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Invasive Plant Rules in Lauderhill, FL (2026)

2 verified invasive plant rules for Lauderhill, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Bamboo Restrictions

In the City of Lauderhill, tree bamboo (Bambosa vulgaris) is one of five tree species specifically barred from being planted anywhere in the City under Schedule J, Section 1.3.3(C), alongside black olive, ficus, schefflera and Norfolk Island pine; none of the five count toward any required landscaping.

Lauderhill Bans Planting of Tree Bamboo

Heavy Restrictions

Lauderhill Land Development Regulations, Schedule J, § 1.3.3(C)

The following trees are specifically prohibited from being planted and will not count for having met any planting requirements:1.Black olive (Bucida buceras);2.Ficus (Ficus benjamina);3.Schefflera (Schefflera actinophylla);4.Norfolk Island Pine (Arqucaria heterophylla);5.Tree bamboo (Bambosa vulgaris).

Prohibited Species

In the City of Lauderhill, ten invasive tree species, including Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, and Australian pine, are classified as nuisance trees under Land Development Regulations Section 6.8.4. Because they are nuisance trees, Section 6.8.6(b) exempts them from the tree-removal permit rules and requires removal if they threaten public safety or property.

Lauderhill Nuisance Tree Species List

Some Restrictions

Lauderhill Land Development Regulations § 6.8.4, § 6.8.6(b)

Nuisance tree: Any of the following tree species: (a)Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pepper tree/Florida holly).(b)Metopium toxiferum (poison wood).(c)Melaleuca quinquenervia (cajeput tree/melaleuca).(d)Casuarina spp. (Australian pine, all species).(e)Bischofia javanica (bischofia, bishopwood).(f)Acacia auriculaeformis (earleaf acacia).(g)Araucaria excelsia (Norfolk Island pine).(h)Scheffle...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lauderhill city rules.

Invasive Plant Rules in Broward County