Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Nolina microcarpa SBH 6726 bear grass
Beautiful, tufted, liliaceous perennial to 4 to 5 ft high and wide and retaining its dark green luster throughout the
winter. The leaf tips are edged in a curled “doodad,” making them even more interesting when backlit. This
collection from one of my favorite places -- above Jerome, Arizona at over 8,000 ft. The hardiness should allow
cultivation in areas of cold at the lower edges of USDA zone 5, possibly much colder with snow cover. The
inflorescences are narrow, reaching 8 ft or more. with clusters of small white flowers looking vaguely pampas
grassy. Drought tolerant though faster growing with regular summer water.
$15.00
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Agavaceae
Nolina texana bear grass
A bigger, bolder version of the somewhat more common and varied N. microcarpa. This Texas native grows to a
bold textured 5 ft with deep green arching leaves and creamy white flower spikes rising to 8 ft or more in spring
and summer. Exceedingly drought tolerant but a little summer water would increase its growth rate. Sun to
dappled shade. Frost hardy to about 0F, USDA zone 7, or even a little below.
$15.00
$14.00
Agavaceae
* Nothoscordum (Ipheion) sellowianum false yellow crocus
Found in the wild in South America, these small bulbs form little clumps of narrow, grassy, green leaves, to only
1" tall and 6" wide, and produce cheerful, fragrant, yellow, crocus-like flowers from winter to spring, each flower
lasting only part of a day. Easy in rich, well-drained soil in sun to part shade with little water during summer
months. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.
Liliaceae
Olea europaea ‘Arbosana’
Small to medium, picturesque, evergreen tree to 12-15 ft with 2" bright green, silver dusted leaves & small to
medium, purple-brown, late season fruit. Best in sun in lean, well-drained soil with little summer water once
established. All water should be withheld in late summer to allow plants to harden off, increasing hardiness.
Good in container or in the garden. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8; zone 7 if well hardened.
$18.00
Oleaceae
Olea europaea ‘Farga’
Spanish olive, producing small, brownish black olives valued for their oil, but only with a friend nearby. Sun,
well-drained soil and occasional summer water in hot dry places for best fruiting. Quite drought tolerant once
well established. For increased hardiness to cold, best to withhold water in the late season for hardening off new
growth. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.
$18.00
Oleaceae
Olea europaea ‘Favarol’
Ancient Italian cultivar. Self-sterile so requires a friend for fruit production. Sun, well-drained soil and occasional
summer water in hot dry places for best fruiting. Quite drought tolerant once well established. For increased
hardiness to cold, best to withhold water in the late season for hardening off new growth. Frost hardy in USDA
zone 8.
$18.00
Oleaceae
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