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Krauter Vasuvius Flowering Plum
Paperbark Tree, Cajeput Tree
Texas Ranger, Cenizo, Texas Sage
Blue Fescue
Krauter Vasuvius Flowering Plum

Common name:Krauter Vasuvius Flowering Plum
Botanical name:Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'

The 'Krauter Vesuvius' is a smaller growing, flowering plum that grows to 18' high by 12' wide. Its leaves are purplish black throughout the growing season, and the flowers have a light pink color.

Paperbark Tree, Cajeput Tree

Common name:Paperbark Tree, Cajeput Tree
Botanical name:Melaleuca quinquenervia

This evergreen tree will grow 20'-40' tall and 15'-25' wide. It has distinct brownish white spongy bark that peels off in sheets. It produces yellowish white flowers that bloom in spring and fall. It works well as a street tree or in lawns.

Texas Ranger, Cenizo, Texas Sage

Common name:Texas Ranger, Cenizo, Texas Sage
Botanical name:Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas Ranger is a dense shrub that grows from 6'-8' high and wide. It has pink flowers in the summer which accent the gray foliage. It tolerates wind, heat and full sun. It is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms

Blue Fescue

Common name:Blue Fescue
Botanical name:Festuca glauca

This ground cover/grass will grow less than 1' tall and has small, blue green leaves.

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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:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.