Fort Myers Beach will mark Florida Arbor Day with a tree planting on Friday, Jan. 16, at Bay Oaks Recreation Center. A Gumbo Limbo tree will go into the ground that morning.
The Gumbo Limbo is the town’s official tree. It has red, peeling bark and photosynthesizes through its bark. That makes it perfect for Florida’s coast, where it thrives in salty air and sandy soil.
“The planting will honor Florida’s unique environment, native species, and commitment to preserving local flora and fauna,” said Abigail Eberhart, public information officer for the town, in an announcement, according to Fort Myers Beach Observer and Bulletin…