Common name:Blue or Mexican Elderberry
Botanical name:Sambucus mexicana
The Elderberry is a deciduous evergreen shrub or tree that grows to 20' x 15'. It is similar to the blue elderberry . The leaves are a pale green and have 3-5 leaflets. This shrub or tree is a very fast growing drought tolerant plant. Beneficial insects are attracted to this plant. Native to California.
Common name:Texas Sotol
Botanical name:Dasylirion texanum
Durable, low-maintenance accent plant reaching 6' tall by 6' wide at maturity. Shiny, green leaves armed with stout, curved teeth, so care should be used in locating this plant in a landscape. Cold tolerant. Not as deserty looking as wheeleri. Give it room as teeth are sharp, Native in Texas and Chihuahua, Mexico. With age, it will flower with a slender, densely packed column of flowers 15' tall.
Common name:Chilean Mesquite
Botanical name:Prosopis chilensis
Semievergreen tree can rapidly grow to 30' x 30'. Thorns are variable. Can be multitrunked. Dark coarse textured bark. Accepts reflected sun. Upright grower with wide crown. Avoid overwatering to control windstorm uprooting. Yellow-green flowers in spring.
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Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.