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Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry
Yankee Point California Lilac
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Golden Breath Of Heaven
Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry

Common name:Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry
Botanical name:Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'

This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2-4" in length. It is excellent as either a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late-winter and spring followed by small black berries. 'Compacta' reaches 8-10' tall and 6-8' wide and tends to be more dense.

Yankee Point California Lilac

Common name:Yankee Point California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus griseus hor. 'Yankee Point'

'Yankee Point' is a fast growing shrub that stays near 3 ft. in height with a spread of 6'. It has large bright green leaves and light blue flowers. It is great for banks and mass plantings. It does well on the coast and in hot inland areas. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects. - Cornflower Farms

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

Common name:Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Botanical name:Cedrus atlantica 'Pendula'

Another large, slow-growing conifer which exhibits weeping growth form. Its golden leaves are 1" in size, and it also requires full sun in order to best develop its color. It serves as an excellent specimen or rock garden subject.

Golden Breath Of Heaven

Common name:Golden Breath Of Heaven
Botanical name:Coleonema pulchellum 'Pacific Gold'

The Golden Breath of Heaven is an evergreen shrub that found its way here from Western Australia. The foliage is yellow-green and feathery-fine looking. It can grow up to 4' tall and 6' wide. It needs full sun and medium amount of water, with fast- draining soil. It has tiny light pink flowers that bloom from winter into spring. Plant it along paths and have it brush against you. Plant with contrasting colors and textures to highlight this beautiful shrub.

Sustainable Landscaping Fundamentals

Sustainable landscaping is a term coined to mean sensible landscape practices that work within the limits of the Eco-system. This means within the limits of your local rainfall, soil conditions and sun patterns.

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Designer: Yannis Landscaping

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Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.