It blooms in early spring and after an unusual summer rain.
Evergreen patio trees southern california.
If you want a pyramid shaped evergreen tree that gives good shade check out the incense cedar.
I live in cypress california zone 10.
We recently had a plantain tree knock over the wall in our yard because it got way too big.
Easy to grow and establish nearly.
15 small trees for your patio garden or yard.
Growth rate slows after it reaches 15 feet.
The evergreen pear tree is one of the best flowering trees for southern california due to its early bloom time versatile uses and amazing autumn foliage color.
You can grow full size varieties in large containers.
They will reach about 10 feet tall.
Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora.
The other three are evergreen and suited mainly for california and other mild climates.
Crepe myrtle trees or shrubs are well known in the southern united states for their showy pinkish blooms gorgeous bark and beautiful fall foliage.
Mimosa tree or silk tree albizia julibrissin native to southwestern asia this tree has many common names around the world.
The emphasis here is on utility.
Evergreen shade tree with noninvasive roots no droppings.
This story is part of a special report exploring tree canopies in southern california.
Crape myrtle and japanese maple are deciduous.
Japanese maple acer palmatum 3.
Bay laurel laurus nobilis 4.
It grows to a very tall 200 feet.
The perfect tree matures to a manageable size and won t heave your sidewalk burrow into the foundation of your house or deposit a mess.
I am looking for a tree that offers shade but has a small base.
Evergreen trees with large fragrant blooms that are easy to care for.
Desert mallow is a favorite evergreen shrublet with fuzzy silvery crenulated leaves and cupped flowers in shades of brilliant orange to watermelon red.
It s part of a study to find out what types of trees survive best in southern california.
Tecate cypress hesperocyparis forbesii native to the coastal mountains of southern california the tecate cypress is a fast growing low branching evergreen tree that grows 10 to 25 feet tall and 20 feet wide.