common Uses Large Shrub;
Foliage Plant
Leaf Type Palmately Compound
Major Problems Scales; Mealybugs
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Croton
Common Name Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum
Family Euphorbiaceae
Origin Malaysia
Size 8 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Red; Yellow; Green; Pink
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color White
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High; Medium
Texture Fine
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Shrub; foliage Plant; Hedge
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Scales
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Downy Jasmine
Common Name Jasminum multi, florum
Family Apocynacege
Origin India
Size 5-10 ft.
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-round
Flower Color White
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Texture
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Foundation, hedge
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Scale
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White Bird of Paradise
Scientific Name Sterlitzia nicolai
Family Streliziacease
Origin Africa
Size 20 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement
Plant Type Evergreen Tree
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Summer; Fall
Flower Color White
Propagation Seed Suckers
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium; High
Texture Course
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Multi-Trunked Tree
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Scales
Notes: Not acceptable. Quickly outgrows its space in a residential landscape.
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Parson’s Juniper
Common Name Juniperus chinensis ‘Parsonii’
Family Cupressaceae
Origin
Size 2-3 ft.
Growth Rate Moderate
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Variable
Foliage Color Blue-green
Flowering Season None
Flower Color None
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture
Flower Characteristics None
Common Uses Foundation. Ground cover
Leaf Type
Major Problems None
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Plumbago
Scientific Name Plumbago auriculatata
Family South Africa
Origin South Africa
Size 3-4 ft.
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Variable
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color Whitish-blue
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Texture
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Foundation. Border
Leaf Type
Major Problems Scale, spider mites
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Creeping Fig
Scientific Name Ficus Pumila
Family
Origin
Size 6 in to 8 in x 3 ft.
Growth Rate Rapid
Salt Tolerance Mediun
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Well drained soil
Plant Type Vine
Nutritional Requirement Minimal
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-round
Flower Color
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Varied
Texture Smooth
Flower Characteristics Minimal
Common Uses Ground cover, wall cover
Leaf Type Small, oval to oblong
Major Problems Aggressive; caterpillars
Note(s): Not acceptable. Rampant growth, causes damage to surfaces by
adhesive in vine.
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Cocoplum
Scientific Name Chrusobalanus icaco
Family Cocoplum
Origin Caribbean and Florida
Size 3-20 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Tolerant, prefers sandy
Plant Type Spreading Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Whitish
Propagation Seeds
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Leathery
Flower Characteristics Small clusters
Common Uses Hedge
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems None
Note: Florida Native; edible berries
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Bougainvillea
Scientific Name Bougainvillea spectabilis
Family Nyctaginaceae
Origin Brazil
Size 15-40 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide – pefers dry, well drained
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub; Vine
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green; Variegated
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Red; Pink; Orange; White; Purple
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards Spiny
Light Requirement High – Full sun
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Flowering Shrub; Flowering Vine
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Caterpillars
Note(s): Not acceptable. ACC no longer approves for planting because it can
become overgrown quickly, attracts bugs and thorns are a hazard for workers. A
rambling, drought resistant aggressive vine with thorns.
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Purple Heart: Purple Queen, Pink Spiderwort
QQ
Common Name Setcreasea pallida
Family Commerlinaceae
Origin Mexico
Size 1 ft
Growth Rate Moderate
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Herbaceous Perennial
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Purple
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Pink
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards Irritant
Light Requirement Medium; High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Seasides; Flowering Ground cover
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems None
Note: Not acceptable. Sprawling; rampant growth, extremely difficult to control.
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Wax Myrtle, Bayberry, Sweet Oak
Common Name Myrica cerifera
Family Bayberry
Origin Southeastern U.S.
Size 12-15 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Summer; Spring
Flower Color Green
Propagation Seeds; Root Suckers
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Fine
Flower Characteristics Small and grown on catkins
Common Uses Shrub Hedge
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Fungel disease
Note: Florida Native
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Orange Bird of Paradise
Common Name Strelitzia reginae
Family Strelitziaceae
Origin South Africa
Size 3-5 ft.
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Herbaceous Perennial
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Summer; Fall
Flower Color Orange and Blue
Propagation Cuttings; Air Layers Seeds;
Division
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High; Medium
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Flowering Pernnial; Cut Flowers
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Scale
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Pentas
Common Name Pentas lanceolata
Family Rubiaceae
Origin East Africa
Size 2-3 ft.
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Low
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Herbaceous Perennial
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Red, pink, lavender, white, purple
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Green
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Beds; Flowering Perennial
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Mites
Notes: Flowers attract butterflies. Cut back occasionally.
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Weeping Hibiscus
Scientific Name Hibiscus tiliaceus
Family Malvaceae
Origin Caribbean Region
Size 40 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Tree; Shrub
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Pink
Propagation Seeds; Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Flowering Tree; Large Flowering Shrub
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems None
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Chinese Hibiscus
Scientific Name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Family Malvaceae
Origin China
Size 7-12 ft.
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Low
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional Requirement High
Foliage Color Green; Variegated
Flowering Season Year-Round
Flower Color Red; Yellow; White; Pink
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement High, full sun
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Shrub; Hedge; Flowering Pots
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems Aphids; Scales; Nematodes
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Ti Plant
Common Name Cordyline terminalis
Family Agavaceae
Origin Eastern Asia
Size 3-10 ft
Growth Rate Moderate
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub
Nutritional
Requirement
Medium
Foliage Color Striped purple/red
Flowering Season Fall
Flower Color Yellow, white, pink
Propagation Cuttings
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium; High
Texture Coarse
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Shrub; Foliage Plant
Leaf Type Simple; Linear
Major Problems Scales; Mealybugs
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Bromeliads (Aechmea spp.)
Scientific Name Baechmea spp.
Family Pineapple
Origin Tropics
Size 1- 6 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Low
Soil Requirement Varied
Plant Type
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Varied
Flower Color Varied
Propagation Roots
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Varied
Texture Stiff
Flower Characteristics Varied, brilliant
Common Uses Accents, ground cover
Leaf Type Clustered
Major Problems None
Note: There are many popular bromeliads varieties
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Spider Plant
Scientific Name Chlorophytum comosum
Family Liliaceae
Origin Africa
Size 1-3 ft.
Growth Rate Rapid
Salt Tolerance Good
Drought Tolerance Good
Soil Requirement Varied
Plant Type Upright evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green and White
Flowering Season Year-round
Flower Color White
Propagation Plantlets
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium
Texture
Flower Characteristics Leafy-tipped spikes
Common Uses Ground Cover; Hanging Baskets
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems None
Note(s): Not acceptable. Rampant growth, very difficult to control, requires
constant pruning.
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Liriope
Scientific Name Liriope muscari
Family Liliaceae
Origin
Size 6-12 inches
Growth Rate Moderate
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Medium
Plant Type Upright evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green; Green and White
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Purple, lavender, white
Propagation Roots
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium
Texture
Flower Characteristics Showy
Common Uses Ground Cover; Boarders
Leaf Type Simple
Major Problems None
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Awabuki-Sweet Viburnum
Common Name Viburnum odoratissumum
Family Caprifoliaceae
Origin Asia
Size 15-20 ft.
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Variable
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color White
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Texture
Flower Characteristics Showy clusters
Common Uses Hedge, small tree
Leaf Type Oblong 3 –8 inches
Major Problems Scale, insects, nematodes
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Podocarpus
Scientific Name Podocarpus macrophyllus
Family
Origin Japan
Size 35-50 ft.
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Early Summer
Flower Color Beige
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Texture
Flower Characteristics Inconspicuous
Common Uses Hedge, screen
Leaf Type Needle-like
Major Problems Aphids, scale, sooty mold
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Pittosporum
Scientific Name Pittosporum tobira
Family
Origin Japan, China
Size 8-12 ft.
Growth Rate Fast
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Minimum
Foliage Color Light Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Creamy White
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Variable
Texture
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Foundation. Hedge
Leaf Type Oval
Major Problems Scale, leaf spots, aphids
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Surinam Cherry
Scientific Name Eugenia uniflora
Family
Origin Brazil
Size 8-10 ft.
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Variable
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color White
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Texture
Flower Characteristics Insignificant
Common Uses Hedge
Leaf Type Oval 2 inches
Major Problems Scale
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Staghorn fern
Scientific Name Platyerium bifurcatum
Family Davalliceae
Origin Tropics
Size 3 ft.
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Wide
Plant Type Hebaceous perennial
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season N/A
Flower Color N/A
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Medium
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics N/A
Common Uses Hanging baskets
Leaf Type Pinnately compound
Major Problems None
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Gardenia
Scientific Name Gardenia jasminoides
Family
Origin
Size 6 ft x 3 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Salt Tolerance Medium
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Acid soil
Plant Type Evergreen shrub
Nutritional Requirement Heavy
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color White
Propagation
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full Sun or light shade
Texture Smooth
Flower Characteristics Showy, fragrant
Common Uses Speciman plant
Leaf Type Oblong
Major Problems Thrips, lace wings, aphids
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Tricolor Oyster Plant
Scientific Name Tradescantia spathacea
Family Commelinaceae
Origin Mexico
Size 12-18 in. height
Growth Rate Rapid
Salt Tolerance Medium to high
Drought Tolerance Average
Soil Requirement Sandy/well drained
Plant Type Goatsbeard, succulent herb
Nutritional Requirement Organic fertilizer twice/summer
Foliage Color Evergreen
Flowering Season Spring-Summer
Flower Color White/near white
Propagation Roots
Human Hazards Leave juices cause irritation
Light Requirement Sun to partial shade
Texture Medium
Flower Characteristics Tiny white in purple sheath
Common Uses Ground cover
Leaf Type Sword shaped
Major Problems Fungus, root rot, leaf spot
Note(s): Not acceptable. Invasive rampant in ground growth
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Snake Plant (mother-in-law’s tongue)
Scientific Name Sanseverieria trifasciata
Family Ruscaceae
Origin Africa, Asia
Size 18-48 in. height
Growth Rate Moderate (in pots)
Salt Tolerance Moderate
Drought Tolerance Average
Soil Requirement Variable
Plant Type Perennial herb
Nutritional Requirement Minimum
Foliage Color Green/yellow
Flowering Season Mid summer
Flower Color Cream/light shade
Propagation Roots
Human Hazards Poisonous foliage
Light Requirement Light shade
Texture Medium to rough
Flower Characteristics Tubular yellow whitish
Common Uses Ground cover
Leaf Type Stiff, verticular ribbon like
Major Problems Self multiplying, runs wild
Note(s): Not acceptable. Poisonous foliage, invasive rampant in ground growth
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Heliconia
Scientific Name Heliconia stricta Huber
Family heliconiaceae
Origin Tropical america
Size 15 ft
Growth Rate Rapid
Salt Tolerance Moderate
Drought Tolerance Medium
Soil Requirement Medium/moist
Plant Type Herb
Nutritional Requirement Medium
Foliage Color Green variegated
Flowering Season All year
Flower Color Green, pink, yellow, orange
Propagation Root division
Human Hazards None
Light Requirement Full sun
Texture
Flower Characteristics Protrude from boat shaped bracks
Common Uses Showy display
Leaf Type Oblong
Major Problems Rapid growth
Note(s): Not acceptable. Invasive rampant growth
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Agave
Scientific Name Agave tequilana
Family Agavaceae
Origin Tropic
Size Up to 6 – 7 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Salt Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil Requirement Sandy
Plant Type Evergreen
Nutritional Requirement Low
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Season Spring/summer
Flower Color Creamy white
Propagation
Human Hazards Sharp spines
Light Requirement Varied
Texture Stiff smooth
Flower Characteristics Bell shaped (2 in)
Common Uses Rock gardens, sandy beds
Leaf Type Rosette
Major Problems Stalk can exceed 15 ft.
Note(s): Not acceptable. Spines on fronds create danger to maintenance personnel.
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ACC – Landscape Guidelines & Suggestions
Annual Seasonal Flowers:
.
must be placed in existing, mulched areas
-
the size of the mulched area cannot be changed
.
may grow to no more than three feet in height
.
must not interfere with normal landscape maintenance, the irrigation system, etc.
.
must not cover nor interfere with installed utility equipment
.
must not encroach on a neighbor’s lot
.
must not attach to any walls or buildings
.
must be kept in good condition
-
If plants are not kept in good condition, or if the plants are
damaged by any landscape maintenance, the Homeowner shall
repair, replace or remove them; otherwise, the landscape contractor
may remove them
Ornamental Plants
Ornamental plants require ACC approval.
Common Property
Homeowners must not allow any landscaping on their lot to encroach on common areas
Prohibited Landscaping Alterations or Additions
.
Planting of any species listed in the Collier County Prohibited Species List
(see page 83 & 84)
.
Planting of any species restricted by Village Walk Homeowners Association
(see also page 85)
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Ficus
huge canopy size and aggressive roots
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Norfolk Island Pine grows to 50’ height
-
Washingtonia robusta Palm grows to 80’ height
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Royal Palm
height
-
Citrus
Canker diseaase; fruit rats
-
Cactus
Thorns
-
Poisonous
.
Any change to the topography of the lot, such as a berm, swale, raised bed, rock
garden
.
Application of mulch other than natural Grade B Cypress
NOTE: A ‘Regular’ ACC application must be submitted for all Homeowner
perennial landscape alterations and/or landscape additions. Live Oak removal may
be applied for on the ‘Standard’ ACC application (5/17/07). See the VWHOA office
for further information or refer to the on-line VWHOA site for downloadable
forms.
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Suggestions from the Landscape Committee about plants and planting before going
to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for approval.
.
Know the list of plants and trees prohibited by Collier County.
.
Know the plants/trees VWHOA will not allow. These are inappropriate for
small lots and confined spaces, have high maintenance needs and are hosts to
pests.
.
Know the size at maturity and the growth rate and habit of everything you
wish to plant.
.
Try to use “water wise” plants and Florida natives but not all natives are
water wise. Comply with Collier County water regulations.
.
Planting looks best in a softly curved bed and any tree should be planted
within that mulched bed.
.
Talk with your neighbors. We live very close to one another and one’s
landscaping should not impose on one’s neighbors nor should it cause
discord between neighbors. Owners must be able to reach their walls for pest
control, washing and painting unimpeded.
.
Drainage is extremely important. That is why berms are not permitted. It is
important that water run away from houses (yours and your neighbors);
perhaps installing French drains or other solutions to carry water away from
the houses may be necessary.
.
Know that TruGreen will not hand weed every flowerbed nor could we
afford to pay for it. The major weed control is by “Round Up”, so please
don’t plant what you cannot maintain throughout the year.
.
Know that TruGreen will not hand prune every shrub and flower nor could
we afford to pay for it.
.
The sod we use (Floratam) does not do well in the shade.
.
Understand the patterns and forces of the wind around your house. Some
plants are shallow rooted and will be blown over while others are brittle and
will break off.
.
You must have your utilities marked if you are going to landscape. They are
in different places and are located close to the surface in many areas. Florida
law requires that they be marked before excavation. Call Sunshine State One
(1-800-432-4770) or visit http://www.callshine.com for more information
.
Consider the appearance of plantings if you are gone for an extended period.
For example, remove annual plants if you will be gone for the summer.
.
If you require and purchase additional mulch, notify the VWHOA office for
approved type(s).
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Southern Florida Annual Planting Guide
ANNUAL FLOWERS
PLANTING GUIDE FOR SOUTH FLORIDA
Name Full Part Cold Planting Removal Spacing
Sun Sun Tolerance Date Date Inches
Ageratum xx Tender Feb/Mar June 10-12
Alyssum xx Tender Oct/Feb June 6
Baby’s Breath xx x Hardy Aug/Dec Mar/Apr 12
Balsam xx x Tender March June 8-12
Begonia-Wax xx x Tender Sept/Nov July 12-14
Browallia xx x Hardy Oct/Feb Aug 12
Caladium xx Tender April/May Sept 12
Calendula xx Hardy Jan/Mar May 8-10
Carnation xx Hardy Jan/Mar Apr 8-10
Celosia xx Tender Feb/Sept Seed Set 14
Coleus x xx Tender Mar/Sept Frost 18-24
Cosmos xx Tender Nov/Feb June 12-14
Crossandra xx Tender Mar/Aug Nov 8-12
Dahlia x xx Tender Sept/Dec July 18-20
Dianthus xx Hardy Oct/Feb June 10-12
Dusty Miller xx x Tender Oct/Mar Aug 12
Exacum xx xx Tender Feb/Oct Over Grown 12
Gaillardia xx xx Hardy Feb/May Aug 12-18
Gazania xx Tender Nov/May Nov 6-8
Geranium xx x Hardy Oct/Mar June 16-30
Impatiens xx x Hardy Sept/June Frost 8-12
Kalanchoe xx x Tender Sept/Dec Frost 12
Lobelia xx x Tender Sept/Feb July 6-8
Marguerite xx Tender Oct/Feb June 12-14
Daisy
Marigold xx Tender All Year 3-4 months 8-24
Ornamental xx Tender Mar/Aug Nov 8-10
Pepper
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Pansy xx Hardy Oct/Jan Apr 10-14
Pentas xx x Hardy All Year Leaf Disease 12-14
Petunia xx x Hardy Sept/Feb May 12-14
Phlox xx Hardy Feb/Mar July 8-14
Portulaca xx Tender Mar/Aug Frost 10-12
Rudbeckia xx Hardy Feb/Mar July 15-18
Salvia xx x Tender Feb/Dec Deterioration 8-12
Snapdragon xx x Hardy Nov/Dec Apr/May 10-15
Statice xx Hardy Sept/Jan May 8-10
Strawflower xx Tender Nov/Feb June 12-14
Sweet William xx x Hardy Feb/Mar May 10-12
Thunbergia xx x Tender Feb/Apr Frost 24
Torenia xx x Tender Feb/Oct Yellowing 8-10
Verbena xx Hardy Feb/Apr When 12
Sept/Nov Undesired
Vinca xx x Tender All Year When 12
(Periwinkle) Undesired
Zinnia xx Tender Feb/Mar Leaf Disease 12-15
Aug/Sept
xx = optimum
x = acceptable
Several plants listed are perennials but are used as annuals in South Florida.
Compiled by R.J. Black and B. Tjia. Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida.
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Collier County Non-Code & Prohibited Species
Non Code Trees. The following plant species may be planted but shall not count towards
required code trees.
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Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.)
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Silk Oak (Grevillea robusta)
Control Species. The following plant species shall not be planted within 500' of conservation
easements and retained natural vegetation areas.
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Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
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Wedelia (Wedelia trilobata)
Prohibited Species. The following plant species shall not be planted in Collier County.
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Ear Tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum)
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Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo)
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Chinaberry Tree (Melia azedarach)
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Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum)
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Bishopwood (Bischofia javanica)
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Shoe Button Ardisia (Ardisia elliptica)
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Australian inkberry (Scaevola frutescens)
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Cuban Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa, nitida)
Prohibited Exotic Species. The following species or seeds thereof shall not be grown,
offered for sale, or transported inter-county or intra-county. These plants are required to be
removed from all developed sites, prior to Certificate of Occupancy and shall be maintained
thereafter.
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Melaleuca spp.
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Climbing Fern (Lygodium spp.)
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Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
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Java Plum (Syzygium cumini)
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Austrailian Pine (Casuarinaceae spp.)
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Catclaw Mimosa (Mimosa pigra)
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Downy Rosemyrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosus)
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Earleaf Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis)
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Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera)
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Women's Tongue (Albizia lebbeck)
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Lather Leaf (Colubrina asiatica)
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Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
Above found on www.co.collier.fl.us/planning/Landscape (as of July 15, 2004)
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VWHOA Prohibited Species
(as of 11/01/2007)
Name (alphabetical) Type Page Ref.
Agave Flowers/Shrubs 78
Angel's Trumpet Tree 20
Areca Palm Palm 36
Banana Tree 10
Bismark Palm Palm 38
Boston Fern Flowers/Shrubs 44
Bouganvillea Flowers/Shrubs 58
Carrotwood Tree 11
Creeping Fig Flowers/Shrubs 56
Ficus Tree 18
Grapefruit (Citrus) Tree 13
Helaconia Flowers/Shrubs 77
Live Oak Tree 14
Norfolk Island Pine Tree 19
Oleander Flowers/Shrubs 46
Oyster Plant (tricolor) Flowers/Shrubs 75
Papaya Tree 16
Philodendron Flowers/Shrubs 48
Purple Heart (Queen) Flowers/Shrubs 59
Royal Palm Palm 30
Snake Plant Flowers/Shrubs 76
Spider Plant Flowers/Shrubs 67
Washington Palm Palm 32
White Bird of Paradise Flowers/Shrubs 53
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Collier County Native plant List
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Collier County Native plant List (cont.)
Collier County Landscape Tree Removal Permit Information & Tree
Requirements
Cultivated Landscapes
Cultivated landscapes are those lands that have been altered by man through the removal of vegetation, addition of
vegetation and/ or both removal and additions which change the land from it’s natural condition to one requiring
routine maintenance.
Often trees in the cultivated landscape do not have adequate room to grow and cause conflicts with our built
environment. Some developments are over planted. In these developments too many trees and shrubs were initially
installed to establish an immediate appearance of a lush landscape. Space for future plant growth was not a priority in
the planning. At these sites, after struggling with an overgrown landscape there may be no alternatives left but to
remove trees and shrubs. Once this is identified as the remedy a Tree Removal Permit may be required.
Landscape Tree Removal Permit Information
Who needs a permit?
ALL trees on commercial developments and trees planted on common properties within residential developments
require tree removal permits.
A permit is not required for a single family residence on a single family zoned parcel. However, if a residence is
established as part of a Homeowners Association (HOA) or as part of a Master Association, consult with the
association’s representative before any
tree removal, relocation or replanting occurs.
Reasons For Removal
Collier County considers the following when evaluating tree removal applications:
i Are the trees causing damage to structures, such as roots lifting foundations?
i Are the trees creating a safety hazard, such as blocking the view of traffic?
i Are the trees damaging utilities, such as roots invading the sewer lines?
Tree Requirements per Lot:
Lot Size No. of Trees Min. No. of Max. No.
(square foot) Required Native Trees of Palms
5,999 or less 1 1 0
6,000 – 8,999 2 2 0
9,000 – 11,999 3 2 1
12,000 – 14,999 4 3 1
18,000 – 20,999 6 5 1
21,000 – 23,999 7 5 2
24,000 – 26,999 8 6 2
27,000 – 29,999 9 7 2
30,000 – 32,999 10 7 3
33,000 – 35,999 11 8 3
36,000 – 38,999 12 9 3
39,000 – 41,999 13 10 3
42,000 – 44,999 14 10 4
45,000 or more 15 11 4
A minimum of one canopy tree per 3,000 square feet of pervious lot area is required for a single-family, duplex and
mobile home lot.
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Seventy five percent of the trees fulfilling the landscape requirement must be native to Florida. Once a minimum of 2
canopy trees have been planted, single royal palms and cabbage palms in groupings of 3 can be used for up to 30% of
the required canopies.
Tree or Shrub?
A woody plant with a distinct main stem or trunk is defined as a tree. At maturity, trees are usually the tallest of
plants, and their height and single main stem differentiate them from shrubs, which are shorter and have many stems.
Trees are perennials, plants that live for at least three years.
Perhaps the most important ecological function of trees is protecting the land against the wearing away of topsoil by
wind and water. The trunks and branches of trees provide protection from the wind, and tree roots help solidify soil
in times of heavy rain. In addition, trees and forests store water reserves that act as buffers for the ecosystem during
periods of drought.
Tree Specifications
All canopy trees required shall be a minimum of 10 feet tall in height, a trunk caliper of 1 3/4 inches and a 4-foot
canopy spread.
Existing native trees preserved on the property can be credited for the landscape requirements.
Preserved trees shall be protected during construction with barriers installed prior to commencement and remain until
construction is completed.
Newly planted trees shall be staked for 6 to 12 months until the tree has established itself.
Leaving the braces on longer than this can damage the tree.
Large canopy trees must be planted a minimum of 15’ away from any structures and 10 feet away from
drives/sidewalks/hardscapes to prevent future problems with roots and branches damaging the foundation or roof of
the home.
Tree Quality
It is important to make sure trees planted around the home are of good quality. There are 3 grades measuring tree
quality: Florida Fancy, Florida #1, and Florida #2. The perfect tree is one with a single dominant trunk and evenly
spaced alternating branches. A tree matching this description is of top quality or grade and is called a Florida Fancy.
Sometimes a tree will have a co-dominant leader. If the V-notch is in the top 1/2 of the tree it is labeled a Florida #1
and downgraded to a Florida #2 if the V-notch is in the lower 1/2 of the tree. If a tree has multiple trunks it is
considered sub-standard.
A stable healthy tree is one with a single trunk. Trees with more than one leader are more likely to have large limbs
give away during high winds or storms and cause property damage. For safety, Collier County requires landscaped
trees to be Florida #1 or better.
Why Are Trees Important?
Trees are an important part of the aesthetic appearance and environment of Collier County. Trees screen and buffer
the harsher aspects of urban development. They provide physical and psychological benefits to persons by reducing
noise and glare. Trees also reduce heat gain in buildings and in parking lots through he creation of shade. Trees also
promote water conservation and prevent soil erosion. In addition, trees provide habitat, protection, and food for many
plant and animal species.
Choosing The Right Tree
Your selection of a tree should be based on the location of the property in relation to property near the coast or in the
coastal zone. Areas east and north of US 41 are slightly cooler than the coastal zone. Areas east of Airport Road
experience even cooler temperatures. Therefore, it is recommended that temperature hardy species of trees be planted
according to their location in Collier County.
Right Tree In The Right Place
COASTAL TOLERANT ( West of US 41) :
Buttonwood, Sea Grape, Royal, Palm and Gumbo Limbo.
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MARGINALLY COASTAL ( East and North of US 41) :
Live Oak, Mahogany, Royal Palm and Bald Cypress.
COLD TOLERANT ( Eastern Collier) : Bald Cypress, Live Oak, Red
Maple, Slash Pine, Cabbage Palm and Magnolia.
For a complete list of native trees and shrubs of Collier County by zone,
visit the County’s website: www.colliergov.net or contact the Department of
Zoning and Land Development Review
Information above is provided by:
Collier County Community Development and Environmental Services Division.
Department of Zoning and Land Development
Revised: February 2005
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Reading Palms (fronds): Fertilizing and Nutrient Deficiencies.
Doug Caldwell
University of Florida Extension
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Palms are prone to shorter lives if one is not aware of some of these nutrient deficiencies and how to read the subtle
symptoms peculiar for each nutrient and for each palm species. Because of our sandy “soils” mixed with backfill capstone, many
plants need nutrient supplements to avoid premature decline or death. Palms commonly exhibit potassium, manganese and
magnesium deficiencies. Once you know what to look for on which palm species, you can take action and add the missing
nutrient(s).
Canary Island date and Senegal palms are commonly seen with the lower fronds exhibiting nice dark green midribs with
bright yellow margins. This is not a variegated cultivar, rather a symptom of magnesium (Mg) deficiency. Use magnesium
sulfate (Epsom salts) or kieserite before the symptoms show, as you cannot green up the affected fronds. Apply two to four
pounds per palm, four times per year.
If a palm (queen, royal, areca, coconut, spindle, true date palms, other Phoenix spp. and Everglades palms, etc.) is
deficient in potassium (K), it may die. Symptoms occur on the lower fronds and start as a yellow flecking or orange spots. If the
deficiency continues, brown splotches will appear and the lower fronds become withered and frizzled looking. With the date
palm group (Phoenix spp.) the leaflet tips become an orange-brown with a dull orange or tan appearance fading into the midrib.
Potassium is translocated from older leaves to the newer leaves. Over-pruning palms (removing fronds before they have lost their
green) can push them into starvation. Dr. Tim Broschat (University of Florida, Ft. Lauderdale researcher) recommends that the
treatment should be a broadcast soil application of sulfur-coated potassium sulfate at three to eight pounds per palm, four times
per year plus one-third as much controlled release magnesium to prevent a K-Mg imbalance. It is also a good idea to eliminate
the turf that is growing under the canopy and go with one to two inches of mulch. The turf is the first hog at the feeding trough,
so when you fertilize your palms you will get better results if the turf isn’t there to grab it first.
To confuse matters more, the true date palms, such as the ‘Medjool’ are prone to graphiola false smut disease that
speeds the decline of the lower fronds. A fungicide program may be warranted, with biweekly fungicide applications from early
November through late March (see, http://collier.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/GraphiolaFalseSmut.htm).
Manganese deficiency is often observed on queen and royal palms and sometimes, pygmy, date and Canary Island date palms.
The give-away symptom is called “frizzletop” . This refers to the new growth that emerges stunted and chlorotic-gray and with
brown streaks. The remedy for this is manganese sulfate at 16 to 24 ounces per palm, four times per year.
Routine Fertilizer Program: To get maximum efficiency out of the fertilizer, palms should be fertilized by broadcasting the
fertilizer uniformly, following the outline of the palm canopy. Banding fertilizer so that trails or piles are visible is inefficient and
could lead to root burn. Think of it as applying hot sauce on your taco, one doesn’t dump the sauce in one spot, it needs to be
spread out. Dr. Broschat recommends that the fertilizer should contain 100% of its N, K, and Mg in slow release form
(unfortunately, this cannot easily be determined from the label, thanks to Florida's antiquated fertilizer labeling laws). The
micronutrients (at least the Mn and Fe ) should be in water soluble form such as sulfates. Oxides (including sucrates) are
completely ineffective in our alkaline soils. Broschat recommends a N:P:K:Mg ratio of 2:1:3:1 or 4:1:6:2 which translate roughly
into an analyses of 8-4-12-(4Mg) or 8-2-12-(4Mg). The exact analysis can vary slightly, but should have roughly those elemental
ratios. Currently, there are only two companies blending products that meet these recommendations (Nurserymen's Sure-Gro and
Howard's).
Broschat recommends a maximum application rate of 15 pounds of fertilizer (not N) per 1000 sq. ft. of canopy area
every 3 months.
For more details, see Dr. Tim Broschat’s (University of Florida), Palm Nutrition Guide: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep119
Doug Caldwell is a Certified Arborist and the commercial horticulture extension agent and landscape entomologist with the
University of Florida Collier County Extension Service. The Cooperative Extension Service is an off-campus branch of the
University of Florida, Institute of the Food and Agricultural Sciences and a department of the Public Services Division of Collier
County government. E-mail dlcaldwell@mail.ifas.ufl.edu; Call 353-4244. Extension programs are open to all persons without
regard to race, color, creed, sex, handicap or national origin. For updates on the Southwest Florida Horticulture Learning
Center visit: http://collier.ifas.ufl.edu
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Suggested Websites & References
Check out these websites for more information:
Homeowners Urban Horticulture http://collier.ifas.ufl.edu/FYN/FYNHome.shtml
Commercial Horticulture http://collier.ifas.ufl.edu/CommHort/HomeCommHort.shtml
Homepage of Public Services Extension Courses: http://collier.ifas.ufl.edu
Florida Native Plant Society http://www.fnps.org/
Tropical Plants Online http://mgonline.com/
Collier County Landscape Planning: http://www.co.collier.fl.us/planning/Landscape
Southwest Florida Water Management: http://sfwmd.gov
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