Grows well in mild coastal climates. Large shrub eventually growing to 16ft tall. The Copal resin can be used for incense and fragrances. Tiny white flowers, small red berries.
Sun
Bursera microphylla
Freely branching shrub, natural bonsai; papery white bark, small leaflet pairs. Has a swollen, succulent trunk resembling elephant legs. Small creamy white flowers in summer.
Bursera morelensis
Freely branching small tree; peeling bark, small leaflet pairs
Bursera simplicifolia
Slow growing shrub, natural bonsai; rare; caudex with peeling bark. Can get to 10 feet tall.
Butia capitata
Palm Tree
Silver-blue leaves, compact stout palm with wide spreading arching fronds. Cold hardy, but prefers a warm spot in summer.
Butia odorata
Palm Tree
Large curved leaves spread 10ft. Trunk will grow 10 to 12ft tall, can grow taller. More sun and less water will lead to a more compact specimen. Drought tolerant. Bright orange fruit.
Butiagrus nabonnandii
Butia capitata x Syagrus romanzoffiana
Palm Tree
Large palm, cross between Pindo Palm and Queen Palm. Rare, cold-hardy, good in windy areas.
Caesalpinia “Sierra Sun”
Semi-Deciduous Tree
Small vase-shaped tree with bright yellow and orange flowers fall through spring. Low maintenance and drought tolerant. Deciduous below 25F.
Caesalpinia mexicana
Semi-Evergreen Tree
Small vase-shaped tree with very showy bright yellow flowers throughout the summer. Low maintenance and drought tolerant. Deciduous below 25F.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Semi-evergreen Tree
Small vase-shaped tree with bright yellow and orange flowers year-round. Low maintenance and drought tolerant. Deciduous below 25F.
Caladium “Brandywine”
Stunning vivid red arrow-shaped leaves. Small bulbs produce many leaves, can grow large. Sun-tolerant.
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Caladium “Postman Joyner”
C. bicolor “Postman Joyner”
Stunning vivid green and red arrow-shaped leaves. Small bulbs produce many leaves, can grow large. Sun-tolerant.
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Caladium “Seafoam Pink”
Stunning spotted multicolor arrow-shaped leaves. Small bulbs produce many leaves, can grow large. Sun-tolerant.
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Calamagrostis “Cheju Do”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Cheju Do”
Variegated Reed Grass
Spectacular giant summer bloom stalks, lots of rich green, red and purple colors. Makes a good hedge or border accent, works well up against a building.
Calamagrostis “Karl Foerster”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Karl Foerster
Variegated Reed Grass
Spectacular giant summer bloom stalks, lots of rich green, red and purple colors. Makes a good hedge or border accent, works well up against a building.
Calamagrostis foliosa
Semi-Evergreen Reed Grass
Blue-green tuft-forrming clumps. Cream-colored flowers. California native that can be found in coastal forests. Can handle some clay soils, some sandy soils.
Calamagrostis nutkaensis
Semi-Evergreen Reed Grass
Swaying 2 feet above the grassy blades, purplish new flower spikes mature to a golden wheat color. Good for meadows, erosion control and coastal settings.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Overdam”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Overdam”
Variegated Reed Grass
Works well as a specimen or incorporated into a border; makes a good low screen or backdrop.
Calandrinia “Ruby Tuesday”
C. umbellata “Ruby Tuesday”
Semi-Succulent Perennial
Stunning clusters of vibrant pink flowers rise 18″ above a small grassy semi-succulent clump.
Calandrinia grandiflora
Cistanthe grandiflora
Low-mounding shrub with bunches of bright magenta flowers.
Calandrinia spectabilis
Low-mounding shrub with bunches of bright magenta flowers.
Calathea “Beauty Star”
C. ornata “Beauty Star”
Variegated green leaves with yellow, white, silver, and red. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Exotica”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Freddie”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Jungle Cat”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Leopardina”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Maui Queen”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Maui Sweet”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Medallion”
Calathea veitchiana
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Peacock”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.