Common name:Swamp Mallee, Narrow Leafed Gimlet
Botanical name:Eucalyptus spathulata

This small, multi-stemmed tree grows at a moderate rate to 20' x 20'. It forms a dense canopy of delicate, wispy leaves. The bark peels off in thin, dark brown strips to reveal a light green trunk beneath. A nice smaller alternative Eucalyptus. Makes a good patio tree. Blends well with other desert plantings. It will tolerate poor drainage. Accepts full or reflected sun. Native to Australia.

Common name:Mexican Bird Of Paradise
Botanical name:Caesalpinia mexicana

Shrub or small tree grows to 10' x 8' yellow flowers in 3-6" long racemes. Ferny dark green foliage and spectacular yellow flowers form spikes at the tips of branches. Native of Mexico. No thorns. Moderate to fast grower. Attracts hummingbirds.

Common name:Orange Bells
Botanical name:Tecoma X 'Orange Jubilee'

This selection is a hybrid with orange flowers and few seed pods growing to 10' x 10' . Leaves are medium green and slightly shiny. Orange tubular flowers appear in clusters at the end of stems all throughout the warm season. Will die back in areas with heavy freeze, but will resprout in the spring.

Common name:Angelita Daisy
Botanical name:Tetraneuris acaulis

A small, dense perennial growing quickly to 1' x 1' round clumps. Golden yellow 1" daisylike flowers appear year-round, heaviest in spring. Prefers full sun, but accepts partial shade. Colorful and persistent. Great for small spaces. Native to the southwestern U.S.