Common name:Crimson Queen Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

This mounding plant has finely dissected foliage that retains its red color during the summer.

Common name:Swiss Mountain Pine
Botanical name:Pinus mugo

Pinus mugo is an evergreen tree or shrub that grows slowly. Needles are 2 in., dark green, stout, and crowded. Cones are 1-2 in., oval, and tawny to dark brown. Generally a bushy, twisted, somewhat open pine.

Common name:Myrtle, True Myrtle
Botanical name:Myrtus communis

This evergreen shrub is 6' high x 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish/black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential.

Common name:Eugenia Brush Cherry
Botanical name:Syzgium paniculatum

Eugenia is a large, broad shrub can reach 25'+ tall and has small, dark green leaves with whtie flowers that bloom throughout the seasons. Berry fruit can be a problem if it falls onto cars, the paint may be stained.

Common name:Allepo Pine
Botanical name:Pinus halepensis

The Pinus halepensis exhibits moderate growth to 30' or more, with an open, irregular crown. The long needles are doubled and light green in color, with a length of 2 1/2- 4".

Common name:Lily of the Nile
Botanical name:Agapanthus africanus

This evergreen groundcover/shrub will grow about 3' tall and has large green leaves with blue flowers ( there is a white variety) that bloom in spring and summer. It will grow in all soils but prefers loam soil.

Common name:Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Botanical name:Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3 to 6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in a shaded patio or out in a shrub border with full sun. An interesting feature of Heavenly Bamboo is the bronze color in the new growth when planted in full sun. It also bears clusters of white flowers in the spring.