Common name:Limber Pine
Botanical name:Pinus flexilis

Pinus flexilis is an evergreen tree that grows 30'-55' tall at a slow to moderate pace. It has a thick trunk, open round top, and many limber branches that may droop. Cones are 5" long, oval or cone shaped, buff to buff-orange. Needles are blue green in color. It prefers moist, well draining soil. This pine is used for bonsai.

Common name:Olive, Edible Olive
Botanical name:Olea europaea

This broad tree will slowly grow to 25'-30' tall and wide. It has small, grey-green, evergreen leaves. Small white fragrant flowers bloom in spring, followed by fleshy black fruit that appears in fall. Fruit is messy and can stain sidewalks. There are cultivars that do not produce fruit. Some folks are allergic to the blooms. This tree is very long lived, with a beautiful gnarled trunk. It prefers full sun and low watering in summer months (twice a month) and none during the winter, when established.

Common name:Japanese Boxwood
Botanical name:Buxus microphylla japonica

Japanese Boxwood is often used as a hedge. It is compact, with small bright green leaves. It can reach 4-6' tall and wide or be kept smaller through pruninig. It can be sheared to shape. It does better in areas with milder winters. It prefers full sun and a moderate amount of water.