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Norfolk Island Pine, Star Pine
Rhaphiolepis Pink Lady
Butterfly-Iris, Fortnight Lily
Rhaphiolepis Rosea
Norfolk Island Pine, Star Pine

Common name:Norfolk Island Pine, Star Pine
Botanical name:Araucaria heterophylla

This very large tree will grow to about 100' tall and 60' wide with narrow, sharp leaves that are a deep, dark green. It is a popular Christmas tree in Hawaii. It is a good indoor plant with sunny exposures.

Rhaphiolepis Pink Lady

Common name:Rhaphiolepis Pink Lady
Botanical name:Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Lady'

This slow growing plant will only grow 4'-5' high and has dark green, thick foliage. It produces clusters of pink flowers that bloom in spring and clusters of black fruit in the fall. 'Pink Lady' is a vigorous grower to 4'-5' tall and 4'-6' wide, a size which can easily be kept smaller with occasional pruning.

Butterfly-Iris, Fortnight Lily

Common name:Butterfly-Iris, Fortnight Lily
Botanical name:Dietes iridioides

This clumping evergreen Iris bears tall, narrow leaves to 30" tall and white flowers marked purple in the center on stalks up to 3' tall. This variety has stiffer, darker foliage than the bicolor form. It requires sun to part shade with little or no summer watering when established. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Rhaphiolepis Rosea

Common name:Rhaphiolepis Rosea
Botanical name:Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rosea'

Clusters of soft, very light pink, almost white flowers are borne in the spring on the 'Rosea'. It grows to a height of 4'-5' and a width of 5-6', which can be kept smaller with pruning. The overall growth is somewhat loose and graceful.

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Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.