Commercial & Residential

Landscaping Shrub Selection

Shrubs are an instrumental part of every garden’s ecosystem. They provide shade, improve soil stability, enhance air quality and create habitats for all types of wildlife. Of course, shrubs and small trees are also beautiful to look at, especially when you choose varieties that add seasonal interest to your landscape.

Shrub

Arctostaphylos spp (Manzanita)

Mature Height
6ft. – 20ft.
Mature Width
10 ft.
Color
Varity
Product Number
18
Sun
Shade
Life Span
Deer Resistant
Frost Resistant
Growth Rate
Flammability

Description:

Plants vary from creeping groundcover to treelike shrubs. A. densiflora ‘Howard McMinn’ is one of the most garden tolerant manzanitas and is native to Sonoma County. Remove dead or twiggy branches.

Shrub

Artemisia californica (California sagebrush)

Mature Height
1ft. – 8ft.
Mature Width
4 ft.
Color
Varity
Product Number
19
Sun
Shade
Life Span
Deer Resistant
Frost Resistant
Growth Rate
Flammability

Description:

‘Canyon Gray’ and ‘Montara’ are superior selections.

Shrub

Ceanothus spp and cvs (California lilac)

Mature Height
1ft. – 3ft.
Mature Width
3 ft.
Color
Varity
Product Number
20
Sun
Shade
Life Span
Deer Resistant
Frost Resistant
Growth Rate
Flammability

Description:

The most drought tolerant and deer resistant have small, dark green, crinkly leaves. Those with larger glossy foliage benefit from summer irrigation and shade inland. Remove dead or twiggy branches.

Shrub

Dendromecon harfordii (island bush poppy)

Mature Height
3.5ft. – 20ft.
Mature Width
8 ft.
Color
Varity
Product Number
21
Sun