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Western sword fern An evergreen fern that grows about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. This is probably our most easily grown native fern. It is tolerant of almost all levels of shade. Forms a refined tight clump and tolerates dry shade. Landscape uses: Mixed woodland planting, shade and rock gardens and is good…
Fremont cottonwood This deciduous, and fast growing tree, is valued for providing tranquil shade. Has a spreading open crown, and grows from 50-75 ft. When the wind blows, the leaves sound like a cascading stream. Space 25’0″ apart. Bark is silver gray with plated furrows and amber fissures. The 2-4 in. leaves turn from copper…
Black cottonwood Black cottonwood is a very fast-growing and potentially large tree. growing up to 100-150 feet tall. Space 25′ apart. It is easy to establish, and useful for shade. It is also valued for its fast growth and scented foliage in spring. The aggressive root systems are an effective soil stabilizer. Watch out for…
Lance self-heal Self-heal is an spreading low growing evergreen perennial that grows from about 4 to 12 inches tall. The flowers form a purple spike that appear from late spring until early fall. A colorful delight to a meadow garden The stems and young leaves can be eaten raw or brewed as a tea and…
Hollyleaf cherry This evergreen shrub/tree is slow to establish at first, but after reaching maturity it grows more rapidly to 10-25′ tall & 15′ wide. Space 10-12′ apart. Thrives in full sun and has low water requirements. The cherries are edible but have very little flesh. Provides food for many birds. It has holly-like leaves…
Western Chokecherry This large deciduous shrub can grow up to 15 ft tall and spread about 10 ft. It can spread via suckers. In the spring and summer it will be fully leafed out and showing clusters of white flowers. The flowers are followed by shiny red berries, favored by birds. Jelly or jam and…
California Everlasting A biennial or short-lived perennial about 2′ tall. A pioneer plant that helps to prepare a site and aid in the establishment of longer-lived plants in the native landscape. The green foliage has a cumin-like fragrance; creamy-white flowers summer to fall are used in dried and fresh flower arrangements. Attractive companion plants: Sagebrush,…
Cotton-batting cudweed Cotton-battting cudweed can be an annual or perennial herb that grows 1-1.5 feet. A cluster of small yellow flowers appear in the summer and will persist into the fall. The feature that will give the garden texture is the woolly leaves and gray color that are delightfully soft. Sun: Full Sun Water: Light,…
Douglas fir Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, Thou tree most fair and lovely! The common Christmas Tree, or Pseudotsuga meniesii is the most prominent evergreen conifer species in the Pacific Northwest. Second in size to the Coastal Redwood in habit and form, but with a wider growing range. Has a moderate growth rate typically…
California Hop tree A deciduous large shrub/small tree from the citrus family that grows to approx. 20-25 ft. in lower elevations of northern California. Enjoy the pale yellow flowers, glossy green scented foliage, and light green fruits which turn brown in age. Use where you’d like to create a very different look. This little tree…
Coast live oak This stately drought resistant evergreen tree grows from 40 to 100 feet tall and has more wildlife associated with it that any other tree in California! Space 35’0″ apart. Several deep main roots tap groundwater if present to a depth of 36 feet and develops an extensive horizontal root branches and surface-feeding…
Canyon Live Oak Canyon Live oak is an evergreen that size varies between 20-100′ tall. It commonly grows near creeks and drainage swales. Space 30’0″ apart. A medium sized tree found in the mountains in most parts of the state, and having the widest distribution of any of the native oaks. Companion plants include Madrones,…
Blue oak Blue oak is a slow growing deciduous oak that usually grows 15-25 feet tall and about as wide. It is endemic to California and found in the foothills of the Central Valley. Space 40’0″ apart. Does well with little care and no water. Rustic blue-grey leaves and light-colored bark. Makes a great shade…
California black oak This deciduous oak typically gets 40′ tall x 30′ wide with attractive bark & deeply-lobed, dark green leaves on widely spreading branches. Space 20-40′ apart. One of the most handsome and desirable of the California oaks, the springtime leaves of this deciduous tree unfold with colors of pink, crimson and purple. In…
Valley oak A deciduous tree that grows to 70′. Space 40′ apart. Grows into the largest of North American oaks. It is also the fastest growing of our California Oaks, it can grow to 20′ in 5 years. William Henry Brewer, chief botanist for the first California Geological Survey wrote “Some of these oaks were…
California buttercup A perennial 1-3 feet tall, goes deciduous in summer. Along with blue-eyed-grass, buttercups are the first color of spring in our local meadows. A must have addition to any bay area meadow garden. Prefers clay/serpentine but can grow on many soils. Buttercups are prone to self-sow so you can have returning spring color…