scholarly journals Acalypha wilkesiana

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward F. Gilman
Keyword(s):  
Growth Habit ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Evergreen Shrub ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Yellow Orange ◽  
Acalypha Wilkesiana

This large, fast-growing evergreen shrub provides a continuous splash of color in the landscape. The bronze red to muted red 4- to 8-inch-long, heart-shaped leaves are available in varying mottled combinations of green, purple, yellow, orange, pink, or white, depending upon cultivar (Figure 1). These colors make copperleaf difficult to blend into the landscape. Two or three shrubs are usually sufficient for specimen or accent plantings. Be careful not to over-plant with copperleaf. Their unusual color attracts attention and they could look gaudy. The dense, much-branched growth habit creates a full shape, but plants occasionally need shaping to maintain a neat appearance. The upright growth of copperleaf can reach 10 to 15 feet in height, making it well-suited to use as an accent in mixed shrubbery borders. Upright and side branches eventually droop and the plant can spread to about 8 feet wide. The unusual, red, fuzzy, catkin-like flowers hang pendulously from leaf axils and are 8 to 12 inches long. It has been used as a hedge or screen planted on 3- to 5-foot centers. This document is Fact Sheet FPS-6, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: October 1999; reviewed October 2003. FPS 6/FP006: Acalypha amentacea subsp. wilkesiana: Copperleaf (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward F. Gilman
Keyword(s):  
Growth Habit ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Shade Trees ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Lawn Mower ◽  
Bright Yellow ◽  
Pedestrian Traffic

Japanese maple (Figure 1) has a height and spread of about 20 feet, but there are much smaller selections available. The multiple trunks are muscular-looking, picturesque, grey and show nicely when lit up at night. Japanese maple is grown for its green or red colored leaves, interesting growth habit and fine leaf texture. Fall color ranges from bright yellow through orange and red and is often striking, even on trees grown in total shade. Growth habit varies widely depending on cultivar from globose, branching to the ground to upright, vase-shaped. The globose selections look best when they are allowed to branch to the ground. Be sure to clear all turf away from beneath the branches of these low growing types so the lawn mower will not damage the tree. The more upright selections make nice patio or small shade trees for residential lots, and, with pruning to remove drooping branches, provide adequate clearance for pedestrian traffic to pass close to the tree. More compact cultivars make wonderful accents for any landscape. This document is Fact Sheet FPS-10, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: October 1999. FPS10/FP010: Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' Dissectum Japanese Maple (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Preserving Food: Freezing Fruits

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy A. Harrison ◽  
Elizabeth Andress ◽  
Amy Simonne
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Food Freezing ◽  
Extreme Cold

Freezing is one of the easiest, most convenient and least time-consuming ways to prepare foods at home. Freezing does not sterilize food; the extreme cold simply retards growth of microorganisms and slows down changes that affect quality or cause spoilage in food. Properly frozen fruits will retain much of their fresh flavor and nutritive value. Their texture, however, may be somewhat softer than that of fresh fruit. This document is Fact Sheet FCS 8767, a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: August 2004.

scholarly journals Some Small Native Freshwater Fish Recommended for Mosquito and Midge Control in Ornamental Ponds

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2005 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
William H. Kern, Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Freshwater Fish ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Mosquito Control ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Native Fish ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet

This publication is intended to help anyone interested in ponds or mosquito control to identify, select, collect, and stock small native fish species that would be useful in controlling mosquito populations. This document is Fact Sheet ENY-670, a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: August 2004. ENY-670/IN456: Some Small Native Freshwater Fish Recommended for Mosquito and Midge Control in Ornamental Ponds (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Considerations for Choosing the Right Rootstocks

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Castle ◽  
James J. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Important Decision ◽  
Citrus Rootstock ◽  
The Right

Choosing a rootstock is an important decision. It should be carefully considered because the decision is a relatively permanent one and, therefore, has long-term significance. The steps in choosing a rootstock may not always be obvious, but there are several factors that traditionally have been important.  Some of the steps and factors involved are described in this publication in a generalized approach to selecting the best rootstocks for your conditions. Use this fact sheet as as a handy check-off form when preparing to select rootstocks. This document is HS932, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: June 2003. HS-932/HS178: Choose the Right Citrus Rootstock (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Abelia x grandiflora 'Sherwoodii'

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward F. Gilman
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Red Color ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This popular cultivar of glossy abelia is a fine-textured, semi-evergreen, small shrub with 1.5-inch-long, red-tinged leaves arranged along thin, stiff stems (Figure 1). Leaves and flowers are smaller than the species. It is much more compact than the species, resembling the Japanese or yaupon hollies. Considered to be evergreen in its southern range, glossy abelia will lose some of its leaves in colder climates, the remaining leaves taking on a more pronounced red color. Reaching a height of 3 to 6 feet with a spread of 6 to 10 feet, the mounded form of 'Sherwoodii' glossy abelia is clothed from spring through fall with terminal clusters of delicate pink and white, small, tubular flowers. This document is Fact Sheet FPS-003, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: October 1999; reviewed October 2003. FPS003/FP003: Abelia x grandiflora 'Sherwoodii': Sherwoodii Glossy Abelia (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Achillea spp.

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward F. Gilman ◽  
Terry DelValle
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
White Flower ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Achillea species are 18- to 36-inch-tall perennials that bear masses of flowers throughout the summer (Figure 1). The 60 to 100 species of yarrow are ancient, spreading, semi-evergreen herbs that are long lived. The aromatic, finely divided leaves are alternate or in basal rosettes. The leaf margins range from simple and toothed to pinnately dissected. However, most of these species have attractive feathery or fern-like foliage. The flowers may be single or double and come in shades of pink, yellow and white; flower heads are mostly in fine-textured corymbs. This document is Fact Sheet FPS-11, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: October 1999; reviewed October 2003.  FPS 11/FP011: Achillea spp.Yarrow (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Aechmea blanchetiana

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward F. Gilman
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Cut Flowers ◽  
Flower Stalk ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

The attractive orange foliage with red tips of this easy-care bromeliad is a perfect background for the brilliant, springtime flower stalk, which emerges from the tight center rosette of leaves. The flower stalk is composed of a cluster of red and yellow showy bracts. It is the long-lasting bracts that are most noticeable. They can be used as cut flowers indoors for a period of weeks.  This document is Fact Sheet FPS-14, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: October 1999. Reviewed October 2003. FPS14/FP014: Aechmea blanchetiana: Bromeliad (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Growing Heirloom Tomato Varieties in Southwest Florida

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles S. Vavrina ◽  
Karen Armbrester ◽  
Michiko Pena
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Southwest Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet

This document is Fact Sheet HS921, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultual Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date: April 2003.

scholarly journals Propagation and Production of Gulf Bluestem

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mack Thetford ◽  
Debbie Miller
Keyword(s):  
Growth Habit ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Back Side ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Sea Oats ◽  
Prostrate Growth

Gulf bluestem (Schizachyrium maritimum Chapman (Nash [Poaceae]), is considered to be the most important species of bluestem grass on the Gulf of Mexico and occurs primarily on dunes, beaches, and coastal swales (Craig 1991). Following the formation of a more seaward ridge, gulf bluestem replaces sea oats (Uniola paniculata L. [Poaceae]) on the newly protected primary ridge within 2 to17 years (Johnson 1997). This plant is a candidate for beach projects requiring planting on the back side of a primary dune, or any side of secondary dunes, or for commercial or home landscapes. This prostrate or creeping perennial spreads by long stolons and is easily distinguished by glaucous leaves, prostrate growth habit, and terminal inflorescences with stalked spikelets from 4.0 to 6.5 mm (0.15 to 0.26 in) (Clewell 1985). This document is ENH974, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date December 2004. ENH974/EP231: Propagation and Production of Gulf Bluestem (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Housing As We Grow Older: Independent Choices

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Peart ◽  
Carolyn Wilken
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is Fact Sheet FCS 3188, a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: November 2002. First published: January 1994. Revised: November 2002. Originally published as AH-2. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he706

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