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Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina
Elija Blue Fescue
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina

Common name:Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina
Botanical name:Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3 to 6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in

Elija Blue Fescue

Common name:Elija Blue Fescue
Botanical name:Festuca glauca 'Elija Blue'

The 'Elijah Blue' is a dwarf, very glaucous variety with almost white foliage. It should receive sun and little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursrey

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

Common name:Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Botanical name:Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

This specimen conifer exhibits weeping growth form, slowly reaching 15'-25' tall and wide. Its silver blue, needle-like leaves are 1" long and thin. This tree does best in full sun and needs occasional watering once it's established. It serves as an excellent rock garden subject with its horizontal pendant branching. This conifer tolerates coastal conditions.

Designer: Anon.

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.