Common name:Leyland Cypress
Botanical name:Cupressocyparis leylandii

The Leyland Cypress is easy to grow, and will become a tall, evergreen tree with a dense crown that is conical to columnar in shape. While its leaf form, size and shape resemble those of the Cupressocyparis nootkatensis, its branchlets are finer, longer and more slender. It combines well with broadleaf evergreens, low junipers, and barberry.

Common name:Prairie Sky Switch Grass
Botanical name:Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

This perennial grass will grow 2-4' tall and 2-4' wide. It has narrow, deep green and gray green leaves with slender, light flowers that bloom in midsummer.

Common name:Hopseed Bush
Botanical name:Dodonaea viscosa

Attractive upright, dense shrub grows to 10' x 8'. Good alternative to oleander. Excellent screen. Full sun to partial shade. Yellow-green nonshowy flowers appear in spring followed by decorative papery fruits that attract birds. Native to hot regions worldwide.