Plants by Type

One of the darkest Phormiums, ‘Platt’s Black’ is useful for color and texture contrast in the garden. Broad, arching foliage is a glossy dark chocolate. It’s not a reliable bloomer in southern California gardens and is mostly grown for the foliage, but...

This fast-growing evergreen can endure drought, heat, and wind conditions. The tree is even adaptable to poor soils. While the pine prospers best in warm low deserts, the plant is hardy enough to thrive in coastal zones. Its dense foliage emits a mild...

This pine is characterized by its irregular canopy of broad-spreading, strong branches. Cones, similarly, are asymmetrical. Cones are also persistent and bend backwards on branches. This species of pine is particularly resilient. It can resist extreme...

A dwarf, variegated Pittosporum that features glossy, green leaves splashed with white along the margins. Blooms in spring with clusters of fragrant white flowers. Growing just 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, it’s great for containers or used as a low hedge...