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Columnar Italian Cypress
Rose selected cultivars
Japanese Viburnum
Columnar Italian Cypress

Common name:Columnar Italian Cypress
Botanical name:Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

Italian Cypress is often associated with Italian and Spanish architecture, providing columns in the landscape. They often reach 40'- 60' tall. 'Stricta' is compact, columnar and produces long, straight branches with deep green foliage. Once it's established, it is drought tolerant. Provide well draining soil. Do not plant near ocean.

Rose selected cultivars

Common name:Rose selected cultivars
Botanical name:Rosa species

These shrubs and vines are the most-loved in the West and are very resilient. They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and are easy to maintain with proper care. Roses can be espaliered or used on a trellis or as shrubs along walkways. Some are fragrant; most have thorns.

Japanese Viburnum

Common name:Japanese Viburnum
Botanical name:Viburnum japonicum

This reliable evergreen shrub can reach 6'-20' tall and wide, depending on how much water it receives. It has dark green, glossy, oval leaves, about 6" long. White fragrant flowers appear in summer, followed by red oval fruit. It can be planted in full to part sun, with medium amount of watering, and more during hot summer months. This shrub is used for hedges and screens.

Designer: Amy Bartell

Italian Look Fountain

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.