Common name:Dr. Hurd Manzanita
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos 'Greensphere'

This manzanita is a dense, mounding shrub with shiny red bark that looks great with the bright green foliage. The new growth is an attractive reddish color and the blossoms are white, appearing in winter to early spring. This shrub tends to grow in a round form without pruning and has very dense foliage. It is slow growing and reaches about 5 feet in height and width. It is thought to be a natural hybrid of Arctostaphylos edmundsii.

Common name:Grace Smoke Bush
Botanical name:Cotinus X 'Grace'

This small tree or large shrub is very dependable and unique looking. It quickly reaches 12'-15' tall and wide. It does best in full to part sun with well draining soil. It tolerates poor and rocky soil. This deciduous plant starts off with large, red, roundish leaves turning to a darker red when mature, then turning orange red in fall before dropping. Powder pink fluffy flowers cover the tree in summer. Water regularly until the plant is established; then it needs occasional watering. Fertilize in spring. Prune every few years to encourage new growth and shape tree/shrub.

Common name:Mexican Redbud
Botanical name:Cercis can. var. mexicana

This native, deciduous tree has glossy green heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins. Dark pink flowers appear before leaves emerge in the spring, creating quite a color show. It prefers afternoon shade in low deserts, and requires good drainage. It usually has a multi-trunk form and makes an excellent small patio tree.

Common name:Saltillo Evening Primrose
Botanical name:Oenothera stubbei

This ground cover grows quickly to 6" x 4'. The dense mat of dark green foliage provides a nice back drop for the large butter yellow flowers. Blooms appear spring through fall. The flowers have a sweet fragrance and are open from dusk to early morning. Native to northeast Mexico.