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Reports on Funded Projects

Reports on Funded Projects

July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023

* funding delays have extended the timeline of this grant*

Varnava, C.: Evaluating state-listed Hoover’s bentgrass as a native turfgrass and its potential for horticultural introduction into the landscaping and nursery trades

Progress Report

July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

Beck, S.: Climate Resilient Gardening Offers Solutions to Drought Impacts Affecting Western Ornamental Horticulture

Final Report

Waite, L.: A Glass 60% Full: Landscaping to Conserve Water and Reduce Fire Hazards in Northern California

Final Report
Williams, A.: Scaling The California Native Plant Landscape Certification Program Final Report

September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022

* funding delays have shifted the timeline of these grants*

Williams, A.: Evaluating and Promoting Local Natives for the San Francisco Bay Area California Garden

Final Report

Kiers, H., Ottman, H.: Design Strategies for Encouraging the Use of Regionally Appropriate California Native Plant Species in Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Final Report
Hart, A., Griswold, E.: Introduction and Testing of Texas Trees in Sacramento Valley Landscapes –Final Planting Phase Final Report

July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021

Griswold, E., & A. Hart: Introduction and Testing of Texas Trees in Sacramento Valley Landscapes -Year 2

Final Report

Kiers, H., D. Fujino: Experimental investigation of the effects of a green roof environment on plant vigor and floral display in California grassland plants

Final Report
Reid, K., L. Oki, D. Haver, & J. Sisneroz: Expanding user-friendly access to research-based information on actual plant water needs for climate-appropriate landscapes Final Report

July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020

Evans, P., & A. Armstrong: Native Chaparral Ferns for California Landscapes Final Report
Griswold, E., & A. Hart: Introduction and Testing of Texas Tree in Sacramento Valley Landscapes Final Report
Quigley, M. New Introductions of Maritime Chaparral Manzanitas for the Central California Coast Final Report 
Quigley, M. Testing and Introduction of New Drought Tolerant Shrubs and Herbaceous Perennials for California Final Report not submitted
Sork, V., S. Katz, & E. Meyer: Evaluation of new introductions of South African plants from winter rainfall regions for California Horticulture Final Report

Vannette, R., H. Kiers, L. Yang, & D. Fujino: Experimental investigation of the effects of deficit irrigation on plant vigor, floral display and insect interactions in California landscape plants

Final Report

July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

Kemble, B. Aloe Hybrid Breeding Project for California and Tissue Culture Production of Selected Plants for Sale Final Report

July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

Reid, K., M. Schwartz, & D. Fujino: Evaluating new landscape rose introductions for sustainability in California Final Report
Vannette, R., & D. Fujino: Evaluating Epilobium (Zauschneria canum) for floral traits and attraction of beneficials

Final Report 

Williams, N., K. Ward, & E. Zagory: Development of drought-tolerant California native plant materials for predators, parasitoids and pollinators

Final Report 

Appendix

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

Moholt, C. Planting the New CA Garden Final Report
Reid, K., L. Oki, D. Haver, & J. Sisneroz: Developing irrigation Guidelines for the Establishment of CA Native Plants - Year 2 Final Report

July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016

Henrich, J. Development of a Watering Regimen for Quercus engelmannii (Engelmann oak) Using Edaphic Factors Final Report
Reid, K., L. Oki, & D. Haver: Ornamental plant trials for the new California garden: Evaluating new landscape plants for sustainable characteristics on reduced water project

Final Report

Sandoval, E. Aloe Cultivation Evaluation, Testing of Propagation Techniques, Education and Distribution of This Extremely Low Water Adapted Group for Drought Stricken California

Final Report

July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015

Bethke, J.: Plant Flammability Testing, Fire-Resistant Plant Lists and Relevance of a Plant Flammability Key for Ornamental Landscape Plants in the Western States

Final Report

California Fire-Resistant Plant Lists Database

Reid, K., L. Oki, & D. Fujino: Ornamental plant trials for the new California garden: Evaluating new landscape plants for sustainable characteristics on reduced water and across climate zones

Extension granted to October 2016

Reid, K., & L. Oki: Developing Irrigation Guidelines for the Establishment of California Native Plants in the Landscape

Final Report

 

March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013

Carmichael, C.: Propagating Xerophytic Ferns as Potential Landscape Plants for California Final Report not available 
Reid, K., L. Oki, D. Fujino, & E. Zagory: Continued evaluations of the water use and climate zone tolerance of landscape ornamentals for sustainable California gardens Final Report
Waines, G.: David Verity Monkeyflower (Mimulus) Hybrid Germplasm Conservation And Selection Final Report not available 

March 1, 2011 to February 29, 2012

Hall, B., & S. McCabe: Propagation and Promotion of California Native Plant Cultivars Originating from the University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Final Report not available 
O'Brien, B., & S. Jett: Edit and Publish Percy Everett’s A Summary of the Culture of California Plants at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1950-1976 Final Report
Reid, K., L. Oki, D. Fujino, & E. Zagory: Expanding evaluations of the water use and climate zone tolerance of landscape ornamentals for sustainable California gardens Final Report
Ritter, M.: Propagation, Distribution, and Evaluation of Salt-tolerance in Shrubby Eucalypts for California  Final Report
Zagory, E., & B. Gale: Stock Block Management for Arboretum All-Stars Plants: Assessing Propagule Production Capacity Final Report

October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010

Oki, L., D. Fujino, K. Reid, & E. Zagory: Evaluating the Water Usage and Climate Zone Tolerances of Potential UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars Plant Introductions for Shade - Year 2 Final Report
Waines, G., & S. Morgan: Bloom Period, Landscape Characteristics and Drought Tolerance of Autumn Sage Species, Cultivars and New Selections Final Report not available 
Zagory, E., & B. Gale: Propagation, Testing and Distribution of Superior Clones of Water-Wise Ornamental Plants for California Landscapes 

Final Report not available 

October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009

McCabe, S., H. Englesberg, D. Harder, & R. Flores: Collection Security for Rare Cultivars and Succulent Plant Introductions Final Report
O'Brien, B., & S. Jett: New Evergreen Shrubs for California Landscapes and Gardens: Five Selections of X Chiranthofremontia lenzii - Documentation, Propagation, Distribution, and Evaluation Final Report
Oki, L., D. Fujino, K. Reid, & E. Zagory: Evaluating the Water Usage and Climate Zone Tolerances of Potential UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars Plant Introductions for Shade Final Report
Zagory, E., & D. Fujino: Propagation and Commercial Introduction of ARBORETUM ALL-STARS: Recommended Plants for Interior California Landscapes Final Report