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Planting a tree is an investment in the future because most trees will take at least 3 years to become established – for their roots and trunk to grow and spread enough to support the tree. And depending on its growth rate, it make take a few more years to mature and provide all the shade desired. (This is why one should think carefully before removing a mature tree.) It’s important to choose a tree that will thrive in the specific location and fulfill the desired role.

Here are a few questions to consider and some potential trees…

Do you want a tree to provide:

Shade?



  • Albizia julibrissin (Mimosa)


  • Arbutus (Madrone),
  • Eriobotrya deflexa (Bronze Loquat)
  • Jacaranda
  • Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree)



  • Ulmus parvifolia (Elm)

A focal point?




  • Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)



  • Arbutus x. Marina multi-trunk (Madone)



  • Cercis occidentalis (Redbud)



  • Cornus (Dogwood),



  • Ginkgo




  • Lagerstroemia (Crape Myrtle),

Habitat for birds and wildlife?





  • Aesculus californica (Buckeye),




  • Arctostaphylos (Manzanita)




  • Ceanothus (California Lilac)



  • Heteromeles arbutifolia (Toyon)



  • Quercus (Oak)



  • Rhamnus (Buckthorn or Coffeeberry)

Fruit?




  • Citrus (Improved Meyer Lemon, Satsuma Mandarin, Bearss Lime)
  • Malus (Gala Apple)
  • Prunus (Cherry or Plum)

Border a pool or patio?





  • Chamaerops (Mediterranean Fan Palm)




  • Chitalpa (Desert Willow)



  • Geijera parviflora (Australian Willow)



  • Olea (Fruitless Olive)



  • Parkinsonia (Palo Verde)



  • Syagrus (Queen Palm)

 Fill a small space?




  • Acca sellowiana (Pineapple Guava)



  • Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud)



  • Podocarpus ‘Icee Blue’

Screen a neighbor, fill a large space or define a property line?




  • Aesculus x carnea



  • Chilopsis (Palo Verde)




  • Rhamnus alaternus varigata (Varigated Italian Buckthorn),
  • Parrotia persica ‘Persian Spire’


  • Laurus nobilis ‘Saratoga’ (Laurel)



  • Quercus (Oak)

SFLA loves to design landscapes that place the right tree in the right location to meet your and your tree’s needs. Give us a call or email if you’d like us to design a landscape for you.

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