Landscape Architects' Use of Native Plants in the Southeastern United States

Brzuszek, Robert F.; Harkess, Richard L.; S, Mulley

doi:10.21273/horttech.17.1.78

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“…The response rate of this survey was higher than that obtained by Tamimi (1999) (40%) in his survey of landscape architects in Hawai'i. However, it was lower than response rates from similar surveys conducted in Utah by Hooper, Endter-Wada, and Johnson (2008) (55%) and in the southeastern United States by Brzuszek, Harkess, and Mulley (2007) …”

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confidence: 54%

“…Potts, Roll, and Wallner (2002) found that the top concerns of the Colorado's Green Industry native plant sector were: propagation, issues of genetic variability, availability of retail-quality native plant material, cultural and other information to aid in the marketing of native plants, the lack of commercially available seeds, maintenance in landscapes and on restoration sites, and fi nally, public perceptions that often hinder the acceptance of projects which incorporate native plants. Research conducted in the southeastern US and in Utah found similar results relative to the use of native plants (Brzuszek, Harkess, and Mulley 2007;Brzuszek, Harkess, and Kelly 2010;Hooper, Endter-Vada, and Johnson 2008). Lack of plant availability, client interest, and plant knowledge were identifi ed as the barriers to increasing the use of native plants in landscapes in both studies.…”

Section: Previous Surveys Of Hawaiian Landscape Architects and Their mentioning

confidence: 78%

“…The survey's format contained both open and fi xed format questions, and the respondents had the opportunity to include their comments at the end of the questionnaire. Construction of the questions paralleled that used in previous surveys in Hawai'i (Tamimi 1999) and other locations in the US (Potts, Roll, and Wallner 2002;Brzuszek, Harkess, and Mulley 2007;Brzuszek, Harkess, and Kelly 2010;and Hooper, Endter-Vada, and Johnson 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Going Native in Hawai'i: Opportunities and Barriers for Using Native Plant Material by Landscape Architects

Ricordi¹,

Kaufman²,

Cox³

et al. 2014

Landscape Journal

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Landscape architects play an important role in Hawai'i by specifying the nature of plants that are used in landscape projects which, in turn, aff ects what is grown locally by landscape nurseries. Invasive species used in landscape projects impact not only the native environments, but the economic stability of an entire industry. As a response to these issues of invasive species and native plant endangerment, the Endangered Species Acts 73 and 236 of the Hawai'i State Legislature mandate the use of native plants in design of public projects. This study surveyed landscape architects in Hawai'i in 2010 and identifi ed an increase in the use of native plants in landscape projects. Limitations to native Hawaiian landscape plants in 2010 were similar to those reported in a survey conducted in 1999; lack of material availability and knowledge of appropriate maintenance practices continue as the major constraints. Principal sources of native plants and of information about these plants include specialized nurseries, books, and Cooperative Extension agents and specialists. The landscape industry should receive increased investments to expand its capacity to propagate native plants and provide information pertaining to their care and use in landscape design. Landscape architects will be able to successfully specify native plants at their full potential only after the market overcomes the limitations of an insuffi cient availability of both plants and information pertaining to their use in the landscape.

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Section: Response Rates and Respondent Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 54%

Section: Previous Surveys Of Hawaiian Landscape Architects and Their mentioning

confidence: 78%

Section: Data Gatheringmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Going Native in Hawai'i: Opportunities and Barriers for Using Native Plant Material by Landscape Architects

Ricordi¹,

Kaufman²,

Cox³

et al. 2014

Landscape Journal

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“…Some landscape architects and contractors preferentially use native, presumably non-invasive, cultivars in environmentally challenging sites (Brzuszek et al 2007) but whether these agents would choose non-invasive over invasive species is unknown. A minority of consumers (41.3%) felt that legislation should be used to prevent the sale of non-native, exotic plants and even less (27.8%) were in favor of laws to permit the sale of only native plants (Kelley et al 2005).…”

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Conundrums of a complex vector for invasive species control: a detailed examination of the horticultural industry

2010

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Historically the horticultural industry has transformed the US landscape through intentional cultivar introductions and unintentional introductions of weeds, insects and plant diseases. While it has been demonstrated that the horticultural industry, in particular the ornamental subsector, is an important vector for the introduction and dispersal of invasive species, known invasive plants continue to be sold while new cultivars are introduced at an ever increasing rate. This study examines the horticultural trade as a vector for invasive species, its agents, and characterizes the complexity of the distribution channel. Numerous factors have contributed to the recent expansion in marketed cultivars, including technological, industry growth, and marketing developments. The result has been an increased and sophisticated consumer demand with a corresponding aggressive scouring of the planet for new crops, many of which are introduced into the market without sufficient testing for invasive tendencies. Traditional approaches to invasive horticultural crop control (regulation, self-regulation), which target players in the distribution channel before and/or after cultivar release, have had limited effectiveness and buy-in because these approaches do not address the industry's complexities and economic incentives. Involvement and education of consumers may provide better oversight outcomes by addressing the moral hazard problem while acknowledging the key characteristics of the industry.

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“…Water management issues (Potts et al, 2002), land restoration and management practices (Curtis et al, 2005;Peppin et al, 2010), concerns about invasive ornamentals (Gagliardi and Brand, 2007;Yue et al, 2011), and landscape architects' demands and recommendations (Brzuszek and Harkess, 2009;Brzuszek et al, 2007) are major influences on native plant sales. Although gaining in popularity, native plants are still under-used because of a small market, nurseries with limited production and capital, higher prices for plant materials, lack of familiarity with native plants, and the misconception that natives are not as ornamental as nonnatives (Norcini, 2006).…”

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Industry Survey of the Native Wildflower Market in Florida

Kauth¹,

Pérez²

2011

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Native plant sales have increased steadily during the past decade because of consumer concern with invasive plant sales, water conservation, and land management issues. However, native plants are still under-used mostly because of a small market and the lack of education on the use and care of native plants. For example, native plant sales in Florida accounted for only 11% of the total horticultural market in 2005. Within the Florida native plant industry, a small, but competitive market focuses on native wildflowers, but a paucity of information related to opportunities within this segment exists. We sent surveys to 137 members of the Florida native plant industry to learn about their interests, concerns, and trends in the native wildflower market. Survey respondents identified low demand, seed supply, and availability of desired species, plus insufficient customer and industry education as major factors limiting Florida native wildflower (FNW) sales. An overwhelming majority predicted that sales for locally produced FNWs would increase over the next 5 years. Respondents also stated that seed germination, seed storage, and seed production research are vital for the advancement of the industry. This survey provides an excellent opportunity to analyze the current native wildflower market and identify areas to help increase awareness of FNWs.

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Landscape Architects' Use of Native Plants in the Southeastern United States

Cited by 31 publications

References 2 publications

Going Native in Hawai'i: Opportunities and Barriers for Using Native Plant Material by Landscape Architects

Going Native in Hawai'i: Opportunities and Barriers for Using Native Plant Material by Landscape Architects

Conundrums of a complex vector for invasive species control: a detailed examination of the horticultural industry

Industry Survey of the Native Wildflower Market in Florida

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