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In the garden, some summer water, the foliage showing warm yellow in light shade to deeper orange in sun. Very good container specimen. Great when planted with burgundies or other dark foliage plants. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArgophyllaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814436651299,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/Cistus_Nursery_Photo_Coming_Soon.jpg?v=1758841730"},{"product_id":"corokia-x-virgata-sunsprite","title":"*RETAIL - Corokia x virgata 'Sunsprite'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction, this is one of two all-yellow seedlings that have occurred in our nursery -- we wish we could say through great effort and hybridization, but no....we just found it in the pathway. For an all-golden plant it is quite vigorous with nearly black stems and sunny yellow leaves that, with bright light, turn a bit orange bronze at the base. Cheery yellow flowers in spring with reddish fruit late in the season if another Corokia happens to be nearby. Might protect from the harshest light in hot summer areas. Wonderful sculptural garden or container plant especially when paired with silver or tangerine colors. 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This low-growing form, collected in southern Oregon's Siskiyou Mountains, has nice, blue-green foliage held tightly on densely branched plants. To only 4-6\" tall x 5 ft wide. Evergreen, and happy in full sun to light shade and lean soil that drains well where little summer water is provided. Beautiful among native chaparral dwellers (manzanita) in a container, or trailing over a wall. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5 or colder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCupressaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2g\/$36","offer_id":47442818466083,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"laurus-nobilis-starbright","title":"Laurus nobilis 'Starbright'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction, but given to us by plantsman Mike Remmick of a plant he selected and has grown in McMinnville Oregon for many years. Upright in habit with luxurious red-purple stems and fluted leaves making an imbricate pattern with the typical culinary flavor and aroma. Expect 20-25' but easily trimmed and excellent for a container. Sun to part shade in upper USDA zone 7, prefers good drainage and able to withstand summer drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSTARLIGHT BAY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLauraceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814441632035,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_2872.jpg?v=1708545648"},{"product_id":"libertia-ixioides-taupo-after-dark","title":"Libertia ixioides 'Taupo After Dark'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction. This sport, from a green seedling of the cultivar, 'Taupo Blaze', has been eye-catching from the start, its dark, olive-green leaves with, indeed, violet hues make it a standout in any container or garden. Stiff leaves, to 18\" tall or so, form clumps to 1-2 ft wide showing off clusters of 3-petaled, white flowers in spring followed by yellow-orange seed pods. To for best color but dappled shade is fine with even summer water for best growth. Frost hardy, with summer water and protection especially from freezing winds, to the mid teens F, USDA zone 8b.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW ZEALAND IRIS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814442516771,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_1438.jpg?v=1779230622"},{"product_id":"lonicera-japonica-gold-nancy","title":"*RETAIL - Lonicera japonica 'Gold Nancy'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction. This golden sport, occurring in our own garden, has retained all the vigorous characteristics of L. japonica without the propensities for leaf loss of L. japonica 'Aureoreticulata'. Reaching to 6 or 8 ft with uniform, warm golden leaves on orange-red stems and the typical, yellow-cream flowers. This has been a beautiful addition to the honeysuckle world. For nearly full sun to dappled shade, the leaves appearing more towards chartreuse in shady conditions. Occasional summer water is desired. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6 at least. Named for Nancy Goldman, Portland plantswoman and lover of all things shiny or golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGOLD NANCY HONEYSUCKLE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaprifoliaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2g\/$34","offer_id":47442911854883,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_0806_SeanHogan_20100425.jpg?v=1709928245"},{"product_id":"myrtus-communis-ann-mcdonald","title":"Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong having had an interest in this classic broadleaf evergreen, I was delighted to see a large shrub of 8 ft in the wonderful and historic garden of Ann McDonald in Portland, this having been planted some 30 years ago or more and selected for its 1” leaves and large, 1\/3” blue-black fruit produced from an exceedingly heavy flowering. Full sun to dappled shade in lean soil with little summer water. This garden provenance has produced a plant able to withstand between 10 to 12°F – bottom of USDA zone 8 -- with little appreciable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eANN MCDONALD MYRTLE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrtaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814444024099,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/0AE5FB3B-A9BD-443A-AAFB-64145C67FDDE.jpg?v=1721406523"},{"product_id":"opuntia-fragilis-michigan-tiny-form","title":"Opuntia fragilis - Michigan tiny form","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form, from a population in its far northeastern range, indeed Michigan, was found in wind-exposed outcrops or in mats in the mosses and lichens. Each pad is under 1\/2\" in length and width, often under 1\/4\", with a slightly blue cap and not many spines. This little prickly pear is best in bright light and quite water tolerant. Has been frost hardy into USDA zone 3. Good container plant for your arctic condo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBRITTLE PRICKLYPEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814445367587,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/OpuntiafragilisMichiganTinyForm.heic?v=1696554651"},{"product_id":"opuntia-fragilis-neon-gold","title":"Opuntia fragilis 'Neon Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction. Our southern Utah collection of this probable hybrid with fragilis, golden spines, and clumping 4 to 6\" in height by 2' across in a couple of years. The most striking feature ,brightly salmon to coral colored pads as they emerge in the spring. Excellent container plant, or rock garden subject, for bright light, well drained soil. USDA zone 4 at least.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBRITTLE PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814445465891,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/products\/IMG_3991.jpg?v=1675985906"},{"product_id":"opuntia-fragilis-x-erinacea-san-juan-grey","title":"Opuntia fragilis x erinacea 'San Juan Grey'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus Introduction. From a diverse hybrid cluster southeast of Moab UT comes this 6\" by 18\" mound former, distinctly greenish grey pads adorned with short black and grey spines, warm yellow flowers mid spring. 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Easy and tolerant of many conditions if provided with decent drainage. Frost hardy to at least -10F, USDA zone 6, probably zone 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCHAIN CHOLLA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*THESE SIZE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2g\/$44","offer_id":47565050839331,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_6725.jpg?v=1726004385"},{"product_id":"opuntia-phaeacantha-little-millard","title":"Opuntia phaeacantha 'Little Millard'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction. One of the best opuntias for fruit, shared with us by keen-eyed plantsman Tim Hanis. This low grower, to only about 12-18\" but spreading to 4-5' has bluish pads, rusty spines, yellow flowers with a hint of orange, and abundant dark red fruit from mid-summer through autumn. Beautiful in the garden, even if you don't make jelly. Full sun, reasonably well-drained soil, USDA zone 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTULIP PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814446088483,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/OpuntiaphaeacanthaLittleMillard.jpg?v=1696467436"},{"product_id":"opuntia-polyacantha-x-erinacea-var-columbiana-sbh-7524","title":"Opuntia polyacantha x erinacea var. columbiana SBH 7524","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction. Our selection\/collection from NE Oregon's Imnaha Canyon growing to 18\" in height by 3' in width in a short amount of time, with gray green pads adorned with twisted gold and white spines giving it an interestingly shaggy appearance. The semi double 3 to 4\" flowers open a warm apricot to yellow, fading on the 2nd day, and centered with bright red stamens. Give excellent drainage, bright light, in container or in the ground, USDA Zone 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814446252323,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/Opuntia_polyacantha_x_ericacea_var_columbiana_Golden_Globe___19943.jpg?v=1693437363"},{"product_id":"oxalis-oregana-klamath-ruby","title":"Oxalis oregana 'Klamath Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus Introduction. Native to northern California and southern Oregon; these from a wild collection on the Klamath River. An excellent evergreen ground cover for shade with velvety, evergreen foliage, dark green above with dark red undersides, and large, pale pink flowers. Try it in your deepest dark, dry shade, or in dappled sun with little summer water. Cold hardy in USDA zone 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eREDWOOD SORREL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxalidacea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39814446776611,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/38631BCF-9283-4A3C-A851-7D4C0980356A.jpg?v=1744229958"},{"product_id":"agave-ovatifolia-frosty-blue","title":"Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Cistus introduction. This mega-century plant, first discovered by Lynn Lowrey in northeastern Mexico some 30 years ago and just named recently by agaveist Greg Starr, might be the largest of the cold hardy agaves, reaching eventually to 6-8 ft with beautifully formed, blue leaves. Our selection, made from a more recent batch, has a distinct, pale aquamarine hue with the classically shaped leaves, cupped, upright, and slightly outward bending. 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Habitually flowering in fall, earlier than other Asian species, and having smaller rosettes of leaves. This has particularly long, narrow, graceful leaves, slightly twisted to form a most attractive pattern and texture. Full sun to dappled shade with summer water in dry climates. 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This little gem, collected from a diverse area of Opuntia hybrids near Browse, Utah, shown to us originally by plantsman Tim Hannis, appears to have O. basilaris var. aurea and O. polyacantha in it's genes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA dense clump, to about 12\" in height by about 18\" wide, with dark green tinted red nearly spineless pads that are shaped well, upright and oblong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePleasing pink flowers in early to mid spring.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTolerant of most prickly pear conditions if given sharp drainage, mineral soil, good light.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSDA zone 5, if not colder.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232837890339,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/products\/IMG_8013.heic?v=1675993411"},{"product_id":"opuntia-fragilis-red-hill","title":"Opuntia fragilis 'Red Hill'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Cistus introduction.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the place of the same name in Oregon's painted hills, this diminutive creature to about 4\" in height spreading to 18\" or so unless getting caught in your socks, in which case further. Shiny green pads, burnished red with drought or cold, each one looking like little beans with small golden, turning to rust, spines.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLight yellow flowers occasionally in spring.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eGood drainage, excellent for container or rock garden, bright light. USDA Zone 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBRITTLE PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44233053110563,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/products\/fragilis_RedHill.jpg?v=1675998789"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-dark-moon","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Dark Moon'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction, this gracile plant produces narrow, densely speckled foliage on compact 4' plants with stems and bracts a deep moody purple. A female, this produces warm, orange red fruit in late summer lasting often through winter. Excellent for deep or mid shade, drought tolerant though summer water helpful. USDA Zone 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSPOTTED LAUREL \/ GOLD DUST PLANT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGarryaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45890031485219,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG-4535.jpg?v=1717735015"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-merced","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Merced'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction. Classic and very handsome, evergreen shrub to brighten the deepest shade, this form, named at Cistus, having variegated foliage almost entirely gold and merely spreckled with green. Easy in the garden, thriving in most situations of dappled shade to shade with some summer water. Plants can reach 4 ft tall x 3 ft wide; a stunning presence in the shade garden. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSPOTTED LAUREL \/ GOLD DUST PLANT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGarryaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45890089615651,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_2477.jpg?v=1742949652"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-pepper-cream","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Pepper Cream'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA 2015 Cistus introduction, this a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esmall shrub to about 4’ with a similar width. Narrow, 4-5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elong leaves streaked and spotted cream, light green and dark green. Maroon flowers appear among the foliage late winter to early spring. A good example of our latest fetishes for the very useful Aucuba. Dry shade to dappled shade, though additional summer water speeds growth.  Really great for adding brightness \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eunder a stairwell or other dark corner... USDA zone 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPOTTED LAUREL \/ GOLD DUST PLANT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarryaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45890866544931,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_1631.jpg?v=1702077075"},{"product_id":"arbutus-x-northwood","title":"Arbutus x 'Northwood'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 2019 Cistus Nursery introduction, A beautiful hybrid A.'Marina' x A. unedo back crossed A. unedo, retaining the red exfoliating bark of the former with the cold hardiness of the latter. Upright habit to 10 to 12' with dense rounded leaves and those sensuous red trunks. Clusters of cream bell-shaped flowers in winter are much loved by local hummers, orange-red fruit in fall. Full sun to light shade in well drained soil. Drought tolerant accepting occasional irrigation. USDA zone 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNORTHWOOD STRAWBERRY TREE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEricaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46010593968419,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/F6CD66EC-E906-4498-BEEB-FFA56B64017E.jpg?v=1699494829"},{"product_id":"corokia-cotoneaster-devils-smoke","title":"Corokia cotoneaster 'Devil's Smoke'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eA Cistus introduction. The world needs another black-leaved plant! From seed collected from the wonderful Pukerau Nursery in NZ, we selected this particularly interesting clone. Wiry, silver-tinted stems give way to black, green-centered leaves on a densely contorting, divaricating shrub to about 6' eventually. From the Devil's Staircase formation near the tip of the South Island, it should be among the hardiest of the species, but who really cares cuz it looks dead anyways. USDA zone 7. Full sun for best color. By the way, cheery small yellow flowers in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWIRE NETTING BUSH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArgophyllaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022108676387,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_0841.jpg?v=1701718776"},{"product_id":"delosperma-pizzink-dizzle-izzle","title":"Delosperma 'Pizzink Dizzle-Izzle'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction from our own ice-king, Tim Hanis. This 3-4\" tall, 14-16\" wide, densely-clumping little ice plant with olive-green leaves that supports very cheery, purple-pink flowers over a very long season, from early spring to late autumn in mild climates, somewhat shorter in cold. Particularly dizzling when viewed spilling over walls or out of containers, but also useful as as a small-scale groundcover in any well-drained soil with bright light. Responds well to summer watering, though dry in late season to increase hardiness. Zone 5, at least.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eICE PLANT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627666358563,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/C8916B3D-DF16-480A-BFAC-2FE4CD7012A6.jpg?v=1707855721"},{"product_id":"opuntia-metolius","title":"Opuntia 'Metolius'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction. From a probable stable hybrid population of O. fragilis and O. polyacantha collected east of Mt. Jefferson Oregon, the upwardly held 3-4\" pads have well-spaced, pale cream spines, darkening with age, and yellow spring flowers, not in abundance. Creates a nice bold texture for container or a spot in the garden. Care as with other O. fragilis ... easy with good light. Frost hardy to at least -30F, USDA zone 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMETOLIUS PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46047188451619,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_1319_0.jpg?v=1742950671"},{"product_id":"opuntia-echinocarpa-candalaria-gold","title":"Opuntia echinocarpa 'Candalaria Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction. Glowey compact Cholla from the gravel scadls near Walker Lake, Nevada. To about 3' with thick, warm gold spined branches, essentially making a dwarf tree. The spines, especially when backlit, stand out even at a great distance. Protect from excess winter moisture. Full sun, excellent container or rock garden specimen. USDA zone 5, if not 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCANDALARIA GOLD CHOLLA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46052307435811,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_3562.jpg?v=1742950436"},{"product_id":"opuntia-erinacea-browse-cherry","title":"Opuntia erinacea 'Browse Cherry'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom our own desert plant-meister Tim Hanis, this Cistus introduction was collected in the Opuntia playground of SW Utah. This probable hybrid has closely held white and pale pink spines on compact pads, plants ranging to 12-18\" in height and a couple feet in width looking actually rather furry from a distance; they're not! The flowers are quite large, upwards of 3 inches of ruffled, saturated purple-pink and produced freely in mid to late spring, occasionally later with some moisture. Easy to grow with bright light and full drainage. Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMOJAVE PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46052585079075,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/F58099C7-3BA9-4F99-A908-376FCFF75BE7.jpg?v=1715267308"},{"product_id":"opuntia-fragilis-bishop-springs","title":"Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction. From a small desert oasis NE of Baker City in eastern Oregon, this colony, nearly eradicated by highway development, is from a single clump of about 18\" wide by 4\" tall, with pretty hay and mahogany colored spines and occasionally cheery yellow flowers. Not quite as fragile as others of the species. Excellent in rock garden or container with bright light and well drained soil. USDA Zone 5, if not 4. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBRITTLE PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46052991729955,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/0F5F18EB-D17A-4201-8A3B-E0D78A2CD598_1_105_c.jpg?v=1694718030"},{"product_id":"opuntia-humifusa-maxi-pad","title":"Opuntia humifusa 'Maxi Pad'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction. This, the largest we've grown of the species, with possible parentage of O. macro. Each stem to about 6\" making 18\" x ...well, infinite, as it clumps and spills. It's not very well coordinated. Butter yellow flowers in spring, sometimes again in summer, followed by semi-fleshy red fruit. Say that 5 times fast! Full sun to light dappled shade and decent drainage. USDA zone 4. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEASTERN PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46053676122403,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/D79719B0-1B2A-47CC-9F33-0860241BE11E.jpg?v=1696554470"},{"product_id":"opuntia-leptocaulis-barnhart","title":"Opuntia leptocaulis 'Barnhart'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus Introduction: Our collection from central Arizona below the Mogollon Rim several years ago where ranch land meets rocks, this makes a small succulent shrub of cholla-like stems but only about 1\/8\" wide and adorned with golden spines. A fairly long flowering period of yellow flowers followed by small red fruit, often lasting through much of the year. The whole plant grows to only about 18\" in height. Easy to grow in a container. For bright, well drained garden conditions (just watch out for the winter sog). Zone 5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBARNHART PENCIL CACTUS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46053695357219,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/OpuntialeptocaulisBarnhart.heic?v=1696987399"},{"product_id":"opuntia-polyacantha-imnaha-blue","title":"Opuntia polyacantha 'Imnaha Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cistus introduction. A common native of western dry lands, this clone, from northeastern Oregon's Imnaha Canyon, was found weeping several feet off a cliff of red ryolite, the nearly spineless, gray-blue pads appearing almost as if hanging in chains. Assuming not everyone has a cliff, these will form spreading mats to 4-12\" tall and up to several feet wide. Early summer flowers are a warm, soft yellow. Ordinary cactus requirements -- sun, lean and well-drained soil, and little or no summer water. Undoubtedly frost hardy into USDA zone 4. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePLAINS PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46054254543139,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/Cistus_Nursery_Opuntia_polyacantha_x_fragilis_Imnaha_Blue_2.jpg?v=1759089061"},{"product_id":"opuntia-polyacantha-imnaha-sunset","title":"Opuntia polyacantha 'Imnaha Sunset'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction. A common native of western dry lands, these found in northeastern Oregon's Imnaha Canyon. They have round to oval pads -- from 1-4\" long with dense, orange spines (polycantha means \"many thorns\") up to 2\" long -- and form spreading mats to 4-12\" tall and up to several feet wide. Early summer flowers are, in this selection, yellow with orange stamens and particularly abundant. Frost hardy at least into USDA zone 4. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePLAINS PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46054283804963,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/Cistus_Nursery_Opuntia_polyacantha_Imnaha_Sunset_4.heic?v=1759347163"},{"product_id":"opuntia-polyacantha-sbh-7505b","title":"Opuntia polyacantha SBH 7505b","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction and a vigorous plant, growing to 15-18\" tall x about 3 ft wide, with shaggy white to straw colored spines completely obscuring the pads. In mid to late spring saturated yellow flowers appear, each aging tangerine in time, giving a bi-colored effect. Seems to flower best when allowed to grow as it pleases, so be lenient. Needs full sun, good drainage. Good in rock gardens, troughs, or containers. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLAINS PRICKLY PEAR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46054352978211,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/Opuntia_polyacantha_SBH_7505b__20337.jpg?v=1693436907"},{"product_id":"opuntia-polyacantha-imnaha-gold","title":"Opuntia polyacantha 'Imnaha Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction. A common native of western dry lands, these found in northeastern Oregon's Imnaha Canyon. They have round to oval pads -- from 1-4\" long with dense, golden spines up to 2\" long -- and form spreading mats to 4-12\" tall and up to several feet wide. Early summer flowers are, in this selection, yellow with orange stamens and particularly abundant. 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These spiny, miniature chollas, reaching only about 6-8\" in height but spreading to 6 ft or more, are variable in color with 1-2\" long \"pads\" covered with golden spines. Even these small plants manage to produce a number of yellow-green flowers each spring followed by yellow fruit. A most attractive garden \"shrub\" or container specimen for sun and decently drained soil. 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White to very pale orange flowers occur mid autumn with occasional blooms spring and summer- smell of warm baking apricots. Excellent large container plant, hedge or accent to brighten. Full sun to dappled shade, consistent but infrequent garden water in summer dry climates. USDA zone 7b.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFRAGRANT OLIVE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOleaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46055472365859,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/Cistus_Nursery_Osmanthus_fragrans_Marble.jpg?v=1759088589"},{"product_id":"pittosporum-tenuifolium-silver-ruffles","title":"Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Ruffles'.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmall, gray-green, wavy leaves float above black stems on this delicately textured shrub, possibly reaching 12 ft in time. Tiny black flowers appear in spring, stunning against the foliage and highly fragrant as well. Best when backed by darker foliage. Site out of wind and close to a path to be admired. Sun to part sun in hottest climates with some summer water. Frost hardy to at least 10F, USDA zone 8. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRUFFLED KOHUHU\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePittosporaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46059634655523,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/Cistus_Nursery_Pittosporum_tenuifolium_Silver_Ruffles_2.jpg?v=1758919416"},{"product_id":"salvia-sonomensis-blue-canyon","title":"Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Cistus introduction, this lovely western native from the selection-rich American River canyon in California's Sierra Nevada is a particularly high elevation collection from 4100'. Spruce blue leaves smelling about as sage-y as possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect small scale ground cover for under your favorite Manzanita or Ceanothus and only about 5 inches tall by about 4 feet in a few years. Lean soil, sharp drainage, summer dry. USDA zone 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCREEPING SAGE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46168362680611,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/Cistus_Nursery_Salvia_sonomensis_2.jpg?v=1758749779"},{"product_id":"vancouveria-hexandra-winchuck","title":"Vancouveria hexandra 'Winchuck'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 2020 Cistus Nursery introduction. 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Able to withstand summer drought, useful at the base of shrubs or (giant trees) in dappled shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINCHUCK INSIDE OUT FLOWER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberidaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46196292747555,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_1039_SeanHogan_20100516.jpg?v=1709932262"},{"product_id":"opuntia-whipplei-trumball-pink","title":"Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Cistus Nursery introduction. Our collection from the base of the mountain of the same name north of Arizona’s grand canyon from a colony with superb variation in spine color. This nearly silver with spines tinted warm pink especially attractive when backlit; upright to 4 to 5 ft spreading 2 to 3 feet forming 1 to 3 central trunks. 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Although Yucca rostrata is one of the most gorgeous species available, and definitely one of our top 500 favorite plants, it is exceedingly slow to reproduce from offsets, seed is difficult to come by, and seedlings vary as to their...blue-osity. Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' is a selection from one of our collections in the early 90s in northern Mexico, out of a seed batch of stunning blue-leaved plants. Through the magic of tissue culture, we now have a reliable source. These vigorous young plants quickly form a 3 ft, multi-leaved rosette of nearly jade-blue, forming 3 to 4 ft plants in 7 or 8 years under good conditions, eventually to 10 ft or more. Excellent container plants, providing fine architecture, or repeated in the dry garden and looking of dusty blue fireworks from a distance. Particularly beautiful reflected in late afternoon\/evening light. Full sun to dappled shade. Not particular about soil, excepting standing water. Some supplemental irrigation in dry summer places. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6, and has been successful in zone 5, including in the Denver Botanic Garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSAPPHIRE SKIES YUCCA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgavaceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46198372729123,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/102_Yuccarostrata_SapphireSkies_withFicusafghanistanica_17468.jpg?v=1697147612"},{"product_id":"baccharis-pilularis-pistol-pancake","title":"Baccharis pilularis 'Pistol Pancake'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Cistus introduction, from northern Curry County Oregon, on a windswept bluff sporting many low-growers. In habitat this grew only to about 4\" in height by about 3 feet in width; 2.5 ft. x 5 ft. in garden conditions. Evergreen with fall and winter flowers of light cream are pollinator magnets, this makes an excellent medium scale ground cover or deeper green addition to the blues and golds of the Mediterranean landscape. Summer drought adapted full sun to dappled shade USDA zone 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eCOYOTE BRUSH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46400031785251,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/43D6C7A7-DEF3-40E0-BF33-08476A425073.jpg?v=1699489171"},{"product_id":"retail-quercus-oblongifolia-horseshoe-valley-strain","title":"*RETAIL - Quercus oblongifolia [Horseshoe Valley Strain]","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2015 Cistus Nursery introduction, This from a high valley east of the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona. 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Our selection, made from a more recent batch, has a distinct, pale aquamarine hue with the classically shaped leaves, cupped, upright, and slightly outward bending. 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