Table 1.
Sample metadata collected from the six sampling sites throughout South-Eastern Florida.
| Sample sites* | County | BP invasion history | Soil type | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | ||||
| Tree Tops Park | Broward | >15 years | Sandy/loamy | Multiple dominant stands |
| 26° 4′ 18″N, 80° 16′ 35”W | ||||
| Site 2 | ||||
| W Atlantic Ave/Lyons Rd. | Broward | Unknown | Sandy/loamy | Multiple dominant stands |
| 26° 14′ 5.6″N, 80° 11′ 16″W | ||||
| Site 3 | ||||
| West Delray Regional Park | Palm Beach | >15 years | Sandy/loamy | Few dominant stands adjacent to a pond |
| 26° 27′ 41″N, 80° 13′ 10.8″W | ||||
| Site 4 | ||||
| Dyer Park | Palm Beach | >15 years | Sandy/loamy | Few dominant stands adjacent to a pond |
| 26° 47′ 19″N, 80° 7′ 22″W | ||||
| Site 5 | ||||
| R Hardy Matheson Preserve | Miami-Dade | >15 years | Sandy/loamy | Few dominant stands |
| 25° 39′ 24″N, 80° 16′ 48″W | ||||
| Site 6 Φ | ||||
| Oleta River State Park | Miami-Dade | >15 years | Coarse sandy | Very few dominant stands (withering - BP) |
| 25° 55′ 0.3″N, 80° 8′ 19″W |
*
Samples were collected between March and May 2015.
*Rainfall and temperature data were consistent throughout the different sampling periods.
Φ
On-going physical and chemical control measures to eradicate BP was observed.