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South Florida Growing Guide
Light Requirements
Water Requirements
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.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: None required
Schedule: Not required — coastal wetland native.
Salt Tolerance
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Mature Height
- 5–15 ft
- Mature Width
- 5–10 ft
- Growth Rate
- slow
- Water Demand
- 8/10
- Florida Grade
- N/A
- Installed Cost
- $$$$
- USDA Zones
- 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 4/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Corkwood at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Florida native — protected from HOA prohibition under Florida Statute 720.3075.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Florida native — protected. Not naturally occurring in Broward.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Florida native — protected. Not naturally occurring in Palm Beach County.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Florida native — protected. Marginal natural occurrence possible in Collier coastal swamps.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Florida native — protected. Monroe County coastal brackish swamps represent extreme southern range margin.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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