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Australian Willow
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Australian Willow

Common name: Australian Willow
Botanical name: Geijera parviflora

This evergreen tree reaches 25' tall and 15' wide, with 3"-6" long, olive green colored leaves that are narrow. Its main branches sweep up and out, while the smaller branches tend to hang down. Cream colored flowers appear in spring and fall. This beautiful tree has the weeping willow look as it matures. It is wind resistant; plant in full sun. Once it's established, it has low water needs.

California Pepper

Common name: California Pepper
Botanical name: Schinus molle

The California Pepper is a fast growing evergreen tree that will mature to a height of 25'-40' and as wide. Its bright green leaves are divided into many narrow, 1.5"-2" long leaflets.

Tree Roses selections

Common name: Tree Roses selections
Botanical name: Rosa Tree varieties

Tree roses are actually shrubs that have been grafted or grown in a way that looks like a tree, ie with a trunk. Tree roses can be floribundas, hybrid teas, or grandifloras. They are typically used as specimen plants, found in a variety of colors, typically blooming from spring through fall especially in frost free areas. Make sure the plant is tied to a stake in case of strong winds. Roses prefer full sun with well draining, fertile soil.

California Gray Rush

Common name: California Gray Rush
Botanical name: Juncus patens

Although a wetland plant, Juncus patens can tolerate fairly dry conditions. It will slowly clump to 2'-3' wide and tall. It tolerates full sun to full shade. This California native can adapt to various watering needs: it can be planted in a pond or used in dry shade or full sun with occasional irrigation. This attractive perennial, mostly thought of as a grass, has thin, gray green, vertical stems. Leaves looks like small brown sleeves near the plant base and can have a sharp edge. This is a great plant for containers and dry shade. It is deer resistant. It has spreading rhizomes. Mostly grown for the stiff stems that provide architectural interest.

California Gray Rush

Common name: California Gray Rush
Botanical name: Juncus patens

Although a wetland plant, Juncus patens can tolerate fairly dry conditions. It will slowly clump to 2'-3' wide and tall. It tolerates full sun to full shade. This California native can adapt to various watering needs: it can be planted in a pond or used in dry shade or full sun with occasional irrigation. This attractive perennial, mostly thought of as a grass, has thin, gray green, vertical stems. Leaves looks like small brown sleeves near the plant base and can have a sharp edge. This is a great plant for containers and dry shade. It is deer resistant. It has spreading rhizomes. Mostly grown for the stiff stems that provide architectural interest.