Common name:Windmill Palm, Hemp Palm
Botanical name:Trachycarpus fortunei
This easy-to-grow palm of medium height will mature to a size of 30', and its slender trunk is covered with dense, heavy fiber topped with a crown of rich green, fan-shaped leaves.
Common name:Tree Aloe
Botanical name:Aloe arborescens
This shrub is large, full of branches, and produces deep orange blooms. The flowers produce a nectar that is attractive to many different birds and the plant is grown all over the world.
Common name:Pink Champagne Marguerite
Botanical name:Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Pink Champagne
Chrysanthemum fru. is a perennial and an annual depending on the zone. The flowers are 1.5 to 2.5 in. and are pink. They do well in containers and need well-drained soil.
Common name:Kleinia
Botanical name:Senecio mandraliscae
This succulent perennial will grow to about 1.5' tall and 2' wide. It has curved, blue/gray leaves that are about 3.5" long and very slender.
Ground cover between stepping stones makes the walkway permeable for rainwater and irrigation.
Designer: | Palms Make a Statement |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.