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Juglans hindsii  California black walnut
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Juglans hindsii

(California black walnut)

Beautiful, deciduous tree native to riparian areas in Northern California. Canopies of pinnately compound leaves form a round-topped tree 20 - 60 ft. tall. Flowers in early spring are dangling catkins, followed by round nuts in a fleshy husk. The delicious nuts are small and held in thick, hard to crack shells. An important food source for wildlife. Prefers deep soils and is drought tolerant once established. A natural for along the upper slopes of creeks and rivers.
Juncus effusus  soft rush
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Juncus effusus

(soft rush)

Striking plant with bright green, erect, cylindrical blades that arch somewhat toward the tips. Creamy-gold, tassel-like flowers appear near the tips in spring and early summer. Grows 3 ft. or more tall and wide. Native to moist habitats in temperate regions of the world. Can grow in full sun to light shade with regular to moderate water. A natural for water features, making a great foliage accent for pools, ponds, or streamsides. Can grow in shallow water. Great in containers too. Deer resistant.
Juncus patens  California grey rush
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Juncus patens

(California grey rush)

This handsome evergreen rush provides a striking vertical accent 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 ft. tall with grey-green to grey-blue foliage. Brownish-yellow, tassel-like flowers appear in the spring and early summer. Very adaptable, tolerating a wide range of conditions. Enjoys sun with moisture, but will tolerate dry conditions once established. Accepts moderate shade. Robust root systems are excellent for soil stabilization. Deer resistant.
Juncus patens 'Elk Blue' California grey rush
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Juncus patens 'Elk Blue'

(California grey rush)

Introduced by San Marcos Growers, this form of Juncus patens was selected from the hills southeast of the town of Elk in Mendocino County. Features exceptionally blue foliage and and a vigorous spreading habit. This selection is shorter than the typical grey rush only reaching about 18 inches tall. An adaptable species, will thrive in moist soils, even shallow water but once established tolerates dry conditions too. Grows in sun to moderate shade. An excellent accent plant with its stiff, vertical foliage. Deer resistant.
Juniperus communis 'Point Saint George' dwarf juniper
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Juniperus communis 'Point Saint George'

(dwarf juniper)

A striking selection from our northern coast of a species that is widespread across the Northern Hemisphere but rare on the coast of California. Sadly, the original population no longer exists due to seaside erosion. Forming dense mats of silver-green foliage under six inches tall, it slowly spreads to several feet wide. A perfect addition to the rock garden, preferring decent drainage and occasional water once established. Also works well as a container plant where the branches can cascade over the sides creating silvery waterfalls. Likes full sun to light shade. Deer resistant.
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