Shrubs & Trees (F)

Shrub: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Native to Chile. Upright shrub w/branches spreading horizontally. Needle-like foliage resembles that of a heather. Profuse bloomer. Branches are covered w/honey-scented tubular flowers spring-summer. Good for coastal plantings, borders, banks & rock gardens. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm color: soft lav. Ht: 4-6'. Exp: sun. Prune after flowering. Prefers good drainage. Solanacae family. Z8.

Has a good size fruit with a greenish to golden skin and an ivory to cream colored flesh that contains the sweet flavor. Great fresh, dried or preserved. Does well in the ground or container and yields two crops a year. Doesn't need the hot summer weather to ripen, that is why you get two crops!! Also, it doesn't need another fig for pollination but will have larger yields with other figs nearby. Height 12-15'. Exp.: sun. USDA Z7.

Shrub: Semi-deciduous Old-fashioned looking flowers appear abundantly spring-summer. Good for borders, hanging baskets, containers and flower beds. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: vibrant deep pink sepals over semi-double purple-black corolla. Size: 1-2' x 1-2'. Exposure: part sun/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

Shrub: Semi-deciduous. Mite resistant. Compact, dense habit. Old-fashioned looking flowers appear abundantly spring-summer. Good for borders, containers and flower beds. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: rose-pink sepals w/ purple corollas. Size: 2-3' x 2-3'. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8-11.

Shrub: Semi-deciduous. A stunning new variety with compact growth habit & golden yellow foliage & large pendulant blooms. Old-fashioned looking flowers appear abundantly spring-summer. Good for borders, containers and flower beds. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: reddish-pink sepals w/ purple corollas. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8-11.

Shrub: Tender perennial. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This beautiful trailing variety is very eye catching in any garden having gold leaves that are flushed with orange and purple. Likes partial shade and adequate water. Great in hanging baskets or window boxes. Bloom color: red/purple. Bloom time: summer-fall. Height: 10-12". Width: 10-14". Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate-mosit. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen. Spectacular fireworks display of flamboyant starry blooms. Flower buds start out as lilac pink then open to a softer pale pink blooming throughout the season. After blooming dark blue, delicious, mildly sweet, edible berries that resemble blueberries form. The flowers are also edible & can be used in salads or as garnishes. Great for borders or containers. Attracts bees & butterflies. Size: 3-4' x 3-4'. Likes a cool partly shaded location, will do well w/morning sun.

Shrub: Attractive perennial with small green serrated leaves and dainty flowers. Evergreen in frost free areas, deciduous elsewhere. Mite resistant. Tolerates coast & gophers. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: pink with purple stamens. Size: 3' x 3'. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrub: This selection has everything! Creamy-white variegated leaves-new growth has a striking pink tinge. Vibrant long-tubed orange-red blooms spring-summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Border & pot plant. Tolerates coast & gophers. Deciduous. Upright, shrub-like growth similar to 'Gartenmeister'. 18-24" x 16-20". Part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Deciduous. Has intense long-tubed flowers with a shrubby spreading habit. Good for borders, containers and flower beds. Native to West Indies. Tolerates coast & gophers. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: red-orange. Size: 2' x 2'. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.