Black ironwood, a native tree of South Florida and the Caribbean ... It grows to a height of 15 to 30 feet and likes partial shade to full sun. It also likes well-drained sandy or rocky soils.

As the trees grow, wildlife will be able to make new habitats, and the trees will provide park-goers with a much-needed shady place to keep cool in the South Florida heat.

Most animals at Lion Country Safari welcome a reprieve from the South Florida heat ... “They won’t hang out under the shade ...

More than 250 new shade trees are now standing in public parks around Palm Beach County. Stay up-to-date: The latest ...