Common name: Japanese Maple
Botanical name: Acer palmatum

This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves which have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. Leaves later turn orange or yellow in fall. It is slow growing to 20', and requires shelter from the hot sun. The leaves of this tree are small, light green in color, and deeply lobed. It should also be noted that this tree remains spectacular throughout all seasons.

Common name: Amazing Red N.Z. Flax
Botanical name: Phormium 'Amazing Red'

Phormium 'Amazing Red' is an evergreen perennial. This plant has many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves in a fan pattern, reaching 2' tall. Leaves are reddish brown. Flowers are insignificant and bloom infrequently. It does better with occasional watering once it's established.

Common name: Pacific Gold Breath Of Heaven
Botanical name: Coleonema pulchellum 'Pacific Gold'

The Golden Breath of Heaven is an evergreen shrub that found its way here from Western Australia. The foliage is yellow-green and feathery-fine looking. It needs full sun and medium amount of water, with fast- draining soil. It has tiny light pink flowers that bloom from winter into spring. Plant it along paths and have it brush against you. Plant with contrasting colors and textures to highlight this beautiful shrub.

Common name: Sunburst Coreopsis
Botanical name: Coreopsis grandiflora

Sunburst Coreopsis is an attractive perennial that reaches 1.5' tall and wide. Golden yellow, double flowers on bushy plants bloom during summer in full sun and fertile, well draining soil. It makes for good cut flowers, and pruning keeps the plants abundant with blooms. It does best with regular watering.