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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: Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus)

Karen May 5, 2020 0 Comments

A native of Australia, Tasmanian blue gum has naturalized in coastal grasslands and shrublands, riparian areas and moist slopes of California. It was introduced there in the mid 1800s partially…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)

Karen June 13, 2018 0 Comments

Pacific madrone is an evergreen tree native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to California. It is a member of the heather family, Ericaceae that also…

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