Our Native Bees Tree A tree-like manzanita that tolerates

A tree-like manzanita that tolerates regular garden care and heavy soils

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Plant Characteristics Family Name Verbenaceae Species Name Burroughsia fastigiata Common Name Baja Tree Verbena Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

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Our Native Bees Tree A tree-like manzanita that toleratesNorth America's endangered pollinators and the fight to save them. Imported European honey bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North Americas native beesan endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food suppliesis just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts, Our Native Bees explores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and agriculture.