APPENDIX B
Shrubs and Woody Vines
- Atriplex species (Saltbush)
- Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea)
- Ceanothus ovatus & others (Ceanothus)
- Cistus species (Rock-rose)
- Cotoneaster dammeri (Bearberry Cotoneaster)
- Cotoneaster horizontalis (Rockspray or Rock Cotoneaster)
- Cotoneaster – other compact species (Cotoneaster)
- Hedera helix (English Ivy)
- Lonicera species & hybrids (Honeysuckle)
- Mahonia repens (Creeping Oregon Grape)
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper)
- Prunus besseyi (Sand Cherry)
- Purshia tridentata (Bitterbrush, Antelope Bitterbrush)
- Pyracantha species (Firethorn, Pyracantha)
- Rhamnus species (Buckthorn)
- Rhus trilobata (Skunkbush Sumac)
- Rhus – other species (Sumac)
- Ribes species (Currant, Gooseberry)
- Rosa rugosa & other hedge roses (Rugosa Rose)
- Shepherdia canadensis (Russet Buffaloberry)
- Syringa vulgare (Lilac)
- Vinca major (Large Periwinkle)
- Vinca minor (Dwarf Periwinkle, Common Periwinkle)
Trees
- Acer species (Maple)
- Betula species (Birch)
- Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud)
- Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen)
- Populus – other species (Poplar, Cottonwood)
- Salix species (Willow)
* Plants or groups of plants marked with an asterisk (*) can become weedy in certain circumstances, and may even be noxious weeds with legal restrictions against their planting and cultivation. Check with your local Extension office or State Department of Agriculture for information on noxious weeds in your area.
Note: Some of the listed plants may not be considered “water-wise” or drought-tolerant for arid climates.