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1. Southern magnolia |
2. Virginia creeper |
| Latin name: Magnolia grandiflora A native evergreen tree that has large, dark green leaves. In late spring, it produces large white flowers that are very fragrant. Many birds eat the fleshy coverings of the seed cones. Scarab beetles visit the flowers and pollinate the female flowers. Some of the insects that eat the leaves include tiny scale insects, and caterpillars of various swallowtail butterflies. |
Latin name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia A native vine that climbs high until the leaves are in full sun. The tendrils attach to a tree with the sticky discs that are on the tips of the tendrils. It blooms with bunches of tiny flowers in late spring and early summer. The flowers produce nectar that attracts bees and other insects. The fruits are favorite foods of many birds, squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, and other wild animals. |
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3. Beautyberry |
4. Violet |
| Latin name: Callicarpa Americana A small shrub, from August through December the beauty berry has purple berries that birds eat. The berries are poisonous to humans. It is native to Florida. It is a decidiuous plant, which means it does lose its leaves. The leaves have rough surfaces and toothed edges. It blooms with small pink flowers in early summer. |
Latin name: Viola A native small plant that is perennial. It produces purple flowers in the spring. The flowers and seeds are eaten by animals. |
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5. Sweet gum |
6. Short leaf pine |
| Latin name: Liquidambr stryaciflua A native tree that is deciduous (it loses its leaves). It reaches 80 feet to 150 feet in height. It has star-shaped leaves with five points, and spiny ball-like fruit. In fall, the leaves turn red, orange, yellow, and purple. It provides food and homes for animals. |
Latin name: Pinus echinata A native evergreen tree that has needles. It reaches 70 feet to 100 feet in height. It provides homes for animals, and the cones provide food for animals. |
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7. Loquat |
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| Latin name: Eriobotrya japonica This evergreen tree is native to Asia. It has large leaves, 8 to 12 inches long, that are evergreen. It grows to 25 to 30 feet high. It produces fragrant clusters of white flowers in the fall. The fruits appear in winter and are bright orange and delicious. |
