Within Peninsular Florida, they range from the Keys north to Cedar Key on the west coast and St. Augustine on the east coast. Planting Location – It is critically important to remember that black mangrove is cold sensitive and must be planted in areas where it does not readily freeze. Black mangrove. Years ago a series of hurricanes stroke and destroyed large areas of the Black Mangrove stands. Mangrove Forests. Mangrove trees dominate this wetland ecosystem due to their ability to survive in both salt and fresh water. The black mangrove reaches heights of over 65 feet (20 m) in some locations, however in Florida they are smaller with heights to 50 feet (15 m). Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) is the most common mangrove in the United States outside of the everglades. The Black Mangrove has pointy, green leaves and is a little less shiny (than the Red Mangrove) and the leaf has a grey, silvery back. Ft. townhomes built in 2005 that sold on 01/31/2020. In the early 1900's there was a gentleman who lived on Cayo Costa with a large family who collected the honey from the black mangrove. Another way the Black Mangrove has adapted to its environment is by having roots that poke up out of the sediment instead of growing into it. The second tallest species is the Black mangrove ( Avicennia germinans), reaching heights over 65 feet(20m). Located in Emerald Ranch Station, The Heartlands, New Hanover, you will find the Black Mangrove Cigarette Card which is part of the Flora of North America Card Set. The elliptical, green leaves approach lengths of 4 inches (10cm) and are often encrusted with salt. In the months of June and July the tree can be very productive for honey. The straw-like spikes surrounding this plant are pneumatophores. The leaf undersurface is covered with dense hairs. Black mangrove can be used for erosion control along protected shorelines and is an effective View details, map and photos of this townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 3 total baths. Yes. The honey is clear white. Mangrove forests thrive near the mouths of large rivers where river deltas provide lots of sediment (sand and mud).Mangrove roots collect sediments and slow the water's flow, helping to protect the coastline and preventing erosion. The black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) usually occupies slightly higher elevations upland from the red mangrove.The black mangrove can be identified by numerous finger-like projections, called pneumatophores, that protrude from the soil around the tree's trunk. MLS# U8079224. ¾ Black mangrove plants can be transplanted anytime past last frost date. The bark is dark and scaly. Nowadays, the Black Mangrove only grows in viable quantities in certain isolated regions of Southern Florida, and demand always far outstrips supply. Over time, the roots can collect enough debris and mud to extend the edge of the coastline further out. Illustration courtesy NOAA. The Black Mangrove has a single trunk with almost black bark. I have always liked the location of his long gone house, an ancient shell mound. View 22 photos for 6573 Black Mangrove Dr, Largo, FL 33773 a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,609 Sq. This is from the salt. Sold - 6525 Black Mangrove Dr, Largo, FL - $173,000.