Flowering Shrub Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Santa Clara

Despite the common name Desert-willow , given because of its willow -like leaves, it is actually a member of the bignonia family, Bignoniaceae . * It is pollinated primarily by large bees in the family Apidae, such as carpenter bees, bumblebees, Anthophora,...

Elliptic, serrate, pale green leaves (to 3" long) turn yellow in fall. 'Northern Pearls' is a compact cultivar that grows to 6-8' tall and features racemes (3-5" long) of 5-petaled white flowers (to 2" diameter) which bloom in early spring.

Native to Himalayas, east Asia, Japan. * Yellow-white flowers in midsummer, handsome 6" leaves, smooth gray bark, blue-black fruit; may be adaptable to dry soil; roots readily. * An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any soil of good or moderate fertility,...

It is juicy, sweet, fleshy, slightly aromatic. * American beautyberries produce large clusters of purple berries, which birds and deer eat, thus distributing the seeds. * Native to southeastern U.S.; lavender-pink or bluish flowers from mid- to late summer,...

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. A very ornamental plant, it prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

It is found in Nebraska, western Oklahoma, southwestern South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. * Cercocarpus montanus is common in the chaparral, on mesas and on the lower foothills of the south eastern Rocky mountains of North...

* The plant is commonly used for informal hedging in the Mediterranean. * Oleander grows to 2–6 m (6.6–20 ft) tall, with spreading to erect branches. Odorum , but the character is not constant and it is no longer regarded as a separate taxon.

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. A very ornamental plant, it prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Good when added to soups they also make an excellent jelly. It typically grows on dry to moist sandy and gravel soils in steppes, meadows or woodland edges. * Elaeagnus commutata ( American Silverberry or Wolf-willow ), is a species of Elaeagnus native...

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk).

Perfect for smaller gardens. Although these buddleias may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of...

Native to Himalayas, east Asia, Japan. * Yellow-white flowers in midsummer, handsome 6" leaves, smooth gray bark, blue-black fruit; may be adaptable to dry soil; roots readily. * An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any soil of good or moderate fertility,...

Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

They can be found at an altitude of 0–1,850 metres (0–6,070 ft). * These shrubs are usually found in wooded and bushy areas, on sunny, warm and dry slopes and around forest edges.

However, numerous buds are produced on the shrub's new growth, which provides prolific flowering over a long summer blooming period. The flower appears in national emblems, and Korea is compared poetically to the flower in the South Korean national anthem.

* Mexican-buckeye, an 8-12 ft., deciduous tree, can reach 30 ft. Pinnate foliage turns golden yellow in fall. This distinct plant, alone in its genus, commemorates Baron Ferdinand von Ungnad, Austrian ambassador at Constantinople, who introduced the Horsechestnut...

Viscosa is a shrub growing to 1–3 m (3.3–9.8 ft) tall, rarely a small tree to 9 m (30 ft) tall. However, pre-treatment of the seed in very hot water may be needed. * The wood is extremely tough and durable.

They keep their blue color well after drying. * It is very cold hardy, coming from Siberia, and will also tolerate drought and saline conditions. * This is an excellent plant to use for cut flowers and dried flowers.

* Because this species tolerates arid soils, it is grown as a windbreak, and for sand stabilization, and soil conservation. It is native to Asia and it is widely grown as an ornamental plant.

This plant is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. * Annual or biennial; parent is dwarfish, dark blue flowers throughout summer; does well in hot, dry sun. * Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese...

Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the mulch.

It is most abundant in the Pacific Northwest . * The fruit is a very dark purple pome up to about a centimeter across. There are up to five fairly large seeds in the centre of the fruit, these often stick together and so the effect is of eating a cherry-like...

The leaves are 5–14 cm (2.0–5.5 in) long and 2–4 cm (0.79–1.57 in) broad, with an entire margin. * Devilwood was so named because the fine-textured wood is difficult to split and work.

* The burnt green herb yields culinary ashes high in minerals and these are used by the Hopi Indians to enhance the colour of blue corn products. The ashes can be used like baking soda.

It was introduced to New Zealand from Scotland as a type of hedge, but became a major blight to farmers as the climate suited its growth better than its native habitat and many of its natural predators were absent.

* Plants have an extensive root system, they tolerate poor dry soils and are also wind resistant, they are used as a windbreak and also to prevent soil erosion. * It has very small purple flowers which are grouped in racemes .

* Banksia ericifolia grows as a large shrub up to 6 metres (20 ft) in height, though often smaller, around 1–2 metres (3–6 ft), in exposed places such as coastal or mountain heathlands.