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5/16/2020 Plant Briefs www.plantmaster.com/gardens/projects/reportbriefs.php 1/13 UC Marin Master Gardeners - Beautiful shrubs Botanical Name: Abelia X grandiora Common Name: Pink Abelia Plant Type: Shrub Sun: Full, Half, Shade Water: Low, Medium This medium-sized evergreen shrub blooms all summer, displaying small, pink bell-shaped owers. It has a naturally arching form. It can grow to 6 to 10 feet in the right conditions. Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12' Flower Color: Pink Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Flower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall Botanical Name: Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance' Common Name: Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry Plant Type: Tree, Shrub Sun: Full, Half Water: Medium This large shrub or small tree grows to about 15-30 ft in height and is as wide as it is tall. Its most outstanding feature is the beautiful white owers revealed in the spring.Features showy, 5-petaled, slightly fragrant, white owers in drooping clusters which appear before the leaves emerge in early spring. Finely toothed, elliptic, medium to dark green leaves (1-3" long) change to orange-red in autumn. Flowers give way to small, round, green berries which turn red and nally mature to a dark purplish-black in early summer. Edible berries resemble blueberries in size and color and a ... Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25' Flower Color: White Attracts Wildlife: Birds Leaf Color: Green Flower Season: Spring Botanical Name: Atriplex lentiformis Common Name: Quail Bush Plant Type: Shrub Sun: Full, Half Water: Very Low The quail bush is a densely branched deciduous shrub that grows to 9' tall and 12' wide. It has gray- green leaves and yellow owers in mid summer. The stems have spines. Native to California and is very drought tolerant. It also attracts benecial insects and butteries. Provides excellent food source and cover for wildlife. Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12' Flower Color: n/a Attracts Wildlife: Birds, Wildlife Leaf Color: Grey Green Flower Season: Summer UC Marin Master Gardeners 1682 Novato Blvd Suite 150B Novato, CA 94947 415-473-4204 [email protected]

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Page 1: UC Marin Master Gardeners - Beautiful shrubsThis beautiful evergreen shrub can reach 6-15' tall, depending on the variety. It is intended for growth in ltered sun to shade, with regular

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UC Marin Master Gardeners - Beautiful shrubs

Botanical Name: Abelia X grandi�oraCommon Name: Pink AbeliaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: Low, MediumThis medium-sized evergreen shrub blooms allsummer, displaying small, pink bell-shaped �owers.It has a naturally arching form. It can grow to 6 to10 feet in the right conditions.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance'Common Name: Autumn Brilliance ServiceberryPlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis large shrub or small tree grows to about 15-30ft in height and is as wide as it is tall. Its mostoutstanding feature is the beautiful white �owersrevealed in the spring.Features showy, 5-petaled,slightly fragrant, white �owers in drooping clusterswhich appear before the leaves emerge in earlyspring. Finely toothed, elliptic, medium to darkgreen leaves (1-3" long) change to orange-red inautumn. Flowers give way to small, round, greenberries which turn red and �nally mature to a darkpurplish-black in early summer. Edible berriesresemble blueberries in size and color and a ...

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Atriplex lentiformisCommon Name: Quail BushPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowThe quail bush is a densely branched deciduousshrub that grows to 9' tall and 12' wide. It has gray-green leaves and yellow �owers in mid summer.The stems have spines. Native to California and isvery drought tolerant. It also attracts bene�cialinsects and butter�ies. Provides excellent foodsource and cover for wildlife.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: Birds, WildlifeLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Summer

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Botanical Name: Camellia japonicaCommon Name: Japanese CamelliaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Half, ShadeWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThis beautiful evergreen shrub can reach 6-15' tall,depending on the variety. It is intended for growthin �ltered sun to shade, with regular water andmore in hot summer areas. They make excellentcontainer plants. White, pink or red �owers bloomin winter. Camellia prefers well draining, acid soil.Mulch well to keep roots cool. Additional CommonNames: Common Camellia

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: Pink, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Winter

Botanical Name: Ceanothus thyrsi�orusCommon Name: Blue BlossumPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowOne of the larger ceanothus, forming a good sizedshrub or small tree 6-25 ft. tall. Shiny, bright greenleaves and good sized clusters of �owers which canrange from pure white to pale blue, sky bluethrough rich darker shades of blue in the spring.Easy, fast growing. Can be trained into a singletrunk if desired. Useful as a specimen tree,background shrub or informal hedge. Droughttolerant when established. Ceanothus are fantastichabitat plants providing food and cover for a widerange of creatures. Bees and other pollinatorsfrequent the �owers as do butter�ies. Severalbutter�i ...

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Cestrum 'Newellii'Common Name: Red CestrumPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumCestrum ‘Newellii’ is an upright growing evergreenshrub reaching 6 to 8 ft. with dark green foliage.The branch tips hold clusters of showy crimson red�owers almost year round in Southern California.The �owers are followed by red-purple berries.Grows in full sun with regular irrigation.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds,Butter�iesLeaf Color: Blue GreenFlower Season: Spring

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Botanical Name: Choisya ternataCommon Name: Mexican Orange, Mex. MockOrangePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis evergreen shrub has glossy yellow-green leavesand produces clusters of white �owers that have afragrance similar to that of orange blossoms. Itmakes an excellent informal hedge or screen. Itrequires full sun for growth and partial shade whengrown in hot areas. It will need soil amendments ifgrown in alkaline soil or if water is high in salts.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'Common Name: Purple Hop BushPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: Very Low, Extra in SummerThis fast-growing shrub has an upright, branchinghabit that reaches 12'-15' tall and 8' wide, withwillow-like leaves that are 4" in length. Its foliage isbronzy-green in color, which turns a reddish-purpleshade in the fall and winter. It has compact growthand requires full sun for the best results. Smallgreen �owers appear in summer (are insigni�cant)followed by brown seed capsules. These capsuleswill litter a pool. Do not plant in windy areas or high�re areas. This shrub is drougb tolerant once it'sestablished but will do better with occasional water.It can be planted in des ...

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Bronze, Green, PurpleFlower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Escallonia rubraCommon Name: Red EscalloniaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Half, ShadeWater: Low, MediumEscallonia rubra is an upright compact shrubgrowing 6 ft. to 15 ft. tall and wide. The leaves aresmooth and glossy dark-green. It has red �owers in1- to 3-in. clusters. It can be used as screen orhedge. The glossy dark foliage contrasts well withthe red �owers. It is very wind-resistant and doeswell in seaside conditions. It is almost drought-tolerant but they do best with watering. Hotterclimates require partial shade. Escallonia rubradoes not tolerate alkaline soils very well.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: RedAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall

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Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King'Common Name: Silver King EuonymusPlant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubSun: FullWater: Medium, Extra in SummerEuonymus japonicus 'Silver King' is an evergreenshrub. Grows to 6 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. Greenevergreen leaves have silvery white edges, makingthis an attractive hedge. It can also be used fortopiaries and containers. This shrub does best infull to part sun with regular watering and moreduring hot spells. Because it's narrow, it can beespaliered. It tolerates coastal conditions, heat andpoor soil. Flowers are inconspicuous.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, Silver, White, VariegatedFlower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Feijoa sellowianaCommon Name: Pineapple GuavaPlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowClassi�ed as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, thisplant can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Itsfoliage is gray green and silvery underneath. White�owers with bright red stamens can be seen,followed by 1"-4" long, oval, edible fruit. Full sun isrequired for proper growth. Additional names: Accasellowiana

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: Red, White, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Frangula californicaCommon Name: California Co�eeberryPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowEasy-care, long-lived evergreen shrub grows 6'-8'tall and wide, sometimes larger, with a roundedform that can be pruned to shape. Native inchaparral, woodland, and forest communities fromOregon coast ranges through most of Californiainto Arizona and Baja. Foliage is large, leathery,deep green with reddish tints, stems are reddishbrown when young, spring �owers areinconspicuous but attract butter�ies and bees. Leafedges curl under during dry summers to conservemoisture. Red berries turn black in late summer,when they attract birds (and resemble co�eebeans). Tolerates sun or p ...

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

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Botanical Name: Grevillea 'Noellii'Common Name: Noell's GrevilleaPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: FullWater: LowThis low, compact evergreen shrub reaches 3'-6' talland 6'8' wide. Dark pink �owers apear in the spring.Its bright green foliage is needle-like. Full sun isrequired for growth. Prune after bloom period tokeep this shrub looking dense. Grevillea is sensitiveto salt accumulation so it's important to drip irrigatefor hours on this plant to leach out salt once amonth. Do not fertilize with phosphates.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Heteromeles arbutifoliaCommon Name: ToyonPlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, LowEvergreen shrub typically grows up to 8' tall and 5'wide, sometimes larger, with leathery, toothed,green leaves. Small, white, fragrant �owers appearin late spring or early summer, followed by clustersof red winter berries. Tolerates full sun, part shade,heat, smog, wind, and heavy or light soils.Established plants are drought tolerant. May takeseveral years to become established, after which it'sgreat for erosion control. Prune a little bit all yearlong if desired, or wait till August/September for aheavier prune.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Lavatera thuringiaca 'Rosea'Common Name: Rosea Tree MallowPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: MediumLavatera thuringiaca 'Rosea' is an evergreen shrubthat grows 6'-8' tall and 4' wide. The leaves aregreen with a maple-like form. It produces pinkblossoms.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Summer

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Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium 'PinkPearl'Common Name: Pink Pearl Manuka Tea TreePlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: Low, Medium, Extra in SummerLeptospermum sco. 'Pink Pearl' is an evergreenshrub. Grows 6-12 ft. high and wide. Leaves aresmall, dark green, and bronze during the summer.Flowers are white and pink, and bloom during thesummer.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: Pink, WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Bronze, Dark GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium 'RubyGlow'Common Name: Ruby Glow Manuka Tea TreePlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: LowRuby Glow Manuka has small, needle-like, greenleaves with showy, 1/2" rose-like �owers in winterand spring. These shrubs can be thinned toenhance their attractive branch structure and�aking bark. They need very little water onceestablished. 'Ruby Glow' is compact, upright andgrows 6'-8' tall by 4'-5' wide. It has dark foliage withdeep red blooms; it works well as a red accent inthe garden.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: RedAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Loropetalum chinense 'PurpleDiamond'Common Name: Purple Diamond Fringe FlowerPlant Type: ShrubSun: Half, ShadeWater: MediumPurple Diamond combines colorful �owers withyear-round deep purple foliage, Purple Diamondholds its purple color better than others, and stayscompact. Useful as an accent shrub in borders andcontainers, a foundation plant, low hedge, or inmass plantings.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: RedAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: PurpleFlower Season: Spring, Summer

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Botanical Name: Luma apiculataCommon Name: LumaPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: MediumLuma apiculata is an evergreen shrub or small tree.It grows fast to 6'-8' tall and equally wide. Old plantsdevelop beautiful bark, the color of cinnamon. Thefoliage is dense, with closely set, dark green, oval toroundish, .5"-1" long leaves. Flowers are white topinkish, a little more than .5" across, with fourpetals and a large brush of stamens in the center.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: Pink, WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Mahonia aquifoliumCommon Name: Oregon GrapePlant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumEvergreen shrub grows upright to 6' tall, slowlycreeping outward by rhizomes. Leaves are 4"-10"long, with 5-9 very spiny-toothed, 1.5" oval lea�ets.New springtime growth turns copper-bronze tone,and fall foliage turns a deep reddish tone. Performsin sun or shade and looks best with regular waterbut is considered drought tolerant. Terminalclusters of bright-yellow, bell-shaped �owers arefollowed by clusters of blue, grape-like fruits lovedby birds. Makes good jelly.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Myrica californicaCommon Name: Paci�c Wax MyrtlePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis large shrub/tree can reach 30' tall and hasglossy, dark green leaves with purple nutlets thatattract birds. It is used very e�ectively as a screen.Also known as Morella californica.

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Spring

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Botanical Name: Myrsine africanaCommon Name: African BoxwoodPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis African Boxwood is a small, slow growing shrubwith small green leaves set on vertical, dark redstems. It can be grown in the sun or shade, and isgood as a foundation plant or a low hedge.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragransCommon Name: Sweet OlivePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThe sweet olive is a moderate-growing, evergreenshrub to 10' high. It is broad, dense and compact,with oval leaves that are 4" in length and a glossy,medium green color. Small �owers with a strongapricot-like fragrance are produced in the springand summer. Some people have described thescent as a combination of Gardenia and Citruswhich comes from the clusters of tiny creamcolored �owers that appear in Spring and Summer.It's an excellent choice as a screen or hedgegrowing to about 10' tall and 8' wide. They do well infull sun with regular water and grow nicely with partshade ...

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Osmanthus het. ‘Variegatus’Common Name: Variegated False HollyPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumVariegated false holly is an extremely tough,strikingly variegated evergreen shrub. The brightcream- edged foliage holds up well in sun or shade.Use it to brighten a shady corner, or set it against abackground of dark evergreens. It makes a colorfulinformal hedge and can also be kept in a largecontainer for many years. Once it is well establishedit will produce tiny- but powerfully fragrant - �owersin fall. The heavy perfume carries well, even on thecool autumn air. False hollies respond well topruning and can make a dense and impenetrablehedge. If allowed to grow naturally, ma ...

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, White, VariegatedFlower Season: Fall

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Botanical Name: Osmanthus heterophyllusCommon Name: False HollyPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumFalse holly is an extremely tough, strikinglyevergreen shrub. The bright cream- edged foliageholds up well in sun or shade. Use it to brighten ashady corner, or set it against a background of darkevergreens. It makes a colorful informal hedge andcan also be kept in a large container for many years.Once it is well established it will produce tiny- butpowerfully fragrant - �owers in fall. The heavyperfume carries well, even on the cool autumn air.False hollies respond well to pruning and can makea dense and impenetrable hedge. If allowed to grownaturally, mature specimens develop ...

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Fall

Botanical Name: Philadelphus coronariusCommon Name: Mock OrangePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis attractive deciduous shrub quickly reaches 10'tall and wide. It looks great in corners. It has a vaseor arching habit. Leaves are light green, oval, andemerge in spring, followed by scented, white, singleor double blooms in summer. Plant in full sun butmust have afternoon shade in warm, inland valleys.It needs regular watering and well draining soil.Prune after bloom period, removing old wood andthinning plant.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Pittosporum ten. 'MarjorieChannon'Common Name: Marjorie Channon' PittosporumPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: LowThis ornamental Pittisporum is signi�cant becauseof its variegated and beautiful foliage. It is a slowgrowing compact shrub with rounded pyramidalhabit to 8-12'+ feet tall. The leaves are light greenwith white edges.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: VariegatedFlower Season: n/a

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Botanical Name: Plumbago auriculataCommon Name: Cape PlumbagoPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis mounding shrub will grow to 12'+ tall and hassmall, light green leaves with blue and white �owersthat bloom all year.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Intermittent

Botanical Name: Podocarpus henkeliiCommon Name: Long- Leafed YellowwoodPlant Type: Tree, Conifer, ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumThis handsome evergreen tree will grow 30'-50' highand 15'-20' wide. It has beautiful drooping, shiny,green foliage year-round. Leaves are slightlycrescent-shaped, 5'-7' long when young, shorterwhen plant matures. It makes an attractivecontainer plant.

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Blue Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Podocarpus latifoliusCommon Name: YellowwoodPlant Type: Tree, Conifer, ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumThe real yellowwood is a large evergreen tree thatgrows up to 30 meters in height. It grows relativelyslowly but forms a wood of exceptional quality. Theleaves are strap-shaped, 25–40 mm long on maturetrees, larger, to 100 mm long, on vigorous youngtrees, and 6–12 mm broad, with a bluntly pointedtip. The species name "latifolius" actually means"wide-leaved". The bright-coloured foliage of newgrowth stands out against the dark leaves of maturefoliage. The cones of this dioecious tree are berry-like, with a single (rarely two) 7–11 mm seed apicalon an 8–14 mm pink-purple ar ...

Plant Height: 60-100'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Blue GreenFlower Season: n/a

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Botanical Name: Prunus carolinianaCommon Name: Carolina Laurel CherryPlant Type: TreeSun: FullWater: LowThis large evergreen shrub or small tree has leavesthat are glossy and 2"-4" in length. It is excellent aseither a formal hedge or an informal screen. It hascreamy white �owers in late winter and springfollowed by small black berries.

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color:Flower Season: Winter, Spring

Botanical Name: Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyoniiCommon Name: Catalina CherryPlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Low, MediumNative to California's Channel Islands, the Catalinacherry is an evergreen shrub or small tree thatgrows 15' to 30' tall and wide, usually smaller andupright. Makes a nice tall, dense screen or hedge.Easily pruned to shape or control size. Developsshowy white �ower spikes in spring that bees adoreand dark red-purple fruit in fall that is cherished bybirds. Catalina cherry is drought tolerant, resistsoak root fungus, and attracts bene�cial insects andbutter�ies.

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Rhus ovataCommon Name: Sugar BushPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: Very Low, Extra in SummerSugar Bush is a dense, rounded evergreen shrubgrowing 8'-15' tall and wide with creamy �owers inspring. Small red fruit follows blooms, which areedible. It grows well in inland areas and is droughttolerant. Leathery, rich, dark foliage is evergreen. Itprefers full sun and well draining soil. It is droughttolerant once it's established although it could useadditional irrigation in hot summer areas. Do notplant in wet areas.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring

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Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra 'Aurea'Common Name: Golden European ElderPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumDeciduous shrub that has yellow foliage and vibrantpink �owers. Purple berries soon follow that aresuitable for producing wine. A large bushydeciduous shrub that grows to 8-15 feet tall withpurplish-red stems. In late winter and early springemerge the chartreuse compound leaves thatmature to green. From May to June appear the tinypink-tinged white �owers in large �attened cymesthat turn into clusters of edible black elderberryfruits in late summer. Plant in full sun to light shade.Irrigate regularly to occasionally.

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Gold, YellowFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'Common Name: Azure Bush GermanderPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: LowThe 'Azurea' variety is a little smaller than thespecies, reaching about 4' tall and 5' wide. The grayand silver leaves are the perfect backdrop for deepblue �owers in summer and fall. Plants will toleratefull sun, re�ected heat, drought, and considerablecold. It can be hedged. Germander is a native of theMediterranean area.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey Green, Grey, SilverFlower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Viburnum 'Summer Snow�ake'Common Name: Summer Snow�ake Double�leViburnuPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Medium, Extra in SummerA beautiful medium-size shrub with a broadlyrounded form. The tiered horizontal branchesmagni�cently display the showy white �owerclusters. Highly ornamental red fruit develops in thefall. An excellent specimen or hedge plant.Deciduous. -Monrovia Nursery

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

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Botanical Name: Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'Common Name: Spring Bouquet LaurustinusPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, Half, Shade, Deep ShadeWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThe 'Spring Bouquet' grows to about 4-6' in heightwith a compact habit. Its foliage is slimer than thespecies, darker green color, and the plant can beused as an onamental hedge.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Fall

Botanical Name: Weigela �oridaCommon Name: WeigelaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis deciduous shrub has light pink, tubular �owersthat are 1" wide and appear during the springseason.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Westringia fruticosaCommon Name: Coast RosemaryPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: Very Low, Extra in SummerThe Australian Rosemary is an evergreen shrub thatgrows 6' tall and 12' wide. It has soft, gray greenleaves and white �owers throughout the yearespecially in frost free areas and prefers full sun.This shrub is also drought tolerant but will lookbetter with occasional watering in spring andsummer. This plant is great in coastal areas since ittolerates wind and salt spray.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Intermittent

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