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Brentwood Beauty 14
Hopseed Bush, 'a'li'i
Scandia Juniper
Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
Western Azalea
Hopseed Bush, 'a'li'i

Common name:Hopseed Bush, 'a'li'i
Botanical name:Dodonaea viscosa

This small evergreen tree or shrub can grow up to 12'-15' high and 12' wide. Leaf color can vary from green to purple. It is a relatively short-lived tree, compared to most other trees. It is drought tolerant. It prefers full sun although it will tolerate part shade. It is susceptible to Texas root rot.

Scandia Juniper

Common name:Scandia Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus sabina 'Scandia'

Juniperus sabina 'Scandia' has dense, bright green foliage. It grows to 1' high and 6'-8' wide. This plant is a ground cover that can be used for erosion control. It can used for a cascading effect on walls. It is heat and cold tolerant and very reliable. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established.

Pineapple Guava, Feijoa

Common name:Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
Botanical name:Acca sellowiana

Classified as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, this plant can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Its foliage is gray green and silvery underneath. White flowers with bright red stamens can be seen, followed by 1"-4" long, oval, edible fruit. Full sun is required for proper growth.

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. -Cornflower Farms

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Brentwood Beauty 14

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

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