Gumbo limbo (Bursera simaruba)This native long lived perennial tree can be found along the western coast of Florida and also growing at the backyard of Little Red Wagon Native Nursery. These are tough and low maintenance trees that are semi evergreen. It produces clusters of non showy whitish to greenish flowers in winter and spring that become red berries when ripe. While it is considered a deciduous tree, in Florida as it loses its green leaves, it is growing new leaves at the

Thriving in partial shade

convenient

So planting it in a mixed grouping of trees will help distract when the tree is not as showy

Attracts many pollinators

Its resilience and ability to support both pollinators and wildlife make it a valuable addition to Florida gardens

to its blossoms

curved blade that is ideal for scooping potting mix

We’d love to see more of them in our area

unbranched spikes covered in yellow bracts in late summer and fall

Nik's Piks is located in Tarpon Springs

White Indigo Berry can grow between 2-12 feet depending on sun exposure and soil quality

raw or cooked