Plant of the Month – July
Carob Tree Ceratonia siliqua Plant Form: Evergreen tree, shrub Water Use: Very low Mature Size: 30-45 ft. tall and wide Exposure: Full sun Bloom Time: Fall (Sept – Nov) Native to: Mediterranean region, Iran Hardiness: Cold hardy to 20°F Carob Tree, best known for its cultivated seed pods used as a substitute for chocolate, is also valued for its ornamental landscape qualities. Its dense canopy of glossy, evergreen foliage makes a wonderful shade tree. Allowed to grow naturally, it retains […]
Plant of the Month – November
Shiny Xylosma Xylosma congestum Plant Form: Evergreen shrub, tree Water Use: Low, Moderate Mature Size: 8-15 ft. tall x 10-12 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part shade Bloom Time: Fall (September – November) Native to: China, Japan Hardiness: Cold hardy to 10°F Shiny Xylosma is a loose, spreading, graceful, evergreen shrub or small tree with arching branches that is used as a versatile hedge or privacy screen. Its shiny, clean, yellowish green leaves are its most attractive feature; new growth emerges […]
