It also protects them from the Summer sun which is searing in Walnut Creek. Two large agave flower stalks are on the left. By enclosing the long bed in Winter, we grow many plants that would be too tender otherwise. Of course, some hardier plants do sneak into this area because plant combinability is as important as frost resistance. 14 weeping myall .
Acacia pendula is one of many species native to Australia.
Some would say it is the most beautiful. This specimen, over 20 feet tall, was planted when Ruth Bancroft first planted the garden. This species is rarely seen in nurseries, perhaps because it is so slow growing. 15 Queensland bottle tree . Brachychiton rupestris has very inconspicuous flowers.