FloridaLandscapeIQ
Corkwood (Leitneria floridana) growing in South Florida
Florida NativeFFL QualifiedGrade N/A

Corkwood — South Florida Plant Guide

Leitneria floridana

Family: Leitneriaceae · Tree

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos no Paisagismo

wetland restorationecological conservationbotanical gardenresearch

Tags de Estilo

florida nativerestorationrare specialty

Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

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.

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
515 ft
Largura Madura
510 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

Encontre Corkwood em viveiros do Sul da Flórida — verifique disponibilidade e preços em viveiros próximos.

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.

Ver Guia do Município →

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.

Ver Guia do Município →

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.

Ver Guia do Município →

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.

Ver Guia do Município →

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.

Ver Guia do Município →

Referências completas de portarias disponíveis para assinantes Profissionais. Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.

Precisa de uma Ficha Técnica?

Exporte um PDF pronto para o cliente com especificações do Grau Florida, status legal do condado e riscos de falha. Disponível para assinantes Profissionais.

Gerar Ficha Técnica →

Ask about Corkwood

Get answers grounded in UF/IFAS research and South Florida landscape data.