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Attachment 4ATTACHMENT 4 From: Phil Koen] Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 9:25 AM To: Laurel Prevetti Subject: Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture Laurel, Please also include this brochure from the County of Santa Clara. Please note that Algerian Ivy is on the "do not plant list". The Town should adopt this list and include it in the Weed Abatement code and the resolution that is before the Town Council. This is a highly endorsed list as you can see. I should also point out that the Town needs to clarify with the Weed Abatement group that they are conforming to this list in their annual Weed Abatement review. There is confusion on this point as you know. Thank you. Phil Koen https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sccgov.org%2Fsites%2Fag% 2Fmgmt%2FDocuments%2F387434brochure- final2.pdf&data=01%7C01%7CLPrevetti%40losgatosca.gov%7C8b99ab8cbd25445e006708d4cf8bd3b9% 7C6d38cb6747eb4d139e7c523cd7ccecd5%7C1&sdata=ACO30qaTLS6d0lrNbJN%2BTafAsMBssvhfCC8IOq m73Qg%3D&reserved=0 From: Phil Koen Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 2:33 PM To: Laurel Prevetti Subject: Avoid-These-Flammable-Plants.pdf Please include this brochure as additional information on flammable plants for the Council's consideration regarding consent item #4. Thank you. Phil Koen Don’t plant a pest! Give them an inch and they’ll take an acre... Gardening green California is a gardener's dream. Our mild climate allows us to have fantastic gardens, showcasing a wide variety of ornamental plants from all around the world. But sometimes, our garden plants "jump the fence" and invade natural areas. These invasive plants can become serious wildland weeds that threaten California's biodiversity and economy. Over half of the plants currently damaging California's wildlands were originally introduced for landscaping purposes. Garden escapes like pampasgrass and Scotch broom may have desirable characteristics in a garden setting, but outside the garden these plants displace native species and alter natural processes. Some of these plants show weedy tendencies in the garden as well. For example, English ivy can take over a yard and damage buildings and fences. Likewise, when birds drop seeds near a stream, English ivy can take over native vegetation and degrade wildlife habitat. Gardeners don't plant invasive species intentionally. Like other Californians, gardeners have a deep respect for our state’s rich natural heritage. The good news is that most garden plants behave perfectly well in their intended roles. By choosing suitable replacements for the few problem plants, we can save ourselves trouble and expense in our garden and help to protect the natural California landscape at the same time. Groundcovers & Perennials Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant: iceplant or Hottentot figiceplant or Hottentot figiceplant or Hottentot figiceplant or Hottentot figiceplant or Hottentot fig (((((Carpobrotus edulisCarpobrotus edulisCarpobrotus edulisCarpobrotus edulisCarpobrotus edulis))))) Small mammals can carry seeds of iceplant from landscape settings to nearby coastal dunes and other sensitive areas. The vigorous groundcover forms impenetrable mats that compete directly with native vegetation, including several rare and threatened plants along the coast. Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try: hardy iceplanthardy iceplanthardy iceplanthardy iceplanthardy iceplant (((((Delosperma cooperiDelosperma cooperiDelosperma cooperiDelosperma cooperiDelosperma cooperi))))) A non-invasive iceplant with smaller, succulent leaves and brilliant violet- pink flowers May through October. Salt tolerant. freeway daisyfreeway daisyfreeway daisyfreeway daisyfreeway daisy (((((Osteospermum fruticosumOsteospermum fruticosumOsteospermum fruticosumOsteospermum fruticosumOsteospermum fruticosum and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids) Produces copious cheerful flowers, even under the harshest conditions. Grows well along the coast. wall germanderwall germanderwall germanderwall germanderwall germander (((((TTTTTeucrium chamaedreucrium chamaedreucrium chamaedreucrium chamaedreucrium chamaedr ys,ys,ys,ys,ys, or or or or or T T T T T. . . . . × × × × × lucidrlucidrlucidrlucidrlucidrysysysysys))))) This plant can be sheared into a neat groundcover or allowed to grow to full height (about one foot), and produces lavender flowers in the spring. Compact cultivars are available. showy dewflowershowy dewflowershowy dewflowershowy dewflowershowy dewflower (((((Drosanthemum floribundumDrosanthemum floribundumDrosanthemum floribundumDrosanthemum floribundumDrosanthemum floribundum))))) A succulent with silver-gray leaves and an abundance of pink flowers. Tolerates some salt spray. GrGrGrGrGroundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Perererererennialsennialsennialsennialsennials Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant: periwinkleperiwinkleperiwinkleperiwinkleperiwinkle (((((Vinca majorVinca majorVinca majorVinca majorVinca major))))) This aggressive grower has trailing stems that root wherever they touch the soil. This ability to resprout from stem fragments enables periwinkle to spread rapidly in shady creeks and drainages, smothering the native plant community. English ivyEnglish ivyEnglish ivyEnglish ivyEnglish ivy, Algerian ivy, Algerian ivy, Algerian ivy, Algerian ivy, Algerian ivy (((((Hedera helix, H. caneriensisHedera helix, H. caneriensisHedera helix, H. caneriensisHedera helix, H. caneriensisHedera helix, H. caneriensis))))) When birds carry the seeds of these popular plants into wildlands, ivys can smother forest trees and understory plants by completely shading them, which also prevents regeneration of new tree and shrub seedlings. Ivy also harbors pests, such as rats and snails. Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try: pachysandrapachysandrapachysandrapachysandrapachysandra (((((PPPPP achysandra terminalisachysandra terminalisachysandra terminalisachysandra terminalisachysandra terminalis))))) Grows more slowly than Vinca and Hedera, but has a crisp, neat growth form. New foliage is bright green, changing to dark with age. Variegated cultivars are available. Serbian bellflowerSerbian bellflowerSerbian bellflowerSerbian bellflowerSerbian bellflower (((((Campanula poscharskyanaCampanula poscharskyanaCampanula poscharskyanaCampanula poscharskyanaCampanula poscharskyana))))) Produces a profusion of lilac-blue, star-shaped flowers spring to fall. Grows quickly and easily, but could overwhelm a carefully manicured garden. ivory star jasmine or asian jasmineivory star jasmine or asian jasmineivory star jasmine or asian jasmineivory star jasmine or asian jasmineivory star jasmine or asian jasmine (((((TTTTTrachelospermum asiaticumrachelospermum asiaticumrachelospermum asiaticumrachelospermum asiaticumrachelospermum asiaticum))))) Has glossy, dark green leaves and pale yellow, pinwheel-shaped flowers with a jasmine scent. GrGrGrGrGroundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Perererererennialsennialsennialsennialsennials Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant: licorice plantlicorice plantlicorice plantlicorice plantlicorice plant (((((Helichrysum petiolareHelichrysum petiolareHelichrysum petiolareHelichrysum petiolareHelichrysum petiolare))))) Seeds are wind dispersed, and the spreading branches will root at any point of contact with the ground. Licorice plant has been found displacing native plants in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and other sensitive coastal areas. Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try: coast purple sagecoast purple sagecoast purple sagecoast purple sagecoast purple sage (((((Salvia leucophyllaSalvia leucophyllaSalvia leucophyllaSalvia leucophyllaSalvia leucophylla))))) A California native with graceful silvery-green leaves, arching branches, and whorls of purple flowers in spring and summer. bush germanderbush germanderbush germanderbush germanderbush germander (((((TTTTTeucrium fruticans eucrium fruticans eucrium fruticans eucrium fruticans eucrium fruticans and cultivars)and cultivars)and cultivars)and cultivars)and cultivars) This plant has loosely-branching, silverly stems, gray-green leaves, and lavender flowers for most of the year. Jerusalem sageJerusalem sageJerusalem sageJerusalem sageJerusalem sage (((((Phlomis fruticosaPhlomis fruticosaPhlomis fruticosaPhlomis fruticosaPhlomis fruticosa))))) A dependable, silvery-leafed shrub with whorls of yellow flowers that will thrive in any well-drained soil. 'P'P'P'P'Powis Castle' owis Castle' owis Castle' owis Castle' owis Castle' ArtemisiaArtemisiaArtemisiaArtemisiaArtemisia This handsome plant has finely divided, gray foliage that grows to 3 feet tall. Lush and quick growing, it is best for an informal garden. St. Catherine's laceSt. Catherine's laceSt. Catherine's laceSt. Catherine's laceSt. Catherine's lace (((((Eriogonum giganteumEriogonum giganteumEriogonum giganteumEriogonum giganteumEriogonum giganteum))))) A California native, this freely branching, grayish-white shrub has white flowers that attract butterflies. Could overwhelm a carefully manicured garden. Invasive plants are by nature a regional problem. A plant that jumps out of the garden in one climate and habitat type may behave perfectly in another. The twelve problem plants listed here have escaped from gardens throughout the greater Bay Area. How to use this brochure: This brochure suggests safe alternatives for these plants. When you are buying new plants, consider these alternatives, or ask your local nursery for other non- invasive plants. If one of the invasive plants is already in your yard, especially if you live near wildlands, you may want to remove it and replace it with a recom- mended alternative. Think about why you might plant one of the problem plants in the first place. Is it just for the way it looks? If so, finding a replacement is often easy—some of the alternatives listed here are selected especially for their similar appearance. Or maybe you need a plant to fill a functional role, such as a groundcover that grows well in a shady place, or a border plant that likes full sun. Alternatives listed here thrive in the same environments as problem plants while offering added benefits such as attracting wildlife. Many of these alternatives are readily available, though others may be easiest to find in specialty or native plant nurseries. GrGrGrGrGroundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Poundcovers & Perererererennialsennialsennialsennialsennials TTTTTaiwan raspberraiwan raspberraiwan raspberraiwan raspberraiwan raspberr yyyyy (((((Rubus pentalobusRubus pentalobusRubus pentalobusRubus pentalobusRubus pentalobus))))) Forms a highly textured, evergreen groundcover that supresses weeds. Foliage can turn a beautiful scarlet color in fall. Yellow, raspberry-like fruit is edible fresh or in preserves. giant alumrootgiant alumrootgiant alumrootgiant alumrootgiant alumroot (((((Heuchera maxima Heuchera maxima Heuchera maxima Heuchera maxima Heuchera maxima and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids) This evergreen groundcover has heart-shaped leaves and tiny, bell-shaped, pink and white flowers that hang gracefully from thin stalks. wild gingerwild gingerwild gingerwild gingerwild ginger (((((Asarum caudatumAsarum caudatumAsarum caudatumAsarum caudatumAsarum caudatum))))) A California native, this evergreen groundcover has heart-shaped leaves and unusual maroon flowers. bearbearbearbearbear ’s foot hellebor’s foot hellebor’s foot hellebor’s foot hellebor’s foot helleboreeeee (((((Helleborus foetidusHelleborus foetidusHelleborus foetidusHelleborus foetidusHelleborus foetidus))))) Unusual foliage and delicate, complex flowers. The intriguing pale green and purple flowers often have a pleasant fragrance. winter saxifragewinter saxifragewinter saxifragewinter saxifragewinter saxifrage (((((Bergenia cordifolia Bergenia cordifolia Bergenia cordifolia Bergenia cordifolia Bergenia cordifolia and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids)and hybrids) An evergreen groundcover, with large, dark green leaves, and clusters of bright, deep pink flowers. Full sunFull sunFull sunFull sunFull sun PPPPPart shadeart shadeart shadeart shadeart shade Full shadeFull shadeFull shadeFull shadeFull shade Drought tolerantDrought tolerantDrought tolerantDrought tolerantDrought tolerant Low waterLow waterLow waterLow waterLow water Moderate waterModerate waterModerate waterModerate waterModerate water Regular waterRegular waterRegular waterRegular waterRegular water High waterHigh waterHigh waterHigh waterHigh waterA dense stand of pampasgrass (Cortaderia selloana), a garden plant that has invaded Californa wildlands Ph o t o b y B r i a n n a R i c h a r d s o n , 2 0 0 3 Both native and non-native plants have been recommended as alternatives in this brochure. Care has been taken to ensure that none of the recommended non-natives is invasive. However, plants can adapt over time, and there is no guarantee that some of these plants will not themselves become pests in the future. If you notice one of these alternatives invading natural areas, notify Cal-IPC. Pay close attention to plant names, since a few of our recommended plants may have invasive relatives—even in the same genus. Co u r t e s y M i s s o u r i Bo t a n i c a l G a r d e n Co u r t e s y I n c r e d i b l e E d i b l e s Co u r t e s y M i s s o u r i Bo t a n i c a l G a r d e n © M o n r o v i a Suggested alternatives for invasiveSuggested alternatives for invasiveSuggested alternatives for invasiveSuggested alternatives for invasiveSuggested alternatives for invasive gargargargargarden plants of the grden plants of the grden plants of the grden plants of the grden plants of the greatereatereatereatereater San F San F San F San F San Francisco Bay Arrancisco Bay Arrancisco Bay Arrancisco Bay Arrancisco Bay Areaeaeaeaea Many of the characteristics that make a plant a good choice for the garden may also make it a successful invader: Garden Plants Invasive Plants Easy to propagate Broad germination Establish rapidly Colonizer Mature early Mature early Abundant flowers Prolific seeds Pest/disease tolerant Few natural predators Co u r t e s y M i s s o u r i Bo t a n i c a l G a r d e n Da v i d F e n w i c k © 2 0 0 3 T h e A f r i c a n G a r d e n Ch a r l e s W e b b e r © 1 9 9 8 C a l i f o r n i a A c a d e m y o f S c i e n c e s Ph o t o b y B r i a n n a R i c h a r d s o n , 2 0 0 3 © 1 9 9 5 B r . A l f r e d B r o u s s e a u , Sa i n t M a r y ' s C o l l e g e Co u r t e s y M i s s o u r i Bo t a n i c a l G a r d e n Co u r t e s y E l N a t i v o G r o w e r s , I n c . © 1 9 9 9 B e a t r i c e F . H o w i t t , Ca l i f o r n i a A c a d e m y o f S c i e n c e s © 2 0 0 2 L y n n W a t s o n Co u r t e s y J o h n R a n d a l l , Th e N a t u r e C o n s e r v a n c y English ivy destroys forest understory vegetation Co u r t e s y M i s s o u r i Bo t a n i c a l G a r d e n Co u r t e s y B a r r y R i c e , T h e N a t u r e C o n s e r v a n c y French broom invades Bay Area hillsides. ShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubs Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant: broombroombroombroombroom (Scotch, French, Spanish, Portuguese)(Scotch, French, Spanish, Portuguese)(Scotch, French, Spanish, Portuguese)(Scotch, French, Spanish, Portuguese)(Scotch, French, Spanish, Portuguese) (((((Cytisus scoparius, Genista monspessulana,Cytisus scoparius, Genista monspessulana,Cytisus scoparius, Genista monspessulana,Cytisus scoparius, Genista monspessulana,Cytisus scoparius, Genista monspessulana, Spartium junceum, Cytisus striatusSpartium junceum, Cytisus striatusSpartium junceum, Cytisus striatusSpartium junceum, Cytisus striatusSpartium junceum, Cytisus striatus))))) These four brooms have invaded over one million acres in California. The showy flowers produce thousands of seeds that build up in the soil over time, creating dense thickets that obliterate entire plant and animal communities. Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try: forsythiaforsythiaforsythiaforsythiaforsythia (((((Forsythia Forsythia Forsythia Forsythia Forsythia × × × × × intermediaintermediaintermediaintermediaintermedia))))) Often the first plant to bloom in spring, forsythia produces an astounding display of bright yellow flowers. Dozens of cultivars are available. Grows quickly. winter jasminewinter jasminewinter jasminewinter jasminewinter jasmine (((((Jasminum nudiflorumJasminum nudiflorumJasminum nudiflorumJasminum nudiflorumJasminum nudiflorum))))) Arching green stems and bright yellow flowers that bloom in winter characterize this deciduous shrub. ShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubs Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant: pampasgrasspampasgrasspampasgrasspampasgrasspampasgrass (((((Cortaderia selloanaCortaderia selloanaCortaderia selloanaCortaderia selloanaCortaderia selloana))))) Wind can carry the tiny seeds up to 20 miles. The the massive size of each pampas grass plant with its accumulated litter reduces wildlife habitat, limits recreational opportunities in conservation areas, and creates a serious fire hazard. Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try: Cape thatching reedCape thatching reedCape thatching reedCape thatching reedCape thatching reed (((((Chondropetalum tectorumChondropetalum tectorumChondropetalum tectorumChondropetalum tectorumChondropetalum tectorum))))) This decorative, grasslike plant produces attractive flowers that are ideal in cut flower arrangements. Grows three to four feet tall. Lindheimer's muhly grassLindheimer's muhly grassLindheimer's muhly grassLindheimer's muhly grassLindheimer's muhly grass (((((Muhlenbergia lindheimeriMuhlenbergia lindheimeriMuhlenbergia lindheimeriMuhlenbergia lindheimeriMuhlenbergia lindheimeri))))) This large, dependable, and showy ornamental grass has blue-gray foliage and flowering spikes in the fall and winter. Good in poor soils, it grows up to five feet tall. Works well as a specimen plant or massed into an attractive border. Shrubs Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant: scarlet wisteriascarlet wisteriascarlet wisteriascarlet wisteriascarlet wisteria (((((Sesbania puniceaSesbania puniceaSesbania puniceaSesbania puniceaSesbania punicea))))) Birds spread the fruits of this small tree or shrub away from urban plantings. It has formed dense thickets along creeks and streams. Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try: Brazilian flame bushBrazilian flame bushBrazilian flame bushBrazilian flame bushBrazilian flame bush (((((Calliandra tweediiCalliandra tweediiCalliandra tweediiCalliandra tweediiCalliandra tweedii))))) A small tree or shrub with leaves similar to scarlet wisteria, and bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds and bloom all summer. crape myrtlecrape myrtlecrape myrtlecrape myrtlecrape myrtle (((((Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia species)species)species)species)species) This popular tree features lovely peeling bark and large clusters of showy flowers in white, pink, purple, and red. Dwarf varieties are available. gold medallion treegold medallion treegold medallion treegold medallion treegold medallion tree (((((Cassia leptophyllaCassia leptophyllaCassia leptophyllaCassia leptophyllaCassia leptophylla))))) Brilliant yellow flowers grace this tree throughout the summer, becoming attractive seed pods similar to those of scarlet wisteria. Larger than Sesbania, up to 25 feet tall. showy island snapdragonshowy island snapdragonshowy island snapdragonshowy island snapdragonshowy island snapdragon (((((Galvezia speciosaGalvezia speciosaGalvezia speciosaGalvezia speciosaGalvezia speciosa))))) A California native, this shrub has arching branches that increase in height up to 8 feet tall. Produces copious red flowers that are irresistible to hummingbirds. ShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubs cornelian-cherry dogwoodcornelian-cherry dogwoodcornelian-cherry dogwoodcornelian-cherry dogwoodcornelian-cherry dogwood (((((Cornus masCornus masCornus masCornus masCornus mas ))))) A small tree that produces bright yellow flowers, which become bright red, edible berries that birds enjoy. Leaves may turn red and purple in fall. Japanese kerriaJapanese kerriaJapanese kerriaJapanese kerriaJapanese kerria (((((Kerria japonicaKerria japonicaKerria japonicaKerria japonicaKerria japonica))))) Golden yellow flowers first appear in spring on this graceful shrub, and continue into summer. Stems remain bright green in winter after leaves fall. golden currantgolden currantgolden currantgolden currantgolden currant (((((Ribes aureumRibes aureumRibes aureumRibes aureumRibes aureum))))) A California native, this shrub has a profusion of bright yellow flowers that turn into edible berries suitable for jams and jellies. Birds and butterflies love this plant. Jerusalem sageJerusalem sageJerusalem sageJerusalem sageJerusalem sage (((((Phlomis fruticosaPhlomis fruticosaPhlomis fruticosaPhlomis fruticosaPhlomis fruticosa))))) Has bright yellow flowers and gray- green, textured leaves. shrub hypericumshrub hypericumshrub hypericumshrub hypericumshrub hypericum (((((Hypericum Hypericum Hypericum Hypericum Hypericum 'Rowallane')'Rowallane')'Rowallane')'Rowallane')'Rowallane') This shrub produces bright yellow flowers through the summer and fall. Tolerates poor soil. ShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubs San Diego sedgeSan Diego sedgeSan Diego sedgeSan Diego sedgeSan Diego sedge (((((Carex spissaCarex spissaCarex spissaCarex spissaCarex spissa))))) This large sedge has a form similar to that of an ornamental grass. Produces gray leaves to five feet tall and yellow, grass-like flowers in the spring. Bigelow’s bear grassBigelow’s bear grassBigelow’s bear grassBigelow’s bear grassBigelow’s bear grass (((((Nolina bigeloviiNolina bigeloviiNolina bigeloviiNolina bigeloviiNolina bigelovii))))) This agave can be mistaken for a large bunchgrass. Grows up to six feet tall, producing large, striking, white flowers in summer. Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant:Don’t plant: cotoneastercotoneastercotoneastercotoneastercotoneaster (((((Cotoneaster lacteus, C. pannosusCotoneaster lacteus, C. pannosusCotoneaster lacteus, C. pannosusCotoneaster lacteus, C. pannosusCotoneaster lacteus, C. pannosus))))) Birds have spread the berries and seeds of these specimen shrubs to many different habitat types. With their rapid growth and competitive roots, cotoneasters displace native plants and animals. Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try:Instead try: toyontoyontoyontoyontoyon (((((Heteromeles arbutifoliaHeteromeles arbutifoliaHeteromeles arbutifoliaHeteromeles arbutifoliaHeteromeles arbutifolia and cultivars) and cultivars) and cultivars) and cultivars) and cultivars) This California native is an evergreen shrub that produces delicate white flowers and large clusters of brilliant red berries that birds love. ShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubsShrubs pineapple guavapineapple guavapineapple guavapineapple guavapineapple guava (((((FFFFF eijoa sellowianaeijoa sellowianaeijoa sellowianaeijoa sellowianaeijoa sellowiana))))) This evergreen shrub has scarlet and white flowers, as delicious as they are beautiful, and waxy blue- green fruits with a minty-pineapple flavor. It is easily shaped into a small tree. strawberry treestrawberry treestrawberry treestrawberry treestrawberry tree (((((Arbutus unedoArbutus unedoArbutus unedoArbutus unedoArbutus unedo))))) A gorgeous evergreen tree available in compact, shrub-like varieties that are easy to grow. It produces masses of beautiful white flowers, and textured, strawberry-like fruits. sandankwa viburnumsandankwa viburnumsandankwa viburnumsandankwa viburnumsandankwa viburnum (((((Viburnum suspensumViburnum suspensumViburnum suspensumViburnum suspensumViburnum suspensum))))) This evergreen shrub produces tight clusters of small, waxy, pinkish-white flowers that give way to bright red berries. Several compact varieties are available. calamondin orangecalamondin orangecalamondin orangecalamondin orangecalamondin orange (((((Citrus mitis Citrus mitis Citrus mitis Citrus mitis Citrus mitis or or or or or ××××× Citrofortunella microcarpa Citrofortunella microcarpa Citrofortunella microcarpa Citrofortunella microcarpa Citrofortunella microcarpa))))) A natural hybrid between the tangerine and kumquat. Evergreen with shiny green leaves, and small, fragrant, waxy white flowers followed by long-lasting, bright orange fruits that make great marmalade. FFFFFor moror moror moror moror more information about invasivee information about invasivee information about invasivee information about invasivee information about invasive plants visit:plants visit:plants visit:plants visit:plants visit: www.calipc.org http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu www.cdfa.ca.gov www.invasivespecies.gov Co u r t e s y J o h n R a n d a l l , T h e N a t u r e C o n s e r v a n c y Or n a m e n t a l H o r t i c u l t u r e R e s e a r c h an d I n f o r m a t i o n C e n t e r , U C D a v i s © M o n r o v i a Ph o t o b y B r i a n n a R i c h a r d s o n , 2 0 0 3 Co u r t e s y B l u e s t e m N u r s e r y , w w w . b l u e s t e m . c o m © M o n r o v i a © M o n r o v i a The following orThe following orThe following orThe following orThe following organizations participatedganizations participatedganizations participatedganizations participatedganizations participated in the production of this brochure:in the production of this brochure:in the production of this brochure:in the production of this brochure:in the production of this brochure: BMP Ecosciences California Department of Food and Agriculture California Native Plant Society Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture Daar/IPM Consulting Group East Bay Municipal Utility District Faultline Magazine Golden Gate National Recreation Area Marin County Department of Agriculture Monrovia Nursery Company The Nature Conservancy Point Reyes National Seashore Return of the Natives Restoration Education Project, CSUMB Santa Clara Weed Management Area Sloat Garden Centers Strybing Arboretum Suncrest Nursery UC Davis Arboretum UC Cooperative Extension Special Thanks to theSpecial Thanks to theSpecial Thanks to theSpecial Thanks to theSpecial Thanks to the University of California Botanical Garden, BerkeleyUniversity of California Botanical Garden, BerkeleyUniversity of California Botanical Garden, BerkeleyUniversity of California Botanical Garden, BerkeleyUniversity of California Botanical Garden, Berkeley © M o n r o v i a This prThis prThis prThis prThis project funded byoject funded byoject funded byoject funded byoject funded by::::: Environmental Defense; NSF Biological Invasions IGERT, UC, Davis; Santa Clara County Weed Management Area wwwwwwwwwwwwwww.calipc.or.calipc.or.calipc.or.calipc.or.calipc.orggggg (510) 525-1502(510) 525-1502(510) 525-1502(510) 525-1502(510) 525-1502 J. 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R o b e r t T h o m a s a n d M a r g a r e t O r r © 1 9 9 9 C a l i f o r n i a A c a d e m y o f S c i e n c e s © J o y C r e e k N u r s e r y © M o n r o v i a © M o n r o v i a © C o u r t e s y M a r k S h e l b y , U n i v e r s i t y o f F l o r i d a - IF A S E x t e n s i o n Cal IPCCal IPCCal IPCCal IPCCal IPC California Invasive Plant CouncilCalifornia Invasive Plant CouncilCalifornia Invasive Plant CouncilCalifornia Invasive Plant CouncilCalifornia Invasive Plant Council - Avoid These Flammable Plants Other Flammable Plants to Avoid The following are susceptible to burning, due to rough or peeling bark, production of large amounts of litter, vegetation that contains oils, resin, wax or pitch, large amounts of dead material in the plant, or plantings wth a a high dead-to-live fuel ratio: Trees: Acacia Larch Arbor-Vitae Manna Gum Eucalyptus Bald Cypress Monterey Pine Blue Gum Eucalyptus Palm Cedar Pepper Tree Cryptomeria Pine Cypress Spruce Douglas Fir Sugar Gum Eucalyptus Fir Tamarix Hemlock Yew Shrubs: Buckwheat Hopseed Bush California Sagebrush Juniper Ceonothus Red Shanks Chamies, Greasewood Rosemary Coyote Brush Scotch/French/Spanish/Sweet Broom Other: Algerian Ivy Deer Grasses Pampas Grasses Bamboo Fountain Grasses Pride of Madeira Black Sage From Don’t Plant a Pest for the Bay Area, California Invasive Plant Council www.cal-ipc.org/www.plantright.org; and Fire Wise Native Plants, City of Oakland Watershed Program www.oaklandpw.com/ creeks/fireplants.htm 1/2016 Consider these recommended alternative plants for your garden: Winter Jasmine—yellow flowers in winter Cornelian-Cherry Dogwood—yellow flowers in spring, purple berries in fall Golden Currant—yellow flowers spring, edible berries for jams and jellies Jerusalem Sage—yellow flowers in spring and summer Shrub Hypericum—yellow flowers summer and fall San Diego Sedge—yellow grass-like flowers in spring Cape Thatching Reed—brown flowers in summer/fall Bigelow’s Bear Grass—white flowers in summer French broom Genista monspessulana Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius Spanish broom Spartium junceum Sweet broom Genista stenopetala Pampas grass & Jubata Grass Cortaderia selloana, Cortaderia jubata Cape thatching reed Eligia tectorum Jerusalem sage Phlomis fruticosa San Diego sedge Carex spissa © B O T B I N © S T A N S H E B S © F I R 0 0 0 2 / F L A G S T A F F O T O S Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis While these plants are very pretty, they are extremely flammable! 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