Shrubs by Genus - A
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Arctostaphlyos sp Common Name: Emerald Carpet Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Type: Small plant 1'h x 3'w
Flowers: February/March
Flower Color: Pink
Likes: Full Sun
Somewhat drought tolerant. Needs supplemental water inland.
Good as a low ground cover in partial native conditions - between ornamental and a drought landscape. Spreads rapidly. Hybrid between Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and Arctostaphylos nummularia.
Arctostaphylos sp Common Name: Ian Bush Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Type: Small plant 5'h x 5'w
Flowers: January/February
Flower Color: Pink
Likes: Full Sun
Early bloomer, January and February, in the valley. Very drought tolerant. Grows fast to 4'. Very nice foliage. Hybrid of Arctostaphylos densiflora and Arctostaphylos pungens. Slightly larger than A. densiflora. Good for a small hedge. Attracts hummingbirds. Lots of pink -white flowers. Can be pruned into a small tree. Smooth dark red-brown bark.
Winter / Fall
Arctostaphylos sp Common Name: John Dourley Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Type: Small plant 1'h x 4'w
Flowers: February/March
Flower Color: Pink
Likes: Full/Part Sun
A smaller, low growing/spreading Manzanita with interesting foliage turning from dark golden to green as it matures. Likes regular water inland. Good for a low hedge or mounding plant.
Good next to a lawn where it can get some extra water. Coastal plant - part sun is best.
Arctostaphylos densiflora Common Name: Sentinel Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Type: Small plant 4'h x 5'w
Flowers: January/February
Flower Color: Pink
Likes: Full Sun
Early bloomer. Medium size Manzanita - slightly smaller than Ian Bush Manzanita. Used as an accent plant or lower hedge. Very drought tolerant. Lots of pink -white flowers. Can be pruned into a taller shrub. Smooth dark red-brown bark.
Ascelpias fascicularis Common Name: Narrowleaf Milkweed
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Type: 3'tall x 2' wide
Flowers: Spring into Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Likes: Part Sun
Milkweed family. Widely distributed in the Western US. Perennial small shrub that is popular with birds. Monarch butterflies use during migration as a nectar source. Fragrant blossoms and long blooming period. Likes full sun.
Aster chilensis Common Name: California Aster
(Symphyotrichum chilense)
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Small shrub 2'h x 3'w
Flowers: April to Summer
Flower Color: White
Likes: Full Sun
A less distinct small shrub with very attractive white flowers. Seems to be very drought tolerant. One of the "Pacific"Asters. Needs to be pruned back as it can get rangy - pruning will promote new attractive growth. Likes full sum.