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Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
Ground Cover Myoporum
Elija Blue Fescue
Peppermint Tree, Willow Myrtle
Pineapple Guava, Feijoa

Common name:Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
Botanical name:Feijoa sellowiana

Classified as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, this plant can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Its foliage is gray-green and silvery underneath. White flowers with bright red stamens can be seen, followed by 1-4" long, oval, edibl fruit. Full sun is required for proper growth.

Ground Cover Myoporum

Common name:Ground Cover Myoporum
Botanical name:Myoporum parvifolium

This great groundcover will grow 9" high x 9' wide and does well in partial or full sun with moderate watering. It produces delicate white flowers that bloom in summer and are surrounded by tiny, bright green leaves.

Elija Blue Fescue

Common name:Elija Blue Fescue
Botanical name:Festuca 'Elija Blue'

The 'Elijah Blue' is a dwarf, very glaucous variety with almost white foliage. It should receive sun and little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursrey

Peppermint Tree, Willow Myrtle

Common name:Peppermint Tree, Willow Myrtle
Botanical name:Agonis flexuosa

This tree is known as the peppermint tree because of scent of the leaves when the leaves are crushed. It is an evergreen tree or large shrub. It has abundant small white flowers in spring. It is a medium to fast grower to 25' or 35'.

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Soils and Compost:

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

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.