Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

* Aucuba himalaica var. dolichophylla
Sweet shrub to small tree with 5", evergreen leaves, long and narrow and, in this form, particularly prominent
cream-yellow spotting over the dark green leaf surface -- just enough to create a texture moment. Useful in
otherwise difficult conditions, from the darkest garden corners to places where root competition is severe. These
can reach small tree size, but remain within the 8-10 ft range in the garden, easily kept smaller. Part to full shade
serves best in rich soil with summer water for best appearance though some drought is tolerated. Frost hardy to
just below 0F, upper USDA zone 6.
$16.00
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Garryaceae
Austrocedrus chilensis [Cañon Infernillo, Chile] chilean incense cedar
Lovely, drought adapted tree with somewhat weeping branches of light green cast in blue and a narrow, upright
form, to 50 ft tall x 15 ft wide, keeps its columnar shape until quite old when the crown may broaden at the top.
Bark is orange to darker brown and peels in narrow strips. This high elevation collection from about 4500 ft
indicates cold hardiness of close to 0F, USDA zone 7, if provided bright light and good drainage. Reminiscent of
our own native incense cedar, Calocedrus decurrens.
$18.00
Cupressaceae
Azara microphylla ‘Variegata’ variegated boxleaf azara
Extremely handsome, small and arching, evergreen tree, very slow-growing to 15 ft, with small leaves variegated
green, cream and white, and, in late spring, tiny spring flowers that are intensely scented (with the aroma of white
chocolate -- or so our employees insist). Orange berries follow for autumn interest. Site in cool sun or part shade
in well-drained soil with regular summer water. Can be used in container as a showoff specimen. Frost hardy in
USDA zone 8, suffering possible leaf damage below 15F.
$18.00
Salicaceae
Azara petiolaris HCM 98034
A distinct species, from from mid to high elevations in south central India, with a small subtending leaf and large,
oval, very shiny and somewhat crinkled leaves to about 2-3" on rounded 10-12 ft plants. Light yellow, sweet
smelling flowers appear in March and April in the northern hemisphere. A most attractive small garden tree, best
if maintained with multiple trunks in full sun to part shade and reasonably well-drained soil. Tolerant of summer
drought but looks its best with added summer moisture in very dry summer climates. Should be frost hardy into
the bottom reaches of USDA zone 8 and possibly colder out of the wind. Not at its best in the humid southeast.
$14.00
Salicaceae
Baccharis pilularis 'Blue Mound' coyote bush
A Cistus introduction, from serpentine coastal bluffs in Harris Beach State Park on the southern Oregon coast.
This compact male clone grows to only 3 ft high x 5 ft wide with waxy, blue cast foliage. Replete in winter with
little pink brushes adorning the entire shrub, this good evergreen, ground-hugging plant makes the various winter
pollinators deliriously happy. Us, too. Best in sun and infertile soil with low summer water. Especially happy in
coastal conditions. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.
$14.00
Asteraceae
Beesia deltophylla
Very nice small, evergreen groundcover from China with shiny, heart-shaped leaves and spikes of white flowers
in late summer. Lovely vein patterns add texture to the leathery foliage. Plants form clumps 18” wide x 1 ft tall in
dappled shade to full shade. Tolerant of many soils but best planted in areas that are consistently moist and
well-drained soil. Creates a good backdrop for other shade loving perennials. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.
$14.00
Ranunculaceae
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