Common name:Pfitzer Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana'
This fast-growing juniper reaches a size of 5' x 10'. Featherly gray-green foliage is prickly and has a nice fragrance when crushed. Native to China.
Common name:Indian Hawthorne
Botanical name:Rhaphiolepis indica
This small shrub will grow 2' tall and 4' wide. It has small, dark green leaves that get a red tint in the winter and deep pink flowers that bloom fall through spring.
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.