Common name:Western Redbud
Botanical name:Cercis occidentalis

This deciduous shrub ranges from 6'-20' tall and 10'-15' wide. It is desirable for its magenta spring flowers, yellow to red fall color, and dangling winter seed pods. It is tolerant of many soil types, drought and oak root fungus. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The Western Redbud can be found statewide in CA in the foothills below 4500' elevations in chaparral and woodland communities. - Cornflower Farms

Common name:Santa Cruz Firethorn
Botanical name:Pyracantha 'Santa Cruz'

This spreading, evergreen shrub has glossy green foliage and large clusters of orange berries. It can be kept to 3' high and easily grows to 8'-10' wide. It works well as a bank cover.

Common name:Fig Edible
Botanical name:Ficus carica

This small tree produces wonderful figs that are a brownish red color.

Common name:Dwarf Plumbago
Botanical name:Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Intense blue flowers adorn the glossy green leaves of this plant in late summer and fall. This 6" mat-forming groundcover does well in shade or sun, and in average soil. -Holland WIldflower Farm

The Right Plant Right Place

Putting the right plants in the right places in the right groupings is both the challenge and art of good landscape design.

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