Common name:Spanish Bayonet
Botanical name:Yucca aloifolia

Becomes a large sprawling succulent 10' x 10'. Growth is slow. Stiff dense leaves are medium green with sharp points and smooth margins. It tends to bloom when under drought situations. . More tolerant of cold than Yucca gloriosa. Cold weather can turn leaves purple. Native to the Caribbean, Mexico and the south eastern US.

Common name:Chinese Elm, Chinese Evergreen Elm
Botanical name:Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm quickly reaches 50' tall and 60' wide with an upright habit and spreading pendulous branches with age. Chinese Elm has small, dark green leaves. Foliage turns yellow or orange in fall. Small, greenish yellow flower appear in summer but are considered insignificant. Small light brown fruit appear in fall but are not noticeable. Bark is brown gray but with maturity, exfoliates to reveal orange patterns.

Common name:Spanish Dagger, Palma Pita
Botanical name:Yucca treculeana

This yucca is similar to a tree in that it grows upright to 20' tall. Leaves resemble long swords, 2.5'-4' long and 3" wide, and have a sharp tip. Clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in spring (edible if cooked), followed by brown colored fruit that turn black when ripe. Irrigate every 3-4 weeks after established, especially during summer. Plant in full sun and well draining soil in a place for all to admire.

Common name:Tam Juniper, Tamarix Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia'

This variety is a very popular low-growing juniper. It forms a mound to 18-24" high by 5-6' wide, with bright blue-green foliage.