Baccharis pilularis is a survivor. It is able to make itself at home on sandy shores and rocky cliffs. It is a broadleaf evergreen, with a sort of wild overall shape, and also an unusual leaf shape. Good for evergreen screening, and also soil stabilization.
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Ceanothus are generally appreciated for their evergreen foliage and also dramatic display of blooms, usually in shades of blue. There are many cloned varieties or selections from species of ceanothus available. This offering is from seed collected in the wild, and will exhibit some genetic variation of color, from pale to darker blue. West Coast native plant.
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‘Jenkyn Place’ is an outstanding evergreen shrub. It is hardy to at least 10 degrees F. It begins blooming in May, and will continue blooming until fall. The blooms are white, about 3” across, five petals, each with a strong red spot near the base, contrasting beautifully with the yellow stamens. The foliage is a bit sticky and fragrant. In addition it is very drought tolerant, and can tolerate coastal sites. Avoid exposure to extreme NE icy winds.
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A shrub whose glossy dark green foliage looks good all year. It has showy reddish-pink bloom clusters. After initial bloom, continues to bloom a bit throughout the season. It tolerates pruning well, and continues to produce new growth down low.
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Coffeeberry is a great hedge and screen plant. It attracts birds, who enjoy the berries. It is usually deer resistant. It can live 100-200 years, and is quick to naturalize. West Coast native plant.
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This is an unusual, showy plant, great as an accent. It forms a group of vertical, arched out main trunks which can get to 20 feet tall. The yellow flowers in summer are 3 - 5” wide. Tends to be an evergreen, with fuzzy lobed leaves sparsely arranged along branches. Fuzz on leaves is skin irritant, plant away from human traffic. West Coast native plant.
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Garrya eliptica is an excellent low maintenance, drought tolerant screen shrub. It is quite deer resistant once established and naturalized (not watered). This is a West Coast native plant.
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Portuguese Laurel is a reliable hedge or screen. The foliage remains fresh looking, never getting shabby even in the heart of winter. The white floral racemes are showy even from a distance.
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Arbutus unedo is desirable in all aspects. Solid looking foliage at all seasons. Fragrant, beautiful flowers. Attractive fruits. Drought tolerant and resilient. Full sun, well drained, acid to neutral soil. Large bush to small tree. Hardy to zone 7. Family: ericaceae