Shrubs & Trees
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon' Variegated Kohuhu Tree: Evergreen. Drought, deer, fire and coast tolerant. Good hedge or screen plant. Has slender black twigs and stems that contrast with light green oval foliage that has rich cream colored margins. In early summer it bears 1/2 inch bell-shaped, honey-scented flowers. Bloom color: blackish-red. Height: 8-12' Width: 6-8'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9 or <. |
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Oliver Twist' Tree: Evergreen. Drought, deer, fire and coast tolerant. Good hedge or screen plant. Has slender black twigs and stems that contrast with silvery green leaves. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: pink, fragrant. Height: 8-10' Width: 5-6'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate USDA Z9 or <. |
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu (P. Mayi or P. nigricans) Tree: Evergreen. Drought, deer, fire and coast tolerant. Good hedge or screen plant. Has slender black twigs and stems that contrast with silvery green leaves. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: purple, fragrant. Height: around 9' or more. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9 or <. |
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue' Kohuhu KOHUHU Tree: Evergreen. Drought, deer, fire and coast tolerant. Good hedge or screen plant. Wrinkled silvery-blue leaves on striking black stems. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: purple, fragrant. Height: 10-12' Width: 4-6'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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PROSTANTHERA ovalifolia 'Variegata' Australian or Variegated Mint Bush Shrub: Evergreen, fast growing perennial from Australia. The fragrant, deep green leaves have cream colored variegation and hold branched stalks of bell-shaped flowers in spring. Blooms abundantly. Prune after flowering to promote bushy growth. Bloom color: purple. Ht: 8-12'. W: 6-8'. Exposure: sun to shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7-10. |
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RHUS pendulina White Karee Tree: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Native to South Africa. Moderate-sized tree w/ graceful, tidy habit that is well suited for small-medium sized gardens. Use as a street tree, near water, as a shade tree, informal hedge, screen or barrier against wind. Attracts birds, butterflies & bees. Willowy lt grn lvs against attractive lt grey bark that becomes coarse & flaky as the tree ages. Tiny grnish-yellow flwrs appear spring-summer followed by small round berries. Ht: 20-30'. (SEARSIA pendulina) |
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RIBES aureum var. aureum Western Golden Currant Shrub: Western native plant valued for its large, black edible fruit. Blooms in mid-spring, with highly fragrant yellow flowers reminiscent of cloves or vanilla. Nice display of orange to red fall foliage. Size: 4-6' x 4-6'. Exposure: full sun/shade. |
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RIBES hirtellum 'Pixwell' (Pixwell Gooseberry) Pixwell Gooseberry Shrub: Deciduous. Commonly sold & very productive cultivar developed in N. Dakota in 1932. Low-growing, almost thornless bushes are very hardy & bear medium-sized fruit, starts out green, turning purple upon ripening. Delicious fresh or for pies & jellies. Bears the second year, yields 4-6 qts. a year at maturity. Easy to pick; withstands drought. Self-pollinating. Exp: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. Ht: 3-5'. W: 3-4'. USDA Z3. |
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RIBES rubrum 'Red Lake' (Red Lake Currant) Red Lake Currant Shrub: Deciduous. Clusters of greenish-yellow flowers bloom in spring. Flowers give way to long, pendant clusters of bright red currants which ripen in July. Delicious eaten fresh or used in jams & jellies. Vigorous bushes are highly ornamental & can be used as a hedge or in small growing areas & containers. Self-fertile. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Height: 3-5'. Width: 3-4'. USDA Z3. |
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RIBES viburnifolium Catalina Currant, Island Gooseberry Shrub: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. California native. A low-growing evergreen currant with handsome fragrant leaves & dark red stems. Small clusters of interesting star-shaped maroon flowers decorate the arching branches in late winter to early spring. Excellent under oaks & for erosion control in dry, shaded spots. Berries appeal to birds. Height: 2-3'. Width: 4-6'. Water: moderate/dry. Exp: part shade/shade. USDA Z6. |
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RUBUS pentalobus (syn. R. calycinoides, R. fockeanus) Bramble, Creeping Raspberry Evergreen shrub: Border, rock garden, slope & ground cover plant. Produces small edible salmon-red colored berries. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer. Color: white. Dense carpet former: 4" x 1' per year, roots as it grows. Exposure: sun/shade. Water: moderate/dry. Tolerates drought, deer, clay & coast. Somewhat gopher resistant. USDA Z6-9. |
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SALIX integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' (syn. S. Alba Maculata) Dappled Willow Shrub: A very attractive Japanese willow with white, green and pink foliage. Tolerates bog and clay. Butterfly and cut flower plant. The slender branches dangle in the breeze. Shear regularly to maintain leaf variegation. Height: 3-5 feet. Exposure: sun. USDA Z5. |
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SANTOLINA 'Little Nicky' Dwarf Lavender Cotton Evergreen shrub: Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Use in borders, containers. edges, rock garden & low hedges. Has rounded button-like flowers & aromatic foliage. Light on flowering, so stays tight & compact. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer. Color: bright yellow. Size: 6-8" x 8-12". Full sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. |
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SANTOLINA chamaecyparissus Lavender Cotton Evergreen shrub: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Tolerates coastal conditions. Use in borders, edges, rock gardens and low hedges. Has rounded button-like flowers and aromatic foliage. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: bright yellow. Size: 2' x 3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. |
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SANTOLINA chamaecyparissus 'Nana' Lavender Cotton Evergreen shrub: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Tolerates coastal conditions. Use in borders, edges, rock garden and low hedges. Has rounded button-like flowers and aromatic foliage. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: bright yellow. Height: to 12 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. |
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SANTOLINA rosmarinifolia (S. virens) Lavender Cotton Evergreen shrub: Drought, deer, fire & coastal tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Border, rock garden, edge, bank, ground cover, and hedge plant. Has rounded button-like flowers and aromatic foliage. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: creamy chartreuse. Height: to 2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. |
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SANTOLINA virens 'Lemon Fizz' Cotton Lavender Evergreen shrub: Distinctive chartreuse, thread-like foliage that is dramatically different from the common grey & green leaved ones. Really good color for winter interest! Use in containers, borders, edges, rock garden & low hedges. Needs well-draining area. Has rounded button-like flowers & aromatic foliage. Blm time: summer. Blm color: soft yellow. Size: 12" x 18". Compact, mounding. Exp: sun/lt. shade. Water: moderate/dry. |
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SOLIDAGO 'Little Lemon' Goldenrod Shrub: Deer and rabbit resistant. This variety is one of the most compact forms of goldenrod on the market today, typically growing to only 14 tall & to 18 wide. Great in smaller gardens. Nice border or container plant. Attracts bees and butterflies. Tolerates clay soil. Bloom color: yellow. Bloom time: summer-fall. Height: 10-14". Width: 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. PP#17297. |
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SOLLYA heterophylla Australian Bluebell Creeper Evergreen shrub or vine. Tolerates deer & drought and will grow under Eucalyptus. Use as a ground cover, clipped hedge or border plant. When used in containers or new walls, plants will spill over and trail. Blooms: summer. Color: blue bell-shaped flower. Height: vining 6-8'. Loose: 2-3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. |
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SPIRAEA japonica 'Gold Mound' Japanese Spiraea Shrub of the rose family with bright gold foliage. Winter deciduous. Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Good cut flower, border and back ground plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: pink. Height: 2'. Low, mounding growth habit. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. |
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SPIRAEA japonica 'Goldflame' Japanese Spiraea Shrub of the rose family with bronze tipped foliage. Winter deciduous. Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Good cut flower, border and back ground plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: pink. Height: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. |
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SPIRAEA nipponica 'Snowmound' Japanese Spiraea Shrub of the rose family. Winter deciduous. Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Good border and back ground plant. Cut stems with blossoms create stunning flower arrangements. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: white. Height: 2-4'. Width: 2-4'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. |
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SYRINGA vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth' French Hybrid Lilac Deciduous shrub: Drought & deer tolerant. This 1883 heirloom is difficult to find, easy to love. Blooms later than almost all other lilacs so you'll always have a few more weeks of that magical show. Excellent fragrance & cut flower. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blms: spring-summer. Blm color: deep reddish-purple. Size: 8-10' x 6-8'. Remove spent flower heads, prune out crowded branches. Exp.: sun. Water during growing & blooming season. USDA Z2. |
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SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation' French Hybrid Lilac Deciduous shrub: Drought & deer tolerant. Large, two-toned flowers! Excellent fragrance & cut flower. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: wine-red w/ white edges. Size: 10' x 8'. Remove spent flower heads, prune out crowded branches. Exposure: sun. Water during growing & blooming season. USDA Z2. |
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TEUCRIUM aroanium Gray Creeping Germander Shrub: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Native to Greece. Lavender-pink blooms have a sweet honeysuckle scent and cover the plant all season. Best in rock gardens, in beds or as a small scale ground cover. Bloom time: spring-summer. Height: 2-3". Width: 18-24". USDA Z5. |