1 Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 ... - Cistus Nursery
1 Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 ... - Cistus Nursery
1 Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 ... - Cistus Nursery
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<strong>Retail</strong> <strong>listings</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong>, <strong>as</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>April</strong> 5 - ple<strong>as</strong>e check for current availability<br />
Citrus ichangensis ichang papeda<br />
Wonderful large shrub that can be pruned into a small tree, to 8-10 ft or more. Narrow, evergreen leaves and,<br />
believe it or not, attractive green branches and spines. Fragrant flowers produced in spring and summer<br />
become small orange ...uh... oranges that are a bit bitter for eating out <strong>of</strong> hand but fine made into juices in<br />
times <strong>of</strong> famine. Really, we grow it for the look. Sun to dappled shade. H<strong>as</strong> survived temperatures below 0F.<br />
We consider it hardy to the 10F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 8, range if water h<strong>as</strong> been withheld in autumn for hardening.<br />
1g @ $15 Rutaceae<br />
Coloc<strong>as</strong>ia esculenta 'Mojito' mojito elephant ear<br />
For that tropical look -- a new and exciting, frost hardy coloc<strong>as</strong>ia, with large, heart-shaped leaves <strong>of</strong> mediumgreen<br />
mottled with dark purple, nearly black spots and blotches. Leaves range from 8" to 14" with several on<br />
long stems that can reach 3 ft tall. Best and largest in rich, moist soil in sun to part shade with plentiful<br />
summer water. Can be planted in containers that are kept moist and even submerged in water. Frost hardy in<br />
<strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 8. Mulch for winter protection.<br />
1g @ $16<br />
Comarostaphylis sp.<br />
From the dry, winter-rainfall mountains <strong>of</strong> northern Mexico come this small attractive tree, somewhat like its<br />
close relations, the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) and manzanita (various arctostaphylos), with narrow, dark<br />
green leaves, smallish, white, urn-shaped flowers that turn into orange-red fruit, and shredding bark that<br />
almost peels to show <strong>of</strong>f the smooth red beneath. Evergreen in sun and lean soil. Drought tolerant but accepts<br />
some summer water. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 8.<br />
1g @ $14 Ericaceae<br />
Coprosma aff. rhamnoides - NZ seed<br />
Handsome, small evergreen shrub, very like C. rhamnoides if not actually that species, to 3-4 ft tall <strong>by</strong> 2-3 ft<br />
wide, with tiny, dark green, rounded leaves on stiff-looking stems. That look that New Zealand does so well.<br />
Flowers are insignificant but produce berries in late summer to fall. Sun, well-drained soil, and summer water<br />
to establish and occ<strong>as</strong>ionally thereafter. Expected frost hardy to 10F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 8.<br />
4D @ $12 Rubiaceae<br />
Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow'<br />
Another wonderful selection <strong>of</strong> ths lovely accent plant for the garden -- this one having narrow, salmon<br />
colored leaves with a pronounced midrib. Can reach 10 ft tall if the winter weather isn't too harsh. Best in sun<br />
to part shade with average summer water but tolerates some drought once established. Can withstand short<br />
bouts <strong>of</strong> temperatures in the teens F, longer bouts if wrapped and mulched for protection. Resprouts from 10F,<br />
the bottom <strong>of</strong> <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 8.<br />
4D @ $6 Liliaceae / Asparagaceae<br />
<strong>Cistus</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com<br />
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