Common name:Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum
Botanical name:Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'
This deciduous tree grows to 25' tall with a 20' spread. The single flowers are light pink, blooming in spring. 'Thundercloud' has a dense, round form, which is great for small front and back yards. It has deep purple foliage until it changes to bronze in the fall.
Common name:Spring Bouquet Laurustinus
Botanical name:Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'
The 'Spring Bouquet' grows to about 4-6' in height with a compact habit. Its foliage is slimer than the species, darker green color, and the plant can be used as an onamental hedge.
Common name:Ebbing's Upright Silverberry
Botanical name:Elaeagnus X ebbingei
Upright evergreen shrub to 8x8' high and wide. Thornless. Leaves are 2-4" long; silvery when young, later dark green on top. Tiny, fragrant silvery flowers in early summer. Red fruit makes good jelly or food for birds. Easy care background shrub; drought resistant. Tiny, fragrant silvery flowers.
Designer: Homeowner
Photographer: GardenSoft
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.