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PLANTS FOR THE HOT FLORIDA SUN
Recommendations from the Palm Beach Post:
For Sun
• Beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis)
• Blue sky vine (Thunbergia grandiflora)
• Crown of thorns (Euphoriba milii)
• Frangipani (Plumeria)
• Lantana
• Madagascar palm (Pachypodium lamerei)
• Mexican flame vine (Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides)
• Pereskia (a primitive cactus)
• Porterweed "Naples Lilac" and "JP's
• Pink" (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis)
• Rangoon creeper (Quisqualis indica)
• Reed stem orchids (Epidendrum)
• Spineless prickly pear (Opuntia tuna)
• Sweet almond (Aloysia virgata)
• Vanda orchids
• Night-blooming cereus (Hylocereus undatus)
• Wishbone flower (Torenia)
Part Sun
• Australian trailing violet (Viola hederacea)
• Beauty berry (Calicarpa americana)
• White shrub begonia (Odorata alba)
For Shade
• Australian tree fern (Sphaeropteris cooperi)
• Bird nest anthuriums (Anthurium hookerii hybrids)
• Bromeliads (neoregelia, guzmania)
• Calatheas
• Eucharist lily (Eucharis grandiflora)
• Ground orchids (Spathoglottis and Phaius,
• known as nun's orchids)
• Mexican honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera "Sidicaro," shrimp plant relative)
• Peperomia
• Stromanthe triostar
• Tropical begonias (most angel wing, dragon wing, rhizomatous and cane
varieties)
Shade Trees
• Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum)
• Green buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus)
• Monkey pod (Samanea saman)
• Red maple (Acer rubrum)
• Wild tamarind (Lysiloma)
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING LANDSCAPING
1. CHECK PLANT SPECIES FOR SIZE (HEIGHT & WIDTH) WHEN MATURE TO AVOID CROWDING AND OVER PLANTING.
2. CHECK PLANT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUN / SHADE AND WATERING NEEDS. PLANTS WITH LIKE REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE GROUPED TOGETHER.
3. WHEN CHOOSING TREES, CONSIDER HURRICANE RESISTANCE AND WIND TOLERANCE.
4. FRUIT TREES OR TREES THAT DROP SEEDS OR PODS SHOULD BE CONTAINED WELL WITHIN HOMEOWNER’S PROPERTY.
5. CONSIDER INVASIVENESS OF PLANTS WHEN MAKING CHOICES,
ESPECIALLY WHEN PLANTING NEAR PROPERTY AND WATER LINES.
6. NATIVE PLANTS AND PLANTS THAT ARE DROUGHT & PEST RESISTANT ARE PREFERABLE.
7. CONSIDER GROWTH RATE AND LIFESPAN OF PLANTS.
8. MAINTENANCE INCLUDES WATERING, FERTILIZING, PRUNING, MULCHING AND PEST MANAGEMENT. CHOOSE YOUR PLANTS WISELY.
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE (THROUGH THE PROPERTY MANAGER’S OFFICE) WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE BEFORE PLANNING YOUR LANDSCAPING.
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TREE REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FRONT YARDS
Submitted by Landscape Committee
Revised: April 3, 2008
In order to keep our community standards at the level we all expected when purchasing at Buena Vida, and due to the unusual circumstances of Sabal and Queen Palms dying, the Landscape Committee has created the following plan for tree replacement. Our recommendations have taken into consideration the size of our lots and the heights and widths of the fully-grown canopies of the palms and/or hardwoods when the species matures.
The front yard of every residence must keep the original 3-4 palms, Robellini’s and all ornamental trees that were supplied by the developer (Minto). The only exceptions for change or replacement are those with approval of the ARC. Please note that Palm trees may not be removed unless they are diseased or dead.
PROCEDURE:
1. Tree removal (dead or alive) – You MUST apply to the City of Wellington to get a Permit. Permit applications are available in Property Manager’s Office.
2. Village of Wellington officials will come out to approve the removal of your tree(s).
3. Permit MUST be submitted with your ARC application.
4. Wellington Code Enforcement will issue up to a $250 fine per day per violation or a fine up of up to $5,000 per day if the violation is irreparable or irreversible in nature.
5. New tree should be planted in the same location as the removed tree if possible.
6. To change the location of the tree, approval by the ARC is mandatory. All Phase Irrigation must be contacted to analyze surrounding irrigation system for pipes and sprinkler heads.
7. Tree(s) must be replanted within 2 weeks of removal.
8. Any empty hole should be marked and temporarily fenced to protect anyone from getting injured.
GANODERMA DISEASED PALMS:
Ganoderma exists in our soil and there is no known cure. There is no guarantee that it won’t infect other palms or hardwood trees or even replacement palms. Because it is a contagious disease, we are making the following exceptions to the Queen and Sabal Palm tree die out choices and are providing you with the appropriate procedure for removal, disposal and treatment of the infected soil before replanting.
A “professional” tree company must do the following within 10 days of determination of Ganoderma:
1. Chop infected palm down to soil line. Remove stump and treat remaining soil.
2. Do not disturb root. The disease is in the root system and stump.
3. Dispose removed palm in the appropriate toxic dump.
4. Leave the other two original palms in tact. Be aware that the two (2) remaining palms may also get Ganoderma, as it is in the soil. HOA will by-pass requirement of three (3) trees due to disease factor.
5. If more than one (1) palm tree is infected with Ganoderma, replace all three (3) diseased palm trees with one (1) hardwood tree.
6. Depending on your lot size and existing foliage, choose a hardwood, that when grown into maturity, will still fit within the location…one that has some measure of hurricane resistance, draught resistance, and is generally considered a hardy tree.
NOTE:
1: Shade trees must be a minimum height of 12’ and possess a 6’crown spread.
2: Flowering trees shall be a minimum height of 10’ and possess a 5’crown spread.
3: All replacement trees are subject to ARC approval and must meet the City of Wellington requirements.
4: The Landscaping Committee is available to assist you with any questions or help you might need.
WIND TOLERENT PALM TREES:
1. Canary Island Date Palm
2. Chinese Fan Palm
3. Christmas Palm (Adonidia)
4. Coconut Palm
5. Foxtail Palm
6. Robellini (Pygmy Date Palm)
7. Royal Palm
8. Paurotis Palms
9. Thatch Palms
NOTE:
Queen Palms have very low wind tolerance.
NOTE:
This list is not all-inclusive and meant only as a guide.
PROHIBITED TREES:
The following tree species shall not be permitted per the Village of Wellington.
1. Melaleuca
2. Brazilian Pepper
3. Austrailian Pine
4. Earleaf Acacia
5. Shefflera (Umbrella Tree)
6. Carrotwood
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