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Suburban Street Planting Fall
Holly Oak, Holm Oak
California Coffeeberry
Bearberry Cotoneaster
Prostrate Rosemary
Holly Oak, Holm Oak

Common name:Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Botanical name:Quercus ilex

This evergreen oak has a moderate growth rate to 30'-60' tall and as wide. The leaves are variable in size and either toothed or smooth-edged, resembling a holly. It has a rich, dark green leaf color. Acorns are a source of food for wildlife. Yellow flowers appear in the spring. This oak prefers full sun and is drought tolerant after it's established. It tolerates coastal conditions and can be used as a windbreak.

California Coffeeberry

Common name:California Coffeeberry
Botanical name:Rhamnus californica

The California Coffeeberry is an evergreen shrub that reaches 6'-8' high. It grows inland and has large green to black berries between in late summer. This shrub tolerates sun or partial shade in all soil types. The California coffeeberry is a native to CA and is drought tolerant. It is a beneficial insect plant and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Common name:Bearberry Cotoneaster
Botanical name:Cotoneaster dammeri

This prostrate, trailing evergreen shrub is primarily used as a ground cover. It is highlighted with bright green, ovate to rounded leaves with prominent veins. In the fall, Bearberry Cotoneasters are accented by small, bright red berries.

Prostrate Rosemary

Common name:Prostrate Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

The 'Prostratus' grows to a height of 2'-3' with a spread to 8'. Its flowers are pale, lavender-blue in color, and the leaves are needle-like with a dark, blue-green color. This plant makes a good ground cover, and its leaves can be used as seasoning in cooking. Bloomtime is winter and spring, but also intermittently throughout the year. This ground cover like full sun and well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

Designer: Sacramento Suburban Water Dist

Suburban Street Planting Fall
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Photographer: GardenSoft

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Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

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