Invasive Plant Rules in West Palm Beach, FL (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for West Palm Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
West Palm Beach's landscape code, Sec. 94-445(4)i, names nine species, including Australian pine, Brazilian pepper, and Melaleuca, as prohibited trees that may not be planted anywhere in the city and must be removed as part of maintenance or development. Sec. 94-448 backs the ban with enforcement: prohibited trees found on a redevelopment site must be removed and disposed of before the city will issue a certificate of occupancy.
West Palm Beach Prohibited Invasive Trees
Heavy RestrictionsWest Palm Beach Code § 94-445(4)i
i. Prohibited trees. The following tree species are considered invasive and will overtake other plant habitats. The following tree species are therefore considered unacceptable for use as landscape trees and shall not be planted within the city and shall be removed as required for maintenance and development: 1. Casuarina species (Australian pine tree) 2. Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pep...
Looking for Palm Beach County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement West Palm Beach city rules.
Invasive Plant Rules in Palm Beach County →