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. (2nd photo courtesy of Steve Mullany)

Common name:Box Elder
Botanical name:Acer negundo

The Boxelder is a deciduous, fast growing tree that attains heights of 40'-60'. It is native to California's streambanks and valleys below 6000'. The leaves have a beautiful, yellow fall color. This Acer is found throughout North America and is the most common of the Maples. -Cornflower Farms

Common name:Japanese Skimmia
Botanical name:Skimmia japonica

Compact, slow grower with glossy rich green leaves. Pinkish-reddish buds held above the leaves, becoming white blooms, slightly scented. Female plants bear holly-like red berries in the fall & winter, if a male plant is present.

Common name:Dwarf Columnar Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

This larger shrub will grow 12'-25' tall and has small, scaled dark green leaves.

Common name:Bush Morning Glory
Botanical name:Convolvulus cneorum

This evergeen shrub grows 2'-4' high with silver foliage and white flowers from spring through fall. It prefers light soil, good drainage and full sun. - Cornflower Farms