FOR242, a 2-page fact sheet by Mary McKenzie, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this palm is endemic to the scrublands of the rocky northeastern peninsula of Australia — scientific and common names, description, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr304
Category: Lawn & Garden
FOR243/FR305 Quercus chapmanii, Chapman Oak
FOR243, a 2-page fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this native oak, naturally found in the dry, xeric habitats of sandy ridges and coastal dunes throughout most of Florida and coastal Alabama, Georgia, and the southern portion of South Carolina — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr305
FOR254/FR316 Cycas revoluta, Sago Palm
FOR254, a 2-page fact sheet by Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this evergreen cycad native to the tropical islands of southern Japan, but growing well in the subtropics of the United States — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr316
FOR240/FR302 Dypsis decaryi, Triangle Palm
FOR240, a 2-page fact sheet by Heather V. Quintana, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Mary McKenzie, describes this palm with a distinctive triangular shape to its trunk, which is endemic to the southeasternmost part of Madagascar and thrives in poor, dry soils– scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr302
FOR244/FR306 Ricinus communis, Castor Bean
FOR241, a 2-page fact sheet by Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie, describes this small statured tree from northeastern Africa and the Middle East, which is abundant throughout Florida. – scientific and common names, description, allergen, storm tolerance, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr306
FOR245/FR307 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, Bottle Palm
FOR245, a 2-page fact sheet by Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie, describes this palm with a bottle shaped trunk that is endemic to the Mascarene Islands east of Madagascar, and can grow in south Florida — scientific and common names, description, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr307
WEC284/UW329 Conservation Subdivision: Construction Phase – Native Landscaping Palette
WEC284, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler and Martin B. Main, discusses the importance of emphasizing native plants when selecting a landscape palette. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw284
HS1179 Homeowner Detection of and Recommendations for Mitigating Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Disease on Redbay and Avocado Trees in the Home Landscape
HS1179, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jonathan H. Crane and Jason A. Smith, provides homeowners with an update on redbay ambrosia beetle-laurel wilt disease in Florida, how the beetle and pathogen are spread, symptoms of infestations, and recommendations for homeowners. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1179
HS1177 Homeowner Considerations Prior to Selecting a Weed Control Product
HS1177, a 3-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, coaches homeowners to consider weed type and location in the landscape in selecting a herbicide as part of an effective weed management program. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1177
HS1170 Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes and Gardens
HS1170, a 3-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, lists some of the most common options for nonchemical weed control and descriptions of their pros and cons. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1170
FOR234/FR296 How to Identify a Tree
FOR234, a 22-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Erin M. Givens, and Melissa H. Friedman, guides readers through the process of identifying a tree. Includes references and a tree identification sheet. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr296
ENH117/MG347 Florida Coonties and Atala Butterflies
Revised! ENH117, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Daniel F. Culbert, describes this unusual native cycad — its habitat and range, description, nonlandscape uses, landscape characteristics and uses, propagation and pest management — and the rare atala butterfly for which it is the sole host — legal status, management, and atala gardening. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg347
EENY008/IN124 Nematode Management for Golf Courses
Revised! EENY008, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by William T. Crow, answers explains what plant-parasitic nematodes are, how they affect turf, how to know if they are a problem, and how to manage them on a golf course. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in124
EENY080/IN237 Hawthorn Lace Bug, Corythucha cydoniae (Fitch) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae)
Revised! EENY080, a 4-page fact sheet by F.W. Mead, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this pest of woody, rosaceous plants in the northern part of Florida and across the U.S. — partial synonymy, distribution, identification, life history, hosts, detection notes, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in237
PP200/PP121: A Series on Diseases in the Florida Vegetable Garden: TOMATO
Revised! PP200, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary Vallad, Ken Pernezny, and Tim Momol, describes several diseases most likely to appear on garden tomatoes in Florida, providing information for identification and management for each. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp121
ENH1080/EP347 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guidelines Community Associations Can Use to Select a Landscaper and Write an Effective Landscaping Contract
ENH1080, a 16-page fact sheet by Annemarie Post and Fred Santana, provide an example of language that could be included in a landscape maintenance contract for existing or new community associations. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep347
ENH1159/EP419 Agave and Yucca: Tough Plants for Tough Times
ENH1159, an 18-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary W. Knox, describes these tough, low-maintenance plants that thrive in in the sometimes harsh conditions associated with urban environments — requirements and placement, water and fertilizer, pests, diseases, and cultural problems, container gardening, propagation, historical and modern uses, and agave toxicities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep419
ENH1163/EP424 Landscape Elements for a Florida-Friendly Yard
ENH1163, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Gail Hansen, lists common elements of well designed Florida yards, grouped into three categories: environmental health, function, and design. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep424
ENH1157/EP417 Railroad Vine: Ipomoea pes-caprae, a Florida Native Plant
ENH1157,a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Stephen H. Brown and Joy Hazell, describes this pantropic vine found on beaches and dunes throughout peninsular Florida — geographic distribution, ecological function, growth habit, morphology and reproduction, and planting and maintenance guidelines. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep417
ENH1155/EP415 Natural Area Weeds: Mexican Petunia (Ruellia tweediana)
ENH1155, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Karen V. S. Hupp, Alison M. Fox, Sandra B. Wilson, Emily L. Barnett and Randall K. Stocker, describes this herbaceous perennial that is popular with consumers, landscapers, and growers — its preferred habitat, dispersal, hybridization, cultivars, invasive status and distribution in natural areas, IFAS Assessment, and control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep415