Common name:Dome Euphorbia
Botanical name:Euphorbia characias

This perennial will reach about 4' tall and has blue/green leaves with bright green flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring.

Common name:Burnished Bronze Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Burnished Bronze'

This perennial will grow to about 3' tall and has medium-sized dark chocolatey green leaves with inconspicuous flowers that bloom from spring to fall.

Common name:Hopseed Bush
Botanical name:Dodonaea viscosa

Can vary from green to purple leaves. Screen. Small tree. Evergreen 12-15' x 12'. Green forms from Arizona hardier. Green forms have varied leaf forms. Short lived. Suffers from chlorosis. Full sun. Drought Tolerant. Purple forms more colorful in cold. Do not overwater. Moderate growth rate. Will tolerate partial shade. Susceptible to Texas root rot.

Common name:Japanese Boxwood
Botanical name:Buxus microphylla japonica

Japanese Boxwood is often used as a hedge. It is compact, with small bright green leaves. It can reach 4-6' tall and wide or be kept smaller through pruninig. It can be sheared to shape. It does better in areas with milder winters.

The Right Plant Right Place

Putting the right plants in the right places in the right groupings is both the challenge and art of good landscape design.

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