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Drought-Tolerant Plants for
  North and Central Florida
                     Gary Knox
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Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida
Prepared by: Gary Knox, Professor, North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida,
                        Quincy, Florida

Copyright 2005 by University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service

Published September 2005

Instructional materials for Water, Water, Everywhere?, including teacher’s guide,
participant workbooks, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, a video viewer
guide, and public service announcements are available for download from the IFAS
Disaster Handbook Web site <http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu>.

Development of Water Water Everywhere was supported by USDA Special Needs Grant
2001-41210-01188.

Cover images — Upper left: Native Plant Society of Texas
               Lower left: Sarasota County Cooperative Extension
               Right: Shirley Denton
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        “Drought”     “Drought
What is “Drought” and “Drought Stress?”
In nature, water is usually the most limiting factor for plant growth. This is also the case in
home or commercial landscapes. If plants do not receive adequate rainfall or irrigation, the
resulting drought stress can reduce growth more than all other environmental stresses
combined.

Drought can be defined as the absence of rainfall or irrigation for a period of time sufficient
Drought
to deplete soil moisture and injure plants.

Drought stress results when water loss from the plant exceeds the ability of the plant’s roots
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to absorb water and when the plant’s water content is reduced enough to interfere with
normal plant processes.

In Florida, plants may frequently encounter drought stress. Rainfall is very seasonal, and
periodic drought occurs regularly. Because Florida’s soils are typically sandy and have low
water-holding capacity, many plants may experience drought stress after only a few days
without water. During drought, local governments may place restrictions on landscape irriga-
tion in order to conserve potable water, and landscape plants may become subject to
drought stress. Using drought-tolerant plants in the landscape can reduce the likelihood of
plant injury due to drought stress.



How Does Drought Stress Affect Plants?
How      Drought        Aff
A plant responds to a lack of water by halting growth and reducing photosynthesis and other
plant processes in order to reduce water use. As water loss progresses, leaves of some
species may appear to change color — usually to blue-green. Foliage begins to wilt, and if the
plant is not irrigated, leaves will fall off and the plant will eventually die.

Drought symptoms resemble salt stress because high concentrations of salts in the root
zone cause water loss from roots. Close examination of environmental and cultural condi-
tions should help identify the specific problem.


How Long Before Drought Stress Develops?
How      Before Drought        Dev
The time required for drought injury to occur depends on the water-holding capacity of the
soil, environmental conditions, stage of plant growth, and plant species. Plants growing in
sandy soils with low water-holding capacity are more susceptible to drought stress than
plants growing in clay soils. A limited root system will accelerate the rate at which drought
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stress develops. A root system may be limited by the presence of competing root systems, by
site conditions such as compacted soils or high water tables, or by container size (if growing
in a container). A plant with a large mass of leaves in relation to the root system is prone to
drought stress because the leaves may lose water faster than the roots can supply it. Newly
installed plants and poorly established plants may be especially susceptible to drought
stress because of the limited root system or the large mass of stems and leaves in compari-
son to roots.



How Does Environment Affect Drought Stress?
How      Envir
           vironment Aff    Drought
Aside from the moisture content of the soil, environmental conditions of high light intensity,
high temperature, low relative humidity and high wind speed will significantly increase plant
water loss.

The prior environment of a plant also can influence the development of drought stress. A
plant that has been drought stressed previously and has recovered may become more
drought-resistant. Also, a plant that was well-watered prior to drought will usually survive
drought better than a continuously drought-stressed plant.



                         to Reduce Eff        Drought
What Changes Can Be Made to Reduce Effects of Drought in the
Landscape?
The landscape environment can be modified to reduce or prevent drought stress by irriga-
tion, mulching, providing shade, and creating windbreaks. Reducing the overall water re-
quirements of the landscape is best achieved by initially designing the landscapes for water
conservation, including efficient irrigation systems, proper watering, and the use of drought-
tolerant plants where appropriate. For more information, check these resources:

      • Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Web site: <http://hort.ufl.edu/fyn/>
      • Landscape Design for Water Conservation, Florida Extension Fact Sheet ENH-72
      • Coping with Drought in the Landscape, Florida Extension Fact Sheet ENH-70
      • Managing Your Florida Lawn Under Drought Conditions, Florida Extension Fact
        Sheet ENH-157
      • Improving Drought Tolerance in Your Florida Lawn, Florida Extension Fact Sheet
        ENH-57
      • Watering Your Florida Lawn, Florida Extension Fact Sheet ENH-9
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Note: Fact sheets are available through the Florida Extension Service Publications Web site:
<http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu>.


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What are the Characteristics of Drought-Tolerant Plants?
Some species have an inherent tolerance of drought because they have evolved in arid
areas, regions with frequent drought, or regions with soils of low water-holding capacity.
Some species have anatomical or physiological characteristics that allow them to withstand
drought or to acclimate to drought.

All plants have a waxy coating on their leaves called “cuticle,” but some species have devel-
oped exceptionally thick cuticles that reduce the amount of water lost by evaporation from
the leaf surface. Leaf hairs, which reduce air movement at the leaf surface, are another
means of reducing evaporation from the leaf. Since the amount of surface area exposed to
the atmosphere affects evaporation, leaf size and thickness are other adaptations, with
thicker leaves and smaller leaves being more resistant to water loss.

Some species have evolved large surface root systems to quickly absorb rainfall, while other
species grow deep root systems to tap deep water tables. Some plants avoid drought by
dropping their leaves during droughts, and quickly regrowing new leaves when environmental
conditions improve.
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Lists of Drought-Tolerant Plants
The plants listed in the following tables have been reported to tolerate drought stress better
than most landscape plants. Although these plants are considered drought-tolerant, new
plantings will require regular irrigation for 6 weeks to 6 months or more before they become
established well enough to be effectively drought-tolerant. Trees larger than two inches
caliper (two inches in diameter) will take longer to establish.

Plants are listed in one of five categories:

      • Trees
      • Palms
      • Shrubs
      • Groundcovers
      • Vines

Within each list, plants are listed in alphabetical order according to scientific name. Common
names are also given. Plants native to Florida are indicated, and the region of adaptation
within north and central Florida is given for each plant. North Florida (N) extends from
Pensacola to Jacksonville and south to Ocala; central Florida (C) consists of the area from
Ocala south to Punta Gorda and Fort Pierce.




                    Nor th
                    North




                               Central



                                                South
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                                                                      Trees
Common Name                      Scientific Name
                                 Scientific                 Native?
                                                            Native?    Region of
                                                                       Adaptation
Box elder                        Acer negundo               Yes               N
Bauhinia, Orchid tree            Bauhinia blakeana,         -----             C
                                 B. purpurea, B. monandra

Bottlebrush                      Calistemon spp.            -----             C
Pignut hickory                   Carya glabra               Yes           N, C
Catalpa                          Catalpa spp.               Some              N
Cedar                            Cedrus spp.                -----         N, C

Hackberry, Sugarberry            Celtis spp.                Some          N, C

Redbud                           Cercis canadensis          Yes           N, C
Citrus                           Citrus spp.                -----         N, C
Smoke tree                       Cotinus spp.               Some              N

Hawthorn                         Crataegus spp.             Some          N, C
Cypress                          Cupressus spp.             -----             N
Loquat                           Eriobotryia japonica       -----         N, C
Coral tree, Cockspur coral tree Erythrina crista-galli      Yes               C
Eucalyptus, Gum tree             Eucalyptus spp.            Some              C
Evodia                           Evodia spp.                -----         N, C

Fig                              Ficus carica               -----         N, C
Honeylocust                      Gleditsia triacanthos      Yes               N
Silk oak                         Grevillea robusta          -----             C
American holly                   Ilex opaca                 Yes           N, C
Yaupon, Yaupon holly             Ilex vomitoria             Yes           N, C
Jacaranda                        Jacaranda mimosifolia      -----             C

Southern red cedar               Juniperus silicicola       Yes           N, C
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                                                                           Trees
Common Name                  Scientific Name
                             Scientific                          Native?
                                                                 Native?    Region of
                                                                            Adaptation
Juniper                      Juniperus spp.                      Some          N, C
Crape myrtle                 Lagerstroemia indica,               -----         N, C
                             L. fauriei, L. (indica x fauriei)

Laurel                       Laurus nobilis                      -----             C

Macadamia nut                Macadamia integrifolia              -----             C
Osage orange                 Maclura pomifera                    -----             N
Southern magnolia            Magnolia grandiflora                Yes           N, C

Mulberry                     Morus spp.                          Some           N,C

Wax myrtle                   Myrica cerifera                     Yes            N,C
Jerusalem thorn              Parkinsonia aculeata                -----         N, C
Bay                          Persea spp.                         Some          N, C

Sand pine                    Pinus clausa                        Yes           N, C

Slash pine                   Pinus elliottii                     Yes           N, C
Japanese black pine          Pinus thunbergiana                  -----             N
Pistachio                    Pistacia spp.                       -----         N, C
Oriental arborvitae          Platycladus orientalis              -----         N, C
Podocarpus, Yew podocarpus   Podocarpus macrophyllus             -----         N, C

Nagi podocarpus              Podocarpus nagi                     -----             C

White poplar                 Populus alba                        -----             N
Chickasaw plum               Prunus angustifolia                 Yes           N, C
Cherry laurel                Prunus caroliniana                  Yes           N, C
Cherry plum                  Prunus cerasifera                   -----             N
Hoptree                      Ptelea trifoliata                   Yes           N, C

Chapman oak                  Quercus chapmanii                   Yes               C
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                                                                  Trees
Common Name                    Scientific Name
                               Scientific               Native?
                                                        Native?    Region of
                                                                   Adaptation
Holly oak                      Quercus ilex             -----         N, C
Bluejack oak                   Quercus incana           Yes           N, C
Turkey oak                     Quercus laevis           Yes           N, C
Laurel oak                     Quercus laurifolia       Yes           N, C
Bur oak                        Quercus macrocarpa       Yes           N, C
Myrtle oak                     Quercus myrtifolia       Yes               C
Water oak                      Quercus nigra            Yes           N, C
Pin oak                        Quercus palustris        -----         N,C
Chestnut oak                   Quercus prinus           Yes           N,C
Shumard oak                    Quercus shumardii        Yes           N, C
Post oak                       Quercus stellata         Yes           N, C
Cork oak                       Quercus suber            -----         N, C
Black oak                      Quercus velutina         Yes           N, C
Live oak                       Quercus virginiana       Yes            N
Sumac                          Rhus spp.                Some          N, C
Locust                         Robinia spp.             Some           N
Soapberry                      Sapindus spp.            Some          N, C
Japanese pagoda tree,          Sophora spp.             Some          N, C
Necklace pod

Tamarisk                       Tamarix spp.             -----         N, C
Pond cypress                   Taxodium ascendens       Yes           N, C
Baldcypress                    Taxodium distichum       Yes           N, C
Elm                            Ulmus spp.               Some          N, C
Zelkova                        Zelkova serrata          -----         N, C
Jujube                         Ziziphus spp.            -----         N, C
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                                                                     Palms
Common Name               Scientific Name
                          Scientific                     Native?
                                                         Native?       Region of
                                                                       Adaptation
Paurotis palm             Acoelorrhaphe wrightii         Yes                 C
Queen palm                Arecastrum romanzoffianum      -----               C

Pindo palm                Butia capitata                 -----             N, C
European fan palm         Chamaerops humilis             -----             N, C
Sago palm                 Cycas revoluta                 -----             N, C
Canary Island date palm   Phoenix canariensis            -----             N, C

Pygmy date palm           Phoenix roebelenii             -----               C
Needle palm               Rhapidophyllum hystrix         Yes               N, C
Lady palm                 Rhapis excelsa                 -----             N, C
Dwarf palmetto            Sabal minor                    Yes               N, C

Cabbage palm              Sabal palmetto                 Yes               N, C
Saw palmetto              Serenoa repens                 Yes               N, C
Windmill palm             Trachycarpus fortunei          -----               N
California fan palm,      Washingtonia filifera          -----             N, C
Desert fan palm

Mexican fan palm,         Washingtonia robusta           -----             N, C
Washington palm
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                                                                          Shrubs
Common Name                    Scientific Name
                               Scientific                       Native?
                                                                Native?     Region of
                                                                            Adaptation
Glossy abelia                  Abelia x grandiflora             -----           N
Sweet acacia                   Acacia farnesiana                -----          N, C
Century plant                  Agave americana                  -----          N, C
Aloe                           Aloe                             -----           C
Lead plant                     Amorpha canescens                Yes            N, C
Chokeberry                     Aronia spp.                      Some           N, C
Sage, Sagebrush                Artemisia spp.                   -----          N, C
Eastern baccharis,             Baccharis halimifolia            Yes            N,C
Groundsel bush, Salt bush

Mentor barberry                Berberis x mentorensis           -----           N
Japanese barberry              Berberis thunbergii              -----           N
Silver sea oxeye               Borrichia arborescens            Yes             C
Butterfly bush                 Buddleia spp.                    -----           N
Cactus                         Cactaceae family                 Some           N, C
Beauty berry                   Calicarpa americana              Yes            N, C
Bottlebrush                    Callistemon spp.                 -----          N, C
Dwarf natal palm               Carissa grandiflora ‘Prostata’   -----           C
Senna, Cassia                  Cassia alata (Senna alata)       -----          N, C
Rosemary                       Ceratiola ericoides              Yes            N, C
Hedge cactus                   Cereus peruvianus                -----          N, C
Quince                         Chaenomeles spp.                 -----           N
Sweet fern                     Comptonia peregrina              Yes             N
Pampas grass                   Cortaderia selloana              -----          N, C
Cotoneaster                    Cotoneaster spp.                 -----           N

Southern bush honeysuckle      Diervilla sessifolia             Yes            N, C
Coral bean, Cherokee bean      Erythrina herbacea               Yes            N, C
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                                                                       Shrubs
Common Name                  Scientific Name
                             Scientific                     Native?
                                                            Native?       Region of
                                                                          Adaptation
Pascuita, Crown of thorns,   Euphorbia spp.                 -----               C
Pencil tree

Pineapple guava              Feijoa sellowiana              -----             N, C
Fig                          Ficus carica                   -----             N, C
Kumquat                      Fortunella japonica            -----               C
African daisy                Gamolepis chrysanthemoides     -----               C
Broom, Woadwaxen             Genista spp.                   -----              N,C
Sea buckthorn                Hippophae rhamnoides           -----              N,C
St. John’s-wort              Hypericum spp.                 Some              N, C
Gallberry                    Ilex glabra                    Yes               N, C
Yaupon, Yaupon holly         Ilex vomitoria                 Yes               N, C
Juniper                      Juniperus spp.                 Some              N, C
Lantana                      Lantana spp.                   -----             N, C
English lavender             Lavandula angustifolia         -----               N
Bush clover                  Lespedeza spp.                 Some              N, C
Texas sage                   Leucophyllum frutescens        -----             N, C
Matrimony vine,              Lycium spp.                    Some              N, C
Christmas berry

Rusty lyonia                 Lyonia ferruginia              Yes               N, C
Wax myrtle                   Myrica cerifera                Yes               N, C
Myrsine                      Myrsine guianensis             Yes                 C
Myrtle                       Myrtus communis                -----             N, C
Oleander                     Nerium oleander                -----             N, C
Indian fig, Prickly pear     Opuntia ficus-indica           Yes               N, C
Devils-backbone              Pedilanthus tithymaloides      Yes                C
Photinia, Redtop                                            -----             N, C
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                                                                   Shurbs
Common Name                    Scientific Name
                               Scientific                Native?
                                                         Native?     Region of
                                                                     Adaptation
Pittosporum                    Pittosporum spp.          -----          N, C
Oriental arborvitae            Platycladus orientalis    -----          N, C
Cape leadwort, Plumbago        Plumbago auriculata       -----           C
Podocarpus, Yew podocarpus     Podocarpus macrophyllus   -----          N, C
Nagi podocarpus                Podocarpus nagi           -----          N, C
Cherry laurel                  Prunus caroliniana        Yes            N,C
Pomegranate                    Punica granatum           -----          N,C
Firethorn                      Pyracantha spp.           -----          N, C
Indian hawthorn                Raphilepis spp.           -----          N, C
Buckthorn, Indian cherry       Rhamnus spp.              Some           N, C
Sumac                          Rhus spp.                 Some            N
Rose                           Rosa spp.                 -----          N, C
Rosemary                       Rosemarinus officinalis   -----          N, C
Butchersbroom                  Ruscus aculeatus          -----          N, C
Inkberry                       Scaevola plumieri         Yes             C
Boxthorn                       Severina buxifolia        -----          N, C
Buffalo-berry                  Shepherdia spp.           -----          N, C
Japanese pagoda tree,          Sophora spp.              Some           N, C
Necklace pod
Spiraea                        Spiraea spp.              -----           N
Bay cedar                      Suriana maritima          Yes             C
Yellowbells, Yellow elder      Tecoma stans              Yes             C
Blueberry, Sparkleberry        Vaccinium spp.            Some           N, C
Viburnum                       Viburnum spp.             Some           N, C
Chaste tree                    Vitex agnus-castus        -----          N, C
Yucca                          Yucca spp.                Some           N, C
Coontie                        Zamia floridana           Yes            N, C
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Common Name                Scientific Name
                           Scientific                      Native?
                                                           Native?      Region of
                                                                        Adaptation
Aloe                       Aloe spp.                       -----             C
Bromeliads                 Bromeliaceae family             Some              C
Beach bean                 Canavalia maritima              Yes               C

Hottentot fig              Carpobrotus edulis              -----             C
Bearberry cotoneaster      Cotoneaster dammeri             -----             N
Bermudagrass               Cynodon dactylon                -----            N, C
Golden creeper             Ernodea littoralis              Yes               C

Purpleleaf wintercreeper   Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’   -----             N
Creeping fig               Ficus pumila                    -----            N, C
Trailing fig               Ficus sagittata                 -----             C
Sunrose                    Helianthemum nummularium        -----            N, C

Beach sunflower            Helianthus debilis              Yes              N, C
Daylily                    Hemerocallis spp.               -----            N, C
St. John’s-wort            Hypericum spp.                  Some             N, C
Morning glory              Ipomoea spp.                    Some             N, C
Juniper                    Juniperus spp.                  Some             N, C
Lantana                    Lantana spp.                    -----            N, C

Gopher apple               Licania michauxii               Yes               C
Matchweed                  Lippia nodiflora                Yes              N, C
Liriope                    Liriope spp.                    -----            N, C
Bahiagrass                 Paspalum notatum                -----            N, C
Cinquefoil                 Potentilla spp.                 -----            N, C
Rosemary                   Rosemarinus officinalis         -----            N,C

Sea purslane               Sesuvium portulacastrum         Yes              N, C
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                                                                   Groundcovers
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Common Name                    Scientific Name
                               Scientific                  Native?
                                                           Native?      Region of
                                                                        Adaptation
Purple heart                   Setcreasea pallida          -----           N, C
Cape honeysuckle               Tecomaria capensis          -----            C
Rice-paper plant               Tetrapanax papyriferus      -----           N, C

Asiatic jasmine                Trachelospermum asiaticum   -----           N, C
Puncture vine                  Tribulus terrestris         -----           N, C
Society garlic                 Tulbaghia violacea          -----           N, C
Sea oats                       Uniola paniculata           Yes             N, C

Zoysiagrass                    Zysoia spp.                 -----           N, C
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                                                                               Vines
Common Name                      Scientific Name
                                 Scientific                          Native?
                                                                     Native?    Region of
                                                                                Adaptation
Crossvine                        Anisostichus capreolata             Yes           N, C
Bouganvillea                     Bouganvillea spp.                   -----             C
Trumpet creeper                  Campsis spp.                        Some          N, C

Marine ivy                       Cissus incisa                       Yes           N, C
Drummond clematis                Clematis drummondii                 -----         N, C
Texas clematis                   Cematis texensis                    -----         N, C
Purpleleaf wintercreeper         Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’       -----             N

Creeping fig                     Ficus pumila                        -----         N, C
Carolina yellow jasmine          Gelsemium sempervirens              Yes           N, C
Mornign glory                    Ipomoea spp.                        Some          N, C
Honeysuckle                      Lonicera sempervirens               Yes           N, C

‘Dropmore Scarlet’ honeysuckle   Lonicera (hirsuta x sempervirens    -----         N, C
                                 ‘Dropmore Scarlet’
‘Golden Flame’ honeysuckle       Lonicera x heckrotti ‘Gold Flame’   -----         N, C
Matrimony vine,                  Lycium spp.                         Some          N, C
Christmas berry
Virginia creeper                 Parthenocissus quinquefolia         Yes           N, C

Flame vine                       Pyrostegia venusta                  -----             C
Cape honeysuckle                 Tecomaria capensis                  -----             C
Confederate jasmine              Trachelospermum jasminoides         -----         N, C
Grape                            Vitis spp.                          Some          N, C
Japanese wisteria                Wisteria floribunda                 -----             N
Native wisteria                  Wisteria frutescens                 Yes            N,C
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Afterword
Why should we care about drought?
Why        we            drought?
We expect that every time we turn a faucet’s handle that plenty of fresh, drinkable water will
flow out. Whenever we turn on the hose to clean the car, water the plants or wash the dog,
we know that water will flow. Most people take for granted the ready availability of water for
showers, toilets, and pools, but this is not always the case. Author John Steinbeck wrote in
his novel East of Eden, “And it never failed that during the dry years the people forgot about
the rich years, and during the wet years they lost all memory of the dry years. It was always
that way.”

Water management in the United States is very efficient, and most water users never really
feel the impact of water shortages. Nevertheless, recent years have seen significant
droughts in the United States. As populations continue to grow in the U.S. and throughout
the world, demand for water is constantly increasing. During the past 50 years, groundwater
depletion has spread from isolated pockets to large areas in many countries. One example is
in the High Plains of the central U.S., where more than half of the groundwater storage has
been depleted in some areas. In South Florida, water management officials have predicted
they will run out of groundwater by 2020.

Added to the population increases and the increased demands for groundwater are the
effects of drought. In recent years, many areas of the U.S. have suffered severe droughts —
periods of years during which rainfall is much less than normal. During such periods, more
water must be drawn from the ground to irrigate yards and farms, however, because rainfall
is reduced, groundwater is not replenished. This vicious cycle makes the effects of drought
more severe.

Drought comes with a high cost. For some, it may mean only minor inconveniences, such as
modest water restrictions, but any enterprise that requires water can be severely impacted.
Anyone who tends plants, whether on a small scale or large scale, soon feels the impact of
drought. Businesses that depend on water must use more water to compensate for dry
conditions and also pay more for the water they use. Hay production decreases during
drought, and hay must be imported into the drought area to keep livestock alive. Drought is
an insidious kind of disaster. You don’t know you’re in a drought until you are many months
into it, and as it continues, it slowly takes a greater and greater toll.

The key is that we must not lose “all memory of the dry years.” Even during times of normal
precipitation and groundwater levels, citizens should be aware of how to use water wisely.
Increased environmental awareness and improved irrigation practices like the ones outlined
in this program can make a difference. With proper preparedness, the effects of drought can
be minimized.
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      and service providers should understand more fully.

#     Public Service Announcements — The Disaster Handbook contains over 70 scripts for public service
             Service
      announcements (PSA) that can be used by local radio stations. Over 40 of these scripts have been
      recorded and are available for direct download by radio stations on the Internet from RadioSource.net.
                                                                                             adioSource.net
                                                                                             adioSource.ne
      PSAs are avaiable in English and Spanish.The radio spots are available from RadioSource.net in MP3 and
      WAV formats. Make broadcasters and emergency managers in your vicinity aware of this resource.

#     Agrochemicals and Security: A Training Module for the Safe and Secure Storage of Pesticides and
        grochemicals                   Training           for    Safe              Storage Pesticides
      Fer tilizers — The new security environment has prompted the farm community to re-examine how the
        ertilizer
          tilizers
      chemicals that are part of its daily work are handled. Agricultural chemicals have been used in two of the
      most significant terrorist incidents in the U.S., the World Trade Center Bombing of 1993 and the Okla-
      homa City Bombing of 1995. Also, another fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, has become the target of drug
      manufacturers for the production of methamphetamine, now a significant law enforcement issue through-
      out the U.S. Agrochemicals and Security includes six units that cover the following topics: Introduction:
                    grochemicals
      Agrochemicals and Security — Why It Matters; Chemicals and Safety; Homeland Security and Fertilizers;
      Homeland Security and Pesticides; Security and Anhydrous Ammonia; and, Developing a Hazard Mitiga-
      tion Plan. Units can be used separately or in combinations depending on audience needs. Each unit
      consists of a narrative which gives background material, a PowerPoint presentation which parallels the
      narrative, pre- and post-tests, an evaluation, and table-top exercises for selected units.

                             Web: <http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu>
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Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida

  • 1. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Gary Knox
  • 2. 2 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Prepared by: Gary Knox, Professor, North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Quincy, Florida Copyright 2005 by University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Published September 2005 Instructional materials for Water, Water, Everywhere?, including teacher’s guide, participant workbooks, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, a video viewer guide, and public service announcements are available for download from the IFAS Disaster Handbook Web site <http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu>. Development of Water Water Everywhere was supported by USDA Special Needs Grant 2001-41210-01188. Cover images — Upper left: Native Plant Society of Texas Lower left: Sarasota County Cooperative Extension Right: Shirley Denton
  • 3. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North 3 “Drought” “Drought What is “Drought” and “Drought Stress?” In nature, water is usually the most limiting factor for plant growth. This is also the case in home or commercial landscapes. If plants do not receive adequate rainfall or irrigation, the resulting drought stress can reduce growth more than all other environmental stresses combined. Drought can be defined as the absence of rainfall or irrigation for a period of time sufficient Drought to deplete soil moisture and injure plants. Drought stress results when water loss from the plant exceeds the ability of the plant’s roots Drought to absorb water and when the plant’s water content is reduced enough to interfere with normal plant processes. In Florida, plants may frequently encounter drought stress. Rainfall is very seasonal, and periodic drought occurs regularly. Because Florida’s soils are typically sandy and have low water-holding capacity, many plants may experience drought stress after only a few days without water. During drought, local governments may place restrictions on landscape irriga- tion in order to conserve potable water, and landscape plants may become subject to drought stress. Using drought-tolerant plants in the landscape can reduce the likelihood of plant injury due to drought stress. How Does Drought Stress Affect Plants? How Drought Aff A plant responds to a lack of water by halting growth and reducing photosynthesis and other plant processes in order to reduce water use. As water loss progresses, leaves of some species may appear to change color — usually to blue-green. Foliage begins to wilt, and if the plant is not irrigated, leaves will fall off and the plant will eventually die. Drought symptoms resemble salt stress because high concentrations of salts in the root zone cause water loss from roots. Close examination of environmental and cultural condi- tions should help identify the specific problem. How Long Before Drought Stress Develops? How Before Drought Dev The time required for drought injury to occur depends on the water-holding capacity of the soil, environmental conditions, stage of plant growth, and plant species. Plants growing in sandy soils with low water-holding capacity are more susceptible to drought stress than plants growing in clay soils. A limited root system will accelerate the rate at which drought
  • 4. 4 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North stress develops. A root system may be limited by the presence of competing root systems, by site conditions such as compacted soils or high water tables, or by container size (if growing in a container). A plant with a large mass of leaves in relation to the root system is prone to drought stress because the leaves may lose water faster than the roots can supply it. Newly installed plants and poorly established plants may be especially susceptible to drought stress because of the limited root system or the large mass of stems and leaves in compari- son to roots. How Does Environment Affect Drought Stress? How Envir vironment Aff Drought Aside from the moisture content of the soil, environmental conditions of high light intensity, high temperature, low relative humidity and high wind speed will significantly increase plant water loss. The prior environment of a plant also can influence the development of drought stress. A plant that has been drought stressed previously and has recovered may become more drought-resistant. Also, a plant that was well-watered prior to drought will usually survive drought better than a continuously drought-stressed plant. to Reduce Eff Drought What Changes Can Be Made to Reduce Effects of Drought in the Landscape? The landscape environment can be modified to reduce or prevent drought stress by irriga- tion, mulching, providing shade, and creating windbreaks. Reducing the overall water re- quirements of the landscape is best achieved by initially designing the landscapes for water conservation, including efficient irrigation systems, proper watering, and the use of drought- tolerant plants where appropriate. For more information, check these resources: • Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Web site: <http://hort.ufl.edu/fyn/> • Landscape Design for Water Conservation, Florida Extension Fact Sheet ENH-72 • Coping with Drought in the Landscape, Florida Extension Fact Sheet ENH-70 • Managing Your Florida Lawn Under Drought Conditions, Florida Extension Fact Sheet ENH-157 • Improving Drought Tolerance in Your Florida Lawn, Florida Extension Fact Sheet ENH-57 • Watering Your Florida Lawn, Florida Extension Fact Sheet ENH-9
  • 5. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North 5 Note: Fact sheets are available through the Florida Extension Service Publications Web site: <http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu>. Characteristics Drought- ought-T What are the Characteristics of Drought-Tolerant Plants? Some species have an inherent tolerance of drought because they have evolved in arid areas, regions with frequent drought, or regions with soils of low water-holding capacity. Some species have anatomical or physiological characteristics that allow them to withstand drought or to acclimate to drought. All plants have a waxy coating on their leaves called “cuticle,” but some species have devel- oped exceptionally thick cuticles that reduce the amount of water lost by evaporation from the leaf surface. Leaf hairs, which reduce air movement at the leaf surface, are another means of reducing evaporation from the leaf. Since the amount of surface area exposed to the atmosphere affects evaporation, leaf size and thickness are other adaptations, with thicker leaves and smaller leaves being more resistant to water loss. Some species have evolved large surface root systems to quickly absorb rainfall, while other species grow deep root systems to tap deep water tables. Some plants avoid drought by dropping their leaves during droughts, and quickly regrowing new leaves when environmental conditions improve.
  • 6. 6 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North Drought- ought-T Lists of Drought-Tolerant Plants The plants listed in the following tables have been reported to tolerate drought stress better than most landscape plants. Although these plants are considered drought-tolerant, new plantings will require regular irrigation for 6 weeks to 6 months or more before they become established well enough to be effectively drought-tolerant. Trees larger than two inches caliper (two inches in diameter) will take longer to establish. Plants are listed in one of five categories: • Trees • Palms • Shrubs • Groundcovers • Vines Within each list, plants are listed in alphabetical order according to scientific name. Common names are also given. Plants native to Florida are indicated, and the region of adaptation within north and central Florida is given for each plant. North Florida (N) extends from Pensacola to Jacksonville and south to Ocala; central Florida (C) consists of the area from Ocala south to Punta Gorda and Fort Pierce. Nor th North Central South
  • 7. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North 7 Trees Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Box elder Acer negundo Yes N Bauhinia, Orchid tree Bauhinia blakeana, ----- C B. purpurea, B. monandra Bottlebrush Calistemon spp. ----- C Pignut hickory Carya glabra Yes N, C Catalpa Catalpa spp. Some N Cedar Cedrus spp. ----- N, C Hackberry, Sugarberry Celtis spp. Some N, C Redbud Cercis canadensis Yes N, C Citrus Citrus spp. ----- N, C Smoke tree Cotinus spp. Some N Hawthorn Crataegus spp. Some N, C Cypress Cupressus spp. ----- N Loquat Eriobotryia japonica ----- N, C Coral tree, Cockspur coral tree Erythrina crista-galli Yes C Eucalyptus, Gum tree Eucalyptus spp. Some C Evodia Evodia spp. ----- N, C Fig Ficus carica ----- N, C Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos Yes N Silk oak Grevillea robusta ----- C American holly Ilex opaca Yes N, C Yaupon, Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria Yes N, C Jacaranda Jacaranda mimosifolia ----- C Southern red cedar Juniperus silicicola Yes N, C
  • 8. 8 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North Trees Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Juniper Juniperus spp. Some N, C Crape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica, ----- N, C L. fauriei, L. (indica x fauriei) Laurel Laurus nobilis ----- C Macadamia nut Macadamia integrifolia ----- C Osage orange Maclura pomifera ----- N Southern magnolia Magnolia grandiflora Yes N, C Mulberry Morus spp. Some N,C Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera Yes N,C Jerusalem thorn Parkinsonia aculeata ----- N, C Bay Persea spp. Some N, C Sand pine Pinus clausa Yes N, C Slash pine Pinus elliottii Yes N, C Japanese black pine Pinus thunbergiana ----- N Pistachio Pistacia spp. ----- N, C Oriental arborvitae Platycladus orientalis ----- N, C Podocarpus, Yew podocarpus Podocarpus macrophyllus ----- N, C Nagi podocarpus Podocarpus nagi ----- C White poplar Populus alba ----- N Chickasaw plum Prunus angustifolia Yes N, C Cherry laurel Prunus caroliniana Yes N, C Cherry plum Prunus cerasifera ----- N Hoptree Ptelea trifoliata Yes N, C Chapman oak Quercus chapmanii Yes C
  • 9. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North 9 Trees Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Holly oak Quercus ilex ----- N, C Bluejack oak Quercus incana Yes N, C Turkey oak Quercus laevis Yes N, C Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia Yes N, C Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa Yes N, C Myrtle oak Quercus myrtifolia Yes C Water oak Quercus nigra Yes N, C Pin oak Quercus palustris ----- N,C Chestnut oak Quercus prinus Yes N,C Shumard oak Quercus shumardii Yes N, C Post oak Quercus stellata Yes N, C Cork oak Quercus suber ----- N, C Black oak Quercus velutina Yes N, C Live oak Quercus virginiana Yes N Sumac Rhus spp. Some N, C Locust Robinia spp. Some N Soapberry Sapindus spp. Some N, C Japanese pagoda tree, Sophora spp. Some N, C Necklace pod Tamarisk Tamarix spp. ----- N, C Pond cypress Taxodium ascendens Yes N, C Baldcypress Taxodium distichum Yes N, C Elm Ulmus spp. Some N, C Zelkova Zelkova serrata ----- N, C Jujube Ziziphus spp. ----- N, C
  • 10. 10 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North Palms Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Paurotis palm Acoelorrhaphe wrightii Yes C Queen palm Arecastrum romanzoffianum ----- C Pindo palm Butia capitata ----- N, C European fan palm Chamaerops humilis ----- N, C Sago palm Cycas revoluta ----- N, C Canary Island date palm Phoenix canariensis ----- N, C Pygmy date palm Phoenix roebelenii ----- C Needle palm Rhapidophyllum hystrix Yes N, C Lady palm Rhapis excelsa ----- N, C Dwarf palmetto Sabal minor Yes N, C Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto Yes N, C Saw palmetto Serenoa repens Yes N, C Windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunei ----- N California fan palm, Washingtonia filifera ----- N, C Desert fan palm Mexican fan palm, Washingtonia robusta ----- N, C Washington palm
  • 11. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North 11 Shrubs Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Glossy abelia Abelia x grandiflora ----- N Sweet acacia Acacia farnesiana ----- N, C Century plant Agave americana ----- N, C Aloe Aloe ----- C Lead plant Amorpha canescens Yes N, C Chokeberry Aronia spp. Some N, C Sage, Sagebrush Artemisia spp. ----- N, C Eastern baccharis, Baccharis halimifolia Yes N,C Groundsel bush, Salt bush Mentor barberry Berberis x mentorensis ----- N Japanese barberry Berberis thunbergii ----- N Silver sea oxeye Borrichia arborescens Yes C Butterfly bush Buddleia spp. ----- N Cactus Cactaceae family Some N, C Beauty berry Calicarpa americana Yes N, C Bottlebrush Callistemon spp. ----- N, C Dwarf natal palm Carissa grandiflora ‘Prostata’ ----- C Senna, Cassia Cassia alata (Senna alata) ----- N, C Rosemary Ceratiola ericoides Yes N, C Hedge cactus Cereus peruvianus ----- N, C Quince Chaenomeles spp. ----- N Sweet fern Comptonia peregrina Yes N Pampas grass Cortaderia selloana ----- N, C Cotoneaster Cotoneaster spp. ----- N Southern bush honeysuckle Diervilla sessifolia Yes N, C Coral bean, Cherokee bean Erythrina herbacea Yes N, C
  • 12. 12 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North Shrubs Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Pascuita, Crown of thorns, Euphorbia spp. ----- C Pencil tree Pineapple guava Feijoa sellowiana ----- N, C Fig Ficus carica ----- N, C Kumquat Fortunella japonica ----- C African daisy Gamolepis chrysanthemoides ----- C Broom, Woadwaxen Genista spp. ----- N,C Sea buckthorn Hippophae rhamnoides ----- N,C St. John’s-wort Hypericum spp. Some N, C Gallberry Ilex glabra Yes N, C Yaupon, Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria Yes N, C Juniper Juniperus spp. Some N, C Lantana Lantana spp. ----- N, C English lavender Lavandula angustifolia ----- N Bush clover Lespedeza spp. Some N, C Texas sage Leucophyllum frutescens ----- N, C Matrimony vine, Lycium spp. Some N, C Christmas berry Rusty lyonia Lyonia ferruginia Yes N, C Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera Yes N, C Myrsine Myrsine guianensis Yes C Myrtle Myrtus communis ----- N, C Oleander Nerium oleander ----- N, C Indian fig, Prickly pear Opuntia ficus-indica Yes N, C Devils-backbone Pedilanthus tithymaloides Yes C Photinia, Redtop ----- N, C
  • 13. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North 13 Shurbs Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Pittosporum Pittosporum spp. ----- N, C Oriental arborvitae Platycladus orientalis ----- N, C Cape leadwort, Plumbago Plumbago auriculata ----- C Podocarpus, Yew podocarpus Podocarpus macrophyllus ----- N, C Nagi podocarpus Podocarpus nagi ----- N, C Cherry laurel Prunus caroliniana Yes N,C Pomegranate Punica granatum ----- N,C Firethorn Pyracantha spp. ----- N, C Indian hawthorn Raphilepis spp. ----- N, C Buckthorn, Indian cherry Rhamnus spp. Some N, C Sumac Rhus spp. Some N Rose Rosa spp. ----- N, C Rosemary Rosemarinus officinalis ----- N, C Butchersbroom Ruscus aculeatus ----- N, C Inkberry Scaevola plumieri Yes C Boxthorn Severina buxifolia ----- N, C Buffalo-berry Shepherdia spp. ----- N, C Japanese pagoda tree, Sophora spp. Some N, C Necklace pod Spiraea Spiraea spp. ----- N Bay cedar Suriana maritima Yes C Yellowbells, Yellow elder Tecoma stans Yes C Blueberry, Sparkleberry Vaccinium spp. Some N, C Viburnum Viburnum spp. Some N, C Chaste tree Vitex agnus-castus ----- N, C Yucca Yucca spp. Some N, C Coontie Zamia floridana Yes N, C
  • 14. 14 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North Groundcovers Groundco ers oundcov Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Aloe Aloe spp. ----- C Bromeliads Bromeliaceae family Some C Beach bean Canavalia maritima Yes C Hottentot fig Carpobrotus edulis ----- C Bearberry cotoneaster Cotoneaster dammeri ----- N Bermudagrass Cynodon dactylon ----- N, C Golden creeper Ernodea littoralis Yes C Purpleleaf wintercreeper Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ ----- N Creeping fig Ficus pumila ----- N, C Trailing fig Ficus sagittata ----- C Sunrose Helianthemum nummularium ----- N, C Beach sunflower Helianthus debilis Yes N, C Daylily Hemerocallis spp. ----- N, C St. John’s-wort Hypericum spp. Some N, C Morning glory Ipomoea spp. Some N, C Juniper Juniperus spp. Some N, C Lantana Lantana spp. ----- N, C Gopher apple Licania michauxii Yes C Matchweed Lippia nodiflora Yes N, C Liriope Liriope spp. ----- N, C Bahiagrass Paspalum notatum ----- N, C Cinquefoil Potentilla spp. ----- N, C Rosemary Rosemarinus officinalis ----- N,C Sea purslane Sesuvium portulacastrum Yes N, C
  • 15. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North 15 Groundcovers Groundco ers oundcov Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Purple heart Setcreasea pallida ----- N, C Cape honeysuckle Tecomaria capensis ----- C Rice-paper plant Tetrapanax papyriferus ----- N, C Asiatic jasmine Trachelospermum asiaticum ----- N, C Puncture vine Tribulus terrestris ----- N, C Society garlic Tulbaghia violacea ----- N, C Sea oats Uniola paniculata Yes N, C Zoysiagrass Zysoia spp. ----- N, C
  • 16. 16 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North Vines Common Name Scientific Name Scientific Native? Native? Region of Adaptation Crossvine Anisostichus capreolata Yes N, C Bouganvillea Bouganvillea spp. ----- C Trumpet creeper Campsis spp. Some N, C Marine ivy Cissus incisa Yes N, C Drummond clematis Clematis drummondii ----- N, C Texas clematis Cematis texensis ----- N, C Purpleleaf wintercreeper Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ ----- N Creeping fig Ficus pumila ----- N, C Carolina yellow jasmine Gelsemium sempervirens Yes N, C Mornign glory Ipomoea spp. Some N, C Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens Yes N, C ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ honeysuckle Lonicera (hirsuta x sempervirens ----- N, C ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ ‘Golden Flame’ honeysuckle Lonicera x heckrotti ‘Gold Flame’ ----- N, C Matrimony vine, Lycium spp. Some N, C Christmas berry Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia Yes N, C Flame vine Pyrostegia venusta ----- C Cape honeysuckle Tecomaria capensis ----- C Confederate jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides ----- N, C Grape Vitis spp. Some N, C Japanese wisteria Wisteria floribunda ----- N Native wisteria Wisteria frutescens Yes N,C
  • 17. Drought-Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North 17 Afterword Why should we care about drought? Why we drought? We expect that every time we turn a faucet’s handle that plenty of fresh, drinkable water will flow out. Whenever we turn on the hose to clean the car, water the plants or wash the dog, we know that water will flow. Most people take for granted the ready availability of water for showers, toilets, and pools, but this is not always the case. Author John Steinbeck wrote in his novel East of Eden, “And it never failed that during the dry years the people forgot about the rich years, and during the wet years they lost all memory of the dry years. It was always that way.” Water management in the United States is very efficient, and most water users never really feel the impact of water shortages. Nevertheless, recent years have seen significant droughts in the United States. As populations continue to grow in the U.S. and throughout the world, demand for water is constantly increasing. During the past 50 years, groundwater depletion has spread from isolated pockets to large areas in many countries. One example is in the High Plains of the central U.S., where more than half of the groundwater storage has been depleted in some areas. In South Florida, water management officials have predicted they will run out of groundwater by 2020. Added to the population increases and the increased demands for groundwater are the effects of drought. In recent years, many areas of the U.S. have suffered severe droughts — periods of years during which rainfall is much less than normal. During such periods, more water must be drawn from the ground to irrigate yards and farms, however, because rainfall is reduced, groundwater is not replenished. This vicious cycle makes the effects of drought more severe. Drought comes with a high cost. For some, it may mean only minor inconveniences, such as modest water restrictions, but any enterprise that requires water can be severely impacted. Anyone who tends plants, whether on a small scale or large scale, soon feels the impact of drought. Businesses that depend on water must use more water to compensate for dry conditions and also pay more for the water they use. Hay production decreases during drought, and hay must be imported into the drought area to keep livestock alive. Drought is an insidious kind of disaster. You don’t know you’re in a drought until you are many months into it, and as it continues, it slowly takes a greater and greater toll. The key is that we must not lose “all memory of the dry years.” Even during times of normal precipitation and groundwater levels, citizens should be aware of how to use water wisely. Increased environmental awareness and improved irrigation practices like the ones outlined in this program can make a difference. With proper preparedness, the effects of drought can be minimized.
  • 18. 18 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Nor th and Central Florida Drought- ought-T for North About the IFAS Disaster Information Program IFAS Disaster Information Program The IFAS Disaster Information Program is an on-going project with the goal of producing a comprehensive information source for the general public, Extension agents, emergency preparedness and response profession- als, and government. Water, Water, Everywhere? is the latest addition to this collection, which includes: # The Disaster Handbook — The cornerstone of the IFAS Disaster Information Program is the Disaster Disaster Handbook, a two-volume set that contains over 350 publications. Volume One contains a wide variety of information that can help people and communities prepare for, survive, and recover from disasters. Special chapters are devoted to Home Recovery and Farm Recovery. Volume Two covers many specific Tw disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, extreme heat and cold, lightning, wildland fires, hazardous materials and more. Each chapter has appropriate information for the general public, homeowners, businesses, agricultural producers... in short, for all sorts of groups. The Disaster Handbook materials are designed so that they can be duplicated locally and distributed. This allows local professionals and community leaders to quickly develop appropriate packets of information customized to immediate local needs. All Disaster Handbook publications are also available for download from the IFAS Disaster Information Web Site. Check the Web site also for updated and new materials. # Triumph Over Tragedy Video Series — The IFAS Disaster Information Program has produced three videos riumph Over Tragedy that cover specific disaster topics. For each video, an extensive manual provides additional resources to help in creating your own workshops. Surviving the Storm: Coordination, Communication, and Coopera- Surviving Storm: Coordination, tion is an introductory video which will be of interest to general audiences. This video shows the impor- tance of citizens, government and private industry working together to confront disaster situations. Helping Four-Legged Friends Sur vive the Storm covers many important issues concerning small and Four our-Legged Friends Survivvive Storm large animals -- and their owners -- during a disaster. Much of the footage in this video is based on Florida experiences. A Community Response to Managing Post-Disaster Stress talks about the emotional and Response to Post-Disast ost-Disaster psychological challenges posed by disasters. This is an overlooked area and one that the general public and service providers should understand more fully. # Public Service Announcements — The Disaster Handbook contains over 70 scripts for public service Service announcements (PSA) that can be used by local radio stations. Over 40 of these scripts have been recorded and are available for direct download by radio stations on the Internet from RadioSource.net. adioSource.net adioSource.ne PSAs are avaiable in English and Spanish.The radio spots are available from RadioSource.net in MP3 and WAV formats. Make broadcasters and emergency managers in your vicinity aware of this resource. # Agrochemicals and Security: A Training Module for the Safe and Secure Storage of Pesticides and grochemicals Training for Safe Storage Pesticides Fer tilizers — The new security environment has prompted the farm community to re-examine how the ertilizer tilizers chemicals that are part of its daily work are handled. Agricultural chemicals have been used in two of the most significant terrorist incidents in the U.S., the World Trade Center Bombing of 1993 and the Okla- homa City Bombing of 1995. Also, another fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, has become the target of drug manufacturers for the production of methamphetamine, now a significant law enforcement issue through- out the U.S. Agrochemicals and Security includes six units that cover the following topics: Introduction: grochemicals Agrochemicals and Security — Why It Matters; Chemicals and Safety; Homeland Security and Fertilizers; Homeland Security and Pesticides; Security and Anhydrous Ammonia; and, Developing a Hazard Mitiga- tion Plan. Units can be used separately or in combinations depending on audience needs. Each unit consists of a narrative which gives background material, a PowerPoint presentation which parallels the narrative, pre- and post-tests, an evaluation, and table-top exercises for selected units. Web: <http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu> er.if On the Web: <http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu>
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