The Case of the Elephant Bush: I Swear I Didn’t Plant It!
By Debbie Sagorin, Marketing Irvine to the Highest Level
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
You know you’re a true Woodbridge Irvine homeowner when you get a formal letter accusing you of guerrilla gardening… with a succulent.Truth is, I barely noticed the plant—just a little Portulacaria afra (known as Elephant Bush or Dwarf Jade Plant) quietly doing its thing just outside my gate. It had been growing there for years, blending right into the landscaping. Then the HOA sent me a letter stating:“It has been reported by Management that there are homeowner plants in common area. This is a violation of the governing documents.”Apparently, I was now the prime suspect. The letter kindly informed me that I needed to remove it - because obviously, when in doubt, blame the homeowner!Now here’s where it gets interesting: Elephant Bush happens to be native to South Africa. And yes, I’m or...
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