The plants and trees displayed below can be found within Enchanting Shores. Most of these photos were provided by Karen Beaver. (Note: names and info are above the photos - not below.) Click the link above the photos for more information. South Florida Plant Guide
Bougainvillea
Look for it.
Avacado Tree
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Royal Palm Tree
a large majestic palm native to south Florida and Cuba. These line the parking area in front of the ESC clubhouse.
Bird of Paradise
a native of South Africa and is closely related to the banana.
Bismark Palm
a native of Madagascar that grows to a height of 30 to 60 feet
Coconut Palm
believed to be native to the Malay Archipelago or the South Pacific.
Blue Plumbago
Not native to North America
Cabbage Palm
The sabal palm, or cabbage palm, is native to Florida and coastal regions of North and South Carolina and Georgia, and is the state tree of both South Carolina and Florida.
Royal Poinciana
Native to Madagascar, royal poinciana trees are known for their showy flowers. Also called flamboyant or flame tree, royal poinciana provides dappled shade in summer, with wide, spreading branches and brilliantly-colored flowers. This tree, planted in April 2022, is in ESC in front of the 'fish shed'.
Christmas Palm
Native to the Philippines. Few other palm species are so well suited for small sites. Although single stemmed, this species is often planted as multiples of 2 to 4 plants in a clump, which typically grow out from each other with gracefully curving trunks.
Lemon Tree
Want fresh lemonade?
Magnolia Tree
This large, stately, native North American evergreen tree with its large, beautiful, saucer-shaped, fragrant flowers is almost a Southern landscape tradition. It is capable of growing to 80 feet in height.
Mexican Petunia
an ornamental plant species popular in southeastern landscapes and gardens
Norfolk Pine
(May need to confirm name.)
Pigmy Date Palm
The pygmy date palm is one of the most popular small landscape palms in Florida. It is single-stemmed, but is often grown in clumps of 2–4 closely spaced individuals which, when older, give the impression of a multi-stemmed palm (Figure 1). It grows to a height of about 12 ft with a spread of 6–8 ft.
Poinsettia Plant
The poinsettia is native to Mexico, and the Aztecs used them in their fall celebrations.
Ponytail Palm
rarely exceeds 10 feet - not a palm - despite the name
Queen Palm
Native to South America
Brazilian Pepper Tree
Wild - Invasive - poisonous (need to confirm name)
Buttonwood
Origin: Coastal swamps in much of Florida; the Caribbean to South America. Buttonwood is a “clean” tree and is not associated with distinct seasonal leaf loss. Its medium textured dense foliage makes it ideal for use as a clipped hedge of varying heights or as a tall screen.
Wax Begonias, Dusty Miller, Bougainvilla
Located in the 2nd island near the club house.
Aloe Vera
March 2017 in bloom on Aquamarine Ave: Aloe Vera
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