Common name:Netted Chain Fern
Botanical name:Woodwardia areolata
The Netted Chain Fern is a small fern that grows 2'-3' tall. It can tolerate full sun but does best in some shade. This fern is native to California and is drought tolerant.
Common name:Tasmanian Flax Lily
Botanical name:Dianella tasmanica
A grass-like plant with rather broad folaige to 30" tall , the Dianella tasmanica exhibits spikes of light blue flowers and dark, metallic blue berries in summer and fall. The plant should receive sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering
when established. This is an excellent choice for very dry shade gardens. Its leaves can be used as an accompaniment for cut flowers.
Common name:Mayten Tree
Botanical name:Maytenus boaria
The Mayten Tree is a slow growing tree that grows to 40' tall. It has weeping branches and dark green leaves. This tree can sucker in lawns and requires good drainage. It is drought tolerant.
Common name:Valley Oak, White Oak, Roble
Botanical name:Quercus lobata
The Valley Oak is a large deciduous tree that grows 60'-80' tall. It develops a rounded canopy that spreads 50'-70' wide with leaves deeply lobed and rounded. The Valley Oak is very heat tolerant and drought tolerant. It is a native to California and attracts butterflies.
Designer: Verdant Landscaping
Photographer: GardenSoft