Introduction to California Chaparral California weeding or planting your favorite

weeding or planting your favorite California natives

Written in accessible language

Growth Rate Moderate Endangered 1B

Their deep roots can tap soil water

Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturists and illustrated with 450 color photos

Introduction to California Chaparral California weeding or planting your favoriteThe characteristic look of California Chaparrala soft bluish green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hillsis known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and