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Question

Any recommendations for brilliant-colored, flowering shrub (or small tree) reaching no more than 6 ft height for front yard (near sidewalk). Do not want anything that may grow wide & overtake the rest of the garden (i.e., purple sage). Area receives a lot of sun, southern exposure. Area has sprinkler system. I would appreciate any recommendations you may have.
T.
San Jose

Answer

You may want to consider an Abutilon, Alyogyne or Rose. There is also the New Zealand Tea tree, Leptospermum. Many of these shrubs come grown as a small tree too. You might consider a lemon or Hibiscus as well.

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