Alyogyne huegelii, Blue Hibiscus Medium- to large-sized shrub
Blue hibiscus is a tropical evergreen that grows four to six feet high and wide. It has an open, bushy shape and lobed, hairy, dark green foliage. This fast-growing shrub […]
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis
The deciduous tree has a spreading growth habit and vase-shaped crown. It will grow to thirty feet wide and reaches thirty to forty feet tall with a beautiful, rounded canopy. […]
Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Medium-sized shrub
This medium-sized evergreen, which is prized for its highly fragrant, white, cream, or ivory flowers, reaches heights of four to six feet with an equal spread. Mature shrubs are round […]
Equisetum hyemale Horsetail, Scouring Rush Small-medium, perennial shrub
Horsetail is a fast-growing, reedlike perennial shrub that gets its name from the silicon crystals in its plant tissues that have a gritty texture much like a scouring pad. Historically, […]
Albizia julibrissin Mimosa, Silk Tree Medium-sized tree
This medium- to fast-growing, deciduous tree has a multiple trunk and an open, growth habit, reaching thirty feet tall and ten to twelve feet wide. It has a smooth, grayish […]
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A lot has changed over the last year. With people spending so much time at home during the pandemic, outdoor design has become quite the hot topic. From cleaning up […]
Ceratonia siliqua Carob, St. John’s Bread Large-sized tree
Carob is a large evergreen reaching thirty to fifty feet tall and forty feet wide with a dense branching habit. This tree has smooth, grayish bark and large, round, leathery, […]
Agave vilmoriniana, Octopus Agave
The thick-leafed plant with its curved, twisted, pointed, bluish green leaves resembles an octopus. It reaches heights of four feet with a six- foot spread. At the end of its […]
Acacia cultriformis – Knifeleaf Acacia Small to medium-sized tree
This drought-resistant, multi trunk evergreen grows twelve to fifteen feet tall and wide. It has an open growth habit with interesting twisted or drooping branches that support small, grayish green, […]
Ficus Carica or Common Fig, Edible Fig Medium-sized tree
The common fig tree is a deciduous, spreading, multi-trunk tree with smooth, gray bark that grows to heights of fifteen to thirty feet and has a wide but low, open […]