Landscaping
Spring Island encourages the use of native plants through its Habitat Review Board guidelines, for which the Trust’s landscape ecologist provides advice and expertise. Planting plans around the home must be approved by the HRB and require at least 50% native plants. The use of “traditional favorites” (non-invasive, exotic species which have been historically used in the Low country such as camellias, azaleas, jasmine) is allowed in select areas. The introduction of invasive exotics and landscape vegetation requiring large quantities of water will not be approved.
To find out more about landscaping with native plants, visit our Native Plant Project website to learn landscaping with natives how-tos, search for South Carolina native plants by type and site requirements, and access our educational videos and materials about working with natives.
The following plants are prohibited on Spring Island due their invasive nature. This list was created by the Spring Island HRB and Spring Island Trust with input from the South Carolina Pest Plant Council.
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