Sweet acacia, scrub haw, and tough bumelia are thorny plants and provide a safe haven for nesting birds. Gnarliness is also a good characteristic of nesting cover like the wild plum. Think of yourself as a wildlife architect. Use clustered plant groupings. Think about the big picture.
Dead trees are good.
Mulch and leaf litter are good. Brush piles are good. All of these things provide habitat to enhance wildlife diversity in your yard or on your property. Craig Huegel is the Environmental Lands Division Administrator for Pinellas County. The materials on this website may be copied and distributed without permission, provided that it is used for non-commercial, informational or educational purposes, and you acknowledge this site and the Hernando Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society as the source of publication.