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1. Mondel Pine PINUS brutia eldarica
Evergreen, tolerant of poor soil but good drainage is essential, part shade to full sun, young trees should not dry out during first two years until roots are established, deep periodic irrigation after that. Pines that are kept too dry are slow growing, have sparse foliage, and a weakness to pests and diseases. |
| MAP | Location: Planted on landscaped perimeter of campus. |
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2. Swan Hill Olive OLEA europaea
Evergreen, prefers rich soil but will tolerate alkaline soils, totally fruitless, full sun, moderate water, damaged at 15 degrees F. |
| Location: Planted in landscaped areas along perimeter of campus. |
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3. Texas Ranger LEUCOPHYLLUM frutescens
and LEUCOPHYLLUM candidum
Silvery foliage or green, lavender to purple blossoms, evergreen shrub, very drought resistant, needs good drainage, full sun, hardy to cold. |
| Location: Planted along perimeter of campus and behind the library. |
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4. Red Lantana LANTANA camara
Evergreen shrub, 4 foot high, very colorful, orange to red blooms in the warm weather, heat tolerant, comes back quickly if it freezes. |
| MAP | Location: Main entrance on Thunderbird road, arboretum, and parking lot behind FAB. |
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5. Fairy Duster CALLIANDRA peninsularis
Mostly evergreen may drop leaves during cold or drought, red, powder puff like blossoms, needs good drainage, reflected sun to part shade. |
| Location: Main entrance to campus on Thunderbird road. |
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6. Red Oleander APOCYNACEAE
Medium to large shrub that grows 8-10 ft. high and as wide. Long pointed leaves that are medium green. Showy flowers in mid-spring through summer. Widely adapted including very dry areas. Tolerates heat, aridity, sun, wind, and extended periods of drought. They develop into mounding shrubs ar can be clipped as hedges. Can be pruned as single or multiple trunk trees for use in patios, courtyards and parking lot planters. |
| Location: Front entry on Thunderbird road. |
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7. Oleander NERIUM oleander
Tolerant of poor soils, may grow to 6 ft., Occasional deep irrigation, love heat-full sun. |
| MAP | Location: Main entrance and scattered throughout campus. |
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8. White Bougainvillea NYCTAGINACEAE
Evergreen, needs good drainage, full sun, blooms better with little water can be messy, very colorful. |
| Location: Center median at main entrance to campus. |
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9. Lantana, Golden LANTANA montevidensis
Evergreen, full sun, moderate water, colorful. |
| Location: Main entry way on Thunderbird road. |
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10. Fountain Grass PENNISETUM setaceum
Small clumping perennial grass, growing 2-3 ft. high. Light green with showy flower stalks in summer through fall and have mixed colors of white, pink, and purple. Used in rock gardens, small planters, and on banks and slopes. Adapted to heat, sun, drought, cold, and poor soils. Produces a highly viable supply of seed. |
| MAP | Location: 47th Ave. Median. |
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