Common name:Pyracantha Santa Cruz
Botanical name:Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz'
The Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz' is a low growing variety to 3' x 6'. Leaves are dark green and glossy. White flowers appear in spring. Bears plentiful crops of bright red berries in the fall. Beware of thorns.
Common name:Sago Palm
Botanical name:Cycas revoluta
Sago Palm resembles small palms; it is evergreen. It can slowly grow to 10'. It is used for a tropical effect and also looks great in planters. In the low desert, light shade and additional moisture are best. Side sprouts can form multi-trunked individuals. Apply fertilizer at leaf expansion. This plant has few pests. In the High desert use this plant in a container and protect from direct sun.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
