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Urban Eco-art: Florida Privet
 
 Xavier Cortada, Florida Privet, 2010.         
 
Florida Privet
Forestiera segregata
 
Description: A large shrub or small tree that produces small, petal-less flowers in winter and dark purple berries in spring and summer.
 
Height: Typically 8-15 feet.
 
Light: Full sun.
 
Drought Tolerance: High.
 
Wildlife and Ecology: Honeybees, butterflies, and other insects are attracted to the flowers for the nectar. Warblers, mockingbirds, and other birds feed upon the fruits.
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ARCHIVED
RECLAMATION PROJECT WEBSITE:
 2004 - 2013


 
 
 
 

Xavier Cortada's participatory art practice is based at Florida International University.

FIU College of Architecture + The Arts


Xavier Cortada
FIU College of Architecture + The Arts
Miami Beach Urban Studios
420 Lincoln Road, Suite 440
Miami Beach, FL 33139
 
 
 

 Reclamation Project 


FLOR500

 

Native Flags


The Reclamation Project and Native Flags are participatory eco-art projects by FIU College of Architecture + The Arts Artist-in-Residence Xavier Cortada.  

In South Florida, they are presented in coordination with our project partners:



 
FIU Office of University Sustainabiity
MDC Earth Ethics Institute



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Xavier Cortada