Re: The Great Shrub Search

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• To: r*@pacbell.net
• Subject: Re: The Great Shrub Search
• From: "* S* (* <s*@well.com>
• Date: Sun, 08 Mar 1998 20:29:28 -0800
• References: <35023B43.F8775A78@pacbell.net>

R. Edwards wrote:

> I have a spot in my S.California yard (USDA 9/Sunset 24) that is
> shaded and damp in the foggy winter ( and this year, soggy
> winter!) and exposed to blazing sun in the dry summer. Violets
> thrive until July then practically desiccate waiting for October.
> I'm looking for a flowering shrub with an upright habit that will
> tolerate these conditions and provide a bit of shade for the
> ground cover. I'd prefer a California native, Australian, or
> other Mediterranean climate plant that won't require a lot of
> coddling. Any and all suggestions will be gratefully received!
>
> THANKS!  Rebecca Edwards  e-mail: rivajane@pacbell.net

How about a Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)?

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s*@well.com  s*@us.ibm.com

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    • From: "R. Edwards" <rivajane@pacbell.net>

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