Comparative Ecosystem Benefits of Common Urban Trees and Palms in South Florida: ENH1340/EP604, 5/2021

Marguerite Beckford; Gary W. Knox

doi:10.32473/edis-ep604-2021

Vol. 2021 No. 3, Environmental Horticulture Department

Vol. 2021 No. 3

Comparative Ecosystem Benefits of Common Urban Trees and Palms in South Florida: ENH1340/EP604, 5/2021

Environmental Horticulture Department

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep604-2021

Published 2021-05-20

Marguerite Beckford⁺⁻
Gary W. Knox⁺⁻

Marguerite Beckford

University of Florida

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5534-8819

Gary W. Knox

University of Florida

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trees
palm trees
urban forestry
environmental horticulture
tree planting
landscaping

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Beckford, Marguerite, and Gary W. Knox. 2021. “Comparative Ecosystem Benefits of Common Urban Trees and Palms in South Florida: ENH1340/EP604, 5/2021”. EDIS 2021 (3). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep604-2021.

Abstract

This new 2-page factsheet was written to support urban forestry Extension clientele queries for information guiding Florida HOA and property owner decisions on whether to replace hardwood trees with palms, due to palms’ compact growth habit and lower leaf-shed volume, compared to hardwood trees. Written by Marguerite Beckford and Gary W. Knox, and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department.

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