Type: Semi-evergreen shrub
Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low
Mature Size: 8’ H x 12’ W
This semi-evergreen shrublike tree puts on an interesting fall display as the white seeds twist into a feathery white tail so big it obscures the green leaves. It thrives in hot sunny spaces and can live with neglect. It requires little pruning and deep watering only once a month.
Type: Evergreen Shrub
Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low
Mature Size: 4’ H x 4’ W
This fast-growing shrub has thready silver-blue semi-evergreen leaves. It is fast growing and has a deep taproot with fibrous roots that absorb every bit of rain. Trim in February to encourage new growth come spring. It grows well in reflected heat and helps stabilize sandy areas.
Hardiness Zone: 4-10
Tree Type: Evergreen
Mature Size: Height 1-3’ and Width 1-3’
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun Preference: Sun
Water Use: Low
This native, evergreen shrub has a fibrous root system with a deep penetrating taproot which makes it a good choice for erosion control. Winterfat attracts birds and its ornamental seed heads are a point of interest in dried arrangements. Male and female flowers grow on the same plant but are arranged separately and bloom from mid-spring to summer.