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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Salvia x Bee's Bliss - Sage

Photo - California Flora Nursery
Bee's Bliss Sage
A native low growing flowering shrub. Average height 18" to 6 ' wide. Bee's Bliss can drape over rocks or walls. Long blooming cycle that attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies and other beneficial insects. Doesn't like wet feet or over-watering. Full sun preferred, will tolerate some afternoon shade from a tree, like an Oak.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Delosperma dyeri Red - Ice Plant

Delosperma dyeri Red
This exciting low growing ice plant is a good choice for a water-wise ground cover area.
Grows 2" to 4" and about 18" spread. Blooms in Spring with sporadic bloom through Fall. Full sun and hot areas is no problem for this evergreen mat forming perennial. Zone 5 to 9.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Salvia greggii 'Lipstick' - Texas Sage

Photo from Plant Delights Nursery



Salvia 'Lipstick' is a compact flowering perennial that will be 3' by 3'. Has a long blooming range. From about May to late Fall. A Water-Wise shrub. A Hummingbird favorite and Deer-Resistant choice. We also grow fire engine red with white flower -  Salvia greggii (microphylla) Hotlips. 

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Photo from San Marco Growers

New at Western Tree in 2015. Heuchera x villosa 'Kassandra'

Friday, June 13, 2014

Scabiosa Butterfly Blue

Blue Pincushion is currently in full bloom

Hemerocallis Orange Flasher

Day Lily Orange Flasher
Currently in bloom.

Hemerocallis Mountain Violet

The day lily Mountain Violet is currently blooming.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Espalier Apple Fuji

#15 can Fuji Apple on a trellis.
Has 3 branches on each side. Fuji is self-fruitful.

Hemerocallis Midnight Beauty

Blooming Day Lily - Midnight Beauty
Dark Purple Flower

Hemerocallis Russian Rhapsody

Blooming Day Lily - Russian Rhapsody

Lavandula Otto Quast

Blooming Spanish Lavender

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Oil Producing Olives


Olives for oil and eating from Spanish heritage. Both are dwarf to about 15 feet tall. Average height in container is 6 to 7 feet tall.We have limited supply of both. Call to secure your quantity.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Camellia

Spring is here and its not too late to plant this elegant flower

Friday, March 8, 2013

Loropetalum - Chinese Fringe Flower

Loropetalum
'Chinese Fringe Flower' 
Loropetalum varieties are increasing. The most popular ones are Majestic Purple and Chang Nian Hong [aka Ever Red]. They have really dark purple leaves.  The Chang Nian Hong has a dark red flower. That being said, the green leaf with white flower variety is making a comeback with homeowners.
Loropetalum is a plant everyone can grow and have in their yard. Grows in light shade to full sun. Can be shaped easily to maintain the desired form. Compact varieties (3' to 4' tall) are becoming more available in the plant market.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Friday, August 24, 2012

Fall Color 
Time to look for that leaf color you have been waiting to plant in your yard. Fall is around the corner and leaf color change will be starting soon. I am seeing it with trees and shrubs that are under stress in existing landscapes.  When plants are changing color at your favorite retail nursery, be ready to purchase when you see the color scheme appear on the plant. This is especially true with Pistacia, Nyssa, Maples and even Crape Myrtles.Most plants in containers tend to change color a few weeks later than when in the landscape.This gives you time to determine which fall color plant you want after seeing it in existing landscape designs.


Fall Leaves

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Worm Composting


 Couldn't believe how fast the worms can eat and make worm compost. 
                    Too easy to do. Check out the UC Sonoma site:
http://ucanr.org/sites/scmg/Workshops/

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Berberis x Aurea

Berberis Aurea in #1 cans
Berberis 'Aurea' has eye catching bright golden yellow leaves. It is slow growing to 2 1/2 to 3 feet tall and wide.  In the hot valley heat of Summer, likes some afternoon shade.  Can be planted in full with coastal influence. Also great in container pots with other purple foliage plants.