Common name: Fernleaf Acacia
Botanical name: Acacia baileyana
This is one of the showiest Acacias for western gardens. It usually grows to 15' in height, with a compact, dense habit; it is one of the first plants to flower, blooming heavily in late winter. It has soft textured, gray green or blue green leaves. It is drought tolerant one it's established and originates from Southeastern Australia. Prune after bloom cycle is done to remove dead branches or to thin.
Also called Cootamundra Wattle. Each leaf has 2-10 primary leaflets (pinnae) and there are 20-30 pinnules per
pinna. This is one of the hardiest Acacias. It can grow to 25' in 6 years, but generally only live 20-30 years. It is
not particular as to soil and no fertilizer is required
Common name: Tea Tree Red Damask
Botanical name: Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask'
Leptospermum scoparium is an evergreen shrub or tree. One half inch wide, red flowers are showy. Branches are densely set with needle-like, fragrant, green leaves.
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.
Common name: Mexican Fan Palm
Botanical name: Washingtonia robusta
The Mexican Fan Palm is a very tall, rapidly growing palm with large, fan-shaped leaves. It has a tropical look, and can grow several feet a year. This species is excellent for larger gardens and lining streets and avenues.
Common name: Heavenly Cloud Texas Ranger
Botanical name: Leucophyllum 'Heavenly Cloud'
Texas Sage 'Heavenly Cloud' is a drought tolerant evergreen shrub with lavender blooms in the Summer. Commonly known as Texas sage, it is not a true sage. It requires minimal water, is easily shaped into hedges, and blooms over the entire surface. A number of popular cultivars are available. 'Heavenly Cloud' is a hybrid between Leucophyllum frutescens 'Green Cloud' and Leucophyllum laevigatum. Mostly evergreen, it is a fast-growing shrub with medium green leaves and lavender flowers when the humidity and heat are high