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February 4, 2016
by Vincent Gabrielle

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    • Mar 11, 2016 A Robust Q&A with David Tull Mar 11, 2016
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    • Mar 8, 2016 A Cordial Q&A With Claire Dobson Mar 8, 2016
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    • Feb 4, 2016 What is Americorps? Feb 4, 2016

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View fullsize The Trident Maple is noteworthy for its three-pronged leaves, which transform from bright green in the spring to vibrant fall colors. It is a small, slow-growing tree, reaching a mature height of 25 to 35 feet. It is native to East Asia, and is used
View fullsize The Dr. Hurd Manzanita is a large evergreen shrub with showy reddish bark. In late winter through spring, it is decorated with clusters of white bell-shaped flowers which give way to berries in the fall. It can survive in full sun or part shade, supp
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View fullsize Purple sage is a silvery-leafed native sage that grows low and wide. It can reach up to 10 feet in width but only 2-5 feet high. Salvia leucophylla flowers in spring through summer, attracting a number of pollinators. It can be evergreen or summer se
View fullsize Arbutus unedo is a small evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean. The common name "Strawberry Tree" comes from its bright red edible fruits, which resemble strawberries. It has dark green glossy leaves and produces clusters of white bell

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