Common name:Olive
Botanical name:Olea europaea
This broad tree will slowly grow to 20'-30' tall and wide. It has small, grey-green, evergreen leaves. Small white fragrant flowers bloom in spring, followed by fleshy black fruit that appears in fall. Fruit is messy and can stain sidewalks. Do not plant near open spaces as it can spread via birds and mammals. If you live adjacent to a channel, please do not plant this tree as it could clog the channel.
Common name:Provence Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'
With tall, 24-30" stems, 'Provence' has true, lavender colored flowers that are fragrant and excellent for cutting. It flowers in early June and has large, gray/green leaves.
Common name:Bush Germander
Botanical name:Teucrium fruticans
This round shrub will reach about 12' high and has small, grayish/silvery leaves with blue flowers that appear throughout the seasons.
Designer: Anon.
Photographer: GardenSoft
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
