Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Abelia x grandiflora 'Little Richard'
Small and fast-growing abelia, from a hybrid cross between A. chinensis and A. uniflora, reaching only 3 ft x 3 ft
with dense, evergreen foliage that shows bronze highlights in winter. Useful in the landscape and suitable for a
hedge. Flowers, small and white, begin in May and continue sporadically throughout the season. Sun to part
shade with average summer water. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 6, resprouting in upper zone 5.
$12.00
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Caprifoliaceae
Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Ines’ flowering maple
Ines' pale yellow flowers -- nearly white, flared upwards and backed by a dark red calyx -- are striking and
abundant from spring through first frost. This new flowering maple is a fast-growing, medium shrub, 5 ft tall x 5
ft wide, with slightly fuzzy leaves. A wonderful introduction by Monterey Bay Nursery, best with protection from
hot afternoon sun as well as consistent water and nutrients. Mulch and overhead protection provide extra winter
frost hardiness in USDA zone 8.
$9.00
Malvaceae
Abutilon ‘Savitzii’ flowering maple
One of the few abutilons we sell that is quite tender. Grown since the 1800s for its wild variegation -- the leaves
large and pale, almost white with occasional green blotches -- and long, salmon-orange, peduncled flowers. A
medium grower, to 4-6 ft tall, needing consistent water and nutrients in sun to part shade. Winter mulch increases
frost hardiness as does some overstory. Frost hardy to 25 F, mid USDA zone 9. Where temperatures drop lower,
best in a container or as cuttings to overwinter. Well worth the trouble!
$9.00
$18.00
Malvaceae
* Acacia dealbata silver wattle
This fern-leaved mimosa is hugely handsome in the garden or in a large container with its finely cut, deep
gray-green leaves and huge trusses of scented, yellow puffball, spring flowers. Fast growing, to a possible 20-30
ft in the best conditions, full sun and well-drained soil with good protection from weather extremes. Tolerates
both droughty and moist conditions. Frost hardy into the teens F, mid USDA zone 8, resprouting should the
weather be less hospitable.
Fabaceae
Acanthus sennii
A most unusual species from the highlands of Ethiopia, a shrub to 3 ft or more with silvery green leaves to about
3" wide, ruffle edged and spined, and spikes of nearly red flowers in summer and autumn. Full to part sun;
medium or better drainage; and summer water in dry places. The tops are frost hardy into the low 20s F, dying
back but resprouting with vigor to at least the low teens, lower USDA zone 8, and even lower with mulch.
$12.00
Acanthaceae
Acorus gramineus ‘Masamune’ dwarf sweet flag
A very old Japanese cultivar, a true dwarf used mainly in bonsai work, but equally at home in the garden. To 6"
tall with grassy foliage in variegations of green and white. Slowly spreads in part shade to shade with consistent
moisture. Even tolerates shallow standing water. Or tuck it here and there to hide the cracks. Frost hardy to -10F,
in USDA zone 6.
$9.00
Acoraceae
Spring 2010 Mail Order Catalog (* = new to mail order list)