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California Fan Palm, Petticoat Palm
Baja Fairy Duster
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus
California Fan Palm, Petticoat Palm

Common name:California Fan Palm, Petticoat Palm
Botanical name:Washingtonia filifera

Palm tree grows to 60' x 20' . It has light green fronds 3'-6' long. Seeds appear in fall so be sure to remove seed stalk to avoid mess on patios and sidewalks. California Fan Palm is the only palm native to California.

Baja Fairy Duster

Common name:Baja Fairy Duster
Botanical name:Calliandra californica

Baja fairy duster grows to about 5' x 5'. Plants are evergreen in climates without frost. Red powderpuff blooms are most abundant in spring, but continue into fall. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Good as an informal hedge. May be sold as Calliandra peninsularis.

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus

Common name:Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus
Botanical name:Opuntia microdasys

This cactus will quickly grow 3' x 5'. It has flat, stiff, green pads with tufts of short, golden spikes. Inconspicuous yellow flowers bloom in the spring. New pads appear in pairs, like rabbit ears. Do not plant in high traffic areas or where children or pets play.

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Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.