Common name: Marina Strawberry Tree
Botanical name: Arbutus 'Marina'

The 'Marina' has gorgeous bark, with leaves that are smaller and not as glossy as Pacific Madrone. Its flowers are pink, borne in pendant clusters in the summer. The fruit is large, red and quite ornamental. The plant should be grown in sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering when established. The 'Marina' prefers good drainage. Other Common Names: Marina Madrone

Common name: California Coffeeberry
Botanical name: Frangula californica

The California Coffeeberry is an evergreen shrub that reaches 6'-8' high and 10' wide. It has a rounded form that can be pruned to your liking. Foliage is large, deep green with reddish tints. Flowers are considered inconspicuous. It has red berries that turn black in late summer, which attracts birds. The berries have seeds which resemble coffee beans! This shrub tolerates sun or partial shade in all soil types. This CA native is drought tolerant once it's established. This shrub also attract butterflies and bees.

Common name: California Poppy
Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica

The California State Flower. This small annual (sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow to less than 1' tall and has light, small blue green leaves with gold and orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is an aggressive grower and can get away from you in a residential garden space. Plant it in spaces where it is alright for it to roam.

Common name: Snow In Summer
Botanical name: Cerastium tomentosum

Masses of snow white flowers highlight this plant during the early summer season. This attractive ground cover is a great filler among other plants and rocks. Foliage is silver gray or gray/green and is woolly. This plant tolerates coastal conditions and desert areas. Use in rock settings, in hanging baskets, containers, or as a lawn substitute. Cut back in fall to refresh plant.