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Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle
Pink Cranesbill
Loquat
Variegated Tobira
Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle

Common name:Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle
Botanical name:Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'

The 'Halliana' is a vigorous, hardy, climbing vine with deep green, oval leaves and fragrant white flowers that change their color to yellow. It is good as a groundcover or for covering fences. This is a highly combustible plant.

Pink Cranesbill

Common name:Pink Cranesbill
Botanical name:Erodium reichardii

This Mediterranean island ground cover stands less than 3 to 6 inches tall and has small, dark green leaves with white or pink flowers that bloom during spring, summer, and fall.

Loquat

Common name:Loquat
Botanical name:Eriobotrya japonica

Eriobotrya japonica is an evergreen tree that grows 12'-25' tall and 12' to 30' wide with large green leaves. It requires average well- drained soil, with half to full sun, and low to medium watering. White flower clusters produce edible yellow melon-tasting oval fruits from March to June.

Variegated Tobira

Common name:Variegated Tobira
Botanical name:Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'

This variegated evergreen shrub or small tree has creamy margins on its gray green leaves. In spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Variegated Tobira is often used to brighten shaded areas.

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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:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.

Integrated Pest Management:

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