Manzanitas (arctostaphylos) are one of my favorite native plants. Their reddish bark offers a striking contrast to their green leaves, which look healthy even when temps start soaring. Very drought tolerant, they grow well in the West as long as [Read more...]
Favorite Natives: Western Sycamore
November 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Note: Redlands area residents: Thursday Nov 15 certified arborist Paul Chaney will be speaking to the Redlands Horticulture and Improvement Society’s on ‘The Science of Trees and Proper Tree Care”
Here in Redlands CA, ESRI employs 2000 workers and is a huge presence in our town. With hundreds of sycamore trees dotting ESRI’s campus, the tree is obviously a favorite of the company’s founder, Jack Dangermond. “I like this tree. It makes people feel good when they are around them,” [Read more...]
