Invasive Plant Rules in Sarasota, FL (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Prohibited Species

City of Sarasota bans selling, buying, or planting seven listed invasive tree species, including Brazilian Pepper and Australian Pine, without a state DEP permit.

Prohibited Tree Species in City of Sarasota

Heavy Restrictions

Sarasota Zoning Code § VII-311

The following species of trees are prohibited: Melaleuca quinquenervia (Punk tree), Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper), Casuarina spp (Australian Pine), Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Carrotwood), Melia azedarach (Chinaberry), Sapium sebiferum (Chinese Tallow), and Ficus microcarpa (Cuban Laurel). The sale, purchase or planting of prohibited trees as defined in this Code for the purposes o...

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