California Privet Forsythia arching form that brings instant

arching form that brings instant contrast to the landscape

apricot-orange trumpet flowers and more restrained growth compared to traditional varieties

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix alba 'Tristis')

Small spring blooms are typically pink to pinkish white and may be followed by showy cranberry-red berries from late summer into winter

Winter Interest: Plant it against evergreens or a simple backdrop to make the copper-orange blooms stand out

California Privet Forsythia arching form that brings instantCalifornia Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) California Privet is a fast growing shrub that quickly builds a dense wall of green for privacy, wind protection, and a more finished property line. It takes shearing well, so you can keep it crisp and formal or let it relax into a fuller, natural hedge. In warmer areas it stays semi evergreen to evergreen, and in colder winters it may drop more foliage but still holds strong structure. If you want a