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Queen Palm
Hollywood Twisted Juniper, Hollywoo
Baja Dudleya
Dymondia, Rock Ditty
New Zealand Flax
Queen Palm

Common name:Queen Palm
Botanical name:Syagrus romanzoffianum

This palm has a very straight trunk to about 50' in height. It has arching, feathery, bright green glossy leaves that can be 10- 15' long. It is fragile in heavy winds and a fast grower. It will become damaged in temperature below 24 degrees F.

Hollywood Twisted Juniper, Hollywoo

Common name:Hollywood Twisted Juniper, Hollywoo
Botanical name:Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'

This wild-looking tree will give an artistic Japanese accent to any setting. It has an upright habit which includes broad, shrubby branches that spread irregularly but gracefully.

Baja Dudleya

Common name:Baja Dudleya
Botanical name:Dudleya brittonii

Dudleya brittonii is a succulent with a large open rosette of glaucous leaves. This plant will grow 15" high and produces pale yellow flowers on 35" stems.

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Common name:Dymondia, Rock Ditty
Botanical name:Dymondia margaretae

This foliage is gray/green/silvery and the margaretae is a very dense, mat forming groundcover. It tolerates drought, cold, salt spray and poor soils. It's deep rooted and produces small, inconspicuous yellow flowers. Great for use in between stepping stones or pavers.

New Zealand Flax

Common name:New Zealand Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax

New Zealand Flax is a large, bold plant with stiffly vertical, sword-like, green leaves that arise from its base. It should be grown under full sun for best color. Varieties will offer different growth habits and leaf color.

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Mosaic Style Wall

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.