Juanita Popenoe

Elderberry and Elderflower (Sambucus spp.): A Cultivation Guide for Florida

David Jarnagin, Ali Sarkhosh, Juanita Popenoe, Steven Sargent, andKevin Athearn

Elderberry, Sambucus spp., has long been cultivated or collected from the wild by humans for both food and medicine. Europeans have used the flowers and fruit of Sambucus nigra for thousands of years, while Native Americans and European immigrants used Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis, native to the New World.

Summer Pruning in Low-Chill Peaches Grown in Florida

Ali Sarkhosh, Dustin Huff, Trequan McGee, andJuanita Popenoe

After the harvest season in any peach orchard, large or small, while daily picking may have ceased, the focus quickly shifts to how to manage the trees to support the subsequent year's crop. The strong apical dominance of peach trees will cause them to continuously put energy into upward growth, which ultimately shades out and hinders the development of fruiting wood in the lower portion of the canopy.

Key Plant, Key Pests: Sycamore (Platanus spp.)

Matthew Borden, Matthew Borden, Kelly LaPlante, Juanita Popenoe, Adam Dale, Caroline R. Warwick, Caroline R. Warwick, Brian Pearson, andBrian J. Pearson
other_contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is an iconic species native to the eastern half of the United States, USDA hardiness zones 4B to 9A. The tree grows rapidly up to 75–100 ft tall with a 50–70 ft wide crown at maturity.

Key Plant, Key Pests: Chinese Fringe (Loropetalum chinense)

Juanita Popenoe, Caroline R. Warwick, Caroline R. Warwick, andJianjun Chen
other_contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

This document is one in the Key Plant, Key Pests series. It helps identify common pests found on the Chinese fringe. 

Oportunidades alternativas para fincas pequeñas: revisión de la producción de duraznos y nectarinas

Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Mercy A. Olmstead, Jeffrey G. Williamson, Jose X. Chaparro, andJuanita Popenoe
translated_by Eva M. Pabon

El suave clima invernal de Florida y el comienzo de la temprano de primavera ofrecen oportunidades únicas para la producción de duraznos y nectarinas de temporada temprana. Actualmente, Florida produce algunos de los duraznos y nectarinas de florecida temporada para producción comercial en América del Norte.

Alternative Opportunities for Small Farms: Peach and Nectarine Production Review

Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jeff Williamson, Jose Chaparro, and Juanita Popenoe

The Pear (Pyrus spp.) in Florida Home Gardens

Juanita Popenoe, Ali Sarkhosh, andDustin Huff

Pears are a great tree to grow for an edible landscape or fruit garden. However, pears are not adapted to all areas in Florida, and only a few cultivated varieties will grow well here. Many plantings are just a few trees in backyards. This publication will provide information to help homeowners select and grow pears successfully in Florida.

Elderberry and Elderflower (Sambucus spp): Markets, Establishment Costs, and Potential Returns

Kevin Athearn, David Jarnagin, Ali Sarkhosh, Steven Sargent, andJuanita Popenoe

Elderberry is an alternative crop that holds promise for further commercial development in Florida. This fact sheet reviews information on markets for elderberries and elderflowers and estimates establishment costs and potential returns for a 3-acre elderberry orchard in Florida. The information is intended to assist farmers in evaluating elderberry as a possible alternative crop. Includes guidance on financial planning for an elderberry enterprise.

The Apple (Malus domestica, Rosaceae)

Ali Sarkhosh, T. E. Crocker, W. B. Sherman, Jeffrey G. Williamson, andJuanita Popenoe

Key Plant, Key Pests: Oleander (Nerium oleander)

Juanita Popenoe, Jacqueline Bourdon, Caroline R. Warwick, Caroline R. Warwick, andJianjun Chen
other_contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

La Manzana (Malus domestica, Rosaceae)

Ali Sarkhosh, T. E. Crocker, W. B. Sherman, Jeffrey G. Williamson, andJuanita Popenoe

Key Plant, Key Pests: Lilyturf (Liriope muscari)

Juanita Popenoe, Caroline R. Warwick, Caroline R. Warwick, andDavid J. Norman
other_contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

Liriope muscari, commonly known as lilyturf, is a large grasslike perennial that is commonly used as a dark-green ground cover or as edging along walks and other areas.

Key Plant, Key Pests: Holly (Ilex sp.)

Liz Felter, Juanita Popenoe, Caroline R. Warwick, Caroline R. Warwick, Jacqueline Bourdon, andLiz Felter
other_contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

This publication helps identify the most common pests found on Holly (Ilex sp.). This publication provides information and general management recommendations for Florida wax scale, tea scale, Cylindrocladium leaf spot, dieback, Sphaeropsis gall, root knot nematodes, and magnesium deficiency.

Key Plant, Key Pests: Pine Species (Pinus sp.)

Juanita Popenoe, Jacqueline Bourdon, Caroline R. Warwick, Caroline R. Warwick, andChris Marble
other_contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Key Plant, Key Pests: Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia)

Juanita Popenoe, Caroline R. Warwick, Caroline R. Warwick, andChris Marble
other_contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

This publication helps identify the most common pests found on the Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia). Crapemyrtle are known for being one of the most pest-free landscape plants. This publication provides information and general management recommendations for the crapemyrtle aphid, metallic beetles and powdery mildew. 

Key Plant, Key Pests: Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)

Juanita Popenoe, Caroline R. Warwick, Jacqueline Bourdon, Caroline R. Warwick, andDavid J. Norman
other_contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

This publication provides information and general management recommendations for the azalea caterpillar, azalea lace bug, azalea leafminer, rhododendron gall midge, azalea gall, cercospora leaf spot, mushroom root rot, ovulinia petal blight, wet root rots, and iron chlorosis.

Key Plant, Key Pests: Southern Yew (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

Brandon White, Chris Marble, Caroline R. Warwick, and Juanita Popenoe

This publication provides information and general management recommendations for dieback, fusarium wilt, root nodules, root rot, aphids, eriophyid mites, and scale. For a more comprehensive guide of woody ornamental insect management, download "Professional Disease Management Guide for Ornamental Plants" (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp123) or the "Integrated Pest Management in the Commercial Ornamental Nursery" guide (https://site.caes.uga.edu/sehp/files/2020/03/UF-IPM-in-the-Commercial-Ornamental-Nursery.pdf). Additional information on pest management can be found in the 2017 Southeast Pest Control Guide for Nursery Crops and Landscape Plantings (https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/southeastern-us-pest-control-guide-for-nursery-crops-and-landscape-plantings).

A Practical Guide for Peach Irrigation Scheduling in Florida

Charles Barrett, Lincoln Zotarelli, Carlos Zambrano-Vaca, Charles Barrett, Vivek Sharma, Juanita Popenoe, Ali Sarkhosh, Richard Beeson, Richard Beeson, Kelly T. Morgan, Kati W. Migliaccio, andJose X. Chaparro

This publication provides a practical guideline for irrigation of young (1–3 years old) and adult (>3 years old) peach trees cultivated in Florida.