#woodlandtree

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Punktree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)

Weston, FL

Situated on a trail in Markham Park.

Height: 30-40′

Preferred Solar Exposure: full sun

Preferred Soil Type: sand, loam, clay

Preferred Soil pH: acid, neutral, alkaline

Preferred Moisture Level: moist but well-drained

Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Tolerance: salt wind

Maintenance: medium

Health Value: acne, dandruff, athlete’s foot, lice, nail fungus

Sources:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31992/#b

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=282857

http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Melaleuca+quinquenervia

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-tea-tree-oil/art-20364246

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Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia)

Weston, FL

Situated on a trail in Markham Park.

Height: 30-4-’

Preferred Solar Exposure: full sun

Preferred Soil Type: sand, loam

Preferred Soil pH: acid, neutral alkaline

Preferred Moisture Level: well-drained

Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Tolerance: drought

Maintenance: low

Health Value: astringent, antibacterial, diuretic, digestive stimulant, tonic, antiviral, and wound healer

Sources:

http://www.codif-tn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PINK-PEPPERSLIM-FICHE-BOTANIQUE-GB-1.pdf

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1911/#b

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Beach Sheoak (Casuarina equisetifolia)

Weston, FL

Situated on a trail in Markham Park.

Height: 100-115′

Preferred Solar Exposure: full sun, partial sun, shade

Preferred Soil Type: sand, loam clay

Preferred Soil pH: acid, neutral

Preferred Moisture Level: moist but well-drained

Hardiness Zones: 9-12

Tolerance: drought, wind

Maintenance: low

Health Value: diarrhea, stomach ache, pimples

Sources:

https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Casuarina+equisetifolia