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Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 - please check for current availability
Aloe ecklonis grass aloe
Hardy aloe from South Africa at 7,000 ft. A stemless aloe with lovely, erect, toothed leaves, up to 2 ft tall, and
a short stalk of orange-red flowers in midsummer. Dies back in winter and returns in spring in any spot where
it has excellent drainage and gritty soil. Best in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in
USDA zone 8...with that fabulous drainage!
4D @ $16 Xanthorrhoeaceae
Arbutus 'Marina'
Cousin of the madrone, this stunning hybrid has handsome red bark that exfoliates to a smooth, glowing tan.
Strongly upright, to 30 ft or more, with shiny, evergreen leaves and clusters of bell flowers, white blushed
pink, followed by fat “strawberry” fruit. Excellent drainage is necessary for the survival of these wonderful
creatures along with lean soil, hot sun and NO summer water after planting. Cold hardy to brief moments in
the mid teens F, mid USDA zone 8.
5g @ $47, 7g @ $87 Ericaceae
Arbutus andrachne
Beautiful and stout madrone from the central & southern Mediterranean, this collection from the high
mountains of northern Israel grows to 20 ft or so with purply orange bark, flaking smooth annually, and redtinted
evergreen leaves and winter flowers tinted rose-pink. A bit easier in the garden than our own native A.
menziesii, as it is more tolerant of summer garden water; still, good drainage and lean conditions make for a
longer lived plant. Full sun to dappled shade. USDA zone 8.
5g @ $52 Ericaceae
Arbutus arizonica arizona madrone
A small, delicate tree, to 15-20 ft in the garden and possibly taller with great age. As with others species, the
leaves are glossy dark green with paler undersides, and the flowers are white to pale pink urns that appear in
early spring and produce orange fruit lasting into winter. Young bark peels to a somewhat patchy cream color
and older bark is mostly gray and plated with large areas of exposed reddish patches. Very picturesque.
Though found in dry regions of the southwest and drought tolerant, this tree also enjoys regular garden water,
but requires well drained soil. Frost hardy easily to 10F, USDA zone 8.
4D @ $16, 2g @ $26 Ericaceae
Arbutus unedo strawberry tree
Large shrub to small tree, to 15 ft in 15 years and 30 ft eventually, with small pearly pink flowers in mid to
late winter, followed by bright orange and red fruits -- food for birds and jam fruit for the enterprising cook.
Full sun to dappled shade with good drainage and little summer water once established. Cold hardy in USDA
zone 8.
2g @ $14, 5g @ $42 Ericaceae
Cistus Nursery ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com
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