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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…
Garry oak Garry oak, also known as Oregon white oak is a slow to moderate growing, winter deciduous, tree that grows from 20-65 feet tall depending on its range. It has a broad spreading, rounded crown, rugged, heavy ascending, crooked branches, often shrubby when young. It provides habitat for many species including birds and moss….
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…
Interior live oak A handsome slow growing (1-2 ‘ per/yr) evergreen tree that can reach 50′ or more, and as broad. It has glossy, dark-green leaves. Space 35’0″ apart. Native to lower and middle elevations of the coast ranges, Sierra Nevada of Calif. and Baja. It likes sun, no water in its range, to moderate…
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…
Spiny Redberry This tough, adaptable shrub is found around the Bay Area on dry slopes ranging from full sun to full shade. It grows to 5′ wide x 5′ tall. Small deep green foliage (leaves are noticeably smaller than Rhamnus ilicifolia) provides a nice contrast to the grays of so many chaparral plants. Stunning in…
Hollyleaf redberry Fast growing, handsome, evergreen shrub, often treelike, to 15 ft. high. A good plant for dry banks and informal screens in hot, dry areas (takes well to pruning). Has attractive holly-like leaves and ornamental red berries in the fall. All Rhamnus species attract butterflies & beneficial insects. Songbirds, including the California Bluebird, Mockingbird,…
Lemonade-berry This large evergreen shrub has dark, glossy green leaves which tend to be leathery and rounded at the tips. Growth rate is moderate to 4′-5′ tall, spreading to 15′ or more across. Native to California slopes above the coast. Pink flowers put on quite a show in February and March (January to July if…
Sugar bush Sugar bush is an evergreen shrub to small tree. It is tough and easy to grow, and very fast growing once established. A 5 gallon container plant can reach 10 feet in about 3 years. Its size varies from 6-30′ tall and wide. Space 6 to 12′ apart. Pinkish flowers blooms in the…
Golden Currant Golden currant is a colorful showy shrub. Fast growing to about 3-6′ tall. This deciduous shrub is very easy to grow. The scented bright yellow flowers (April – May) are well liked by the hummingbirds. The flavorful berries that are about the size of blueberries can be either yellow, red, or purple when…
Wax currant Wax currant is a deciduous, thornless shrub with a rounded shape. It will grow 3-5 feet tall and wide. The pink dangling flowers come out in early summer followed by smooth berries that are soft and juicy, with a mild, but unusual, fruity taste. The entire plant is aromatic with a spicy scent….
Canyon gooseberry This summer deciduous shrub grows to 6-12′ tall. It has dramatic arching branches with thorns that help to deter predators. Hummingbirds and bees like the flowers. Birds and other wildlife loves the fruit. This is a great plant to use under oaks in the garden. Make sure to avoid direct water during the…
Red flowering currant A deciduous shrub that grows to 5 feet tall. Lime colored roundish leaves and long showy pendulums of pink flower clusters that cover the plant during the winter. East to grow in the Bay Area in many garden situations. Drought tolerant in coastal conditions and does well under oaks Flowers February to…
Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry is a semi-evergreen shrub growing 4′ tall by 6′ wide. This popular shrub is one of our showiest natives. The plant’s spiny, arching branches are covered in inch long, dangling cherry red blossoms from January – April. Great hummingbird plant. The flowers are followed by red fruits which persist through summer….