Colleen Johnsen's California Plants Class #164: California Natives & Plant Communities, Lab #10
General Home Class #62 Lab #1 Lab #2 Lab #3 Lab #4 Lab #5 Lab #6 Lab #7 Lab #8 Lab #9 Lab #10 Lab #11 Lab #12 Lab #13 Lab #14 Lab #15 Class #63 Lab #1 Lab #2 Lab #3 Lab #4 Lab #5 Lab #6 Lab #7 Lab #8 Lab #9 Lab #10 Lab #11 Lab #12 Lab #13 Lab #14 Lab #15 Lab #16 Class #164 Lab #1 Lab #2 Lab #3 Lab #4 Lab #5 Lab #6 Lab #7 Lab #8 Lab #9 Lab #10 Lab #11 Lab #12 Lab #13 Lab #14 Lab #15 Lab #16	Class #164: California Natives & Plant Communities, Lab #10 Botanical Name: Polystichum munitum Botanical Pronunciation: Pa-LISS-teh-cum mew-KNIT-uhm Common Name: Western Sword Fern Family Name: Dryopteridaceae Diseases: None. Flower: None, just spores on underside. Growth: 2-4' x 2-4'. Average growth. Landscape Use: Bank cover, cut leaves, fire retardant, pond/stream, restoration, seacoast and plant mass. Light: Part to full shade on the coast and inand. Location: Breezeway gym plaza Pest: Thrips on the coast and in the Bay Area mites. Problems: None. Propagation: By spores. Pruning: Just remove spent frongs. Tolerance: Deer, lawn irrrigation and neglect. Type: Broadleaf evergreen fern that is clmping, round spreading and up right. Water: They like ample to moderate moisture. California Native: Yes Description: Reliable fern for many garden settings. They are semi open, spreading, upright and globular. Just mention in Lab 10 Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Equisetum telmateia braunii Botanical Pronunciation: Ek-weh-see-tum Common Name: Horsetail Family Name: Equisetaceae Diseases: None. Flower: n/a Growth: 1-3' x 6" average - fast growth. Landscape Use: Bank cover, container plant, deer proof, groundcover, pond/stream and restoration Light: Sun and part shade on the coast and inland. Location: New Brighten State Beach. Pest: None. Problems: Extremely invasive under ground with rooted runners. Propagation: By spores and easily by division. Pruning: Root prune unwanted shoots, rigorously and constantly. Tolerance: Deer,lawn irrigation, neglect and poor drainage. Type: Deciduous herbacious perennial bush like. Water: Ample moisture. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunset zones 1-24. Prefers moist soi but will tolerate clay. Organic matter for fertilizer. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Salix spp. Botanical Pronunciation: SAY-lick Common Name: Willows Family Name: Sallicaceae Diseases: Fungal leaf spot. Flower: Catkin. Growth: 15-45' x 15-30' Landscape Use: As cut flowers, eroson control, lawn tree and screen. Light: Sun to shade on the coast and part shade to fun shade inland. Location: Wilder Ranch, New Brighten State Beach. Pest: None. Problems: They are invasine, weak wooded and produce suckers. Propagation: By cuttings. Pruning: As deire to control spread. Tolerance: Lawn irrigation, neglect, poor drainage, seacoast and winds. Type: Deciduous tree. Water: Ample. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunsetzones 1-24 Prefers moist soil and no fertillzer. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Asarum caudatum Botanical Pronunciation: Ah-CZAR-uhm kaw=DAY-tum Common Name: Wild Ginger Family Name: Aristolochiaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Bell shaped with 3 'tails' maroon (hidden under leaves) 1" - 1 1'2" in the spring Growth: 6" average growth. Landscape Use: Foliage Light: Part shade to full shade on the coast and full shade inland. Location: Carothers residence Pest: Snails. Problems: Invasive but spreads slowly. Propagation: By divisions. Pruning: Perhaps prune back to remove snails once a year. Tolerance: Drought, deer and lawn irrigation. Type: Broadleaf evergreen, herbaceous, perennial groundcover that is dense or semi-open, mat forming back cover, fire retardant, ground cover with bold texture. Water: Ample moisture to Moderate. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 15-20 degrees. Sunset zones 4-6, 14-24. MENTION IN LAB 10 Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Adiantum aleuticum / A. jordanii Botanical Pronunciation: Ah-dee-AN-tum ah-LEW-tee-come Common Name: Five Finger Fern Family Name: Pteridaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Spores on Back. Growth: 8-30" X 12-18 average growth. Landscape Use: Bank cover, containter plant, ponds/stream and as an accent plant. Light: Part shade to full shade on the coast and inland. Location: Nisene Marks State Park. Pest: None. Problems: Short lived. Propagation: By spores. Pruning: Remove spent fronds in winter. Tolerance: Deer, neglect, lawn irrigation and poor drainage. Type: Fern. Water: Ample moisture. California Native: Yes Description: Semi-open, clumping fine texture lacy delicate fern. Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunset zones 1-7, 14-21. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Alnus rubra Botanical Pronunciation: ALL-nuss ore-eh-GOAN-ah Common Name: Red Alder Family Name: Betulaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Catkins male and females green to yellow in April to May 5-6 Growth: 45-75' height x 20-30' spread fast growth in youth. Landscape Use: Attracts birds, attracts butterflies, bank cover, erosion control and restoration. Light: Likes all conditions on the coast. Location: By creek, Ripanian Pest: Tent caterpiller (control) prune out and aphids (control) increase water. Problems: Excess litter and invasive/reseeds. Propagation: By seeds. Pruning: To remove dead wood. Tolerance: Disease resistant and neglect. Type: Deciduous tree that is pyramidal, semi-open, spreading and upright. Water: Ample moisture. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunset zones 3-7, 14-17. Prefers oist well-drained soil but will tolerate clay. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Hierochloe occidentalis Botanical Pronunciation: Hear-o-KLOH-ee, ox-eh-den-TAL-iss Common Name: Vanilla Grass Family Name: Poaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Panide white in early spring. Growth: 1-3' height X 1-3' spread, average growth. Landscape Use: Grass mass. Light: Part shade on the coast and inland. Location: Nisine Mark State Park. Pest: None. Problems: Invasive, mildly creeping rhizomes. Propagation: By seed or divisions. Pruning: Remove spent flowers and to control spread as desired. Tolerance: Drought, insects, deer and neglect. Type: Broadleaf evergreen grass dense, spreading. Water: Monthly to none in summer. California Native: Yes Description: Upright medium texture grass with sweet smelling leaves. Hardy to Sunset zones: Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Lithocarpus densiflorus Botanical Pronunciation: Lith-oh-carp-uss den-seh-flor-us Common Name: Tan Bark Oak Family Name: Fagaceae Diseases: Phytopthora Flower: Catkin 3-4 1/2 x 1-2 Growth: 40-8-' height x 30-50' spread that is average growth. Landscape Use: Background, deer proof and restoration. Light: Sun to part shade on the coast to part shade inland. Location: Nisene Marks State Park. Pest: Two beetles, oak bark and western ambrosia. Problems: None. Propagation: By seed. Pruning: Avoid spring when beetles are most active; only as needed Tolerance: Deer, drought and neglect. Type: Broadleaf evergreen tree that is oval, semi-open, spreading and upright. Water: Monthly to none in summer. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 10 degrees. Sunset zones 4-7, 14-24. Prefers acid loam. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Holodiscolor discolor Botanical Pronunciation: Hole-oh-DIS-cuss dis-COL-our Common Name: Cream Bush / Oceanspray Family Name: Roseaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Panicles large and airy up to 12 Growth: 3-6'+ x 3-6' spread, average growth. Landscape Use: Attracts bird/bees, background, bank cover, erosion control and shrub mass. Light: Part shade on the coast to part to full shade inland. Location: Nisene Marls State Park Pest: None. Problems: None. Propagation: By seed, layers and greenwood cuttings under glass. Pruning: Prune back after flower clusters turn brown and wither. Tolerance: Wind. seacoast, heat, lawn irrigation and soggy soil. Type: Deciduous shrub that is semi-open, spreading and upright. Water: Ample moisture to moderate. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunset zones 1-9, 14-19. Likes well drained rich moist soil. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Oxalis oregona Botanical Pronunciation: Ox-AL-iss ore-eh-GOAN-eh Common Name: Redwood Sorrel Family Name: Oxalidaceae Flower: White - pink circular 1' in Feb-Sept and has edible leaves and stems. Growth: 6-8" height x 1'+ spread and is average growth. Landscape Use: Bank cover, fire retardant, ground cover, restoration and shade plant, Light: Part to full shade on the coast and inland. Location: Nisene Marks State Park Pest: Deer Nibbles. Problems: Invasive/reseeds. Propagation: Rooted sections. Pruning: Not necessary, mow to renovate. Tolerance: Insect/disease resistant, Lawn irrigation and neglect. Type: Herbaceous groundcover that is semi-open and spreading. Water: Moderate. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 10 degrees. Sunset zones 4-9, 14-24. Prefers moist soil. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Pseudotsuge menziesii Botanical Pronunciation: Sue-dough-SUE-gah men-ZEE-zee-i men-ZEE-i Common Name: Douglas Fir Family Name: Pinaceae Diseases: None. Flower: None. Growth: 80-160' height x 20-30' spread Landscape Use: Attracts bee/birds and as a background tree. Light: Sun to part shade on both coast and inland. Location: Nisene Marks State Park Pest: None. Problems: None. Propagation: By seed. Pruning: Remove dead limbs. Tolerance: Deer, drought, heat, neglect and winds. Type: Conifer tree that is columnar, semi-open, spreading and upright with a fine texture. Water: Monthly to none in summer. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunset zones A2, A3, 1-10. Prefers Acid Loam soil. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Rubus parviflorus velutinus Botanical Pronunciation: RUE-bus- par-veh-FLOR-us vel-yew-TINE-us Common Name: Thimbleberry Family Name: Rosaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Circular 5 pedal rose 1-2" dia. in March-Aug. and is edible. Growth: 3-6'+ height X 3-6' spread, average growth. Landscape Use: Attract bees/birds, background and shade plant. Light: Part shade to full shade on the coast and inland. Location: New Brighten State Park Pest: Deer. Problems: Invasive roots. Propagation: Stem or root divisions, and cuttings. Pruning: Requires diligence to keep contained, pull off new shoots. Tolerance: Neglest and poor drainage. Type: Deciduous herbsaceous perennial shrub that is round semi-open, spreading and upright with tasty berries. Water: Moderate. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0-5 degrees. Sunset zones ? Prefers moist loam. Botanical Name: Trillium ovatum Botanical Pronunciation: TRILL-ee-uhm oh-VAH-tum Common Name: Wake Robin Family Name: Convaliariaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Star shaped white to rose in March thru May. Growth: 6-8" height X 6-8" spread with slow growth. Landscape Use: Groundcover, shade plant and accent plant. Light: Part shade to full shade on the coast and inland. Location: New Brighten State Park Pest: None. Problems: None. Propagation: By division of clumps and seeds. Pruning: Not necessary. Tolerance: Deer, insect/disease resistant, neglect and poor drainage. Type: Deciduous herbaceous perennial that is clumpinf and open with a coarse-medium texture. Water: Monthly. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0-5 degrees. Sunset zones 2-7, 14-17. Prefers moist loam. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Vaccinium ovatum Botanical Pronunciation: Vac-sin-ee-ah-tum oh-vah-tum Common Name: Huckleberry Family Name: Ericaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Bell shaped in clusters 1/3 Growth: 3-7' height X 3-7' spread, slow growth. Landscape Use: Hedge informal, screen and shrub/plant mass. Light: Full sun to part sun on the coast and inland. Location: Nisene Marks State Park. Pest: None. Problems: None. Propagation: By cuttings, Pruning: As desired to control size. Tolerance: Insect/disease resistant. Type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub that is dense, round, semi-open, spreading and upright with edible deep blue berries. Water: Moderate. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 10 degrees. Sunset zones 4-7, 14-17, 22-24. Prefers acid, moist, well drained soil Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Vancouveria planipetala Botanical Pronunciation: Van-cou-VAIR-ee-ah plan-eh-PET-eh-la Common Name: Inside out flower Family Name: Berberidaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Trumpet with turn back petals 1/8 - 1/4 Growth: 3-6" height X 6" spread. Landscape Use: Fire retardant, groundcover and shade plant. Light: part sun to moist/heavy shade on coast and part sun to shade inland. Location: Nisene Marks State Park. Pest: None. Problems: Invasive creeping rhizomes. Propagation: By divisions. Pruning: As desired. Tolerance: Deer and neglect. Type: Semi deciduous herbaceous perennial clumping, semi-open, spreading with med-fine texture. Water: Monthly. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunset zones 4-7, 14-17. Prefers moist loam. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Viola sempervirens Botanical Pronunciation: Vy-OH-la sem-purr-VY-wren Common Name: Redwood Violet Family Name: Violaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Pretty yellow heart shaped that is 1/2- 3/4 Growth: 3" height X 6"+ spread, average growth. Landscape Use: Attracts butterflies, bank cover, borders/edging, deer proof/resistant, fire retardant and groundcover. Light: Part shade on coast and inland. Location: Nisene Marks State Park. Pest: None. Problems: Invasive roots along stem , may reseed. Propagation: By seed and rooted stems. Pruning: As desired. Tolerance: Deer, lawn irrigation and neglect. Type: Broadleaf low herbaceous perennial native violet groundcover that is semi-open and mat forming.. Water: Ample. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunset zones ? Prefers moist soil. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Fragaria californica Botanical Pronunciation: Fra-JERR-ee-ah / cal-eh-FOUR-neh-kah Common Name: Wood Strawberry Family Name: Rosaceae Diseases: None. Flower: White with yellow circular single rose 1 Light: Full sun to part shade on the coast and part shade inland. Pest: Snails and slugs. Problems: Invasive. Propagation: Rooted off shoots. Pruning: To keep in bounds. Type: Broadleaf heerbaceous groundcover, low semi-walkable. Water: Monthly. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to Sunset zones MENTIONED IN LAB 10 Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Lonicera hispidula Botanical Pronunciation: Low-NESS-er-ah / hiss-PID-yew-lah Common Name: Hairy Honeysuckle Family Name: Caprifoliaceae Diseases: None. Flower: Whitish or purplish whorts of trumpet 1/2 Light: Full sun to part shade on both the coast and inland. Pest: None. Problems: Invasive. Propagation: By seed, cuttings or ripe wood by layersor by cuttings of greenwodunder glass. Pruning: As desired to control. Type: Broadleaf evergreen vine. Water: Moderate to none in summer once established. California Native: Yes Description: Twisting, fat growing vine that seeks support that is semi-open, spreading, upright and climbing. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Botanical Name: Lotus scoparius Botanical Pronunciation: LOW-tuss sco-PAR-ee-us Common Name: Deerbrush Family Name: Fabaceae Diseases: Soil borne fungi cause decline in summer irrigated soils. Flower: Yelloe fading to orange along the stalk, pea shaped in spiky cluster 1/3" X 1/3" in March - August. Growth: 2'+ height X 2'+ spreadfast growth. Landscape Use: Attracts butterflies, erosion control, restoration, rock garden and plant mass. Light: Dry/full sun inland and sun on the coast. Location: Quail Hollow Ranch Park. Pest: Aphids (control) increase watering. Problems: Short lived in gardens. Propagation: By seeds. Pruning: None required. Tolerance: Deer, drought and neglect. Type: Herbaceous perennial subshrub that is round, semi-opened, spreading and upright. Water: Monthly/dry season none in summer. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 5-10 degrees. Sunset zones Prefers sandy well-drained soil. Botanical Name: Toxicodendron diversilobum Botanical Pronunciation: tox-eh-co-DEN-dron dye-verse-eh-LOB-uhm Common Name: Poison Oak Family Name: Anacardiaceae Diseases: None. Flower: White star-like(male) 1/8" each in March-May Growth: 2-20'+ height X 2-4'+ spread. Landscape Use: Attacts birds. and restoration. Light: Sun to shade on the coast and inland. Location: Quail Hollow Ranch Park. Pest: None. Problems: Allergen and fire hazard and invasive/reseeds. Propagation: Division sand seeds. Pruning: At your own risk. Let goats eat it out. Tolerance: Drought, heat and neglect. Type: Deciduous shrub/vine that is climbing, dense, semi-open, spreading and upright with lober leaved. Water: None in summer. California Native: Yes Description: Hardy to 0 degrees. Sunset zones many. Prefers all type.