Archive image from page 39 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes . descriptiveillus1925fanc Year: 1925 TAXUS BACCATAERECTA Effective in formal gardens; erect in habit; foliage dark green T. occidentalis pyramidalis. 'The Pyramidal Arbor Vitae.' Of striking appearance when used as a decorative plant or as a specimen in the garden; foliage a bright cedar-green in c
Archive image from page 39 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes . descriptiveillus1925fanc Year: 1925 TAXUS BACCATAERECTA Effective in formal gardens; erect in habit; foliage dark green T. occidentalis pyramidalis. 'The Pyramidal Arbor Vitae.' Of striking appearance when used as a decorative plant or as a specimen in the garden; foliage a bright cedar-green in color; habit upright columnar. Plant vigorous and hardy. T. orientalis compacta. 'Compact Oriental Arbor Vitae.' Fine for formal effects and indoor decoration; plant in habit rather dwarf w-ith bright green foliage and compact growth; deservedly popular. T. orientalis filiformis stricta. 'Japanese Arbor Vitae.' Naturally assumes a fine globular form; foliage threadlike and a light green in color. Absolutely unique and distinct. T. orientalis semperaurescens.'Ever-Golden Chinese Arbor Vitae.' Of dwarf habit and compact globular form, retaining its golden color throughout the season. T. plicata. 'Giant Arbor Vitae.' A fine native tree. Branches spread- ing, regularly and closely set; foliage bright green, dark green beneath; bark brownish red and attractive. A good grower and fine as a specimen or planted in groups. THE EVERGREEN SHRUBS Strictly speaking there is no period of the year in which the garden cannot be enjoyed in California. Shrub and tree, leaf and flower are ever with us, sending forth nature's story of fitness and beauty. Due to the long prevailing summers in which the rainfall is absent, or at best but scant, it naturally follows that in shrubs the kinds that are evergreen in habit should find a wide usage and also a wide appeal to all garden lovers. Possibly nowhere else do these plants possess a greater popularity than in California. The varieties to choose from
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