Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Buxus harlandii harland boxwood
Handsome boxwood, to 4-6 ft tall and vase-shaped, with shiny, leathery leaves, narrow and slightly notched at the
top. This dense, mounding shrub makes a wonderful hedge, easily sheered to shape. Spring flowers are pale
yellow and very inconspicuous. Prefers sun to part shade in well-drained soil with average moisture but quite
tolerant of summer drought once established. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.
$15.00
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Buxaceae
Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks'
A most attractive small boxwood, slow growing to 3 ft or so with narrow curled leaves, just as the name would
imply, providing wonderful texture for the garden. Evergreen with leaves tinting only faintly to that dead meat
look of winter boxwood (ok, so we could have found a better descriptor). This, however, is offset by the typical
male cat fragrance given off by most boxwoods....hummmm. Frost hardy to below 0F, into USDA zone 6. And
all this can be yours brightening that somewhat shaded spot with a bit of summer water.
$15.00
$12.00
Buxaceae
* Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Variegata' - dwarf form
Well...kind of dwarf anyway. Given to us several years ago by the late, great gardener Jane Platt, this compact
6-8 footer has a naturally pyramidal growth and pleasingly cream and green leaves with nary a reversion to date.
Excellent and hardy as a container or hedge plant. And easily shorn if a more formal look is desired. Sun to
dappled shade with regular summer water at least until well established. Frost hardy in low USDA zone 6, we
hear, possibly colder.
$14.00
Buxaceae
* Buxus sempervirens 'Golden Swirl'
A collection from a lone surviving shrub in the shade of an ancient pecan in a North Portland “garden”, this 8 ft
boxwood has a tall, rather narrow habit, with upright branchlets and a pleasing creamy-gold variegation
throughout the leaves. Drought tolerant and vigorous. You should have one. We would like to see it used as good
garden furniture. Considering its “habitat” it must be very drought tolerant and, from the original plant’s
appearance, able to withstand occasional pruning with chainsaws. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6, at least.
Buxaceae
Callicarpa japonica 'Inagali' japanese beautyberry
Diminutive beauty berry, to only 4.5 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide, with abundant pale lilac berries in autumn on a smaller
scale plant than most found on the market. A deciduous addition to the garden's autumn colors, the vibrant lemon
yellow leaves creating a great contrast to the berries. Easy in full sun to half shade with regular summer for best
fruiting. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. Excellent container plant.
$14.00
Lamiaceae
Callistemon citrinus crimson bottlebrush
Medium sized, evergreen shrub, to 8-10 ft tall, with handsome, narrow leaves that are lemony when crushed and
crimson-red, “bottlebrush" flowers in June and July. A hummingbird's friend. This Australian native makes a
great border shrub or small, specimen tree in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant as well once
established! Can also tolerate a bit of frost. Cold hardy in upper USDA Zone 8, resprouting from the base in
colder temperatures.
$12.00
Myrtaceae
Spring 2010 Mail Order Catalog (* = new to mail order list)