By Namir Damluji, UC Master Gardener of San Diego County (This article was originally published in the March/April edition of California Gardens) Some trees just feel right in California, and the olive tree (Olea europaea) is definitely one of them. With its silvery gray-green leaves, gnarled trunk, and quiet dignity, an olive tree looks like […]
6 low water, beautiful bloomers that are optimal for growing in San Diego County By Dawn Standke (This article originally appeared in the Jan 10, 2026 edition of the San Diego U-T.) The UC Master Gardener Hotline often gets calls with questions like, “I saw a tree covered in beautiful flowers. Can you tell me […]
Scores of plants mentioned in ancient religious texts also thrive in San Diego’s climate, with its Mediterranean-like weather By Bob Frey and Francie Murphy (This article originally appeared in the April 12, 2025 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) The Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and wet winters, is a distinctive climate zone found […]
Answer: No need for alarm – a temporary leaf drop during November or December is normal. Growing Plumeria Beauties in San Diego By Sharon Zornes Plumeria is a tropical genus of 11 species of small trees or shrubs, also known by the name frangipani. They thrive in hot, tropical climates with high humidity. In many regions outside […]
Aromatic, colorful bushes grow easily in San Diego County region; here’s what to know about the 4 most common varieties By Lee Somerville (This article first appeared in the May 11, 2024 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) “Lavender’s blue, dilly dilly, lavender’s green, When I am king, dilly dilly, you shall be queen.” […]
