Tree Guide/Invasive Species

Invasive Species

◆ 07 — Know Your Trees

Florida's canopy, identified.

The 40 species we work on most often across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee counties. Need every tree in Florida? See the full reference list →

Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia)
Invasive
Wind Score
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian Pepper
H: 20–40 ft
Risk: High
Australian Pine (Casuarina equisetifolia)
Invasive
Wind Score
Casuarina equisetifolia
Australian Pine
H: 60–100 ft
Risk: High
Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Invasive
Wind Score
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Melaleuca
H: 40–80 ft
Risk: High
Earleaf Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis)
Invasive
Wind Score
Acacia auriculiformis
Earleaf Acacia
H: 30–60 ft
Risk: High
Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
Invasive
Wind Score
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
Carrotwood
H: 30–40 ft
Risk: High