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Irene Rosemary
Bougainvillea selections
Italian Stone Pine
Irene Rosemary

Common name:Irene Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Irene'

This evergreen shrub will grow 1'-1.5' tall and 2'-3' wide. It has small, dark green leaves with rich, lavender blue flowers that bloom all year.

Bougainvillea selections

Common name:Bougainvillea selections
Botanical name:Bougainvillea cultivars

This species is hardy and vigorous, with a showy, ornamental display of purple color. It blooms well in areas with cool summers. It is senstive to frost and will die back hard but comes back in a number of weeks. Be carefeul of this in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Italian Stone Pine

Common name:Italian Stone Pine
Botanical name:Pinus pinea

Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) is a large pine tree with a moderate growth rate, reaching up to 40’-80' tall and 40’-60' wide. This tree should not be selected for small to medium-sized gardens as it will outgrow the space very quickly. It is also not recommended for fire-prone areas. Visit the Orange County Fire Authority for more information. It is unparticular about its soil, and it is considered a low-water-use tree. The needles of this pine tree are quite long, and the tree can be messy, so it is best to plant this tree without any under-planting, using natural wood mulch underneath. Needle droppings can be left in place under the tree, adding to the natural mulch. There is very little pruning or care this tree needs when it is small, but once it has been in place for a few years, the pruning should be left to a licensed arborist to keep the tree looking and performing at its best. This tree should be planted at least 10 feet away from any hardscape areas, 30 feet from structures such as houses and buildings, and not near any powerlines. Shrubs and perennials should be planted about 5 feet away from this tree. It should be irrigated for about

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Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.