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Xeric Plant
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Evergreen Trees |
Fir, White
The white fir has a
pyramidal shape with horizontal branching. It will cast dense shade
which can kill turf grass. Foliage is a wonderful blue grey color.
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Exposure |
Full
Sun |
| Soil
Type |
Any,
well drained |
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Height |
40 -
50 feet |
| Width |
15
- 20 feet |
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Drought Tolerance |
High |
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Juniper,
Spartan
This great looking, rapidly growing evergreen juniper forms a densely
branched columnar form. Very useful as screen or windbreak and an
excellent choice for sheared topiary.
|
Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Soil Type |
Any, well drained |
| Height |
15 feet |
| Width |
3 - 5 feet |
| Drought Tolerance |
High |
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Juniper, Wichita Blue
This hardy evergreen has a broadly pyramidal shape. The attractive
brilliant bright blue foliage is retained year around.
|
Exposure |
Full Sun,
partial shade |
| Soil Type |
Any, well drained |
| Height |
9
feet |
| Width |
4
feet |
| Drought Tolerance |
High |
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Pine, Afghan
This Evergreen pine has sturdy branches and soft needles.
The branches are spaced apart and gives this tree a more open
appearance, and has a mild fragrance. Drought, heat, and wind tolerant
once established. Grows in hot, dry climates and tolerates the cold.
|
Exposure |
Full
Sun / Part Shade |
| Soil Type |
Any, well drained |
| Height |
20 feet |
| Width |
15 feet |
| Drought Tolerance |
High |
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Pine, Austrian
Austrian Pine is densely branched, producing long dark needles. It is a
fast growing Evergreen Conifer and will tolerate both limestone or
acidic soil, dry rocky locations and windy conditions. Good for thick
screens and windbreaks.
|
Exposure |
Full Sun / Part
Shade |
| Soil Type |
Any, well drained |
| Height |
40 - 50 feet |
| Width |
20 - 40 feet |
| Drought Tolerance |
High |
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Pine, Pinon
The
Pinon Pine is a handsome tree with a pyramidal shape and rich blue-green
needles that grow in bundles of 2 or 3. The cones are rounded with
thick scales 1 1/2 inches long. The large seeds (nuts) are edible
|
Exposure |
Full
Sun |
| Soil Type |
Any, well drained |
| Height |
20 -
30 feet |
| Width |
15 -
20 feet |
| Drought Tolerance |
High |
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Spruce, Colorado Blue
The Colorado Blue
Spruce are deer resistant and are often used for wind breaks.
Their silvery-blue needles are prickly to the touch and aromatic
|
Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Soil Type |
Any, well drained |
| Height |
50 - 75feet |
| Width |
25 feet |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low |
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Spruce, Dwarf Albert
Very light, compact growth habit. Slow growing, about 2 to
4 inches per year, to a mature height of 8 feet. Spread to 4 feet. Good
for rock gardens, bonsai, small areas, or planter
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Exposure |
Full
Sun |
| Soil Type |
Any, well drained |
| Height |
8
feet |
| Width |
4
feet |
| Drought Tolerance |
High |
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Spruce, Norway
A medium to large tree
with conical form. Great for privacy or show it's the ultimate wind
barrier. Glistening evergreen color lasts year round.
|
Exposure |
Full
Sun / Part shade |
| Soil Type |
Any, well drained |
| Height |
50 -
80 feet |
| Width |
20
- 40 feet |
| Drought Tolerance |
Moderate |
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