AUSTRALIAN TEA TREE 
LEPTOSPERMUM LAEVIGATUM. Can be grown 
either as a large shrub or small tree, at maturity 
reaching about 12 feet, but often kept smaller. 
Nice, graceful branches and greyish-green foliage, 
and covered with small white flowers, resembling 
apple blossoms. Used widely for indoor decoration 
when cut. Quite drought resistant, but needs good 
drainage. Fine for planting in groups on hillsides. 
LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM FLORAPLENA. A 
beautiful small flowering shrub which .reaches four 
feet and occasionally six. It has soft, dainty foliage 
and in spring little double pink blooms resembling 
Cecile Brunner roses, literally cover the bush. This 
little “‘tea-tree’’ likes fairly dry soil and prefers full 
sun. 
PRIVETS FOR HEDGE OR SPECIMEN 
LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM. Very hardy shrub, in 
common use for hedges. Glossy green leaves forming 
dense foliage. Will grow to eight feet, but can be kept 
to three. 
LIGUSTRUM TEXANUM. One of the most beautiful 
shrubs grown, and versatile too, as it will do well in 
either sun or shade. Height ranges from five to 10 
feet. Often called the Camellia-leaved Ligustrum, and 
the clusters of lilac-like flowers, creamy-white and 
fragrant, cover the plant in the spring. You'll never 
go wrong on this shrub. 
OREGON HOLLY GRAPE 
MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM. A real all-climate shrub, 
hardy to zero degrees, and at its best in part shade 
with plenty of water. Grows to about five feet, with 
green holly-like leaves part of the year, turning to 
a nice bronzy shade in cooler weather. Brilliant dark 
yellow flowers in spring, followed by small clusters 
of dark blue berries, resembling grapes. Keeps its 
compact form with stiff branches, covered with the 
nice foliage. 
MAHONIA COMPACTA. Much similar to above, 
but a newer introduction which is finding favor. 
Lower and more spreading habit of growth, rarely 
reaching four feet. Makes a superb specimen shrub 
in half shade. 
SMALL-FLOWERED BOTTLEBRUSHES 
MELALEUCA NESOPHILA. An easily-grown shrub, 
often mistaken for the Australian Tea Tree (Leptos- 
permum), until the rosy-lilac flowers open up and 
resemble a bottle-brush. Quite drought resistant, but 
wants good drainage. Graceful and very ornamental, 
greyish-green foliage. 
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AFRICAN BOXWOOD 
MYRSINE AFRICANA. Closely resembling boxwood, 
this shrub is considered by some to be more orna- 
mental. The small greenish bronze leaves on reddish 
stems give the plant much color. Matures to about 
three feet without pruning, but can be kept lower 
with no harm from the pruning. Used for a low 
hedge or specimen plant. 
TRUE MYRTLE 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS BUXIFOLIA (Boxleaf). An ex- 
cellent shrub for foundation planting, with larger 
leaves than some varieties. Showy white flowers, with 
a plumy tuft in the center, followed by small blue- 
black berries. This is a fine specimen plant, growing 
into a compact bush at five feet, or can be trimmed 
lower. Delicate in appearance. 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS COMPACTA. For a dark 
green hedge from a foot to 24 inches, you will find 
nothing nicer than this dwarf Myrtle. Smaller leaves, 
pointed, make this little plant a solid green, and they 
form a beautiful hedge. Often used for small speci- 
men shrubs in groups. 
MYOPORUMS FOR THE COAST 
MYOPORUM LAETUM. A fine variety particularly 
suited for the beach areas and coastal regions. It 
will withstand the salt spray and windy conditions, 
although it also makes a fine shrub or small tree 
inland. A fast growing subject, to about 12 feet, with 
a thick mass of luxuriant, fleshy green leaves almost 
from the ground up. Fine for screening effect. 
ORANGE JESSAMINE 
MURRAYA PANICULATA (Exotica). A fine specimen 
shrub, eventually reaching 10 feet. Clean, bright green 
foliage, always fresh looking. In spring and summer 
the plant has panicles of white, very fragrant flowers 
resembling orange blossoms. Small bright red fruits 
follow the flowers. 
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Closeup of Myrtus buxifolia 
