Sierra Plants for Landscape
Evergreen Tree or Shrub
- Bay Laurel, California
- California Nutmeg
- Cedar,Incense
- Douglas Fir
- Madrone, Pacific
- Manzanita
- Bearberry
- Greenleaf Manzanita
- Indian Manzanita
- Pinemat Manzanita
- Whiteleaf Manzanita
- Oregon Grape
- Toyon
Evergreen Perennial
- Alumroot
Perennial
- Arnica
- Bleeding Heart
- Blue-eyed Grass
- Blue Flag, Western
- Blue Flax
- California Poppy
Deciduous Tree or Shrub
- Alder
- Ash, Oregon
- Bitter Cherry
- Buckeye, California
- Cottonwood
- Cottonwood, Black
- Cottonwood, Western
- Elderberry, Blue
- Oak
- Black Oak
- Canyon Live Oak
- Interior Live Oak
- Blue Oak
- Brewer's Oak
- Huckleberry Oak
- Scrub Oak
- Oracle Oak
Shrub
- Kit Kit Dizzy
- Yerba Santa
Glossary
| Full sun
| Prefers unobstructed sunlight for most of the day
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| Partial shade
| Prefers filtered light or shade for at least three hours during the hottest part of the day
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| Full shade
| Prefers no direct sun – north side of house or beneath dense-foliaged tree
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| Drought tolerant
| Requires little supplemental irrigation once established, except during periods of prolonged winter drought
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| Moderate water
| Needs water every 10-14 days
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| Regular water
| Needs water every 3-7 days
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| Deer resistant
| Deer avoid eating except when newly planted
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| Butterflies
| Attracts butterflies
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| Hummingbirds
| Attracts hummingbirds
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| Bees
| Attracts bees
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Research and Writing: Karin Kaufman
