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Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum
Oleander Sister Agnes
Fruitland Silverberry
California Coffeeberry
Pink Muhly Regal Mist
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.

Oleander Sister Agnes

Common name:Oleander Sister Agnes
Botanical name:Nerium oleander 'Sister Agnes'

Nerium oleander 'Sister Agnes' is an evergreen shrub that grows at a fast rate to 20' tall. Leaves are narrow, dark green, leathery, and glossy. Blooms with single white flowers late spring through fall.

Fruitland Silverberry

Common name:Fruitland Silverberry
Botanical name:Elaeagnus pungens

Evergreen shrub to 10-15' equally tall as wide. Through pruning you can keep it smaller. Large silvery leaves with rusty dots. Armed with spines. Good for hedge or dense barriers. Can be sheered; tolerates heat and wind. Tolerates bad soil.

California Coffeeberry

Common name:California Coffeeberry
Botanical name:Rhamnus californica

The California coffeeberry is an evergreen shrub that reaches 6'-8' high. It grows inland and has large green to black berries in late summer. This shrub tolerates sun or partial shade in all soil types. The California coffeeberry is a native to California and is drought tolerant. It is a beneficial insect plant and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

Pink Muhly Regal Mist

Common name:Pink Muhly Regal Mist
Botanical name:Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist'

Fast growing grass forms 3' dense rosette. During bloom period in fall, a haze of frothy deep pink flowers cover the plant. Small clump grass with narrow glossy green leaves. It will go dormant in the winter and should be cut to ground in spring. Accepts full sun, reflected sun or light shade. Native to eastern Texas.

Designer: David A. Grant

Patio Garden LC 3

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.