Common name:Red Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
This Japanese Maple grows as a small, deciduous tree complete with palmate leaves that turn red and endure for the entire season.
Common name:Douglas Pyramidal Arborvitae
Botanical name:Platycladus orientalis 'Douglasii Aurea'
This larger shrub will grow to about 15' tall and 10' wide. It has small, scaled, light green and yellow green leaves. This is a highly combustible plant. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.
Common name:Cushion Coyote Brush
Botanical name:Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point'
'Pigeon Point' is a compact, evergreen groundcover that grows 18"- 24" tall and 10'-12' wide. It is the preferred form of the Coyote Bush. Its leaves are green; it has white flowers that bloom in the fall. It is important to plant this groundcover that are at least 6' -10' apart. Otherwise they will overgrow each other and create a high groundcover. 'Pigeon Point' is tolerant of ocean spray and is deer resistant.
Common name:Valley Oak, Calif. White Oak, Roble
Botanical name:Quercus lobata
The Valley Oak is a large deciduous tree that grows 60'-80' tall. It develops a rounded canopy that spreads 50'-70' wide with leaves deeply lobed and rounded. The Valley Oak is very heat tolerant and drought tolerant once its root system is developed. It is a native to CA and attracts squirrels and birds who love the acorns.
Common name:Scots Pine
Botanical name:Pinus sylvestris
Scots Pine is an evergreen conifer that quickly reaches 12-40' tall and 10-20' wide. Young trees have an irregular pyramidal habit but changes to a spreading, flat-topped habit with lower branches dying. Bark is orange tinted, creating a focal point in the garden. Foliage is gray-green needles. Cones can be asymmetrical. This tree does best in full sun with well-draining, acidic soil. It tolerates poor and dry soil. Retain central leader by removing crossing branches. This tree becomes more attractive with age; many cultivars available. Grown for Christmas trees.
Common name:Golden Pfitzer Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus X pfitzeriana aurea
New growth is a bright, golden yellow color; the juniper itself is fast-growing to a size of 5' tall by 10' wide.Junipers are highly combustible plants.
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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.