Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway Arboretum - Gardens of Amelia

Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway Arboretum

Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway Arboretum

A protected area of over 300 acres that runs north to south along Ron Sapp Egans Creek, the Greenway was opened for public use in the summer of 2000 as an undeveloped park for passive recreational use. The Greenway includes an Upland Hardwood forest and a Maritime Hammock.

A protected area of over 300 acres that runs north to south along Ron Sapp Egans Creek, the Greenway was opened for public use in the summer of 2000 as an undeveloped park for passive recreational use. The Greenway includes an Upland Hardwood forest and a Maritime Hammock. Benches and interpretive displays are located throughout the Greenway. Accreditation as an arboretum will raise awareness and celebrate the horticultural collections of the Greenway. The objective is to provide the public an accessible, educational local arboretum experience to enhance their knowledge of North Florida flora and a better understanding of the importance of conservation.

GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS

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Baccharis halimifolia (Groundsel Tree)

Baccharis halimifolia, commonly known as the Groundsel Tree or, in north Florida, natively known as the saltbush, is a woody

Baccharis halimifolia (Groundsel Tree)

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Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry)

Callicarpa americana, American Beautyberry, is a striking native shrub in the Southern United States. It is usually grown as an

Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry)

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Celtis laevigata (Sugar Hackberry)

Celtis Laevigata, commonly known as the sugarberry, southern Hackberry, or sugar hackberry, is a medium-sized tree native to North America.

Celtis laevigata (Sugar Hackberry)

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Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly)

Native to the southeastern U.S., the Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen shrub with vibrant red berries and a

Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly)

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Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Redcedar)

Eastern redcedar is indigenous to North America and can be found flourishing on the barrier islands of North Florida. These

Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Redcedar)

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Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia)

Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree in the family Magnoliaceae native to

Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia)

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Morella cerifera (Wax Myrtle)

Wax Myrtle is a multi-functional native shrub that offers aromatic leaves and small, bluish-grey berries. In addition to their ornamental

Morella cerifera (Wax Myrtle)

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Myrcianthes fragrans (Simpson’s Stopper)

Myrcianthes Fragrans, commonly known as twinberry or Simpson’s stopper, is a tree in the family of Myrtaceae. It is Native

Myrcianthes fragrans (Simpson's Stopper)

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Opuntia drummondii (Creeping Cactus)

Opuntia drummondii, also known as Dune Prickly Pear, is a cactus species primarily found in the dunes of barrier islands

Opuntia drummondii (Creeping Cactus)

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Prunus caroliniana (Carolina Laurelcherry)

Native to the southeastern United States, the Carolina Laurel Cherry is a versatile tree with fragrant spring flowers. Although its

Prunus caroliniana (Carolina Laurelcherry)

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Quercus geminata (Sand Live Oak)

Quercus geminata, or Sand Live Oak, is an evergreen oak tree native to the coastal southeastern United States, from southern

Quercus geminata (Sand Live Oak)

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Quercus virginiana (Southern Live Oak)

Quercus virginiana, commonly known as the southern live oak, is an evergreen oak tree endemic to the southeastern United States.

Quercus virginiana (Southern Live Oak)

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Rhus copallinum (Shining Sumac)

In North Florida, the winged sumac (Rhus copallinum) is an ecological boon, providing sustenance to various birds with its fruit

Rhus copallinum (Shining Sumac)

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Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palmetto)

Sabal palmetto, commonly known as cabbage palm, cabbage palmetto, sabal palm, blue palmetto, Carolina palmetto, common palmetto, Garfield’s tree, and

Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palmetto)

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Sambucus canadensis (Black Elderberry)

The American elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, is indigenous to north Florida and plays a vital ecological role by forming dense thickets

Sambucus canadensis (Black Elderberry)

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Smilax auriculata (Earleaf Greenbrier)

Smilax auriculata is a North American plant species native to the Bahamas, the Turks & Caicos Islands, and the southeastern

Smilax auriculata (Earleaf Greenbrier)

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Smilax bona-nox (Saw Greenbrier)

A native climbing vine, Saw Greenbrier serves multiple ecological functions, from providing cover and food for wildlife to acting as

Smilax bona-nox (Saw Greenbrier)

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Symplocos tinctoria (Sweetleaf)

Symplocos tinctoria’s common names are sweetleaf, horse-sugar, or yellowwood. It is a deciduous or evergreen shrub or tree recognized by

Symplocos tinctoria (Sweetleaf)

Redbay whiteoak

Tamala borbonia (Redbay)

Tamala borbonia or redbay is a small, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae), native to the southeastern United States

Tamala borbonia (Redbay)

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Zamia integrifolia (Coontie)

Zamia integrifolia, or the coontie palm, is a small, tough, woody cycad native to the southeastern United States (Florida and

Zamia integrifolia (Coontie)