
California Native Seeds and Plants 13 

California Native Trees and Shrubs 
All species are evergreen unless otherwise stated. 
“Species introduced into cultivation in California by Theodore Payne. 
CAT’S CLAW 
*Acacia greggii. “’Cat’s Claw.’’ An interesting deciduous 
shrub from the Colorado Desert. Rather sprawling in habit, 
attaining a height of 4 to 7 feet and occasionally more, its 
branches being armed with short curved prickles. Leaves pin- 
nate in 2 to 3 pairs; flowers light yellow. Particularly well 
suited for planting in arid sections. Gallon cans, 75c. 
MAPLE 
Acer macrophyllum. “Big-Leaf Maple.” A beautiful decidu- 
ous tree of rapid growth and spreading habit. Leaves large, 
five lobed, rich green, turning to a brilliant orange-yellow in 
the fall. A fine shade tree. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
BOX ELDER 
*Acer negundo californicum. “California Box Elder.” A 
deciduous tree of very rapid growth, forming a dense sym- 
metrical crown. The spreading habit of the tree makes it 
very desirable for shade in the garden and it is ideally suited 
for street or highway planting. 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
BUCKEYE 
*Aesculus californica. “‘California Buckeye.” A small de- 
ciduous tree forming a broad rounded top. Leaves large, pal- 
mate, divided into 5 to 7 leaflets. Flowers white, sometimes 
tinted pink, borne in large cylindrical clusters. Very striking 
when in bloom. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
WHITE ALDER 
*Alnus rhombifolia. ‘‘White Alder.” A very beautiful, rapid 
growing deciduous tree thriving almost anywhere if given 
plenty of water. The large luscious green foliage somewhat 
resembles that of the American Elm, but is a shade darker 
green and delightfully fragrant. While this tree is deciduous, 
it drops its leaves very late, generally in December, and 
starts coming out again in February, so it is only out of leaf 
a short time. It is naturally of upright, slightly pyramidal 
habit, and by topping once or twice after the first two or 
three seasons can be made to spread more. Very desirable as 
a shade tree on lawn or in parkway. Gallon cans, $1.00; 
5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
BUSH SNAPDRAGON 
*Antirrhinum speciosum (Galvesia speciosa). ‘Bush Snap- 
dragon.” A rare and beautiful shrub from Catalina and San 
Clemente Islands. Forms a much branched sprawling plant, 
ranging from 3 to 8 feet in height with rather small, opposite 
oblong leaves. Bright scarlet tubular flowers. Excellent for 
planting on banks near the coast. Plants in Santa Barbara 
have bloomed the entire year round. Gallon cans, $1.00. 

Nevin’s Barberry (Berberis nevinii).. Discovered in the San 
Fernando Valley about 1882 by the Rev. Joseph C. Nevin of 
Los Angeles. Used in landscape planting at Torrey Pines 
Lodge, San Diego County. See page 14. 

Carpenteria (Carpenteria californica). Very desirable for its 
large white fragrant flowers. See page 14. 
MADRONO 
Arbutus menziesii. “Madrono.” A particularly handsome 
tree with smooth red bark, large glossy green leaves and clus- 
ters of white urn-shaped fragrant flowers. The orange red ber- 
ries appear late in fall and are very attractive. Prefers a north 
exposure in rich soil and a fair amount of moisture but good 
drainage. Gallon cans, $2.00. 
MANZANITA 
*Arctostaphylos glauca. “Giant Berried Manzanita.’’ An in- 
teresting shrub with crooked red-barked branches and hand- 
some glaucous foliage. Particularly attractive in mid-winter 
when covered with clusters of white or pink urn-shaped flow- 
ers. Especially desirable for dry places. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
Arctostaphylos hookeri. ‘‘Creeping Manzanita.’” Procumbent 
or low growing shrub, 15 to 2 feet high, with small bright 
green, shining leaves. Plants often grow 6 feet across, making 
a splendid ground cover. Gallon cans, $1.25. 
Arctostaphylos insularis. “Island Manzanita.” An erect, 
much branched shrub, 4 to 8 feet high, with smooth reddish 
brown trunk and rich green foliage. Flowers, white in large 
clusters, appearing in February and March. A very attractive 
shrub, especially suitable for dry locations. One of the very 
best of the Manzanitas. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. ‘Red Bear Berry.” “Sand Berry.” 
Makes several stems which trail over the ground, often cov- 
ered beneath the sand and sending up small branching stems 
4 to 6 inches high. Leaves rich green, flowers white or pink. 
Grows on the sand-dunes in Mendocino County. Makes a good 
ground cover. Gallon cans, $1.25. 
CALIFORNIA DUTCHMAN’S PIPE 
“Aristolochia californica. ‘’California Dutchman’s Pipe.” De- 
ciduous woody climber, 6 to 12 feet. Leaves ovate-cordate, 2 
to 3 inches long or more, light green, somewhat downy on both 
sides. Curious looking pipe-shaped, pendulous flowers, green- 
ish purple, about 1 inch long. Usually found climbing over 
shrubs. Gallon cans, $1.25. 
