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Smoketree, Wigtree
Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum
Italian Cypress
Smoketree, Wigtree

Common name:Smoketree, Wigtree
Botanical name:Cotinus coggygria

A deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to around 10' tall, this plant is grown for its wispy, thread-like flower clusters and outstanding fall color. The plant requires sun to part shade.

Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum

Common name:Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum
Botanical name:Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'

This handsome dwarf form of the Pittosporum tobira grows into a low, dense mound that is covered with glossy, evergreen foliage.

Italian Cypress

Common name:Italian Cypress
Botanical name:Cupressus sempervirens

This narrow tree will grow to about 25' tall and has small, green, scaled leaves.

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Soils and Compost:

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

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.