Shrubs & Trees

Shrub: A knockout evergreen, flowering shrub! Nice border plant. Blushed buds open to fragrant white flowers on glossy deep green leaves that are very finely cut. Blooms: spring-fall. Size: 3-4' x 4'. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate in well drained soil. Protect from cold winds. USDA Z7, possibly 6.

Shrub: Evergreen. A delight for the semi-shaded garden w/its profusion of pleasing white fragrant flowers which emit a citrus smell. The gldn-ylw new foliage contrasts nicely w/the older green leaves. Use in a mixed border, as a foundation plant, or as a specimen in a container. Foliage is great for flower arrangements. Blm. time: spring-summer. Height: 4-6'. Width: 4-6'. Exp.: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Shrub: Evergreen. A delight for the semi-shaded garden w/its profusion of pleasing white fragrant flowers which emit a citrus smell. The gldn-ylw new foliage contrasts nicely w/the older green leaves. Use in a mixed border, as a foundation plant, or as a specimen in a container. Foliage is great for flower arrangements. Blm. time: spring-summer. Height: 4-6'. Width: 4-6'. Exp.: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Shrub: Evergreen. A delight for the semi-shaded garden w/its profusion of pleasing white fragrant flowers which emit a citrus smell. The gldn-ylw new foliage contrasts nicely w/the older green leaves. Use in a mixed border, as a foundation plant, or as a specimen in a container. Foliage is great for flower arrangements. Blm. time: spring-summer. Height: 4-6'. Width: 4-6'. Exp.: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Shrub: Evergreen. A delight for the semi-shaded garden w/its profusion of pleasing white fragrant flowers which emit a citrus smell. The gldn-ylw new foliage contrasts nicely w/the older green leaves. Use in a mixed border, as a foundation plant, or as a specimen in a container. Foliage is great for flower arrangements. Blm. time: spring-summer. Height: 4-6'. Width: 4-6'. Exp.: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Shrub: Evergreen. A delight for the semi-shaded garden w/its profusion of pleasing white fragrant flowers which emit a citrus smell. The gldn-ylw new foliage contrasts nicely w/the older green leaves. Use in a mixed border, as a foundation plant, or as a specimen in a container. Foliage is great for flower arrangements. Blm. time: spring-summer. Height: 4-6'. Width: 4-6'. Exp.: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Shrub: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Evergreen. Great accent plant for pots, borders or rock gardens. Unique variegated foliage with cherry red stems. Nice winter interest. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white with yellow center. Habit: 1.5-2' x 2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. USPP#23024

Deciduous shrub with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small fragrant flowers. Resistant to oak root fungus and deer. Good border and container plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: red purple to deep pink. Size: 4-6' x 4-6'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Deciduous shrub with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small fragrant flowers. Resistant to oak root fungus and deer. Good border and container plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: red purple to deep pink. Size: 4-6' x 4-6'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Shrub: Deer and gopher resistant. Evergreen perennial with heath-like leaves that are fragrant when brushed. Carries tiny flowers from spring-summer. Nice cut flower. Good for borders, banks or hillsides. Bloom color: light pink. Size: 1.5' x 4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. 'Pacific Gold' or 'Sunset Gold')

Shrub: Deer and gopher resistant. Evergreen perennial with heath-like leaves that are fragrant when brushed. Carries tiny flowers from spring-summer. Nice cut flower. Good for borders, banks or hillsides. Bloom color: light pink. Size: 1.5' x 4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. 'Pacific Gold' or 'Sunset Gold')

Shrub or Small Tree: Evergreen. Deer and coast tolerant. Good border, rock garden, hedge and container plant. A New Zealand native with dramatic glossy golden foliage that turns to rich orange with pink-red shades. Insignificant flowers. Tolerates trimming and clipping. Size: 4-5' x 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8.

Shrub or Small Tree: Evergreen. Deer and coast tolerant. Good border, rock garden, hedge and container plant. A New Zealand native with dramatic glossy golden foliage that turns to rich orange with pink-red shades. Insignificant flowers. Tolerates trimming and clipping. Size: 4-5' x 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8.

Shrub: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. This is a new clump forming Cordyline. Tight dense habit, similar to a Phormium. Great container plant. Foliage color: weeping burgundy. Established plants have fragrant white flowers in summer. Garden size: 3' x 3'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Prefers good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. USDA Z8. PPAF

Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tripical garden specimen with shiny purple-black leaves. Provides nice contrast with light colored walls and bright colored foliage plants. Long, strappy leaves are 2 inches wide and 18 inches long and arch to create a fountain-like look. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Bloom color: violet. Ht: 3-8 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exposure: part shade. Protect from frost. USDA Z9-11.

Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. Colorful, strap-like foliage are a mix of brilliant pink with dark purple variegation. Great border, bedding and container plant. Blooms: insignificant, creamy white. Height: 5 feet. Width: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Prefers good drainage. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. PP #29,714

Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. Colorful, weeping, strap-like variegated foliage. Young leaves are a mix of pink on red that deepen in color as the leaves mature. Great border, bedding and container plant. Blooms: insignificant, white. Height: 6-8 feet. Width: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Prefers good drainage. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. PP #26,154

Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tropical garden specimen w/rich purple-black leaves that have a slight metallic sheen. Provides superb contrast w/light colored walls & bright-colored foliage plants. Flat, strappy leaves are shorter offering more compact growth. Does not flower. Drought tolerant but is lusher w/regular water. Size: 4-5' x 1.5'. Exp.: pt shade. Protect from frost. USPP#19,825

Subtropical tree: Evergreen. Deer and rabbit resistant. Beautiful variegated green leaves streaked heavily with cream and white, as leaves mature they become flushed with chocolate purple and deep red. Good border, container and houseplant. Bloom color: white, pink. Ht: 18-24 inches. Width 12-18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9

Subtropical tree: Evergreen. Deer and rabbit resistant. Beautiful variegated green leaves streaked heavily with cream and white, as leaves mature they become flushed with chocolate purple and deep red. Good border, container and houseplant. Bloom color: white, pink. Ht: 18-24 inches. Width 12-18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9

Shrub: Evergreen perennial has hanging bell-shaped flowers. Good for pots, borders, ground cover on banks and/or slopes. Bloom time: winter-summer. Bloom color: creamy white. Height: 1.5-2'. Width: 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Does not like phosphorus, do not over fertilize with it! USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen perennial has hanging bell-shaped flowers. Good for pots, borders, ground cover on banks and/or slopes. Bloom time: winter-summer. Bloom color: creamy white. Height: 1.5-2'. Width: 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Does not like phosphorus, do not over fertilize with it! USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen. Dense, velvety olive leaves with cream variegation densly cover this low evergreen shrub; when massed it is a good ground cover; rose pink bell shaped flowers emerge in late winter and dangle at the end of the branches. Drought tolerant once established. Great in mass plantings. Size: 2-3' x 3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z8.

Bright, showy, two-toned cherry red flowers are contrasted by bright yellow tips. Well-branched, natural mounding habit. Loves the heat so can tolerate dry locations but must be in well draining soil. Exposure: full sun/partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Great in houses, hanging baskets, beds,and borders. Bloom time: early spring to fall. Height: 18-24”. Width: 24-36”. USAD Z8. PP 32,525.

Subshrub: Drought & heat tolerant. Evergreen. Talk about real flower power! More floriferous than older varieties. 2018 AAS Winner, praised for its larger flowers, impressive number of flowers & darker, more intensely colored magenta blooms. Provides season-long color for your borders, hanging baskets & containers. Bloom time: summer-fall. Height: 10-12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10.