Common name: Variegated Tobira
Botanical name: Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'

This variegated evergreen shrub or small tree has creamy margins on its gray green leaves. In spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Variegated Tobira is often used to brighten shaded areas.

Common name: Island Alum Root
Botanical name: Heuchera maxima

This attractive California native has 2"-3" wide, evergreen leaves that are dark green but may turn reddish in winter. Foliage is mounding and dense. During spring, thin vertical stems emerge covered with small light pink flowers. Overall height of plant in bloom is 3' tall, spreading up to 2'. This Heuchera tolerates full sun in coastal areas but needs afternoon shade or full shade in warm inland areas. Can be planted under oaks. This plant tolerates clay soil. Established plants need only occasional water. Hummingbirds love these plants.

Common name: Bigleaf Maple
Botanical name: Acer macrophyllum

This fast-growing deciduous tree grows to 90 feet in height with a 45' spread. It is a coastal and inland native which flourishes on north facing slopes. It has very large leaves, 6-15 in. wide, sometimes the size of dinner plates, that offer spectacular yellow fall color in cool areas. It is found in streambanks and watershed canyons and should only be used in areas that are naturally moist.