downy arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesqueanum). The American highbush cranberry is also an excellent choice, as long as you're careful not to confuse it with its invasive European counterpart.

Arrowwood (V. dentatum) is another Florida native to consider for your yard. Unlike other viburnum species, arrowwood is deciduous and grows only as a shrub. It reaches 12 feet tall at its highest ...