Florida Swampprivet
(Forestiera segregata)
Florida Swampprivet (Forestiera segregata)
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Photo by: Niki Robertson | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Niki Robertson | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-12-31T09:06:33-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Forestiera segregata, commonly known as Florida Swampprivet, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to coastal hammocks, mangrove edges, and wetlands in Florida and the Caribbean. It typically grows to a height of 10-23 feet (3-7 meters). The leaves are widely lance-shaped, oval, or spatula-shaped with narrowed bases, measuring up to 2-3 inches (5-7 centimeters) long. The inconspicuous flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and bloom in the spring, attracting pollinators such as insects. The fruit is a black or bluish drupe that is about 0.4 inches (1 centimeter) long and provides food for wildlife.
Florida Swampprivet is valued for its adaptability to wet conditions and its use as a dense hedge or screen in landscaping. It can be easily clipped into shape and is often used for privacy or as a windbreak. This species thrives in full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of water conditions, from medium to low, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It prefers soils with slow to medium drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Florida Swampprivet is valued for its adaptability to wet conditions and its use as a dense hedge or screen in landscaping. It can be easily clipped into shape and is often used for privacy or as a windbreak. This species thrives in full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of water conditions, from medium to low, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It prefers soils with slow to medium drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
- Height: 5-15 feet
- Width: 5-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Erosion Control, Hedges, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Coastal hammocks, mangrove edges, and wetlands in the southeastern United States, including Florida and the Caribbean
Other Names
Common Names: Florida Privet, Southern Privet
Scientific Names: , Forestiera segregata, Myrica segregata, Adelia segregata, Forestiera jacquiniana,
GBIF Accepted Name: Forestiera segregata (Jacq.) Krug & Urb.