We recently had a plantain tree knock over the wall in our yard because it got way too big.
Evergreen patio trees southern california.
Desert mallow is a favorite evergreen shrublet with fuzzy silvery crenulated leaves and cupped flowers in shades of brilliant orange to watermelon red.
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.
Evergreen shade tree with noninvasive roots no droppings.
It blooms in early spring and after an unusual summer rain.
I am looking for a tree that offers shade but has a small base.
The emphasis here is on utility.
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.
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.
You can grow full size varieties in large containers.
I also don t want trees that get too root heavy like a ficus.
I live in cypress california zone 10.
Crepe myrtle trees or shrubs are well known in the southern united states for their showy pinkish blooms gorgeous bark and beautiful fall foliage.
This story is part of a special report exploring tree canopies in southern california.
If you want a pyramid shaped evergreen tree that gives good shade check out the incense cedar.
It s part of a study to find out what types of trees survive best in southern california.
The bark of this tree is cherry red when young and dark brown when older.
It grows to a very tall 200 feet.
They will reach about 10 feet tall.
Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora.
Evergreen trees with large fragrant blooms that are easy to care for.
The other three are evergreen and suited mainly for california and other mild climates.
Crape myrtle and japanese maple are deciduous.
Bay laurel laurus nobilis 4.
Crepe myrtle lagerstroemia indica fast growing crepe myrtles thrive in hardiness zones 7 through 10 and are a good choice for warmer climates.
15 small trees for your patio garden or yard.
Japanese maple acer palmatum 3.