Trees and Shrubs for Northern California Serpentine Landscapes

Author(s): Frazell, Julie; Elkins, Rachel; O'Geen, Anthony Toby; Reynolds, Robert | Abstract: When gardening in serpentine soils, you need to avoid exposure to naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) and some heavy metals. Here are precautions you can take in the garden along with a list of trees and shrubs you can plant to help stabilize these soils.