Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet' ~ Royal Velvet Camellia upright Banana Blast Ice Plant is

Banana Blast Ice Plant is an tidy compact evergreen succulent that makes an excellent dense groundcover with fleshy dark green foliage that earns purple tones in winter

Sawtooth Oaks are relatively low-maintenance

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Elderberry

The round-lobed plum purple leaves with deeper purple veining have a silver overlay and burgundy undersides

Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet' ~ Royal Velvet Camellia upright Banana Blast Ice Plant isRoyal Velvet Camellia is a vigorous upright evergreen shrub with glossy leaves that stay dark green year round. The large semi double velvety red flowers bloom in late winter into spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Origins: China and Japan Height: 6 10 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red