Common name:Coyote Bush
Botanical name:Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point'

Pigeon Point is a compact evergreen groundcover that grows 18-24" tall and 10 to 12 feet wide. It is the preferred form of the Coyote Bush . Its leaves are green and it has white flowers that bloom in the Fall. It is important to plant this groundcover by gallons that are at least 6 -10 ft. apart. Otherwise they will overgrow each other and create a high groundcover. Pigeon Point is tolerant of ocean spray and is deer resistant.

Common name:Arizona Ash
Botanical name:Fraxinus velutina

This rounded tree will grow 40' tall and wide with open and upright habit. It has glossy, dark green leaflets that turn yellow and gold in the fall. Flowers and fruit are considered inconspicuous. The trunk is slender and gray. This tree is hardy to about -10 degrees F. This deciduous tree is heat tolerant, including desert heat and needs a moderate amount of water. It also tolerates alkaline and rocky or sandy soil. This tree can be used as a lawn tree if there is enough space.

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

Common name:Carolina Laurel Cherry
Botanical name:Prunus caroliniana

This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2-4" in length. It is excellent as either a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late-winter and spring followed by small black berries. The berries can be messy.

Sustainable Landscaping Fundamentals

Sustainable landscaping is a term coined to mean sensible landscape practices that work within the limits of the Eco-system. This means within the limits of your local rainfall, soil conditions and sun patterns.

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