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Chanticleer Callery Pear
Cushion Coyote Brush
Trident Maple
Chanticleer Callery Pear

Common name:Chanticleer Callery Pear
Botanical name:Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'

This dependable tree quickly reaches 25'-30' high and 15' wide. It has an upright pyramidal form. Oval, glossy green leaves turn reddish bronze in fall. White flowers bloom in spring, densely covering the tree. 'Chanticleer' shows changes in the 4 seasons. It is drought tolerant once it's established. It's a great urban tree as it tolerates air pollution.

Cushion Coyote Brush

Common name:Cushion Coyote Brush
Botanical name:Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point'

'Pigeon Point' is a compact, evergreen groundcover that grows 18"- 24" tall and 10'-12' wide. It is the preferred form of the Coyote Bush. Its leaves are green; it has white flowers that bloom in the fall. It is important to plant this groundcover that are at least 6' -10' apart. Otherwise they will overgrow each other and create a high groundcover. 'Pigeon Point' is tolerant of ocean spray and is deer resistant.

Trident Maple

Common name:Trident Maple
Botanical name:Acer buergerianum

The Trident Maple is a small deciduous tree growing to 20' tall and wide, bearing small, 3' lobed leaves noted for brilliant, reliable red-orange and deep salmon pink fall color. The bark quickly becomes greyish, and this is the most popular maple for bonsai in Japan, being especially valued for its beautiful surface roots. Depending on the severity of the summer, it should receive sun to mostly shade. with average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

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Integrated Pest Management:

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