Spanish moss trees

Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is a flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees, commonly the southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) and bald-cypress (Taxodium distichum) in the lowlands, swamps, and savannas of the southeastern United States from Texas and Florida north through southern Arkansas and Virginia. Spanish-moss is an epiphyte which absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall.

Here in the Southern U.S., our old trees are draped in a hanging spiderweb-like plant called Spanish moss. It’s this intriguing plant that creates a unique Gothic, deep south landscape in many Southern movies and shows. Spanish moss has interesting origins and has been used in American folk magic for centuries. Here we explore Spanish moss magic properties, witchy uses, and its lore.

PRICES MAY VARY. NATURAL DÉCOR: This premium-grade Spanish moss adds a lush, organic accent to any indoor or outdoor space with its soft green wisps. ONE GALLON PACKAGE: Contains a generous amount of moss that will drape beautifully when used to decorate trees, mantels, or draped over furniture and fixtures. LOW MAINTENANCE: Spanish moss only requires occasional misting to keep it looking fresh. It thrives in partial shade and will last for months. VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: Use this moss to…

A large part of the natural beauty of Beaufort and the rest of the South is the silver garland that hangs from our live oak trees.

Featured at Art Basel 2024 as part of The Spanish Moss Sanctuary installation, our hanging floating gardens bring the beauty and magic of nature into your space. The hanging gardens are installed from the ceiling, pergola or tall trees and can come with live Spanish moss for exterior use or with preserved moss for interior use. On-site installation is not included in the price and can be coordinated with our team as needed. Disclaimer: The Spanish Moss used to create this chandelier can be…

Oak trees covered in spanish moss...Beautiful!

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Beautiful cypress trees with Spanish moss

Digital art for classroom or office. Oak Tree & Spanish Hanging Moss (5600 x 5600 pixels).

Spanish Moss is a green plant that grows in the southern United States and is often used in gardens as a ground cover. Spanish moss can be found throughout the year and is often light green, though it occasionally turns brown or red. It can also be found hanging from trees in moist forests with high humidity. It is typically found in wet, humid areas and can grow up to 10 feet tall. The plant is not a moss but rather a flowering plant belonging to the Lycopodiaceae family. It can be found in…

Spanish Moss.

Featured at Art Basel 2024 as part of The Spanish Moss Sanctuary installation, our hanging floating gardens bring the beauty and magic of nature into your space. The hanging gardens are installed from the ceiling, pergola or tall trees and can come with live Spanish moss for exterior use or with preserved moss for interior use. On-site installation is not included in the price and can be coordinated with our team as needed. Disclaimer: The Spanish Moss used to create this chandelier can be…