C
lassic Club is renowned for its
tour-quality golf course, but what
many may not know is that the
beauty of the club extends far
beyond the well-manicured fairways.
Nestled amid the rolling greens, a vibrant
tapestry of trees, plants, and flowers paint
the landscape in a vast array of colors. An
abundance of olive and pepper trees, along
with numerous pines, also dot the property.
"These trees provide a striking backdrop
to the many perennial shrubs, such as
oleanders, Redlands acacia, bougainvillea,
yellow elder, and dwarf bottlebrush, that
adorn our grounds," said Director of
Agronomy Tony Spannaus.
In addition, there are several annual flower
beds that accentuate the beauty of the
clubhouse and beyond. From vibrant vinca,
salvia, and marigolds in the summers to
petunias, geraniums, and violas during the
winters, the flower beds offer a constantly
evolving canvas of color and charm.
"We typically do a variation of different
colors and schemes when selecting the
flowers for the annual beds," Spannaus said.
"In the five years I've been here, I don't
believe I've done the same mix twice. That's
one of the great and fun things about the
annual flower beds, you have so many
options to choose from and each season can
bring a new look and feel to them."
Among the landscape at Classic Club, one
hidden gem stands out: a bird and butterfly
garden that spans 1,000 square feet just west
of the clubhouse. The garden, implemented
as part of the course's Audubon Cooperative
Sanctuary Program for Golf, showcases a
carefully selected collection of plants that
attract an array of colorful butterflies and a
plethora of pollinators.
The plants include fairy dusters, sugar
bush, deergrass, Ruellia, white sage, trident
sage, desert mallow, and creosote bush.
When asked about his personal favorites
among the assortment of flora at Classic
Club, Spannaus couldn't single out just one.
"Everything here works so well together
and is distinctly different from anything else
you'd see in the Valley," he said. "There's a
uniqueness here that you won't find
anywhere else. It truly is a sight to behold."
Natural splendor
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The bird and butterfly garden at
Classic Club spans 1,000 square
feet just west of the clubhouse.
