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Tree Roses selections
Spring Bouquet Laurustinus
Common Camellia
Silvery Sunproof Blue Lily Turf
Sweet Alyssum
Tree Roses selections

Common name:Tree Roses selections
Botanical name:Rosa Tree varieties

Tree roses are actually shrubs that have been grafted or grown in a way that looks like a tree, ie with a trunk. Tree roses can be floribundas, hybrid teas, or grandifloras. They are typically used as specimen plants. Make sure the plant is tied to a stake in case of strong winds.

Spring Bouquet Laurustinus

Common name:Spring Bouquet Laurustinus
Botanical name:Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'

The 'Spring Bouquet' grows to about 4-6' in height with a compact habit. Its foliage is slimer than the species, darker green color, and the plant can be used as an onamental hedge.

Common Camellia

Common name:Common Camellia
Botanical name:Camellia japonica

This beautiful evergreen shrub can reach 6-15' tall, depending on the variety. It is intended for growth in filtered sun to shade, with regular water and more in hot summer areas. They make excellent container plants. White, pink or red flowers bloom in winter. Camellia prefers well draining, acid soil. Mulch well to keep roots cool.

Silvery Sunproof Blue Lily Turf

Common name:Silvery Sunproof Blue Lily Turf
Botanical name:Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof'

While similar to the Liriope muscari, the leaves of the 'SIlvery Sunproof' are edged gold, turning white as they mature. It grows best under partial shade and in warm climates.

Sweet Alyssum

Common name:Sweet Alyssum
Botanical name:Lobularia maritima

Lobularia maritima is an annual. It is a low branching, trailing plant to 1' tall, with narrow or lance-shaped leaves .5"-2" long. There are tiny, four-petaled, white flowers crowded in clusters.

Designer: Jim Mathys

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Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

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