Favorite Plants of
Pacific Plant People
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David Teuschler
Devil Mountain is growing an expanding palette of climate-resilient trees and shrubs. We have made a commitment to producing plant material with better roots using innovative growing practices.
Quercus rugosa "Mexican Netleaf Oak"
Eucalyptus spathulata "Swamp Mallee"
Quercus hypoleucoides "Silver Oak"
Biodiversity Boosters
Plant Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
Quercus hypoleucoides "Silver Oak"
Quercus hypoleucoides, the Silverleaf Oak or the Whiteleaf Oak is a North American species of oak tree or shrub. It grows in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Water Use
Will survive, once established, with little to additional irrigation but will also tolerate landscape irrigation
Conditions When It Thrives
Ecosystem Services
Food for wildlife
Native To
Native to the Sky Islands of AZ and northern Mexico
Geographic Range
Very versatile and will thrive in most parts of California. Found at or near the snow line in AZ and thrives in Portland OR.
Availability
In stock in sizes 15g, 24”, 36”, 60”
Height & Habit
Moderate size 20-30’x 20-30’
Special Features
It is the oak that looks like an olive.
Why They Love It
Stunning silver underside of foliage looks amazing at night with lighting.
Seasonal Appearance/Dormancy
Evergreen, very small acorns
Advice
Quercus rugosa "Mexican Netleaf Oak"
Biodiversity Boosters
Plant Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
Quercus rugosa "Mexican Netleaf Oak"
Quercus rugosa, commonly known as the Netleaf Oak, is a broad-leaved tree in the beech and oak family Fagaceae. It is native to southern North America.
Water Use
Will survive, once established, with little to additional irrigation but will also tolerate landscape irrigation.
Conditions When It Thrives
Will thrive in most all of CA coastal and interior valley climate zones and will actually take a fair amount of cold.
Ecosystem Services
Food for wildlife
Native To
Native to Mexico and can be found in the mountains surrounding Mexico City.
Geographic Range
It is widespread in Mexico, Guatemala, and will thrive in California
Availability
In stock in sizes 15g, 24”, 36”, 60”, 72”, 84”
Height & Habit
25-40’ x 15-20’ at maturity.
Special Features
The leaves are very pubescent, so they are great at trapping pollutants.
Why They Love It
Beautiful specimens are growing in Bolinas CA, so very versatile. I call it the Magnolia that doesn’t make a mess. Large leaves and same gestalt as Magnolia. It’s the oak that looks like a Magnolia without the messy white flowers.
Seasonal Appearance/Dormancy
Evergreen, moderate stature at maturity. Stunning cherry red new growth.
Advice
Eucalyptus spathulata "Swamp Mallee"
Drought Resilient
Plant Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Species
Eucalyptus spathulata "Swamp Mallee"
Eucalyptus spathulata, commonly known as Swamp Mallee, Narrow Leaved Gimlet or Swamp Gimlet is a species of Mallee that is endemic to Western Australia. It has a dense crown, smooth, satin-like bark, glossy green, linear leaves, flower buds in groups of three or seven, white flowers and cup-shaped to conical fruit.
Water Use
Will survive, once established, with little to additional irrigation but will also tolerate landscape irrigation.
Conditions When It Thrives
Ecosystem Services
Native To
Australia
Geographic Range
Will grow in most areas along the coast of California and into the interior valleys.
Availability
In stock in sizes 15g, 24”
Height & Habit
Moderate size and maturity 25-40’ x 15-20’
Special Features
Stunning exfoliating bark with age.
Highly salt tolerant, will grow near brackish water.
Why They Love It
Beautiful lacy foliage. Most folks would not recognize this species as a Eucalypt.
Seasonal Appearance/Dormancy
Evergreen, small yellow flowers in summer.
Advice
Will need attention to pruning in youth to make a well structured tree with age.
Quercus hypoleucoides "Silver Oak"
Biodiversity Boosters
Plant Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
Quercus hypoleucoides "Silver Oak"
Quercus hypoleucoides, the Silverleaf Oak or the Whiteleaf Oak is a North American species of oak tree or shrub. It grows in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Water Use
Will survive, once established, with little to additional irrigation but will also tolerate landscape irrigation
Conditions When It Thrives
Ecosystem Services
Food for wildlife
Native To
Native to the Sky Islands of AZ and northern Mexico
Geographic Range
Very versatile and will thrive in most parts of California. Found at or near the snow line in AZ and thrives in Portland OR.
Availability
In stock in sizes 15g, 24”, 36”, 60”
Height & Habit
Moderate size 20-30’x 20-30’
Special Features
It is the oak that looks like an olive.
Why They Love It
Stunning silver underside of foliage looks amazing at night with lighting.
Seasonal Appearance/Dormancy
Evergreen, very small acorns
Advice
Quercus rugosa "Mexican Netleaf Oak"
Biodiversity Boosters
Plant Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
Quercus rugosa "Mexican Netleaf Oak"
Quercus rugosa, commonly known as the Netleaf Oak, is a broad-leaved tree in the beech and oak family Fagaceae. It is native to southern North America.
Water Use
Will survive, once established, with little to additional irrigation but will also tolerate landscape irrigation.
Conditions When It Thrives
Will thrive in most all of CA coastal and interior valley climate zones and will actually take a fair amount of cold.
Ecosystem Services
Food for wildlife
Native To
Native to Mexico and can be found in the mountains surrounding Mexico City.
Geographic Range
It is widespread in Mexico, Guatemala, and will thrive in California
Availability
In stock in sizes 15g, 24”, 36”, 60”, 72”, 84”
Height & Habit
25-40’ x 15-20’ at maturity.
Special Features
The leaves are very pubescent, so they are great at trapping pollutants.
Why They Love It
Beautiful specimens are growing in Bolinas CA, so very versatile. I call it the Magnolia that doesn’t make a mess. Large leaves and same gestalt as Magnolia. It’s the oak that looks like a Magnolia without the messy white flowers.
Seasonal Appearance/Dormancy
Evergreen, moderate stature at maturity. Stunning cherry red new growth.
Advice
Eucalyptus spathulata "Swamp Mallee"
Drought Resilient
Plant Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Species
Eucalyptus spathulata "Swamp Mallee"
Eucalyptus spathulata, commonly known as Swamp Mallee, Narrow Leaved Gimlet or Swamp Gimlet is a species of Mallee that is endemic to Western Australia. It has a dense crown, smooth, satin-like bark, glossy green, linear leaves, flower buds in groups of three or seven, white flowers and cup-shaped to conical fruit.
Water Use
Will survive, once established, with little to additional irrigation but will also tolerate landscape irrigation.
Conditions When It Thrives
Ecosystem Services
Native To
Australia
Geographic Range
Will grow in most areas along the coast of California and into the interior valleys.
Availability
In stock in sizes 15g, 24”
Height & Habit
Moderate size and maturity 25-40’ x 15-20’
Special Features
Stunning exfoliating bark with age.
Highly salt tolerant, will grow near brackish water.
Why They Love It
Beautiful lacy foliage. Most folks would not recognize this species as a Eucalypt.
Seasonal Appearance/Dormancy
Evergreen, small yellow flowers in summer.
Advice
Will need attention to pruning in youth to make a well structured tree with age.