Love My Tree

• Native to central America and India
• Full sun
• Medium to large size
• Fruit trees are not allowed to be orchard pruned within city limits, consult an ISA certified arborist for pruning.
• Somewhat drought tolerant, but do not overwater, once or twice weekly
• Small bunches of flowers, not showy, flowering in spring to summer.
• Only 1 in every 10,000 flowers will become a fruit.
• Susceptible to a variety of pests and pathogens. Keeping the tree healthy lowers the chance of infection/infestation.

Facts about your tree:

• Found in the Caribbean and northern South America
• Its crushed leaves have a distinct odor with traces of clove and cinnamon
• A tall, upright tree that grows to be 4-12 m tall with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter
• Trees are evergreen, columnar or pyramidal in shape, and their branches expand upwards to give them a compact appearance
• Has fragrant, white flowers that are approximately 1.0-1.5 cm across
• Does not tolerate full shade, preferring full sun or just partial shade
• Drought, salt, and wind-tolerant to a degree

On an annual basis, a Bay Rum with an average diameter of 12” will:

• Reduce CO2 in the atmosphere by 311 lbs.
• Intercept 1,853 gallons of urban stormwater runoff
• Conserve 112 kilowatt hours of electricity

• Grows to around 30 feet tall but very slowly.
• Believed to be the densest wood of any American tree. Extremely hard.
• Small fruits ripen in winter and are enjoyed by birds. Edible to humans but can stain.
• Very wind resistant.
• Somewhat salt tolerant.
• Somewhat flood tolerant but prefers dryer soils (drought tolerant)

Facts about your tree:

• Medium-sized tree or large shrub with erected/ascended branches
• Known to be the “fourth mangrove” due to its prevalence in mangrove areas
• Its wood was once used as cabinets, firewood, and charcoal
• One of the most important trees in South Florida for epiphytes
• Provides critical food and cover for wildlife
• Its nectar attracts the amethyst hairstreak and other butterflies
• Highly salt tolerant

On an annual basis, a Green Buttonwood with an average diameter of 12” will:

• Reduce CO2 in the atmosphere by 311 lbs.
• Intercept 1,853 gallons of urban stormwater runoff
• Conserve 112-kilowatt hours of electricity

Facts about your tree:

• Large tree with a medium to large canopy
• Known as the “tourist tree” because of the red, peeling bark that resembles a tourist’s sunburn
• Considered to be hurricane resistant
• Releases a resin, called chibou, cachibou, or gormatis, which is used in glue, and varnish
• Its wood was once used for the manufacture of carousel horses in the US
• Highly salt tolerant

On an annual basis, a Gumbo Limbo with an average diameter of 12” will:

• Reduce CO2 in the atmosphere by 311 lbs
• Intercept 1,853 gallons of urban stormwater runoff
• Conserve 112 kilowatt hours of electricity

• Full sun
• Native to Asia, oldest cultivated fruit.
• Does not do well In containers or indoors.
• Some drought tolerance, but prolonged drought will affect fruit production.
• Grows large, provide adequate space for growth.
• Flowers in spring, fruits in summer. Colder spring temperatures can lead to reduced fruit production.
• Fruit trees are not allowed to be orchard pruned within city limits, consult an ISA certified arborist for pruning.
• Not seriously affected by any pests or pathogens.

Facts about your tree:

• A moderately-sized tree with bright, fragrant flowers
• Named after a Key West pilot and friend of John James Audubon
• Highly salt tolerant
• Blooms year-round, peaking during spring and summer months

On an annual basis, an Orange Geiger with an average diameter of 12” will:

• Reduce CO2 in the atmosphere by 150 lbs.
• Intercept 908 gallons of urban stormwater runoff
• Conserve 49-kilowatt hours of electricity

• Native to Bolivia.
• Flowers most of the year, especially when hot (most of the year!).
• Canopy can grow as wide as a tree is tall so plant accordingly.
• Good bee attractant.

• Can grow to over ten feet in height.
• Somewhat drought tolerant but cannot do long dry periods.
• Prefers full sun.

• Native pine species.
• Benefits from a layer of mulch to keep the soil slightly moist.
• Very strong, hard wood.

• Does well with fertilizers containing Sulphur as it prefers acidic soils.
• Fast growth rate, especially when young.
• Can grow over 80 feet tall.
• Tolerant of both flooding and drought.
• Prefers full sun but can be planted in partial shade.

Facts about your tree:

• Hardy tree with leathery, oval leaves
• Produces clusters of small, white flowers all year, peaking in the summer
• Highly tolerant of salt wind
• The fruit is a small berry, which turns from orange to dark brown as its old bark flakes off, new and smooth orange bark is revealed

On an annual basis, a Spanish Stopper with an average diameter of 12” will:

• Reduce CO2 in the atmosphere by 110 lbs.
• Intercept 738 gallons of urban stormwater runoff
• Conserve 41 kilowatt hours of electricity

• Full sun
• High drought tolerance
• Moderate salt tolerance
• No serious pest or pathogen issues
• Tree grows large, plant with adequate space
• Flowers late spring to summer, small yellow clustering flowers.
• Fruit develops in late fall to early summer
• Native to Africa
• Grass usually does fairly well under canopy

• Florida native
• Slow growing, up to around 15-20 feet max.
• Produces fruit in fall, loved by birds.
• Drought tolerant
• Salt tolerant
• Full sun to partial shade. Will grow slower the shadier it is.