The latest from Miramar Nursery Online Major improvements are under way at miramarnurseries.com

Imagine this scenario . . . It’s late on a weeknight and the nursery has long since closed. You have a bid that has to go out first thing in the morning and you haven’t the slightest clue as to how you’re going to estimate the project at this hour of the night. Think your only option is to endure the embarrassment of calling your customer to beg for more time? Think again.

Miramar Wholesale Nurseries just upgraded its Web site to make online product availability and ordering even more convenient and functional. The nursery recently unveiled a new Inventory and Ordering section.

When you visit this section, you’ll be greeted by an alphabetized list of the millions of products available to you. You’ll have the option of searching the database by product description, type, category, size, specs and price. At the click of your mouse, all of the products fitting your specifications will be displayed. You’ll even be able to tell which ones are currently available for pick-up or delivery.

Use the site to check prices and availability, or even place your order online. Once you find a product you would like to purchase you’ll have the option of adding it to your “shopping cart” and submitting your order. A Miramar employee will contact you by phone, e-mail or fax to confirm your order and make payment and pick-up or delivery arrangements. For your convenience, your name, address, phone number, etc. will be stored, so you will be registered for your next visit to MWN online. Just enter your user name and a selected password on your first visit and all the information you need is at your fingertips.

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Miramar’s production team, headed by Moises Barroso, has added the following trees to the nursery’s distinctive Vista Hill Collection.

If you would like additional information on these or other VHC trees, call Bob Everett at (949) 951-7999

TRISTANIA LAURINA

BOTANICAL NAME: Tristania laurina

COMMON NAME: Water Gum

DESCRIPTION: Tristania laurina, native to Australia, is a shapely evergreen tree with a slender, upright habit. The dark green, narrow leaves make an excellent contrast to the small, yellow flowers that appear in late spring to summer along the stems. The tree needs little pruning after established. The 'Elegant' variety has broader leaves and new growth that has more of a bronze color.

SIZE:	Ten years
	15' - 18' height 6' - 10' spread
	Mature
	25' height 10' - 15' spread
GROWTH RATE: Slow to moderate
CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS
EXPOSURE:
	SUN - Full sun, light shade WIND - Tolerant SALT - Some coastal salt spray

HARDINESS: 26° F
MOISTURE: Deep watering, but does well in heavy soil with some drainage
PESTS & DISEASES: Minimal
SOIL: Fine to heavy

LANDSCAPE USES: Street tree, background/screening, accent, multi-trunk or tub specimen, excellent substitute for Hymeosporum

CAUTIONS: More tender to frost as a young plant