California Sagebrush is very drought tolerant
In some areas of our region, it can be very difficult to know what to plant. Areas that are extremely dry or that have harsh types of ground or rock can be a bane of the highest order to those who want a perfectly landscaped lawn or business approach. The good news is that Evergreen Landscaping specializes in just those sort of debacles.
California sagebrush is native to California and Baja California. It grows where many, many plants will not. It is very drought tolerant and can often create a stunning view where there was once simply a dry, south-facing slope. California Sagebrush does not just look good, though. It is very aromatic as well. It is also good at filling a wide space. It branches out from the bottom to create its signature round profile. During the early rainy season, it’s shallow, fibrous roots take in as much water as possible, allowing them to tolerate all but the very driest of seasons and still maintain their foliage.
The leaves of the California sagebrush are light green to gray and will be between one and ten centimeters in length. They are brighter when there is more water available for them, but then turn a greenish brown during the drought time of year. They are separated into two strand-like lobes that can grow to five centimeters long. It blooms in disk flowers and pistillate flowers. They are normally yellowish, but they can also be red. They can be the perfect addition to a hillside that you think will have to stay barren and drag forever.
You will be surprised how well these beautiful and fragrant shrubs will grow in the harshest of conditions we have here near and around Pismo Beach. These shrubs are great for controlling erosion in areas prone to it. They help to hold the soil in place as the rains come down. This makes them not only beautiful, but functional. They can be a perfect addition to your home or business landscaping for that reason alone.
Evergreen Landscaping Service will be happy to come to your location and help you make some choices on the best trees and shrubs to give you just the landscaping look you want. California sagebrush may be just what you are looking for, but we can never recommend a specific plant as “the best” for your situation until we come out and inspect the area.
While other landscapers will tell you what will “work” in an area, we will let you know what will create the perfect look for which you have been searching. We will work with you to give your outdoor living space the exact look and functionality that you are looking for. California Sagebrush may be perfect is a certain spot in your yard.
Call us today at (805) 773-5395 for an estimate and some suggestions on creating a living space you and your family can truly enjoy. Your leisure time should be yours. Let us do the work. Or fill out the contact form and we’ll call you!