I'm Retired!

Thank you so much to the clients of San Francisco for entrusting me with your projects for the past 25 plus years. It has truly been an honor to create for you and I can’t say enough how much I appreciated it. To new home owners who are thinking about creating an oasis for your property in this great city, I would be honored for you to browse my portfolio for ideas that you can use on your upcoming project. 

Peace and Love, Paul Tamate

Maori Queen or Rainbow Queen

San Francisco Plant Directory for Landscaping

Phormium

Are you looking to add a unique and mesmerizing bit of beauty to your garden? One plant that is sure to draw attention — and more than its fair share of admiration — is the Maori Queen or Rainbow Queen. This beautiful shrub sports showy clusters of fragrant, multicolored flowers and feathery gray-green foliage that make it stand out all year long. The Maori Queen is a close relative to its “Maiden” version, but is noticeable smaller in size, with colors cream, coral, and bronze throughout the leaves.

Where They Do Well

Sturdy in windy areas, the Maori Queen is happy to grow just about anywhere. Give it some sunshine or a little shade, and watch it grow. Once mature, it can reach heights up to 10 feet tall! Whether you’re searching for an eye-catching centerpiece or a subtler statement piece, this captivating plant has plenty of potential in both sunny gardens and shady backdrops.

Maintenance

Get your green thumb ready and plant in an area that gets partial to full sun for optimal growth. Though these plants are hardy, if you give them a little extra water every once in a while it will keep them looking their best! They need little to regular amounts of watering and only require trimming when leaves lose their color.

Your Beautiful San Francisco Landscape Awaits

Tamate Landscaping specializes in creating beautiful landscapes with Asian and Japanese flair. From outdoor lighting to custom stonework and drought-tolerant landscapes to stunning koi ponds, we have the expertise to design and install your dream outdoor living space.

For a free estimate, contact our skilled landscaper in San Francisco, experienced in Japanese Garden design, water features such as Koi ponds, practical and decorative retaining walls, and more.

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Birds eye view of our client's completed backyard hardscaping make-over. Redwood deck in left foreground, black basalt stairs in middle, quartzite flagstone walkway to left of deck and below stairs, planters to the right and left of deck, and retaining walls.