Shrubs & Trees
COPROSMA 'Evening Glow' Mirror Plant Shrub or Small Tree: Evergreen. Deer and coast tolerant. Good border, rock garden, hedge and container plant. A New Zealand native with dramatic glossy golden foliage that turns to rich orange with pink-red shades. Insignificant flowers. Tolerates trimming and clipping. Size: 4-5' x 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8. |
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CORDYLINE 'Design-a-Line Burgundy' Torbay, Cabbage or Cornish Palm Shrub: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. This is a new clump forming Cordyline. Tight dense habit, similar to a Phormium. Great container plant. Foliage color: weeping burgundy. Established plants have fragrant white flowers in summer. Garden size: 3' x 3'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Prefers good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. USDA Z8. PPAF |
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CORDYLINE 'Purple Dazzler' (syn. C. fruticosa cv., C. stricta 'Dark Purple') Torbay, Cabbage Palm Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tripical garden specimen with shiny purple-black leaves. Provides nice contrast with light colored walls and bright colored foliage plants. Long, strappy leaves are 2 inches wide and 18 inches long and arch to create a fountain-like look. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Bloom color: violet. Ht: 3-8 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exposure: part shade. Protect from frost. USDA Z9-11. |
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CORDYLINE 'Purple Dazzler' (syn. C. fruticosa cv., C. stricta 'Dark Purple') Torbay, Cabbage Palm Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tripical garden specimen with shiny purple-black leaves. Provides nice contrast with light colored walls and bright colored foliage plants. Long, strappy leaves are 2 inches wide and 18 inches long and arch to create a fountain-like look. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Bloom color: violet. Ht: 3-8 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exposure: part shade. Protect from frost. USDA Z9-11. |
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CORDYLINE australis 'Paso Doble' (Dancing Series) Torbay Palm Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. Colorful, strap-like foliage are a mix of brilliant pink with dark purple variegation. Great border, bedding and container plant. Blooms: insignificant, creamy white. Height: 5 feet. Width: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Prefers good drainage. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. PP #29,714 |
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CORREA 'Carmine Bells' Australian Fuchsia Shrub: Evergreen perennial with hanging bell-shaped flowers. Use as ground cover on banks or slopes. Bloom color: deep red. Height: 1.5-2 feet. Width: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. Dislikes phosphorus-don't over fertilize with it. |
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CORREA 'Ivory Bells' Australian Fuchsia Shrub: Evergreen perennial has hanging bell-shaped flowers. Good for pots, borders, ground cover on banks and/or slopes. Bloom time: winter-summer. Bloom color: creamy white. Height: 1.5-2'. Width: 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Does not like phosphorus, do not over fertilize with it! USDA Z9. |
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CORREA 'Wyn's Wonder' Variegated Australian Fuchsia Shrub: Evergreen. Dense, velvety olive leaves with cream variegation densly cover this low evergreen shrub; when massed it is a good ground cover; rose pink bell shaped flowers emerge in late winter and dangle at the end of the branches. Drought tolerant once established. Great in mass plantings. Size: 2-3' x 3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z8. |
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CUPHEA 'Hummingbird's Lunch' Cigar Plant Bright, showy, two-toned cherry red flowers are contrasted by bright yellow tips. Well-branched, natural mounding habit. Loves the heat so can tolerate dry locations but must be in well draining soil. Exposure: full sun/partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Great in houses, hanging baskets, beds,and borders. Bloom time: early spring to fall. Height: 18-24. Width: 24-36. USAD Z8. PP 32,525. |
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CUPHEA FloriGlory 'Diana' Mexican Heather Subshrub: Drought & heat tolerant. Evergreen. Talk about real flower power! More floriferous than older varieties. 2018 AAS Winner, praised for its larger flowers, impressive number of flowers & darker, more intensely colored magenta blooms. Provides season-long color for your borders, hanging baskets & containers. Bloom time: summer-fall. Height: 10-12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10. |
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CUPHEA hyssopifolia 'Limelight' False Heather, Mexican Heather, Elfin Herb Subshrub: Evergreen perennial with tiny flowers and beautiful lime green or chartreuse foliage. Use in containers, small borders or as a ground cover. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: white. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 18-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8-11. |
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CUPHEA hyssopifolia Cubano 'Cristo' False Heather, Mexican Heather, Cigar Flower Subshrub: Evergreen perennial with tiny, tubular flowers. When seen close up, the flower looks like a mouse face. Thrives in heat. Use in containers, small borders, or as a ground cover. Attracts pollinators. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: magenta. Height: 12-18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10. |
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DAPHNE 'Eternal Fragrance' Daphne Shrub: Semi-evergreen. Tight, rounded, compact growth habit along with the dainty white flowers comes an exquisite fragrance. The perfume is a delightful scent, sweet and elegant. Its compact habit makes it ideal for large containers, small gardens, patios, and courtyards. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: blush white. Exposure: sun-part shade. USDA Z5. PP#18361. |
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DODONAEA viscosa 'Purpurea' Purple Hop Bush, Hopseed Bush Shrub: Drought and coast tolerant. Fire retardant. Evergreen plant with willow-like leaves. A natural bush, but can be trained as a tree. Tolerant of many conditions-heat, wind, sun/shade and seaside conditions. Bears pinkish fruit and ornamental papery seed capsules. Height: 6-8 feet with little water, 15 feet with more water. USDA Z8. |
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DORYCNIUM hirsutum Hairy Canary Clover Subshrub: Evergreen spreading perennial with hairy gray-green leaves. Drape over rocks or edges. Cut back 1/2 of plant for new growth-shoots will come up. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: pale pink and white. Height: 2 feet. Width: 2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. |
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DORYCNIUM hirsutum Hairy Canary Clover Subshrub: Evergreen spreading perennial with hairy gray-green leaves. Drape over rocks or edges. Cut back 1/2 of plant for new growth-shoots will come up. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: pale pink and white. Height: 2 feet. Width: 2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. |
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DURANTA ereca 'Gold Edge' Skyflower, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry Shrub or Small Tree: Evergreen. Tolerates heat & drought. This pretty tropical shrub has serrated green & gold variegated foliage w/orange-yellow berries following the bloom season. Good focal plant for borders & containers. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: light blue. Can be pruned after flowering to regulate size and shape. Ht.: 4-10 feet. Width: 4-15 feet. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-12. Can be grown indoors. |
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EPILOBIUM canum ssp. canum 'Calistoga' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange-red. Semi-trailing. H: 1-2'. W: 3-4'. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. Hardy to 10 degrees or below. USDA Z8. (syn. ZAUSCHNERIA californica 'Calistoga') |
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EPILOBIUM canum ssp. canum 'Calistoga' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange-red. Semi-trailing. H: 1-2'. W: 3-4'. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. Hardy to 10 degrees or below. USDA Z8. (syn. ZAUSCHNERIA californica 'Calistoga') |
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EPILOBIUM canum ssp. canum 'Calistoga' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange-red. Semi-trailing. H: 1-2'. W: 3-4'. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. Hardy to 10 degrees or below. USDA Z8. (syn. ZAUSCHNERIA californica 'Calistoga') |
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EPILOBIUM canum ssp. garrettii 'Orange Carpet' Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet Shrublet: Evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Great groudcover. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Deep green foliage. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: bright orange. Height: 4-6". Spread: 18-20". Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z4. (syn. ZAUSCHNERIA). |
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EPILOBIUM canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange red .Gray green leaves. Clump forming. Height:1foot. Spread: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8. |
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EPILOBIUM canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange red .Gray green leaves. Clump forming. Height:1foot. Spread: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8. |
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EPILOBIUM canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange red .Gray green leaves. Clump forming. Height:1foot. Spread: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8. |
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EPILOBIUM canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange red .Gray green leaves. Clump forming. Height:1foot. Spread: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8. |