The Native Plant’ Nursery 
Oak 
Quercus agrifolia, “California Live Oak.” <A spreading round 
topped tree with rough gray bark and deep rich green foliage. The 
most beautiful of all trees; well suited for planting on hillsides 
in parks, on lawns or any place where a spreading evergreen tree 
is desired. Recommended for street planting, some of the most 
beautiful streets in Pasadena are planted with this tree. For high- 
way planting it has no equal, especially in the hilly sections where 
the tree is native. Under these conditions it should be planted 
irregularly, in groups and as single specimens tying in with the 
natural landscape. The Live Oak is not, as is generally supposed, 
a slow growing tree. If given water and ordinary care it will com- 
pare favorably with many of the other evergreen trees. Acorns 
planted in Glendale produced trees which at 14 years of age aver- 
aged 14 inches in diameter. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75: 
Boxed specimens, $5.00 to $190.00. 
*Quercus chrysolepis, “Golden Cup Oak,” “Canyon Oak,” “Maul 
Oak.” A medium sized tree found in the mountains in most parts 
of the state, and having the widest distribution of any of the native 
oaks. The leaves are usually about 2 inches long, green on the 
upper side and yellowish underneath. Under cultivation in the 
valleys this tree is of slow growth and does not attain great size. 
Very desirable where a rather small evergreen tree is wanted. 
Gallon cans, 75c; 5 gallon cans, $2.00. 
*Quercus dumosa, “Scrub Oak.” A dense growing shrub of spread- 
ing habit usually 3 to 8 feet high. Foliage deep green, somewhat 
like the live oak, but smaller. Excellent for dry hillsides. Gallon 
cans, 50c. 
Quercus durata, “Leather Oak.” <A rather low spreading shrub 
with rigid branches, foliage rich deep green. Desirable for hillside 
planting. 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
*Quercus engelmannii, “Mesa Oak.” This is the tree frequently 
seen in Pasadena and on the Baldwin Ranch mixed in with the 
live oaks. The leaves are blue green, quite variable in shape, some- 
times entire and sometimes slightly lobed. Of fairly rapid growth. 
Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
*Quercus kelloggii, ‘‘California Black Gak.’” Deciduous tree with 
broad rounded crown, found in the mountains up to 6500 feet eleva- 
S16 Leaves large, deeply lobed, lustrous green. 5 gallon cans, 
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*Quercus lobata, “Valley Oak.” Large deciduous tree of graceful 
habit with open head and often drooping branches. Rough brown 
bark; leaves deeply divided into 3 to 5 pairs of lobes, green above, 
paler beneath. Found in rich valleys and foothills. The largest 
of all the American Oaks. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
Bare roots December to March, 3 to 4 feet, $1.50. Large boxed 
specimens, $75.00 to $150.00. 
*Quercus wislizenii, “Interior Live Oak.” Round topped tree with 
smooth or sometimes roughly fissured bark. Leaves shining green 
above, pale yellowish green on underside, the margins entire or with 
spiny-teeth. Hillslopes and moist valleys. Gallon cans, 50c. 
Coffee Berry 
Rhamnus californica, “‘Coffee Berry.” A spreading full crowned 
shrub of dense growth with rich green foliage. Flowers small, 
creamy white, followed by large berries which are at first yellow, 
then red and finally black when fully ripe. Generally found along 
ravines and in canyon bottoms. Will grow in shade, even under 
trees or will stand full sun. Excellent for planting against a wall, 
thriving without artificial watering or will stand ordinary garden 
culture. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
*Rhamnus californica tomentella, ‘“‘Woolly Leaved Coffee Berry.” 
Similar to the preceding but usually with slightly larger and 
broader leaves which are whitish or tomentose on the under side. 
Gallon cans, 60c. 
*Rhamnus californica ursina, “Clark Mountain Coffee Berry.” 
Foliage dull gray green, whitish on the under side. Makes a neat 
compact shrub. Gallon cans, 60c. 
Red Berry 
*Rhamnus crocea, “Red Berry.” <A rather small dense growing 
shrub with small, bright glossy green foliage. Small whitish green 
flowers followed by bright red berries in the summer. Creates a 
pleasing effect when planted around rocks or against a wall, Makes 
an excellent hedge plant and stands trimming well. Thrives under 
ordinary garden culture and is one of the most desirable of the 
native shrubs for foliage effect. Gallon cans, 60c. 
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