Shrubs & Trees

Deciduous shrub: Large prolific trusses range from dark indigo blues to deep rose purples, maturing into a violet plum color. Grows best in light to open shade. A protected location from full hot sun will keep the colors from fading fast & also protect it from scorching. Likes rich moist well drained soil. Acidic soils will change the tones in your plant. Water: moderate. Great as cut flowers. Size: 3-4’ x 3-4’. Bloom time: summer- fall. USDA Z6.

Shrub: Mophead type (Hortensia). Deciduous plant with large rounded 6" clusters of bright blue flowers (grayish blue to pink in alkaline soils). Good in borders & pots. Nice cut flowers, fresh or dried. Blooms: summer-fall. Vigorous & free-flowering. Deer & gopher resistant. Rounded growth, 5-6'. Sun on coast, part shade inland. Water: moderate. USDA Z5-9.

Deciduous shrub: Named for Penny McHenry, the founder of the American Hydrangea Society. Great for those areas where early fall or late spring frost kills other hydrangea buds. Produces big 7" clusters of blue flowers summer-fall. Very tolerant of heat and humidity. Deer resistant. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: blue. Height: 4-6'. Width: 3-4'. Exposure: sun-part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z5.

Shrub: Lacecap type. Deciduous plant that produces clusters of small fertile flowers surrounded by big sterile flowers. Handsome variegated foliage with white flowers in summer-fall. Good in borders and containers. Nice cut flowers, fresh or dried. Deer & gopher resistant. Ht: 4'. W: 5'. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5-9.

Shrub: Mophead type. This series is noted for strong stems, sturdy flowers, long shelf life and very good branching habit. Deciduous plant with large clusters of red to purple flowers. Good cut flower (fresh or dried), border and container plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Reblooms. Mounding habit. Vigor: compact. Height: 36-60 inches. Width: 60-72 inches. Tolerates deer and gophers. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9.

Shrub: Mophead type. This one is a workhorse and this series is noted for strong stems, sturdy flowers, long shelf life & very good branching habit. Deciduous plant with large, rounded clusters of pink or blue flowers. Good cut flower (fresh or dried), border & pot plant. Blooms: summer-fall. Reblooms. Attracts butterflies. Mouding habit. Vigor: compact. Ht: 36-60 in. Width: 60-72 in. Tolerates deer & gophers. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9.

Shrub: Mophead type. This series is noted for strong stems, sturdy flowers, long shelf life & very good branching habit. Deciduous plant with large, rounded clusters of pink or blue flowers. Does best when grown as pink only. Good cut flower (fresh or dried), border & pot plant. Blooms: summer-fall. Reblooms. Attracts butterflies. Mouding habit. Vigor: large. Ht: 36-60 in. Width: 60-72 in. Tolerates deer & gophers. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9.

Shrub: Deciduous. Lacecap type. Sun, deer & gopher tolerant. This series is the first & only one to be daylength neutral & needs no chilling - so it blooms earlier & longer than others & on new wood. Uses: landscape, pot, border, woodlands. The large flower heads make good cut flowers, fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies, hummers & pollinators. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: blue. Ht: 2-4 ft. Width: 2-3 ft. Sun on coast, part shade inland. Water: moderate USDA Z5. PPAF

Shrub: Deciduous. Tolerates drought, deer and rabbit. The Globo series is bred for big berries and high rust and nematode tolerance. The shiny burgundy berries are a perfect addition to bouquets. Blooms and berries attract bees, birds and other wildlife. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 24-28 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Shrub: Deciduous. Tolerates drought, deer and rabbit. The Globo series is bred for big berries and high rust and nematode tolerance. The shiny white berries are a perfect addition to bouquets. Blooms and berries attract bees, birds and other wildlife. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 24-28 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Evergreen Subshrub: Tolerates deer, heat, & humidity. Confetti Compact's habit & decorative foliage make it a great choice as an indoor potted plant & as a component in mixed containers. This series works well in containers, baskets, beds, indoors as well as outdoors. The foliage has contrasting dots that splash the foliage. Foliage: a mix of pink, red, green or white. Ht: 4-6 in. Width: 4-6 in. Exposure: sun/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10-11.

Shrub: Evergreen and ever blooming in frost-free areas. Tolerates deer, gophers, fire and light drought. Good border, ground cover, container and hanging basket plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: rich red. Height: 2-3 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen & ever blooming in frost-free areas. Tolerates heat, deer, gophers, fire & drought. Border, ground cover, pot & hanging basket plant. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blooms: extra large flowers emerge yellow maturing to orange then fuchsia. Mounding habit: 18-30" x 18-30". Full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. Best New Variety Award Winner 2005.

Shrub: Evergreen & ever blooming in frost-free areas. Tolerates heat, deer, gophers, fire & drought. Border, ground cover, pot & hanging basket plant. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blooms: bi-colored pink & pale yellow. Mounding habit: 16-20" x 36-40". Full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9

Shrub: Evergreen & ever blooming in frost-free areas. Tolerates heat, deer, gophers, fire & drought. Border, ground cover, pot & hanging basket plant. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blooms: extra large flowers emerge brilliant yellow fading to creamier shades of yellow & then to white. Mounding habit: 12-24" x 12-24". Full sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. (Lantana camara 'Bani Yelbic') USPP 21,617

Shrub: Evergreen & ever blooming in frost-free areas. Tolerates heat, deer, gophers, fire & drought. Border, ground cover, pot & hanging basket plant. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Bloom color: multicolored, hues of yellow, orange, pink and purple. Mounding habit: 12-24" x 12-24". Full sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen and ever blooming in frost-free areas. Deer and gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Tolerant of light drought. Good border, ground cover, container and hanging basket plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: bi-color magenta and lemon yellow. Size: 3' x 4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen and ever blooming in frost-free areas. Deer and gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Tolerant of light drought. Good border, ground cover, container and hanging basket plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: bicolored orange and red blooms. Size: 3-5' x 3-5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen and ever blooming in frost-free areas. Deer and gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Tolerant of light drought. Good border, ground cover, container and hanging basket plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: lavender. Height: 2-3 feet. Width: 6-8 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen and ever blooming in frost-free areas. Deer and gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Tolerant of light drought. Good border, ground cover, container and hanging basket plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: gold. Height: 2-3 feet. Width: 6-8 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen and ever blooming in frost-free areas. Deer and gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Tolerant of light drought. Good border, ground cover, container and hanging basket plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: white. Height: 2-3 feet. Width: 6-8 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Semi-evergreen/Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border & pot plant. South African native of the mint family. Produces velvety clusters of whorled flowers that are held at the stem tops from summer into fall. Nice cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: dark orange. Height: 3-6'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Deer resistant. Native to Chile. Large growing shrub with clusters of tubular, deep magenta flowers over fragrant, gray-green leaves. Nice in borders. Bloom time: summer. Height: 5-7 feet. Width: 5 feet. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

Shrub: Deer resistant. Native to Chile. Large growing shrub with clusters of tubular, deep magenta flowers over fragrant, gray-green leaves. Nice in borders. Bloom time: summer. Height: 5-7 feet. Width: 5 feet. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

Shrub: Deer resistant. Native to Chile. Large growing shrub with clusters of tubular, deep magenta flowers over fragrant, gray-green leaves. Nice in borders. Bloom time: summer. Height: 5-7 feet. Width: 5 feet. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.