Forestiera segregata
Florida privet, Florida swampprivet
Nomenclature
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Family:
Oleaceae
Plant Specifics
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Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
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Noted For:
Landscaping
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Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded---------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Usually moist, occasional inundation -to- Short very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.
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Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinated by bees.
Birds and other wildlife consume the fruit and use the privet for cover. Especially important for songbirds because the fruits mature before most other fleshy fruits ripen.
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