L.A. LOOKS Central Native Plants of Florida By Lynn Davis Cardinals and hummingbirds are just a few lovers of Coral Honeysuckle. Unlike its “cousin”, this Florida Water Management District. We ask that residents refrain from entering or planting in these restricted areas. If you have any inquiries or concerns, please contact Matt Fisher at mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com. PET OWNER REMINDERS native is less invasive. Coral Honeysuckle is a vine that can grow up to 15 ft. or more tall. It can be contained in a large container. It only requires pruning once a year. Growers can shape the vine to fit their style or needs. It is forgives hard pruning in Spring or Fall. This plant is considered an evergreen in Central Florida. Since it is cold tolerant, it does not lose all its leaves in our winter months. It does so in colder climates up north. Best of all, It is drought tolerant once established. Honeysuckle will bloom from Spring through Fall before the flowers mature into berries. It has more showy blooms in an area with at least 6 hours of sun. Coral Honeysuckle is maintenance free and requires little watering once established. It is close to pest free! You’ll enjoy the beautiful blooms and hummingbirds visits to its tubular flowers. Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a lot of work! The Japanese Honeysuckle is the one that gives this vine a bad rap! You can find Coral Honeysuckle at Native Plant Nurseries. WETLANDS AND CONSERVATION AREAS OF LAKE ASHTON Many residents live close to wetlands or protected areas. A wetland performs numerous beneficial functions for the ecosystem. As a giant sponge, they enhance water quality by removing pollutants before they reach our beautiful lake and protect residents from flooding. The Lake Ashton Community Development District has a contract with an aquatics vendor for the maintenance of certain wetlands and conservation areas. These regions fall under the jurisdiction of the Southwest The Joint Amenity Facilities Policies states that "Handlers are responsible for picking up after their pets and disposing of any waste in a designated pet waste receptacle." Violations are subject to the suspension process as outlined in the full policy. The bags located in the dispensers at the Pet Play Parks and by the Clubhouse Tennis Courts are for use while at the Park or walking around the amenities only. Under no circumstance should users take large quantities of the bags for use outside of these areas. Put down all umbrellas prior to leaving the Pet Play Park. The umbrellas could be damaged during windy days. Several umbrellas have been damaged over the past fiscal year. LA II (WH) HOA BOARD • Kristy McKibben, President, presidentla2hoa@outlook.com • Ray Rudy, Treasurer, treasurerla2hoa@outlook.com • Dave Bishop, VP & ARC Liaison, vparcla2hoa@outlook.com • Bill Testa, VP & Asst. Treasurer, vptreasurerla2hoa@outlook.com LA (LW) HOA BOARD • David Muller, Vice President vp@lakeashtonhoa.org • Tim Doyle, Secretary secretary@lakeashtonhoa.org • Bob Prowant, Officer manager@lakeashtonhoa.org • Greg Bluemke, Officer arc.lakeashtonhoa.org 14
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