Common name:Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern
Botanical name:Abutilon hybrids
These evergreen shrubs usually grow to 8-10' tall and as wide. Most will tolerate frost to 25 degrees F or lower with some damage. All are irresistible to hummingbirds with their showy flowers and heavy nectar production. They will take sun to moderately deep shade and little or no summer watering in coastal areas. They should be given more shade and water in hotter, drier climates. They make an excellent plant for containers or hanging baskets. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Lily of the Valley Bush
Botanical name:Pieris japonica
Pieris japonica is an evergreen shrub with elegant foliage all year. Upright, dense, tiered growth to 9-10 ft. New growth is bronzy pink to red. Mature leaves are glossy green, 3 in. long. Dropping clusters of white, pink, or nearly red flowers.
Common name:Wax Leaf Privet
Botanical name:Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'
This dense evergreen shrub of an upright habit is capable of growing as a shrub or small tree. Its dark green, leathery leaves are opposite those of a simple evergreen.
Common name:Japanese Camellia
Botanical name:Camellia japonica
An evergreen shrub or small tree, the Camellia japonica can reach 6-15' depending on the variety. It is intended for growth in part sun to shade, with average to little summer watering when established. They make excellent container plants. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Endress' Cranesbill or Geranium
Botanical name:Geranium endressii
This handsome tree has near-evergreen leaves which have a long blooming period.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.