low, medium, evergreen
Widely used for edging and hedging, giving a more formal look with it’s small leaves and neat appearance. Adaptable to growing in sun or shade in any soil, left to grow unchecked has a soft and billowing appearance. The best shrub for topiary shapes, e.g. globes, pyramids etc.
low, evergreen
Easy to grow including where ocean wind and salt spray are a problem and fairly drought tolerant. Blooms better in full sun but can tolerate shade. A good lawn substitute where it can be kept fairly low (1.5-2’). Has small spines so not to be used near walkways.
medium, tall, evergreen
California’s strongest, dense, tall hedge, reaching 25’. Roots are only invasive when not watered or clipped frequently. Grow in full sun to partial shade.
medium, evergreen
A darker green hedge than Ficus and never reaching a height of more than 12’. Occasional white flowers, fragrance described as “pleasant” to “unpleasant”. They need ample water to flourish and grow in full sun to partial shade.
low, medium, evergreen
A dependable, Mediterranean classic with attractive foliage and fragrant cream flowers. A medium height, informal hedge that looks best when hand-clipped. Prefers full sun but will perform in partial shade in any soil.
tall, evergreen
Good-looking foliage resembling a needle rather than a leaf on what is a tall, background hedge. It needs frequent fertilizer and is not especially drought tolerant. Will grow in any soil in sun or shade.
low, evergreen
One of the best background plantings, large-scale ground covers and informal hedges with white spring flowers. Easy to grow in any soil in sun or partial shade.
medium, evergreen
Probably the most versatile plant; use as a vine to cover a fence or wall, as a ground-cover for mass planting or lawn substitute. Grows in all soils in partial sun to shade. White, sweet scented flowers in the spring.
tall, evergreen
Evergreen shrubby vines in a wide variety of colors suitable for informal hedging, sprawling ground cover and training over arbors. Thrives in heat in all soils and once established blooms profusely with little water. A big-scale plant, which can ramble through a fence of any height, creates a striking Mediterranean statement.
tall, evergreen
Showy, spreading vine with pink, puffy flowers. Can be effectively trained as a hedge, growing to 10’ or more. Best in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soils.
medium, evergreen
Offering year-round attractive form, glossy leaves, fragrant flowers and decorative fruit in season, no Southern Californian garden should be without one. Good drainage is important as is planting in full sun.
low, evergreen
An excellent choice for a hand-clipped, low hedge or mass planting in sun or partial shade, requiring well-drained soil.
tall, evergreen
Growing up to 20’ with aromatic, dark leaves this culinary plant makes a classic Mediterranean hedge. Not fussy about soil, good drought tolerance once established, it grows best in filtered or partial shade.
medium, evergreen
Hardy, heat and drought tolerant. Grow in any soil and in full sun away from children and animals (poisonous). Single white oleanders give a cool look to the hot-climate garden.
low, medium, evergreen
This dense-growing, fruitless olive is perfect for low hedges, screens or mass planting. The finest silver-leafed shrub for warm climates, it is not fussy about soil but must be grown in full sun to perform at it’s best.
medium, tall, evergreen
A good seaside choice, tolerating ocean winds, with silver leaves. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.
low, evergreen
The baby version of above, growing to a height of 2-3’
low
Aromatic edging for the Mediterranean landscape needing good drainage and full sun. A short-lived plant, 3-5 years.
