HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY Final Version (120516) Campus Landscape List

OF NATIVE TO HORTICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION NATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL SUN / SHADE WATER GROWTH COMMERCIAL ABBREVIATION COMMON NAME HUMBOLDT POTENTIAL ON HEIGHT SPREAD NOTES OR HABIT CA VALUE TO THE TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS RATE AVAILABILITY COUNTY CAMPUS CAMPUS SOD GRASS 60% Creeping Fescue; 40% Manhattan Perennial Rye Mix yes NO MOW GRASS 30% Little Bighorn Fescue; 30% Gotham Hard Fescue; 20% Cardinal Creeping Red Fescue; 20% Compass Chewings Fescue yes GROUNDCOVERS ARC CAR edmundsii Little Sur Manzanita Carmel Sur Evergreen yes yes yes sun low 1' 12' fast yes Neat gray‐ foliage and soft pink , has exceptionally good form. ARC EME Emerald Carpet Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/shade moderate/low 8" ‐ 14" 5' moderate yes Uniform ground cover manzanitas. Forms a dense carpet. ARC UVA Arctosphylos uva‐ursi Bearberry Kinnikinnick Wood's Compact Evergreen yes yes yes yes shade/sun low 2" ‐ 3" 4' ‐ 5' moderate yes Plant is prostrate, spreading and rooting as it grows. Year‐round interest. ASA CAU Asarum caudatum Wild Ginger Evergreen yes yes yes yes shade regular 1' or less spreading moderate yes Heart‐shaped . Choice ground cover for shade CAM POS poscharskyana Serbian Bellflower Evergreen yes yes shade moderate 8" 1' or more fast yes Very vigorous. Good groundcover for small areas. CEA EXA gloriosus exaltatus Point Reyes Ceanothus Emily Brown Evergreen yes yes sun/shade moderate/low 2' ‐ 3' tall 8' ‐ 12' wide moderate yes Tolerates heavy soil, summer water near coast. Deer‐resistant. Great for slope planting. CEA GLO Ceanothus gloriosus Point Reyes Ceanothus Evergreen yes yes yes sun moderate/low 1' ‐ 1.5' 12' ‐ 16' moderate yes Dark green oval leaves, tough and spiny. Light blue clusters. Deer resistant. CEA HOR Ceanothus griseus horizontalis Carmel Creeper Diamond Heights Evergreen yes yes yes shade moderate/low 1' 3' ‐ 4' moderate yes Leaves ‐green color with splashes of dark green. Clusters of pale blue flowers in Spring.

COP KIR kirkii Creeping Coprosma Evergreen yes sun/partial shade low to moderate 1'‐3' 4'‐6' yes Adaptable groundcover or bank cover.

COP PUM Coprosma petriei (pumila) Prostrate Coprosma Verde Vista' Evergreen yes sun/partial shade low to moderate 2' 6'‐8' yes Adaptable groundcover or bank cover.

COT HOR horizontalis Rock Cotoneaster Semievergreen yes sun low to moderate 2'‐3' 15' moderate yes Traffic barrier or bank planting,. Red berries and flowers COT MIC Cotoneaster horizontalis Rockspray Cotoneaster Evergreen yes sun low to moderate 2'‐3' 6' moderate yes Traffic barrier or bank planting,. Red berries and white flowers EUO FOR Euonymus fortunei Purple‐ Creeper Colorata Evergreen yes yes sun/partial shade moderate to regular 2' 6' ‐ 8' yes Sprawling growth habit. Leaves dark purple in fall and winter. = spreading mass to 20' feet or more.

FRA CAL Fragaria californica Woodland groundcover yes yes yes yes shade/ light sun occational 1' 2' fast yes White flowers and red thimble‐sized ; deer resistant GRE AUS Grevillea Austraflora Fanfare Evergreen yes yes sun/partial shade low 1' 10' ‐ 15' Fast yes Low and spreading. Excellent tough, groundcover. Tooth‐bush like flowers in deep red appear winter to spring.

HEL NUM Helianthemum nummularium Sunrose Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 6" ‐ 8" 3' moderate yes single or double flowers in bright or pastel colors JUN CHI Juniperus chinensis Japanese Garden Procumbens Nana Evergreen yes yes sun/shade moderate 8" ‐ 12" 4' ‐ 5' moderate yes Spreading, dense and attractive. Very tough plant. JUN COM Juniperus communis Juniper Berkshire Evergreen yes yes yes sun low To 1' 6' ‐ 8' moderate yes Dwarf . Prostrate and trailing. JUN CON Juniperus conferta Shore Juniper Blue Pacific Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 0.5' ‐ 1' 4' ‐ 6' moderate yes Intolerant of wet soils. Dense, low spreading, trailing. JUN HOR Juniperus horizontalis Juniper Prince of Wales Evergreen yes yes sun moderate To 8" 8' ‐ 10' moderate yes Foliage bronzy purple in winter, seasonal variation. Deer resistant. Excellent solution in rocky or gravelly ground.

LON MAI Lonicera nitida Box Honeysuckle Maigrun, Beauty Evergreen yes yes sun/partial shade moderate 3' 8' Fast yes Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Has leaves that are pale green when young, dark green when mature; it can be used as a tall groundcover. MAH REP repens Creeping Mahonia Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/partial shade low 1' 3' yes Winter color‐ dull blue‐green leaves turn bronzy or pinkish when cold weather arrives. Short clusters of flowers in mid‐to‐late spring OXA ORE oregana Redwood , Oregon Oxalis Perennial yes yes yes yes shade regular 10" spreading yes Ground cover for partial to deep shade. Dies down in winter. Tolerates wet conditions.

PAC TER Pachysandra terminalis Japanese Spurge Perennial yes yes shade moderate/regular 8" ‐ 12" spreading slow yes Compact growth and clean‐looking, attractive foliage. THY PRA Thymus praecox arcticus Mother‐of‐Thme, Creeping Shrubby yes light shade/sun low/moderate 3' 3' fast yes Attractive to bees. Good for small areas. perennials TRA ASI Trachelospermum asiaticum Asian Jasmine Evergreen sun/light shade regular 2' 10' moderate Dense low growth habit TRA JAS Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine Evergreen yes sun/light shade regular 2' 10' moderate will become with support. Profuse white flowers FERNS ADI ALE Adiantum aleuticum Five Finger Fern ASP BUL Asplenium bulbiferum Mother Fern ATH FIL Athyrium filix‐femina Lady Fern Deciduous Fern yes yes yes yes shade regular 4' or taller 2' ‐ 3' fast yes Vigorous root system can be invasive. Thin, finely divided fronds. Vertical effect. BLE SPI Blechnum spicant Deer Fern Deciduous Fern yes yes yes yes shade regular 8" ‐ 20" 3' fast yes Compact growth habit. This is an easy fern to grow in acidic soil. CYR FAL Cyrtomium falcatum Holly Fern DIC ANT Dicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Fern Fern yes yes shade regular to 15' 6' ‐ 10' slow yes Plant in a well drained soil. DRY ERY Dryopteris erythrosora Autumn Fern Brilliance Semi evergreen yes yes shade regular 18" ‐ 30" 18" ‐ 30" slow yes Seasonal color variation. Bright coppery‐red new growth. Fern NEP COR Nephrolepis cordifolia Southern Sword Fern Fern yes yes shade regular 2' ‐ 3' 5' moderate yes Bright green, narrow, upright fronds. Good in narrow shaded beds. POL MUN Polystichum munitum Western Sword Fern Fern yes yes yes yes shade regular 2' ‐ 4' 2' ‐ 4' moderate yes Hardy, symmetrical, easy‐to‐grow with evergreen fronds. Most common fern of Western forests.

WOO FIM Woodwardia fimbriata Giant Chain Fern Fern yes yes yes yes shade Regular 4' ‐ 5' 3' fast yes Largest native Western ferns. Upright fronds spreading toward the top. PERENNIALS / / ANNUALS ACH MIL Common Yarrow, Milfoil Perennials yes yes sun low 3' varies moderate yes Erect plant with narrow green or grayish green leaves and white clusters. Spreads by underground runners. AGA ALB Agapanthus africanus Lily‐Of‐The‐Nile Alba Perennials yes yes sun/shade moderate/low 3' 1' moderate yes Agapanthus africanus 'Alba' is an evergreen variety with white flowers.

AGA STO Agapanthus africanus Lily‐Of‐The‐Nile Storm Cloud Perennials yes yes sun/shade moderate/low 1.5' ‐ 2' wider moderate yes Umbrellas of deep‐blue flowers above bright green foliage. Ideal for accent and group planting. AQU FOR Western Columbine Perennials yes yes yes yes sun/shade regular 1.5' ‐ 3' 1.5' fast yes Nodding red‐and‐yellow flowers, with stout, straight red spurs. Good in woodland garden. AQU VUL Aquilegia vulgaris (single) European Columbine Perennials yes yes sun/shade regular 1' ‐ 2.5' 1' fast yes Nodding blue or violet flowers; short knobby spurs. ARM MAR Armeria maritima Common Thrift Perennials yes yes yes yes sun low 6" ‐ 10" 1' moderate yes Tufted mounds. White to pink flowers in tight clusters. Bloom is profuse in spring. AST FRI Aster x frikartii Aster Perennials yes yes sun regular 2' 2' fast yes Widely adapted. Abundant clear lavender to violet blue flowers. Blooms early summer to fall. BER BAB cordifolia Heartleaf Bergenia Baby Doll Perennial yes yes shade regular 8" ‐ 10" 16" ‐ 22" slow yes Glossy, roundish leaves are heart shaped at base, with wavy, toothed edges. Bears pink flowers in pendulous clusters . BER COR Bergenia cordifolia Heartleaf Bergenia Red Start Perennial yes yes shade regular 6" ‐ 12" 12" ‐ 15" slow yes Attractive to bees, butterflies and / or birds. Deep carmine flowers in winter. CAL MAC Calystegia macrostegia cyclostegia Coastal Morning Glory Candy Cane perennial yes yes yes yes sun low 6' 6' yes Native Morning Glories CAN SPP spp. Perennials yes yes sun regular varies varies according fast yes Large lance‐ shaped green, bronzy red, or variegated leaves. Spikes of showy flowers reminiscent of ginger lilies. according to to type type CLI MIN Clivia miniata Clivia Perennials yes yes shade regular 2.5' 3' slow yes Brilliant, large clusters of funnel‐shaped orange or yellow flowers. Ornamental red berries follow flowers.

CRO SPP Croscosmia spp. Crocosmia Perennials shade regular varies varies fast yes Sword‐shaped leaves in basal clumps. Small orange, red, or yellow flowers bloom summer . DIC SPE Dicentra spectabilis Common Bleeding Heart Perennials yes yes shade regular 2' ‐3' 3' moderate yes Showiest and largest leafed of all bleeding hearts. DIE BIC Dietes bicolor Fortnight Lily, African Perennials yes yes sun moderate/regular 2' ‐ 3' 2' ‐ 3' moderate yes Flowers circular in outline, light yellow with dark brown to maroon blotches.

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OF NATIVE TO HORTICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION NATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL SUN / SHADE WATER GROWTH COMMERCIAL ABBREVIATION BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CULTIVARS HUMBOLDT POTENTIAL ON HEIGHT SPREAD NOTES OR HABIT CA VALUE TO THE TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS RATE AVAILABILITY COUNTY CAMPUS CAMPUS ERI GLA Erigeron glaucus Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy Perennials yes yes yes yes sun /shade moderate 1' 1.5' moderate yes Forms clump, with blue‐green foliage and stems. Stout, hairy stems are topped by lavender flower heads in spring, summer. ERI KAR Erigeron karvinskianus Mexican Daisy, 'Moerheimii' Moerheimii Perennials yes yes sun / shade moderate 10 ‐ 20" 3' fast yes Graceful, trailing. Rarely out of bloom. 'Moerheimii' is more compact, with slightly larger leaves and lavender‐ Santa Barbara Daisy tinted flower heads. Can be invasive

ESC CAL Eschscholzia California Perennials yes yes yes yes sun low/regular 8" ‐ 24" fast yes Flower color varies from pale yellow to deep orange. Flowers close at night and on overcast days.

GER MS Geranium x. riversleaianum Cranes Bill Mavis Simpson Perennial yes yes sun/shade regular 1' wide spreading fast yes Continuous show of rounded blossoms on trailing stems. 'Mavis Simpson' has soft shell pink blossoms with dark mat veins.

GER SAN Geranium sanguineum Bloody Cranes Bill Striatum Perennial yes yes sun/shade moderate .5' ‐ .75' 1' ‐ 1.5' fast yes Showy flowers, good fall color, tolerates clay soil, deer, rabbits HEM SPP Hemerocallis spp. Daylily Bitsy Perennials yes yes sun/shade regular varies varies moderate yes Large clumps of arching, sword‐shaped leaves‐ evergreen, semi evergreen, or deciduous, depending on daylily type. HEU PAL Heuchera micrantha Coral Bells Palace Purple Perenial yes yes yes yes shade moderate /regular 12" ‐ 24" 12" ‐ 18" fast yes Palace Purple' with like, rich brownish or purplish leaves that retain their color all year if given adequate sunlight. HEU SAN Heuchera Coral Bells Santa Ana Cardinal Perenial yes yes shade moderate/regular fast Spring or summer bloom HOS Hosta Plantain Lily Gingko Craig; Golden PrayerPerennials yes yes shade regular varies varies moderate yes Spectacular foliage. Subject to severe damage by snails ands slugs. IRI DOU Iris douglasiana Douglas Iris Perennials yes yes yes yes sun low Knee high 2' ‐ 4' wide fast yes A common and attractive wildflower clump IRI SPP Iris spp. Iris Pacific Coast Hybrids Perennials varies varies yes yes varies by varies by species varies varies varies yes A large and remarkably diverse group of 200 to 300 species, varying in color and form, cultural needs, blooming periods. LIG STE stenocephala Ligularia The Rocket Perennials yes yes shade regular up to 5' 1' yes Irregularly toothed leaves; many yellow daisies in summer. LIL HUM humboldtii Humboldt Lily Perrenials from yes yes yes yes shade/sun regular 3' ‐ 6' yes Unscented, nodding Turk's cap blooms are bright orange with large maroon dots; early summer bloom. bulbs LIL OCC Lilium occidentale Western / Eureka Lily Perrenial from yes yes yes yes light shade/sun regular 6' yes Rare species of lily. Leaves grow in a series of whorls around the stem. Showy. bulbs LIL PAR Leopard Lily Perrenials from yes yes yes yes sun/shade regular 4' ‐ 8' yes Native from southwestern Oregon to . Unscented Turk's cap flowers in orange or red orange bulbs shading to yellow, with brown spotting in center. Up to ten flowers per stem. Blooms in late spring or early summer. MIM AUR Mimulus aurantiacus Sticky Monkeyflower perennial yes yes yes yes sun low 3' 3' yes Shrubby form; orange flowers MYO SPP Myosotis spp. Forget‐me‐not Perennials, yes yes shade regular varies varies yes Profuse, blue springtime flowers, tiny but exquisite. Grow easily as ground covers. Best in cool, moist areas. Biennials, and annuals NAR Daffodil, Narcissus, King Alfred Perennials from yes yes sun regular varies varies varies yes Fascinating variety in flower form and color. Natives of Europe and North bulbs PEN CEN Penstemon centranthifolius Scarlet Bugler Perennial yes yes sun/shade low/moderate 2' ‐ 3' 1.5'‐ 2' moderate yes Native to coast ranges of California. Waxy gray leaves that vary from lance shaped to oval. Long spikes of narrow bright red flowers in spring or early summer. PEN HET Penstemon heterophyllus Beard Tongue Perennials yes yes yes sun/shade low/moderate 1.5' ‐ 2' 2' ‐ 3' moderate yes California native of variable appearance, with glossy bluish green foliage and crowded spikes of narrow blossoms ranging from reddish purple to deep blue. Blooms in spring and early summer. PHO BRO Phormium tenax Bronze Baby Perennial yes yes sun low/regular 3' 3' fast yes Foliage is deep reddish brown aging to deep bronze; narrow orange leaf edges and midrib (on underside) glow in sunlight PHO JAC Phormium texax New Zealand Flax Jack Spratt Perennial yes yes sun low/regular 1.5' 1.5' moderate yes Twisting reddish brown leaves. PHO YEL Phormium hybrids Phormium Hybrid Yellow Wave Perennial yes yes shade moderate/regular 4' ‐ 5' 5' ‐ 7' fast yes Bird‐pollinated, naturally occurring crosses between P. cookianum and P. tenax, selected for distinctive leaf color. leaves w/ lime green margins. Leaves can burn in hot sun. SAX UMB umbrosa (non‐mottled) London Pride Evergreen yes yes shade regular 6" ‐ 12" 1' moderate yes Tongue‐shaped, shiny green leaves from a rosette only a few inches high. Blooms in spring, bearing open clusters Perennial of tiny pink flowers on wine red stalks. Good ground cover for small areas; effective near rocks, stream beds.

SIS BEL Sisyrinchium bellum (S. idahoense Blue‐Eyed Grass Rocky Point Perennials yes yes yes yes sun/light shade varies by species 4" ‐ 2' 6" ‐ 2' moderate yes Native to coast of California to Oregon. Species has green to bluish green leaves. Purple to bluish purple flowers bellum) in spring. SIS CAL Sisyrinchium californicum Yellow‐Eyed Grass Perennials yes yes yes yes sun/shade regular 6" ‐ 2' 8" ‐ 10" moderate yes From coastal areas, California to British Columbia. Dull green leaves are broad. Yellow flowers in late spring or early summer. Succeeds in wet or low spots. ZAN AET aethiopica Common Perennials from yes yes varies by species varies by species 2' ‐ 4' 10" moderate yes In spring (sometimes continuing into summer) pure or creamy white spathes to appear on stems slightly taller than foliage. ZAN ELL Zantedeschia elliottiana Golden Calla Perennials from yes yes varies by species varies by species 2' moderate yes Bright green, white‐spotted leaves. Spathes greenish yellow aging to rich golden yellow. Summer bloom. rhizomes Tolerates full sun even in hot climates. ZAU CAL Zauscherneria californica (Epilobium California Fuchsia, Shrubby yes yes yes yes sun low 6" ‐ 4' 3' ‐ 4' moderate yes In late Summer & Fall, when so few natives are looking their best, this prolific bloomer fires up the garden with its canum) Trumpet perennials (depending on amazing flare of scarlet red trumpets. variety) ZAU CAL Zauschneria californica California Fuchsia, Mattole River Shrubby yes yes yes yes sun low/moderate 6" ‐ 4' 3' ‐4' moderate yes Native to much of the western U.S. and northern . Species has upright or arching growth. Hummingbird Trumpet perennials ZAU SEP Zauschneria septentrionalis Humboldt County Fuchsia Shrubby yes yes yes yes sun low/moderate 6" ‐ 12" 1' ‐ 1.5' moderate yes Mat‐forming species with gray‐green to silvery leaves. perennials PERENNIAL GRASSES CAR DIV Carex divulsa (C. tumulicola) Berkeley Sedge Perennial Grass yes yes yes shade regular 1.5' 2' yes Fine groundcover

CAR FLA Carex flacca (C. glauca) Blue Sedge Perennial Grass yes yes light shade moderate 6" ‐ 2' 6" ‐ 2' yes Spreads slowly. Can endure light foot traffic.

CAR TEX Carex texensis (C. retroflexa texensis) Catlin Sedge Perennial Grass yes yes light shade regular 4" ‐ 6" forms wavy yes Southwestern Native. Excellent small‐scale lawn substitute or ground cover. carpet CAR WOL Carex 'Wooly Curls' Sedge Wooly Curls yes Need to ID species HEL SEM Helictrotrichon sempervirens (Avena Blue Oat Grass Perennial Grass yes yes sun moderate 2' ‐ 3' 2' ‐ 3' Bright blue‐gray, narrow leaves in fountain like clump; resembles blue fescue but is more graceful. In spring, sempervirens) stems rise above foliage, bearing wispy, colored flower clusters. Grows best in rich, well drained soil. Pull out occasional withered leaves. Evergreen in mild‐winter climates; semi evergreen in colder areas.

LEY CON Leymus condensatus Lyme Grass, Wild Rye Perennial grasses yes yes yes sun/light shade low/moderate 9' 6' yes Species is green leafed.

MUH RIG Muhlenbergia rigens Deer Grass Perennial grasses yes yes yes sun/shade low/moderate 4' 4' yes Native from California to Texas and south into Mexico. Bright green leaves form a dense, tight clump. Slender yellow or purplish flower spikes in autumn are erect at first, then leaning.

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OF NATIVE TO HORTICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION NATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL SUN / SHADE WATER GROWTH COMMERCIAL ABBREVIATION BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CULTIVARS HUMBOLDT POTENTIAL ON HEIGHT SPREAD NOTES OR HABIT CA VALUE TO THE TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS RATE AVAILABILITY COUNTY CAMPUS CAMPUS NAS PUL Nassella pulchra Purple Needle Grass Perennial grasses yes yes yes sun low 4" awns yes State grass of CA. Classic native California bunch grass. Cool‐season growers that go dormant during hot, dry summers, reviving with cooler autumn weather and rains. NAS TEN Nassella tenuissima Mexican Feather Grass yes yes sun low 2' 2 ‐ 3' fast yes self‐sowing; may become invasive PEN ALO alopecuroides Fountain Grass Perennial grasses sun/shade moderate/regular To 5' To 5' yes From Eastern . Clump of bright green foliage is topped by pinkish plumes. Leaves turn yellow in fall, brown in winter. PEN ORI Pennisetum orientale Fountain Grass Perennial grasses yes yes sun/shade moderate/regular 2' 2.5' yes Pinkish plumes standing above a mound of green to gray‐green foliage. Plumes mature to light brown; foliage turns straw colored in winter. Seldom self‐sows. PEN SET Pennisetum setaceum Fountain Grass Rubrum; Cupreum Perennial grasses yes sun moderate/regular 5' 5' yes Species forms a dense clump of medium green foliage; long plumes of coppery pink or purplish flowers are held within the clump or just above it. Dies back in winter. 'Rubrum' ('Cupreum') has purplish leaves and rose‐colored plumes that fade to . ARI CAL californica California Dutchman's Pipe Deciduous vine yes yes yes Needs partial Regular to ample 8' 12' yes Native to Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. Will climb a 10 ‐ 16 ft. tree without shade water harming it. Flower display comes before leaf‐out in winter or early spring; pendulous blooms are colored with red‐purple veins. Bright green, heart shaped leaves. Interesting and useful where many less hardy vines would freeze. CLE X x. Clematis Jack Manii Deciduous vine yes yes sun regular varies varies fast yes SOL JAS jasminoides Vine Semi‐evergreen yes yes sun regular varies varies fast yes ROS BAN Rosa banksiae Lady Banks Rose Alba plena; Lutea Semi‐evergreen yes sun regular varies varies fast yes Extremely fragrant ABE GRA Abelia X. grandiflora Glossy Abelia Sherwoodii Evergreen yes yes sun regular 3' ‐ 4' tall 5' wide fast yes 'Sherwoodii' is dense and compact with refined growth. Bell‐shaped lavender pink flowers are heaviest late summer through fall and sporadically throughout the year. This is a more compact plant than Abelia grandiflora.

ARC DEN Arctostaphylos densiflora Vine Hill Manzanita Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate Under 3' Low spreading moderate yes Generally low and spreading; Small, glossy light or dark green leaves. White or pink flowers. clumps

ARC HOO Monterery Manzanita Monterey Carpet Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 1' 12' slow yes Compact grower. Small, glossy green leaves; white to pinkish flowers; shiny, bright red fruit. ARC HOW Arctostaphylos densiflora Vine Hill Manzanita Howard McMinn Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 5' ‐ 6' 7' moderate yes Whitish Pink Flowers. Well known. ARC MAN Arctostaphylos manzanita Common manzanita Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate varies varies moderate yes Enormous clan of evergreen woody plants . Plants vary from creeping groundcovers to treelike shrubs. Requires excellent drainage, can tolerate poor soil. ARC SEN Arctostaphylos densiflora Vine Hill Mananita Sentinel Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 6' 8' moderate yes Has light green, downy leaves and more upright growth. ARC NEV Arctostaphylos nevadensis Pinemat Manzanita Evergreen yes yes yes yes low 1' 8' moderate yes Used to stabilize soil against erosion on mountain slopes ARC PAC Arctostaphylos Manzanita Pacific Mist Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 2.5' 10' fast yes Groundcover ARC PAT Arctostaphylos patula Green Leaf Manzanita Evergreen yes yes yes yes low to moderate 6' moderate yes Greenleaf manzanita makes a green mound with open red trunks ARC SUN Arctostaphylos Manzanita Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 4' ‐ 5' 4' ‐ 6' moderate yes Foliage is coppery red when new, maturing to bright green. Mounding growth. Pinkish white flowers.

ART CAL californica California Sagebrush Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 1.5' ‐ 5' 4' ‐ 7' yes Finely divided grayish white foliage. Drought tolerant but will drop leaves in extreme drought. BER DAR darwinii Darwin Barberry Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate to regular 5' ‐ 10' 4' ‐ 7' wide yes Fountain like growth. Crisp, dark green, holly like, leaves. Orange‐yellow flowers; Berries popular with birds.

BER ATR Berberis thunbergii Red‐Leaf Japanese Barberry Atropurpurea Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade moderate to regular 4' ‐ 6' 4' ‐ 6' Plants slow yes Graceful habit with slender, arching, spiny branches. Plants vary in foliage color from bronzy red to purple red). vary in size BER ROS Berberis thunbergii Red‐Leaf Japanese Barberry Rose Glow Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade moderate to regular 4' ‐ 6' 4' ‐ 6' slow yes New foliage marbled bronzy red and pinkish white, deepening to rose and bronze with age. For best plant color, plant in full sun or lightest shade. BRU PAU pauciflora (B. Yesterday‐Today‐and‐ Floribunda Evergreen yes yes light shade regular 10' Spreading habit fast yes Common name comes from quick color change of blossoms: they turn from purple ("yesterday") to lavender calycina) Tomorrow with width ("today") to white ("tomorrow"). All parts are poisonous if ingested. nearly eaqual to height

CAL OCC Calycanthus occidentalis Spicebush Deciduous yes yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 4' ‐ 12' 4' ‐ 12' fast yes Bulky, clump‐forming shrubs with lush foliage and flowers valued for their fragrance and form. CAL SP spp. Heather Evergreen yes yes sun regular fast CAL COPP Calluna vulgaris Calluna vulgaris Copper Glow Evergreen sun regular 14" 22" fast yes upright, mauve flowers CAL EAS Calluna vulgaris Calluna vulgaris Easter Bonfire Evergreen sun regular 16" 22" fast yes upright habit, pale purple flowers; spring tip color of red, orange, yellow CAL Calluna vulgaris Calluna vulgaris Fire Star Evergreen sun regular 12" 20" fast yes spreading habit; mauve flowers; colorful spring growth CAL HOY Calluna vulgaris Calluna vulgaris Hoyerhagen Evergreen sun regular 10" 14" fast yes upright form; pale crimson flowers; orange foliage; one of best CAL RED Calluna vulgaris Calluna vulgaris Red Carpet Evergreen sun regular 8" 18" fast yes mauve flowers; gold foliage CAL HAZ Calluna vulgaris Calluna vulgaris Red Haze Evergreen sun regular 20" 28" fast yes lavender flowers; gold foliage CAL SES Calluna vulgaris Calluna vulgaris Sesam Evergreen sun regular fast yes lilac pink flowers; very hardy; favorite of growers CAM SAS Camellia sasanqua Camellia Evergreen yes yes light shade moderate to regular Varies Varies moderate yes Plants vary in form from spreading and viselike to upright and densely bushy; sizes range from 1.5 ft. high and 6 ft. wide to 12 ft. tall and wide. CAM WHI Camellia sasanqua Camellia White Doves Evergreen yes yes light shade moderate to regular 4' ‐ 5' Wider spread moderate yes Makes a colorful low hedge, espalier, or groundcover due to its short, pendulous habit. White flowers.

CAM YUL Camellia sasanqua Camellia Yuletide Evergreen yes yes light shade moderate to regular 10' ‐ 20' 5' ‐ 12' moderate yes Profusion of small, single bright red flowers on dense, compact, upright plant.

CAR CAL Carpenteria californica Bush Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 4' ‐ 6' 4' ‐ 6' slow yes Attractive, formal‐looking . In late spring and summer, clusters of scented yellow‐centered white flowers.

CEA BLU Ceanothus ' Blue Jeans' Wild Lilac Blue Jeans Evergreen yes yes yes sun low 6' 6' yes Dome‐shaped shrub. Small, dark green leathery leaves. Profuse, pale blue clusters. Tolerates heavy soil, drought, summer water. One of the toughest hybrids. CEA DAR Ceanothus 'Dark Star' Wild Lilac Dark Star Evergreen yes yes yes sun low 5' ‐6 ' 8' ‐ 10' fast yes A showy Ceanothus that prefers coastal climates to interior areas. Similar to C. 'Julia Phelps', maybe better.

CEA JUL Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps' Wild Lilac Julia Phelps Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade low 4.5' ‐ 7' 7' ‐ 9' moderate yes One of best colors, best bloomers. CEA GRI Ceanothus griseus California Lilac Louis Edmunds Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 5' ‐ 6' 9' ‐20 'fastyesProfuse bloom and rapid growth. A good choice for a wide hedge or screen. Tolerates heavy soil, summer watering. CEA THY Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Blue Blossom Ceanothus Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun low 6' ‐21' 8' ‐ 30' moderate yes Glossy green leaves. Light to dark blue spike like clusters. One of the tallest and hardiest ceanothus.

CEA ELD Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Blue Blossom El Dorado Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade low 8' 8' slow yes Variegated selection, ‘El Dorado’ shines with large dark green leaves splashed boldly with vivid yellow. In springtime, rich blue blossoms.

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OF NATIVE TO HORTICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION NATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL SUN / SHADE WATER GROWTH COMMERCIAL ABBREVIATION BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CULTIVARS HUMBOLDT POTENTIAL ON HEIGHT SPREAD NOTES OR HABIT CA VALUE TO THE TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS RATE AVAILABILITY COUNTY CAMPUS CAMPUS CEA SNO Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Blue Blossom Ceanothus Snow Flurry Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade low 6' ‐ 10' 8' ‐ 12' fast yes Good drainage is necessary. Rich green leaves, Profuse white clusters of flowers. Adaptable, dependable.

CES ELE Cestrum elegans (C. purpureum) Red cestrum Evergreen yes yes light shade regular 10' or greater 10' or greater fast yes Fruit and sap are poisonous if ingested. Masses of purplish red blossoms in spring and summer are followed by red berries. CHA Flowering Deciduous yes yes sun moderate to regular Varies Varies moderate Yes Amongst first shrubs to bloom each year. White to vibrant shades of pink, orange and red flowers.

COL PUL Coleonema pulchellum Pink Breath of Heaven (Pink Sunset Gold Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 1.5' 4' moderate yes Good on banks or hillsides, along paths. Yellow foliage, tiny pink flowers. Diosma) COP BEA Coprosma Coprosma Beatson's Gold Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 3' 4' fast yes Delicate wiry stems clothed in tiny gold and green leaves. COP REP Coprosma repens (C. Mirror Plant Pink Splendor Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 6' ‐ 8' 6' fast Green leaves with yellow margin that takes on a pink edging with maturity. baueri) COP ROY Coprosma repens Mirror Plant Roy's Red Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 3' ‐ 4' 3'‐4' fast yes A small dense shrub with shiny dark bronzy green leaves turning a deep purple‐red in winter. COR STO Cornus stolonifera (C. sericea) Redtwig Dogwood (Red Osier Deciduous yes yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 7' ‐ 9' 12' or wider by fast yes Grown for brilliant red fall foliage and winter twigs. Use as a space filler on moist ground. Dogwood) underground stems

COR SIL Cornus stolonifera (C. sericea) Redtwig Dogwood (Red‐Osier Silver & Gold Deciduous yes yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 5' ‐ 7' 6' ‐ 8' fast yes Yellow branches and cream‐edged green leaves. Dogwood) COT SPP Cotoneaster spp. Evergreen, yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate Varies Varies Plants range from low types used as ground covers to small, stiffly upright shrubs to tall (25') shrubs of fountain semievergreen, like growth with graceful, arching branches. White or pinkish spring‐time flowers. Berries (typically red or orange and deciduous red) follow the blossoms in fall and winter. Little or no maintenance.

DOD VIS Dodonaea viscosa Purple Hop Bush Purpurea Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low to moderate 5' ‐ 10' Spreads almost fast yes Many upright stems. like green leaves. 'Purpurea' a selected form with strongly bronze‐tinted foliage as wide that darkens in winter.

ERI CAR carnea Heath Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 6" to 16" 2' slow yes Grown for small, needlelike leaves and abundant, usually small flowers that may be bell shaped, urn shaped, or tubular. Rosy red flowers in winter, spring. ERI CAR Heath Allan Coats Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular up to 12" 3' slow yes Fuchsia‐colored flowers in winter and spring. ERI ART Erica X. darleyensis Heath Arthur Johnson Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 1' 1' slow yes 'Arthur Johnson' is a small, vigorous, spreading, dwarf evergreen shrub. Cream‐tipped spring foliage; bright‐pink flowers in winter and spring. ERI DAR Erica X. darleyensis Heath Furzey Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 14" ‐ 18" 2' slow yes Dark green leaves. Deep rose pink flowers winter, early spring. Spreading, vigorous plant. ERI GHO Erica X. darleyensis Heath Ghost Hills Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 1' 2' slow yes light pink bells of flowers as a spike, with needle like dark green foliage. An all winter show ERI JAC Erica X. darleyensis Heath Jack H. Brummage Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 1' 1' slow yes golden linear foliage that becomes bronze‐tinted in winter and small, pink tubular flowers in winter and spring.

ERI MAR Erica X. darleyensis Heath Mary Helen Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 1' up to 3' slow Fuchsia‐colored flowers in winter and spring. ERI MED Erica X. darleyensis Heath Medium White / Alba Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 1.5' 2' slow yes White blooms, winter into spring ERI SPR Erica X. darleyensis Heath Spring Surprise Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 18" 24" slow yes Notable for its late flowering, completing the range of "winter" heaths. Bright red flowers, March through May. Frost hardy. ERI ERI Erica erigena Erigena White Erigena Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular Varies Varies slow yes Dense bushy habit. Taller varieties up to five feet. Cultivars stand moist spots better than some other heathers. Blooming after winter carneas . FEI SEL Feijoa sellowiana Pineapple Guava Evergreen yes yes sun regular 18' ‐ 25' 18' ‐ 25' moderate yes Normally a large multistemmed plant. Blossoms in spring, bearing unusual flowers; blossoms attract bees and birds. FRE Fremontodendron Flannel bush Daria's Gold Evergreen yes yes yes sun low 3'‐4' 6‐8' fast yes Very showy, yellow blossoms. Drought tolerant; moisture only if drainage is excellent. Plants are usually short lived. GAR ELL Garrya elliptica Coast Silktassel Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun regular 10' ‐ 12' 10' ‐ 12' moderate yes Grown mainly for their pendulous male and female catkins. G. elliptical is native to Coast Ranges from southern Oregon to Southern California. GAU SHA Gaultheria shallon Salal Evergreen yes yes yes yes light shade regular 4' ‐ 10' 10' moderate yes Glossy bright green leaves are nearly round. Loose clusters of white or pinkish flowers on reddish stalks bloom in spring. Birds like fruit. GRE CAN Grevillea Grevillea Canberra Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low 8' 12' fast yes Open, graceful growth. Needlelike, bright green leaves. Clusters of red flowers in winter and spring. Has been sold as 'Pink Pearl'. GRE NOE Grevillea Grevillea 'Noellii' Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 4' 4' ‐ 5' fast yes Densely clad with narrow, glossy medium green leaves. Clusters of pink‐and‐white flowers bloom in spring.

GRE RUB Grevillea Grevillea Ruby Clusters Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low 6' 6' fast yes Dense growth with narrow dark green leaves. Deep red flowers appear nearly nonstop throughout the year, with the heaviest show in early spring. Responds well to pruning. GRE CG Grevillea lanigera Woolly Grevillea Coastal Gem Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low 1.5' 4' ‐ 5' fast yes Clusters of narrow, curved crimson‐and‐cream flowers profuse in winter and spring; attractive to . Good bank cover in hot, sunny area. Starts blooming in fall. GRE JUN Grevillea juniperina Grevillea Lava Cascade Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low 1' ‐ 2' 6' ‐ 10' fast yes A dense mounding to trailing shrub, with a slightly arching habit. This is a great low, tough, frost tolerant, weed smothering groundcover shrub, woody. GRE ROS Grevillea rosmarinifolia Soft‐Needle Grevillea Scarlet Sprite Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade low 4' ‐ 5' 6' ‐ 8' fast yes A mounding, compact shrub with soft‐textured needle‐like leaves. The rosy‐pink and cream colored flowers are showy during the winter and spring. Similar to the G. 'Noeli', but is denser growing.

HOL DIS Holodiscus discolor Cream Bush Ocean Spray Deciduous yes yes yes yes light shade low 20' 15' Fast yes Native to Coast Ranges. Triangular leaves‐ deep green above, white and hairy beneath; edges are coarsely toothed. Flower clusters. HYD MAC Hydrangea macrophylla Big Leaf Hydrangea, Garden Domotoi Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 5' 5' Fast yes Big, bold leaves and large clusters of long‐lasting flowers. Summer and fall bloom. 'Domotoi' is an old favorite Hydrangea with clusters of pink or blue double sterile flowers. HYD WHI Hydrangea macrophylla Big Leaf Hydrangea White Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 4' ‐ 6' 4' ‐ 6' Fast yes Use as a foundation plant, hedge or as a single specimen. A natural beside gateways or to fill borders and beds under shade . HYP AND androsaema St John's Wort Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate to regular 3' 3' moderate yes Potential for blight. Leaves are medium green above, paler beneath. Clusters of golden yellow flowers in water summer. Useful as tall ground cover at edge of woods, on shaded slopes, in wild garden.

JUN CHI Juniperus chienensis Daub's Frosted Evergreen yes sun low to moderate 2' 4‐6' slow yes JUN SQU Juniperus squamata Juniper Blue Star Evergreen yes sun moderate 2' ‐ 3' 3' ‐ 4' moderate yes Uniform branching; silver blue foliage. Showy fruit. Tolerates dry soil, shallow rocky soil, drought, air pollution, deer. Use for erosion control. KAL LEA leachiana Kalmiopsis Evergreen yes yes light shade regular 1' 2' moderate A rare endemic to the Siskiyou Mountains of southwest Oregon. Same culture as , but fussier. LAU NOB Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel Evergreen ye yes sun/light shade moderate 12' 40' Slow yes Natural habit is compact and multistemmed, with broad base. Leathery, aromatic leaves are the traditional bay leaves of cookery‐ oval, dark green.

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OF NATIVE TO HORTICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION NATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL SUN / SHADE WATER GROWTH COMMERCIAL ABBREVIATION BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CULTIVARS HUMBOLDT POTENTIAL ON HEIGHT SPREAD NOTES OR HABIT CA VALUE TO THE TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS RATE AVAILABILITY COUNTY CAMPUS CAMPUS LEU PP discolor Cone Bush Pom Pom Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 4' ‐ 8' 4' ‐ 8' Slow yes Upright, slightly spreading growth. Red‐centered gold in early fall or winter. 'Pom Pom' is a showy male selection with white to pale yellow surrounding orange‐red cones.

LEU PP Leucadendron tinctum Spicy Cone Bush Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 8' 3' ‐ 4' Slow yes Upright, slender habit. Dark green foliage. Spring inflorescences are rose to red, sometimes yellow.

LON INV Lonicera involucrata Twinberry Honeysuckle Deciduous yes yes yes yes sun/light shade moderate 6' ‐ 8' 6' ‐ 8' moderate yes Upright shrub. Flowers and berries attract birds. Flowers are orange‐red and appear from Mar.‐Jul. Native to the California coast. Often growing next to the water. It tolerates air pollution and is garden tolerant.

LON MAI Lonicera nitida Box Honeysuckle Maigrun Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate 3' 8' Fast yes Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Has leaves that are pale green when young, dark green when mature; it can be used as a tall groundcover. LON NIT Lonicera nitida Boxleaf Honeysuckle Red Tip Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate 4' ‐ 6' 4' ‐ 6' Fast yes Deep raspberry red new growth that ages to dark green with red‐tinted tips and edges. LOR CHI Loropetalum chinense N.C.N. Razzleberri Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 6' ‐ 10' 6' ‐ 10' moderate yes Purple foliage and pink to purple flowers. Neat compact habit, with tiers of arching or drooping branches. Subtly beautiful plant; good in foreground, raised beds, woodland garden. MAH AQU Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape Compacta Evergreen yes yes yes yes Exposure needs moderate 2' ‐ 3' 5' or more moderate yes New foliage is a glossy light to coppery green; mature leaves are matte medium green. vary by species. MYR CAL Myrica californica Pacific Wax Myrtle Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade moderate 10' ‐ 30' 10' ‐ 30' moderate yes In windy ocean‐front conditions, it can be a low, flattened mass. Grown out of wind, it's a big shrub or tree to 10 ‐ 30 ft. tall and wide, usually with many upright trunks. One of the best‐looking native plants for gardens. Attractive to birds. MYR AFR Myrsine africana African Boxwood Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate 3' ‐ 8' 2.5' ‐ 6' moderate yes Dense, rounded bush. Erect growing dark red stems are closely set with very dark green, glossy, rounded, aromatic leaves. Good choice for low hedges, foundation plantings, narrow beds, and containers. Withstands air pollution. MYR COM communis Myrtle Evergreen sun/light shade low 5 ‐ 6' 4 ‐ 5' moderate yes Dense rounded form with fine‐textured foliage ; aromatic; white sweet‐scented flowers PHI LEW lewisii Wild Mock Orange Deciduous yes yes yes yes sun/light shade moderate to regular 4' ‐ 10' Broader than yes Fountain‐shaped, loosely branched. Typically broader than high. Satiny single flowers. Tolerates some aridity. high PHO FRA fraseri Photinia Birmingham Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 10 ‐ 15' 10 ‐ 15' fast yes densely foliaged plants with oval leaves; bright red new growth matures to dark green PIT CRE Pittosporum tobira Tobira Cream de Mint Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate 2' ‐ 2.5' 2' ‐ 2.5' Fast yes mint green leaves with a creamy white boarder; very tolerant of seacoast conditions PIT MAR Pittosporum tenuifolium (P. Pittosporum Marjorie Channon Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate 8' 8' Fast yes Green leaves bordered in creamy white nigricans) PRU ILI ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun low 10' ‐ 25' 10' ‐ 25' yes leaves glossy green and holly‐like; large shrub or small tree PRU LAU Prunus laurocerasus Zabel Laurel Zabeliana Evergreen yes light shade moderate 5' ‐ 6' 5'‐ 8' moderate yes RHA EVE Rhamnus californica Coffeeberry Eve Case Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade low 4' ‐ 8' 4' ‐ 8' fast yes compact form RHA BLU Rhaphiolepis umbellata Indian Hawthorn Blueberry Muffin Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate 4' ‐ 6' 4' ‐ 5' Slow yes gray‐green foliage matures to dark green or blue‐green; thrives in coastal areas RHA MIN Rhaphiolepis umbellata Indian Hawthorn Minor Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate 3' ‐ 4' 3' ‐ 4' Slow yes Compact; slow‐growing form RHO SPP Rhododendron spp. Rhododendron Blinklicht; Gordon Jones; GrEvergreen and yes yes Differs by species regular Differs by Differs by yes Approximately 800 species belong to this group with more than 10,000 varieties. need more air deciduous shrubs, and variety species and species and in the root zone than almost all other garden plants, but they also require a constant supply of moisture. Without rarely trees variety variety excellent drainage, they can succumb to root rot. Soils rich in organic matter have the desired qualities; if your soil is deficient, amend it liberally with organic material. Ideal location is in filtered shade beneath tall trees.

RHO AUT Rhododendron Rhododendron Autumn Gold Evergreen yes yes light shade regular 5' 5' moderate yes Upright growth; salmon flowers RHO JEA Rhododendron Rhododendron Jean Marie de Montague Evergreen yes yes light shade regular 5' 5' moderate yes Attractive foliage; scarlet flowers RHO PJM Rhododendron 'PJM' Rhododendron PJM Evergreen yes yes light shade regular 4' 4' moderate yes Dense bushy plant ; profuse blooms RHO SKO Rhododendron Rhodoendron Skookum Evergreen yes yes light shade regular to 4' 4' moderate Globe‐shaped red flowers on a rounded, well‐proportioned plant RHO OCC Rhododendron occidentale Western Leonard Frisbie Deciduous yes yes yes yes light shade regular 6' ‐ 10' 6' ‐ 10' moderate yes Clusters of fragrant, funnel‐shaped flowers RHO SOU Rhododendron southern indica Evergreen Hybrid Fielder's White; Formosa Deciduous yes yes sun /light shade regular varies varies fast yes More sun tolerant than other azaleas RIB AUR Ribes aureum Golden currant sun/light shade moderate to regular 3' ‐ 6' 3' ‐ 6' yes Erect growth. Light green leaves with lobed, toothed edges. Small, bright yellow spring flowers. Summer berries.

RHO SOU Rhododendron southern indica Evergreen Hybrid Azaleas Fielder's White; Formosa Deciduous yes yes RIB AUR Ribes aureum Golden currant Deciduous sun/light shade moderate 3 ‐ 6' 3' ‐ 6' moderate yes Easy to grow; yellow flowers RIB SAN Ribes sanguinium Flowering Currant Claremont Deciduous yes yes yes yes sun/light shade moderate 8' 8' moderate yes Pink flowers RIB VIB Ribes viburnifolium Evergreen Currant Evergreen yes yes shade moderate/low 4' 4' moderate yes Good under native ROM COU Romneya coulteri Matilija poppy White Cloud Evergreen yes sun low 8' spreading fast yes Spreads easily ROS OFF Rosmarinus officinalis Tuscan Blue Evergreen yes yes sun moderate/low 6 ‐ 7' 1 1/2 ‐ 2' fast yes Attracts bees; violet‐blue flowers ROS OFF Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary Huntington Carpete Evergreen yes yes sun moderate/low 1 1/2' 1 1/2 ‐ 2' fast yes Attracts bees; pale blue flowers SAL CLE Salvia clevelandii Cleveland Sage Allen Chickering Evergreen yes yes sun low 3 ‐ 5' 5 ‐8' moderate yes Abundant lavender‐blue flowers SAL LEU Salvia leucantha Mexican Bush Sage Midnight Evergreen yes yes sun low 3 ‐4' 3 ‐6' fast yes Purple flowers SAL PHY Salvia leucophylla Purple Sage Evergreen yes yes sun low 3 ‐ 5' 3 ‐ 5' moderate yes Stems and foliage covered with fine white hairs SAM MEX Sambucus mexicana Blue Elderberry Deciduous yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 10 ‐ 30' 8 ‐20' fast yes Edible blue SAR RUS Sarcococca ruscifolia Fragrant sarcococca Evergreen no shade regular 3 ‐ 5' 3 ‐ 5' slow yes Very fragrant SOL RAN Solanum rantonnetii (Lycianthes) Paraguay Nightshade Royal Robe Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate 8 ‐ 12' 6 ‐ 10' fast yes Deer resistant; blue flowers SPI NEON Spiraea japonica Neon Spiraea Neon Flash Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 3' 3' fast yes Attracts butterflies; red flowers SYM ALB Symphoricarpos albus Common Snowberry Deciduous yes yes yes yes sun/light shade low 2 ‐ 5' 4 ‐6' moderate yes White ‐like fruits remain on stems TIB URV Tibouchina urvilleana Princess Flower Evergreen yes yes? sun/light shade regular 5 ‐ 18' 3 ‐ 10' fast yes Needs protection from hard frost TRI LAN Trichostema lanatum Woolly Blue Curls Evergreen yes sun low 3 ‐ 5' 4 ‐ 8' moderate yes Needs perfect drainage VAC OVA Vaccinium ovatum Evergreen Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade moderate 2 ‐ 3' 8 ‐ 10' moderate yes Lustrous dark green leaves; black berries VAC PAR Vaccinium parvifolium Red Huckleberry Deciduous yes yes yes yes shade regular 4 ‐ 12' 6' slow yes Red berries VIB DAV Viburnum davidii N. C. N. Evergreen light shade light shade 2 ‐3' 3 ‐4' moderate yes Glossy green leaves; blue fruits VIB SHA Viburnum pilcatum Snowball Viburnum Snowball Deciduous yes light shade regular 8 ‐10' 8' moderate yes WEI VER Weigela florida N.C.N. Verweig Deciduous yes sun/light shade regular 24" 18 ‐ 24" slow yes Variegated foliage; compact WES FRU Westringia fruticosa Coast Rosemary Wynyabbie Gem Evergreen yes sun moderate 3 ‐6' 5 ‐10' fast yes Lavender flowers; needs good drainage TREES ABI BRA Abies bracteata Bristlecone fir Evergreen yes yes light shade/ sun moderate to regular to 70" 15‐20" slow yes Thrives in fog drip; rainfall range 30 ‐ 70"/year water ABI CON Abies concolor White fir Candicans Evergreen yes yes yes light shade/ sun moderate to regular 50 ‐ 100' 15‐20' slow to yes Tolerates heat and drought better than most ; well drained soils water moderate ABI PRO Abies procera noble fir Evergreen yes yes yes sun regular 90 ‐ 200' 20‐30' slow no ACE ACO Acer japonicum Fernleaf Full Moon Maple Aconitifolium Deciduous yes light shade regular 15' 20' slow yes Good fall color ACE BUE Acer buergerianum Trident Maple Street Wise Deciduous yes yes sun regular 10 ‐ 20' 10' slow yes Fall color red, orange and yellow ACE CAM Acer campestre Hedge Maple Queen Elizabeth Deciduous yes light shade/ sun regular 25 ‐ 35' 20' fast yes Large leaves; rounded lobes

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OF NATIVE TO HORTICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION NATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL SUN / SHADE WATER GROWTH COMMERCIAL ABBREVIATION BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CULTIVARS HUMBOLDT POTENTIAL ON HEIGHT SPREAD NOTES OR HABIT CA VALUE TO THE TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS RATE AVAILABILITY COUNTY CAMPUS CAMPUS ACE CIR Acer circinatum Vine Maple Monroe Deciduous yes yes yes yes shade / sun regular 8' 12' slow to yes Multi‐trunked; deeply cut foliage moderate ACE CIR Acer circinatum Vine Maple Sunglow Deciduous yes yes shade / sun regular 8 ‐ 10' 8' slow yes Yellow, colored fall foliage ACE GLA Acer glabrum Mountain maple Deciduous yes yes yes light shade regular 6 ‐ 30' varies 6 ‐ 30' yes ACE MAC Acer macrophyllum Big Leaf Maple Deciduous yes yes yes yes sun regular 30 ‐ 75' 30‐50' fast yes Resistant to root fungus ACE PAL Acer palmatum Japanese Maple Bloodgood; Sango Kaku Deciduous yes yes light shade/ sun regular 15' 15' fast yes Vigorous upright growth ACE RUB Acer rubrum Red Maple Armstrong Deciduous yes yes sun regular 15' 15' fast yes Fall color orange to red ACE RUB Acer rubrum Red Maple Autumn Blaze Deciduous yes yes sun regular 40 ‐ 50' 30 ‐40' fast yes Dense oval upright crown; orange‐red color ACE RUB Acer rubrum Red Maple Bowhall Deciduous yes yes sun regular 40 ‐ 50' 10 ‐15' fast yes Narrow with orange‐red color ACE RUB Acer rubrum Red Maple Frank's Red Deciduous yes yes sun regular 40 ‐ 50' 30 ‐ 35' moderate yes Oval upright; red color ACE RUB Acer rubrum Red Maple Magnificent Magenta Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 45' 15' moderate yes Compact uniform canopy; red color ACE RUB Acer rubrum Red Maple October Glory Deciduous yes yes sun regular 40 ‐ 50' 25 ‐ 35' moderate yes Tall, round‐headed; orange to red color ACE RUB Acer rubrum Red Maple Sun Valley Deciduous yes yes sun regular 40' 30 ‐ 35' moderate yes Moderate ovate crown; red color AES CAL Aesculus californica California Buckeye Deciduous yes yes yes light shade/ sun regular 10 ‐20' 30' moderate yes Specimen planting only; little water once established; poisonous AES CAR Aesculus carnea Red Horse O'Neill Red Deciduous yes sun regular 35' 25' slow yes Bright red blossoms ALN RUB Alnus rubra Red Deciduous yes yes yes yes light shade/ sun regular 50' 20 ‐30' moderate yes Not hardy ARA ARA araucana Monkey puzzle tree Evergreen sun regular 70 ‐90' 30' slow yes Specimen only ARB MAR marina Coast Madrone Evergreen yes no yes sun low 30' 30' moderate yes Little water once established ARB UNE Strawberry Tree Oktoberfest Evergreen yes yes sun low 10' 10' moderate yes compact form BET JAC Betula jacquemontii Himalayan Deciduous yes yes sun regular 35 ‐ 40' 18 ‐ 20' fast yes bark white to pinkish tan BET NIG Betula nigra River Birch Heritage; Summer Cascade Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 40 ‐ 80' 25 ‐ 30' fast yes Summer Cascade weeping form CAL DEC decurrens Incense Cedar Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun low/moderate 75 ‐ 90' 10 ‐15' slow yes Low water when established CAL VIM Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush Little John Evergreen yes yes sun moderate to regular 20' ‐ 30' 15' fast yes Bright red brushes from late spring into early summer, scattered bloom rest of the year.

CAR BET Carpinus betulus European Hornbeam Fastigiata Deciduous yes sun regular 40' 40' slow yes Subject to scale CAR BET Carpinus betulus European Hornbeam Fontaine Deciduous yes sun regular 35' 15' slow yes Subject to scale CED ATL atlanticus Atlantic cedar Aurea; Glauca Evergreen sun moderate 60' 30' slow yes Drought tolerant once established CED GC Cedrus deodora Deodar Cedar Gold Cone Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 20 ‐ 30' 10' moderate yes Yellow‐green foliage CER CAN Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud Forest Pansy Deciduous yes light shade/ sun regular 20' 25' moderate yes Purple leaf; pink flowers CER CAN Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud Oklahoma Deciduous yes sun regular 15' 15' moderate yes Green leaf; purple flowers CER OCC Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud Deciduous yes yes yes sun moderate/regular 10 ‐18' 10' moderate yes Very drought tolerant once established COR CAL Corylus cornuta californica California hazelnut Deciduous yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 5 ‐12' 5 ‐12' moderate yes Edible nuts COR CAP Cornus capitata Himalayan Dogwood Mountain Moon Deciduous yes light shade regular 20 ‐ 30' 20' moderate yes Creamy yellow blossoms; showy red fruit in fall COR COL Corylus colurna Turkish Filbert Deciduous yes sun/light shade moderate 40 ‐50' 20 ‐ 25' moderate limited Drought tolerant once established COR FL Cornus florida Eastern Dogwood Cherokee Sunset Deciduous yes sun/light shade regular 20' 20' moderate yes Specimen planting only COR KOU Cornus kousa Korean Dogwood Heartthrob; Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 15 ‐20' 20' moderate yes Red to rose pink bracts COR KOU Cornus kousa Korean Dogwood Milkyway Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 20 ‐30' 20' moderate yes Very floriferous COR KOU Cornus kousa Korean Dogwood Satomi Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regualr 20' 20' moderate yes Rose red bracts COR NUT Cornus nuttallii Pacific Dogwood Eddie's White Wonder; Deciduous yes yes yes yes light shade moderate 40' 25' moderate yes Anthracnose resistant COR RUT Cornus rutgersensis Stellar Dogwood Aurora; Celestial Deciduous yes sun/light shade regular 18 ‐20' 20' moderate yes Anthracnose resistant CRA CC laevigata Crimson Cloud Hawthorn Crimson Cloud Deciduous yes sun moderate 20 ‐25' 15 ‐20' moderate yes Minimal thorns CRA PAU Crataegus laevigata Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn Paul's Scarlet Deciduous yes sun moderate 15 ‐25' 20 ‐30' moderate yes Minimal thorns; susceptible fire blight CRA PHA Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington Hawthorn Deciduous yes sun moderate 25' 20' moderate yes Least susceptible to fire blight FRA LAT latifolia Oregon ash Deciduous yes yes yes sun regular 40' ‐ 80 ' 25' fast yes Subject to pests and diseases but native GIN BIL Maidenhair Tree Autumn's Gold Deciduous yes yes sun moderate/regular 40' 30' slow yes Upright; male GIN BIL Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree Fastigiata Deciduous yes yes sun moderate/regular 30 ‐50' 10 ‐15' slow yes Narrow; male cultivar GIN BIL Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree Princeton Sentry Deciduous yes yes sun moderate/regular 50' 20' slow yes Erect; male cultivar LIR TUP Liriodendron tulipifera Tree Aureo‐Marginatum (MajestiDeciduous yes yes sun regular 50 ‐70' 20 ‐30' moderate yes Yellow‐edged leaves LIR TUP Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree Fastigiatum Deciduous yes yes sun regular 50' 15' fast yes Columnar form LIT DEN Lithocarpus densifloras Tan Oak Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade moderate 40 ‐80' 12 ‐ 45' slow yes Subject to sudden oak death fungus MAG DEN denudata Yulan Magnolia Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 30 ‐40' 30' moderate yes Fragrant white flowers MAG KOS Magnolia Kosar‐De‐Vos Saucer Magnolia Betty; Butterfly Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 10' ‐15' 12' moderate yes Multi‐ stemmed MAG RS Magnolia stellata Star Magnolia Royal Star Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 18 ‐20' 15' moderate yes Fragrant white flowers MAG SOU Magnolia soulangiana Saucer Magnolia Galaxy Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 25 ‐40' 20' moderate yes Flowers pink/purple MAG SOU Magnolia soulangiana Saucer Magnolia Rustica Rubra Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 20 ‐25' 25' moderate yes Flower pink MAG SOU Magnolia soulangiana Saucer Magnolia San Jose Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 25' 25' moderate yes Flowers white MAG SOU Magnolia soulangiana Saucer Magnolia Alexendrina Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade regular 20 ‐25' 25' moderate yes Flowers pink/purple MAL FUS fusca Oregon crab apple Deciduous yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 40' 20' fast limited Plant in wet area. MEL LIN linariifolia Flax‐leaved Paperbark Evergreen yes sun low 20 ‐ 30' 20 ‐ 25' fast yes Papery bark MEL QUI Melaleuca quinquenervia Cajeput Tree Evergreen yes sun low 20 ‐ 40' 15 ‐ 25' fast yes Papery bark; showy flowers MET EXC Metrosideros excelsa New Zealand Christmas Tree yes yes sun low 30' 30' fast yes Dark red flowers

NYS SYL Nyssa sylvatica Sour Gum Deciduous yes yes sun/light shade moderate/regular 30 ‐50' 15 ‐ 25' slow yes Excellent specimen tree PAU TOM tomentosa Empress Tree Deciduous yes yes sun regular 40 ‐50' 40' fast yes Protect from strong wind PIC BRE Picea breweriana Brewer Evergreen yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 30 ‐50' 10 12' moderate yes Pendulous form with age PIC PUN Picea pungens Dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce Baby Blue Eyes; Glauca iseli Evergreen yes

PIN CON Pinus contorta Shore Evergreen yes yes yes sun low 20 ‐ 35' 20 ‐ 35' fast yes Dense foliage PIN JEF Pinus jeffreyi Jeffrey pine Evergreen yes yes yes sun low 60 ‐120' 20 ‐ 25' moderate yes Blue‐green needles; smells of PIN PIN Pinus pinea Italian Stone Pine Evergreen yes yes yes sun low 40 ‐80' 40 ‐60' moderate yes Broad/ flat topped crown PIN STR Pinus strobus Eastern white pine Evergreen yes sun low 50 ‐80' 20 ‐ 40' fast no Symmetrical fine textured tree PIN TAE Pinus taeda loblolly pine Evergreen yes sun low 50 ‐80' 30' fast no Loses lower limbs with age PIN TOR Pinus torreyana Torrey pine Evergreen yes yes sun low 40 ‐ 60' 30 ‐50' fast yes Open form PIS CHI Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache Deciduous sun moderate 30 ‐ 60' 30' slow / yes Reliable; resistant to oak root fungus moderate PLA ALA Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree Columbia Deciduous yes sun moderate/regular 40 ‐80' 30 ‐ 40' fast yes Best for disease and form POD GRA gracilior Fern Pine Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 20 ‐ 60' 10 ‐20' slow yes Clean, pest free tree POD MAC Podocarpus macrophyllus Yew Pine Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 15 ‐ 50' 6 ‐15' slow yes Narrow and upright

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OF NATIVE TO HORTICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION NATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL SUN / SHADE WATER GROWTH COMMERCIAL ABBREVIATION BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CULTIVARS HUMBOLDT POTENTIAL ON HEIGHT SPREAD NOTES OR HABIT CA VALUE TO THE TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS RATE AVAILABILITY COUNTY CAMPUS CAMPUS PRU AKE Prunus yeodoensis Akebono Cherry Akebono Deciduous yes yes sun moderate/regular 40' 30' moderate yes Best and most disease free PRU CAR Prunus caroliniana Carolina Laurel Cherry Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 20 ‐ 30' 15 ‐20' moderate yes Best in coastal areas PRU CER Prunus cerasifera Flowering Krauter Vesuvius Deciduous yes yes sun regular 18 '12'moderateyesDarkest foliage; upright oval form PRU CER Prunus cerasifera Flowering Plum Purple Pony Deciduous yes yes sun regular 10 ‐12' 12' moderate yes Semi‐dwarf; purple foliage PRU CER Prunus cerasifera Flowering Plum Thundercloud Deciduous yes yes sun regular 20' 20' moderate yes Rounded in habit; dark coppery foliage PRU SAR Prunus sargentii Sargent Cherry Columnaris Deciduous yes yes sun moderate 20 ‐ 30' 10 ‐15' moderate yes upright form PRU SER Prunus serrulata Flowering Cherry Kwanzan Deciduous yes yes sun moderate 30' 20' moderate yes vase shaped form; double rosy pink flowers PRU SER Prunus serrulata Flowering Cherry Mount Fuji Deciduous yes yes sun moderate 20' 25' moderate yes horizontal branching; semi‐double white flowers PRU SER Prunus serrulata Flowering Cherry Royal Burgundy Deciduous yes yes sun moderate 30' 20' moderate yes vase shaped form; double rosy pink flowers in pendent clusters QUE AGR Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak Evergreen yes yes sun low 20 ‐70' 70' slow/ yes susceptible to sudden oak death moderate QUE CHR Quercus chrysolepis live oak Evergreen yes yes yes sun low 20 ‐60' 60' slow/ yes susceptible to sudden oak death moderate QUE COC Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak Deciduous yes sun regular 60 ‐ 80' 40 ‐60' moderate yes pyramidal when young QUE CS Quercus robur Columnar Oak Crimson Spire Deciduous yes sun regular 45' 15' moderate yes tightly fastigate QUE GAR Quercus garryana Oregon white oak Deciduous yes yes yes sun low 40 ‐90' 30 ‐60' slow/ yes immune to sudden oak death moderate QUE KEL Quercus kelloggii California black oak Deciduous yes yes yes sun low 30 ‐80' 30' slow no susceptible to sudden oak death QUE NUT Quercus nuttalli 'Monpowe' Nuttall Oak Deciduous sun low 60' 50' moderate yes acorns are wildlife favorite QUE PAL Quercus palustris Pin Oak Deciduous sun regular 50 ‐80' 30 ‐40' fast yes good in lawns QUE ROB Quercus robur English Oak Skyrocket Deciduous sun regular 45' 15' fast yes leaves hold color to late fall QUE RUB Quercus rubra Northern Red Oak Deciduous sun regular 60 ‐75' 50' fast yes deep roots ROB PR Robinia pseudoacacia Black Locust Purple Robe Deciduous yes sun low 40 ‐ 50' 25 ‐30' fast yes Specimen planting only SAL GC Salix matsudana Golden Curls Willow Golden Curls Deciduous yes yes sun regular 40' 60' fast yes yellow foliage SAL TRI Salix alba Golden Weeping Willow Tristis Deciduous yes yes sun regular 50 ‐ 100' 50 ‐100' fast yes attractive weeping willow SEQ GIG Giant Evergreen yes yes sun moderate 60 ‐ 100' 30 ‐ 50' moderate yes not as successful near the coast SEQ SOQ Coast Redwood Soquel Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 70 ‐90' 15 ‐ 30' fast yes blue‐green foliage; up turned tips SOP JAP Sophora japonica Japanese Pagoda Tree Regent Deciduous no sun/light shade moderate 50 ‐70' 50 ‐ 70' fast yes resists oak root fungus; uniform grower SOR CR Sorbus aucuparia Mountain Ash Cardinal Robe Deciduous yes sun/light shade moderate/ regular 20 ‐40' 15'‐ 25' fast yes must have good drainage; orange‐red fruit TAX BAC Taxus baccata Irish Yew Fastigiata Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade regular 15 ‐ 30' 3 ‐ 10' slow yes all parts poisonous THU OCC Thuja occidentalis American Arborvitae Pyramidalis Evergreen yes yes sun/light shade moderate/ regular 60' 15' fast yes dense columnar form THU PLI Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar Emerald Cone Evergreen yes yes yes yes sun/light shade regular 25 ‐ 40' 20' moderate yes narrow, pyramidal form TIL COR cordata Littleleaf Linden Greenspire Deciduous yes yes sun regular 30 ‐ 50' 20 ‐25' moderate yes oval to pyramidal canopy ULM DRA Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Evergreen Drake Deciduous/semi yes sun/light shade regular 30 ‐35' 40 ‐ 45' fast yes excellent shade tree ;broad spreading crown deciduous

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