Orange Bells is similar to Yellow Bells, but with orange tubular flowers. Also consider the selection 'Orange Jubilee'. Semievergreen in cooler climates. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
[Read More]This is a striking shrub with coppery orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooms for a long period. Similar culture and overall appearance as Yellow Bells, Tecoma stans. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
[Read More]The sprawling growth of Cape Honeysuckle is almost vinelike, and it can be trained as a vine if given sturdy supports. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
[Read More]Yellow Bells can be semievergreen in cooler climates. Large, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are followed by interesting bean pods. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
[Read More]A shrub that accepts tough conditions. Blends into most landscape situations with ease. If plants become a little unruly, trim to maintain appearance. A dwarf form, 'Azureum', grows to about 4 feet high and as wide. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
[Read More]A California native, Woolly Blue Curls has aromatic leaves that are dark green above and whitish beneath. Requires well draining soil and little or no summer water. Flowers bloom for months but are heaviest in early spring. Removing spent flowers increases bloom. Form is sprawling so it is best in a naturalistic design. Prune leggy plants before new spring growth to renew. Canopy coverage: 13 square feet.
[Read More]Arizona Rosewood is an unassuming shrub or small tree that is easy to grow and excellent as a background plant to lower-growing flowering plants, or as a screen. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
[Read More]This shrub grows in a globular shape with an open habit. Flowers bloom in ball-shaped clusters and have a spicy fragrance. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.
[Read More]European Viburnum grows as a large, rounded shrub with arching branches. Flowerheads are different in that inner flowers are not the attraction, but an outer ring of white flowers is what captures the eye. Bright red berries follow, and remain on the branches from fall into winter. Accepts moist soil conditions. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
[Read More]This Viburnum grows as a large, densely branched, rounded shrub. For smaller yards, 'Compactum', shown in photos, may fit the bill, reaching to 6 feet high and as wide. Like many Viburnums, flowers are borne in flat-topped clusters. Bright red berries that can be used to make jellies and preserves follow in late summer. Brilliant orange and red fall color. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
[Read More]Japanese Snowball has a rounded, open form with a dramatic, horizontal branching structure. The creamy white to pink flowers bloom in flat clusters. Fall color is an eye-catching, reddish purple. Plant shown in photos is 'Kern's Pink'. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
[Read More]Chaste Tree can be grown as a shrub or small tree. Makes a broad screen, although leaves drop in winter. Selections are available with pink or white flowers. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
[Read More]A well-mannered, mounding shrub that can be left alone or pruned to become more formal. Leaves are reminiscent of Rosemary, thus the common name. Reduce irrigations during summer, but it does appreciate some water in that season. Many selections are available; check at your nursery. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
[Read More]A cold hardy tree or shrub with interesting flowers. They are white, fragrant, with red or yellow centers. Round to pear-shaped fruit follow. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
[Read More]A time-honored, versatile plant with many uses: screen, hedge, espalier or small tree. 'Compacta' reaches a mature size of about one-half the species. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
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