Sweet Almond vs. Flowering Almond

Something new I ran across this past year was a plant called Sweet Almond (Bush).
Also known as Incense Bush, White Almond Bush, Almond Verbena.

Aloysia "Sweet Almond"
Long spires of tiny, white, sweet highly fragrant flowers cover the plant most of the year, especially during the warmer months. Hardy to mid 20's. Height of 6-8 ft, 2-4 ft in containers. Full to part sun. Keep trimmed for a fuller plant. Reblooms quickly.


Aloysia "Sweet Almond"

Personally, it's size and bloom is very similar to that of Vitex and Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), but the fragrance is VERY HIGHLY POTENT. So, If you have allergies, this plant is not for you!

Without photos, never mistaken this plant for Flowering Sweet Almond (Tree) below.


Flowering Sweet Almond Tree

The flowering sweet almond tree has pink/rosie colored blooms.

Colors For Winter

Living in zone 9 and looking for a bit of amazing vivid color to spruce up your winter landscape? Try these!

Japanese Magnolia (Ann, Jane)
Crimson Azalea (Majesty, Queen, Princess)
Camellias (Shi-Shi Gashira/pink, Professor Sargeant/red, Yuletide/red)

Evergreens

A list of the most common evergreens that do extremely well in this area (Zone 9) include:

Trees
'Lil Gem Magnolia
Teddy Bear Magnolia
Italian Cypress
Blue Point Juniper

Shrubs
Dwarf Shi- Sh Camellia
Dwarf Bottlebrush
Gardenia
Crimson Azalea
Sky Pencil Holly
Knockout Roses

Ground Covers
Flax Lily
African Iris
Mondo Grass
Liriope
Asian Jasmine

Vines
Confederate Jasmine
Chinese Evergreen Wisteria
Pandora