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Western Azalea
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy
Fruitland Silverberry
Western Azalea

Common name:Western Azalea
Botanical name:Rhododendron occidentale

The Western Azalea is a deciduous shrub that grows 6'-10' tall. It produces fragrant, showy white to pink flower clusters between May and June. This shrub prefers shade and is hardy to -5 degrees F. The Western Azalea is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds.

Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy

Common name:Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy
Botanical name:Erigeron karvinskianus

This low mounding perennial, with fine leaves and white to pinkish, daisy-like flowers, is an excellent asset to rock gardens.

Fruitland Silverberry

Common name:Fruitland Silverberry
Botanical name:Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii'

Fruitland Silverberry is an evergreen shrub that grows to about 15' tall and wide. It has large silvery leaves with rusty dots. Since it is armed with spines, it is good for hedges or dense barriers. It can be sheared if necessary. This shrub tolerates heat and wind.

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Soils and Compost:

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

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.