Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). Revered and iconic California native. Evergreen. Grows 40-70 feet in urban areas. Gold Medallion Tree (Cassia leptophylla). Fast-growing, with long ...

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

We used many drought-tolerant plants from that part of ... called for other California native plants, such as CA lilacs. The ...

Unlike annuals that are retailed in bloom, native varieties often are still dormant as they sit in their flats awaiting sale.

Incorporating drought-tolerant planting ideas in your ... that helps to reduce water loss. Many sage plants are classified as California native planting and would be a 'versatile and vibrant ...

If you want to grow one of these plants in your garden but the maintenance intimidates you, we are sharing a few expert-recommended drought-tolerant ... head of native plant habitat strategy ...

Purple needlegrass is a popular native grass for small gardens or open meadows, but its long prickly awns can be a nuisance ...

Those who live in hot or dry areas can still grow plenty of plants. Drought-tolerant flowers, for example, are a wonderful option and can tolerate a little heat and less water. As long as your local ...