It blooms in early spring and after an unusual summer rain.
Evergreen patio trees southern california.
Bay laurel laurus nobilis 4.
The emphasis here is on utility.
The other three are evergreen and suited mainly for california and other mild climates.
I also don t want trees that get too root heavy like a ficus.
15 small trees for your patio garden or yard.
I live in cypress california zone 10.
Crepe myrtle lagerstroemia indica fast growing crepe myrtles thrive in hardiness zones 7 through 10 and are a good choice for warmer climates.
The bark of this tree is cherry red when young and dark brown when older.
It s part of a study to find out what types of trees survive best in southern california.
Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora.
Japanese maple acer palmatum 3.
You can grow full size varieties in large containers.
Mimosa tree or silk tree albizia julibrissin native to southwestern asia this tree has many common names around the world.
This story is part of a special report exploring tree canopies in southern california.
It grows to a very tall 200 feet.
We recently had a plantain tree knock over the wall in our yard because it got way too big.
They will reach about 10 feet tall.
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.
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.
Crepe myrtle trees or shrubs are well known in the southern united states for their showy pinkish blooms gorgeous bark and beautiful fall foliage.
Growth rate slows after it reaches 15 feet.
If you want a pyramid shaped evergreen tree that gives good shade check out the incense cedar.
I am looking for a tree that offers shade but has a small base.
Crape myrtle and japanese maple are deciduous.