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Invasive Plants and Their Native Alternatives: English Holly (Ilex aquifolium)

Karen January 5, 2023 0 Comments

English holly is a broadleaf evergreen tree or shrub growing 15-20’ tall. It has attractive glossy dark green leaves with sharp spines on the edges and red to yellow berries…

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Invasive Plants and Their Native Alternatives: Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)

Karen August 1, 2019 0 Comments

Also called monk’s pepper, chaste tree is a sprawling deciduous shrub a native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia where it grows in moist soil such as those along…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Bluebloosom (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus)

Karen May 14, 2018 0 Comments

Blueblossom, also known as wild/California lilac, is an evergreen shrub endemic to southern Oregon to southern California where it grows in open woods and chaparral of coastal mountains. It is…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: California Lilac (Ceanothus tomentosus)

Karen January 7, 2013 0 Comments

California lilac is a beautiful sight in spring when it is covered with blue blooms and the rest of the year its evergreen foliage provides texture and interest with its…

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