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Corkwood (Leitneria floridana) growing in South Florida
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Corkwood — South Florida Plant Guide

Leitneria floridana

Family: Leitneriaceae · Tree

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Itilizasyon Peyizaj

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Etikèt Estil

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Gid Kwasans pou Sid Florid

Bezwen Limyè

Full SunPartial Sun

Bezwen Dlo

High8/10

Corkwood has high water demand. Maintain a regular irrigation schedule year-round in South Florida's climate.

Swamp specialist — requires consistently saturated or flooded soil conditions. Not suitable for upland or well-drained landscape positions. In restoration contexts, site selection at natural wetland margins or controlled flooding areas is required. SFWMD drought exempt as Florida native.

Tè ak Fètilizasyon

wetlandcoastal swampbrackish marsh

Fertilizer: None required

Schedule: Not required — coastal wetland native.

Tolerans Sèl

High (7/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Wotè Matire
515 ft
Lajè Matire
510 ft
Vitès Kwasans
slow
Bezwen Dlo
8/10
Nòt Florida
N/A
Pri Enstalasyon
$$$$
Zòn USDA
8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Estati FLEPPC
None
Nòt Iguàn
4/10

Kote pou Achte nan Sid Florid

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Kesyon Souvan Poze

How fast does Corkwood grow in South Florida?

Corkwood has a slow growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Corkwood safe for pets?

Yes, Corkwood is considered pet-safe. Non-toxic.

How much water does Corkwood need in South Florida?

High water needs (8/10). Corkwood has high water demand. Maintain a regular irrigation schedule year-round in South Florida's climate.

Can Corkwood tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Corkwood has high salt tolerance (7/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Corkwood available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Corkwood is classified as: protected. Florida native — protected from HOA prohibition under Florida Statute 720.

Disponiblite pa Konte nan Sid Florid

Miami-Dade County

Protected

Florida native — protected from HOA prohibition under Florida Statute 720.3075.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Protected

Florida native — protected. Not naturally occurring in Broward.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Protected

Florida native — protected. Not naturally occurring in Palm Beach County.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Protected

Florida native — protected. Marginal natural occurrence possible in Collier coastal swamps.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Protected

Florida native — protected. Monroe County coastal brackish swamps represent extreme southern range margin.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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