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Australian Flame Tree
Majestic Beauty  Flame Tree
Kleinia
Dymondia, Rock Ditty
Jacaranda
Australian Flame Tree

Common name:Australian Flame Tree
Botanical name:Brachychiton acerifolius

This large tree is highlighted by large clusters of highly aromatic bells of a red or orange-red color. These flowers are apparent from May to June.

Majestic Beauty  Flame Tree

Common name:Majestic Beauty Flame Tree
Botanical name:Brachychiton X Majestic Beauty

Brachychiton hybrid Majestic Beauty is an evergreen and partly deciduous tree. It produces boat-shaped fruits. It has green glossy leaves and a smooth trunk. In late spring to early summer, the tree is covered with groupings of 3/4" red or orange-red, bell-like flowers.

Kleinia

Common name:Kleinia
Botanical name:Senecio mandraliscae

This succulent perennial will grow to about 1.5' tall and 2' wide. It has curved, bluish gray leaves that are about 3.5" long and very slender.

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Common name:Dymondia, Rock Ditty
Botanical name:Dymondia margaretae

This foliage is gray/green/silvery; it is a very dense, mat forming ground cover. It tolerates drought, cold, salt spray and poor soils. It's deep rooted and produces small, inconspicuous yellow flowers. Rock Ditty is great for use in between stepping stones or pavers.

Jacaranda

Common name:Jacaranda
Botanical name:Jacaranda mimosifolia

This irregular to rounded deciduous tree will reach about 40' tall and has fine, compound green leaves with blue flowers. Jacaranda's main blooming season is in spring and summer, but it will often produce sporadic blooms in fall as well.

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Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

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