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Fraser Photinia
Russian Olive, Oleaster
Oregon Ash
Fraser Photinia

Common name:Fraser Photinia
Botanical name:Photinia X fraseri

The Photina fraseri is an evergreen, medium-sized shrub with new foliage that is a glistening, copper red color. It is excellent as a hedge, screen, or accent plant. It should be grown under conditions of sun.

Russian Olive, Oleaster

Common name:Russian Olive, Oleaster
Botanical name:Elaeagnus angustifolia

This small, deciduous tree has foliage that is 2" long and silver-gray in color. It is excellent for difficult climates with extreme temperatures.

Oregon Ash

Common name:Oregon Ash
Botanical name:Fraxinus latifolia

Oregon Ash is a deciduous tree that grows slowly, reaching 25' in 10 years. Leaves are made of leaflets, turning yellow or brown in fall. Small green or yellow flowers bloom in spring, before leaves appear. Flowers are considered inconspicuous. This tree prefers full sun with fertile, moist, well draining soil.

Designer: Homeowner

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water-Saving Tip:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.