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Overlooking The Cherry Trees
Meeting Daffodil
California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Pacific Madrone
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Meeting Daffodil

Common name:Meeting Daffodil
Botanical name:Narcissus 'Meeting'

Narcissus 'Meeting' is a spring-flowering bulb. They are permanent, increasing form year to year. Leaves are straight and flat or narrow and rushlike. Flowers are composed of right angled petals surrounding the trumpet in the center. Flowers usually face sun. Keep that in mind when selecting planting place.

California Poppy, Golden Poppy

Common name:California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Botanical name:Eschscholzia californica

This small annual (sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow to less than 1' tall and has light, small blue/green leaves with gold and orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Pacific Madrone

Common name:Pacific Madrone
Botanical name:Arbutus menziesii

One of the most attractive of all California broadleafs, Arbutus menziesii, or Pacific Madrone, has a straight, smooth trunk of 60' with lovely red bark highlighted by shiny green foliage and showy white flowers.

Akebono Flowering Cherry

Common name:Akebono Flowering Cherry
Botanical name:Prunus X yedoensis 'Akebono'

The 'Akebono' is a fast grower to a size of 25' tall and wide. The flowers are double pink, nearly white in color. This spectacular specimen tree blooms in spring stunning onlookers with its fragrance and large spreading arching crown. This deciduous tree looks great in patios and front lawns. Foliage is dark green, turning bright yellow in fall. It does best with full sun with fertile, well draining soil. This tree needs regular watering until established. Prune to keep the dramatic shape.

Designer: The Garden at Heather Farms

Overlooking The Cherry Trees
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Photographer: Vicki Anderson

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

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