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Japanese Blood Grass
Shalina Japanese Maple
Raywood Ash, Claret Ash
Japanese Blood Grass

Common name:Japanese Blood Grass
Botanical name:Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'

This groundcover/grass can reach up to 3' tall and has green leaves that are reddish maroon at the tips.

Shalina Japanese Maple

Common name:Shalina Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Shaina'

This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves that have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. Later, they turn orange or yellow in fall. It is slow growing to 20' and requires shelter from hot winds.

Raywood Ash, Claret Ash

Common name:Raywood Ash, Claret Ash
Botanical name:Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'

This large tree will grow 45'-80' high and has luscious green foliage. It does best in full sun and dry to moist soil. Attractive fall color.

Designer: T's Gardening

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Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.