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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

Status legal pendente de verificação editorial. Confirme com seu condado antes da instalação.

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Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

High — 8/10

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.

Solo e Fertilização

wetlandcoastal swampbrackish marsh

Fertilizer: None required

Schedule: Not required — coastal wetland native.

Tolerância ao Sal

High (7/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
5–15 ft
Largura Madura
5–10 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
slow
Demanda de Água
8/10
Grau Florida
N/A
Custo Instalado
$$$$
Zonas USDA
8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
4/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

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Perguntas Frequentes

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.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Protected

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

✓ Apto para costa

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.

✓ Apto para costa

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.

✓ Apto para costa

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.

✓ Apto para costa

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.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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