This is a great resource for those managers and property owners who constantly wrestle with what tree to replace where one was removed. The guide covers a strong variety of popular trees for So. California and discusses the pros and cons of each tree. Let me know if you'd like a pdf version of this booklet.

1. Tree Replacement and
Selection Guide
Prepared by Bryan Moller & Adam Heard,
President & Division Manager of
Four Seasons Tree Care - San Diego
ISA Certified Arborist # WE-6857A & WE-7763A
770 Sycamore Ave., Ste J # 192 Vista, CA 92083 (760) 477-7955
www.FourSeasonsTC.com

2. Tree Small
Small-sized trees grow up to 25 feet tall. Can grow above rooftop of
Choices
a single-story house and work well for shading walls and windows.
Highly suitable for planting under overhead utility lines and to avoid
interference with rooftop solar photovoltaic panels or satellite dishes.
Lagerstroemia Indica Crape Myrtle
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 25 Max Spread (FT): 20
Exposure: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Average
Tree Shape: Oval / Rounded / Umbrella / Vase
Sunset Climate Zones: 07-14, 18-21
Foliage: Leaves have red, gold, orange and multicolored fall colors and otherwise are green
and moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slightly acidic & neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Soil
should be clay, loam or sand and be kept moist to dry. Produces small brown fruit in fall and
lavender, pink, red or white showy flowers through summer. Not susceptible to frost.
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Root Damage Potential: Low
Prunus Cerasifera Purple-Leaf Plum
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 25 Max Spread (FT): 25
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Oval / Vase
Sunset Climate Zones: 02-22
Foliage: Bronze / Purple / Green and moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slightly acidic, neutral to slightly alkaline to very
alkaline soil. Soil should be clay, loam or sand and be kept moist. Produces prolific
inconspicuous, non-edible, non-poisonous summer fruit and beautiful showy white flowers
through spring. Not susceptible to frost.
Details: Changing foliage that starts as coppery-red and eventually turns a bronzy-green.
Root Damage Potential: Low
Pyrus Calleryana Bradford Pear
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 30 Max Spread (FT): 20
Exposure: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Medium / Fast
Tree Shape: Rounded / Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 02-09, 14-21
Foliage: Glossy, dark-green, turns dark red in the fall and small, clustered white flowers in
the winter.
Characteristics: Small, inconspicuous, non-edible fruit that attracts birds. Branch crotches
in mature trees tend to split.
Details: Not susceptible to frost.
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
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3. Tree Small
Small-sized trees grow up to 25 feet tall. Can grow above rooftop of
Choices
a single-story house and work well for shading walls and windows.
Highly suitable for planting under overhead utility lines and to avoid
interference with rooftop solar photovoltaic panels or satellite dishes.
Laurus nobilis Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Type: Evergreen
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth Rate: Medium / Max Height (FT): 20 Max Spread (FT): 10
Tree Shape: pyramid-shaped
Sunset Climate Zones: Not classified / Hardy to around -7C
Foliage: Aromatic, evergreen leaves and shiny gray bark. The leaves are elliptic, 3-4 in long,
thick and leathery, and shiny dark green. In Classical times the bay leaves were used to make
the victor’s ‘crown of laurels’.
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survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10° Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days
with high heat. Full sun to light shade is ideal for this species. It usually does best in well
drained soils.
Details: Not susceptible to frost.
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem magnolia
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Type: Evergreen
Exposure: Full sun Max Height (FT): 20 Max Spread (FT): 10
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: pyramid-shaped
Sunset Climate Zones: 4-12, 14-24, H1, H2
Foliage: 4 to 8" alternate, simple, dark green leathery leaves; underside often has a cinnamon-
brown pubescence
Characteristics: Flower - pleasant fragrance; spring & summer flowering; very showy
Fruit - attracts birds; fruit, twigs, & foliage cause significant litter
Trunk/bark/branches - bark is thin and easily damaged from mechanical impact; grow mostly
upright and will not droop; not particularly showy; should be grown with a single leader
Details: Not susceptible to frost / long-term health usually not affected by pests.
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
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4. Tree Small
Small-sized trees grow up to 25 feet tall. Can grow above rooftop of
Choices
a single-story house and work well for shading walls and windows.
Highly suitable for planting under overhead utility lines and to avoid
interference with rooftop solar photovoltaic panels or satellite dishes.
Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 25 Max Spread (FT): 15
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: round
Sunset Climate Zones: 15-17, 19-24
Foliage: New growth reddish-bronze, fading to medium green. Narrow leaves 4" long, wider
than straight species.
Characteristics: Flower - pleasant fragrance; spring & summer flowering; very showy
April-June. Small brown seed capsules, 1/4" across, form in summer and drop during winter
windstorms. Mottled, beige, or reddish brown bark.
Details: Tough, low-maintenance tree. Develops into a formal-looking shape. Appropriate
beneath overhead wires. Disease and pest resistant.
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Root Damage Potential: Moderate
Rhaphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 10 Max Spread (FT): 5
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: round
Sunset Climate Zones: 8-31
Foliage & Characteristics: Indian hawthorns are grown for their attractively neat, mounded
form and clusters of flowers. The fragrant, pink or white crabapple-like flowers open in clusters
above the foliage in mid-April to May. Bluish-black berries appear in late summer and persist
through the winter. The leathery, dark evergreen leaves are rounded, about 2 to 3 inches long,
turning purplish in winter.
Details: Plants prefer sun, although they will grow in partial shade. Indian hawthorn prefers
moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate drought. It is tolerant of salt spray and sandy soils and
is a good choice for coastal areas.
Root Damage Potential: Low
Photinia glabra Red-Leaf Photinia
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 15-20 Max Spread (FT): 10-15
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth Rate: fast
Tree Shape: oval, round, vase
Sunset Climate Zones: 4-24
Foliage & Characteristics: New spring leaves, 2 - 5" long, are striking reddish bronze; older
foliage dark green above, lighter on undersides. Flowers/fruit - Large clusters of white flowers
appear in early spring in hot inland areas and later in coastal climates. No berries.
Details: Tolerates heat, smog, dust, wind or dry climates, better with irrigation and good
drainage. Mildew resistant. May be chlorotic in zones 12 and 13.
Root Damage Potential: Low
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5. Tree Medium
Medium-sized trees grow 25-55 feet tall. Will prvide shade for the
Choices
walls and windows of a two-story home and for the entire roof of a
single-story home. Should never be planted under overhead utility
lines.
Agonis Flexuoa Weeping Peppermint
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 35 Max Spread (FT): 25
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Moderate / Fast
Tree Shape: Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 15-17, 20-24
Foliage: Long, narrow dull-green with a reddish cast.
Characteristics: Small white flowers that are abundant in late spring/summer. Leaves smell
like peppermint when crushed. Very susceptible to frost, especially until well-established.
Details: Very tolerant of different soil types and watering practices. Tolerates strong winds
and thrives in California gardens where temperature stays above 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Can
be planted as wind breaks.
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
Albizia julibrissin Mimosa Silk Tree
Type: Semi-Evergreen Max Height (FT): 35 Max Spread (FT): 35
Exposure: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Round / Umbrella / Vase
Sunset Climate Zones: 04-23
Foliage: Green low moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle acidic and alkaline soil. Texture can be clay, loam or same.
Produces persistent brown fruit and gorgeous white and pink showy flowers through spring
and summer. Not susceptible to frost.
Details: Branches droop and are susceptible to breakage. Do not plant where there will be
heavywind. Does best in high heat.
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Bottle Tree
Type: Evergreen / Partial Deciduous Max Height (FT): 50 Max Spread (FT): 35
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Conical
Sunset Climate Zones: 16-21, 23
Foliage: Leaves are glossy and medium green and dense.
Characteristics: Can handle slightly acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline to very alkaline soil.
Soil should be loam or sand and moist or dry. Produces a large brown follicle fruit in fall
and summerand showy orange and red flowers through spring and summer. Hardy to 25
degrees F/-4 degrees C.
Details: Drought tolerant. At juvenile stage, trunk is very thorny.
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
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6. Tree Medium
Medium-sized trees grow 25-55 feet tall. Will prvide shade for the
Choices
walls and windows of a two-story home and for the entire roof of a
single-story home. Should never be planted under overhead utility
lines.
Cassia leptophylla Gold Medallion Tree
Type: Semi-Evergreen Max Height (FT): 50 Max Spread (FT): 35
Exposure: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Rounded / Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 15, 16, 20-24
Foliage: Leaves are medium green and moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Soil should be loam or sand
moist or dry. Produces brown pod fruit in the fall and beautiful yellow showy flowers in the
summer. Susceptible to frost.
Details: Prefers fast draining soil and requires a moderate amount of water.
Root Damage Potential: Low
Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese Flame
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 35 Max Spread (FT): 30
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Average
Tree Shape: Rounded / Umbrella / Vase
Sunset Climate Zones: 02-21
Foliage: Leaves have bronze and gold fall color and are otherwise medium green and
moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slight acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline to very
alkaline soil. Soil should be clay, loam or sand and be kept moist. Produces prolific large
orange/red capsules in the fall and showy yellow flowers through summer and fall.
Not susceptible to frost.
Details: Good shade tree and beautiful flowers. Non-invasive roots.
Root Damage Potential: Low
Morus alba "fruitless" Fruitless Mulberry
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 35 Max Spread (FT): 35
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Rounded / Vase
Sunset Climate Zones: 01-19
Foliage: Dark green in spring, summer and gold in fall.
Characteristics: Can grow in all soil types from very acidic to very alkaline. Can take moist
or dry soils, either clay, sand or loam. Fruitless but produces inconspicuous flowers in the
spring.
Details: Not susceptible to frost. Sap is toxic. Can handle drought.
Root Damage Potential: High
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7. Tree Medium
Medium-sized trees grow 25-55 feet tall. Will prvide shade for the
Choices
walls and windows of a two-story home and for the entire roof of a
single-story home. Should never be planted under overhead utility
lines.
Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 55 Max Spread (FT): 40
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Average
Tree Shape: Oval / Rounded / Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 04-16, 18-23
Foliage: Leaves have red, gold, orange and multicolored fall colors and are otherwise
medium green and moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle slightly acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline to very alkaline soil.
Soil should be clay, loam or sand and be kept moist to dry. Produces prolific blue/red
fruit in the fall and summer and inconspicuous flowers through the spring. Good fall color.
Not susceptible to frost.
Details: Resistant to oak root fungus. Drought tolerant but needs good drainage.
Does not produce pistachios.
Root Damage Potential: Low
Prunus caroliniana Carolina Laurel Cherry
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 30 Max Spread (FT): 25
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Average
Tree Shape: Rounded
Sunset Climate Zones: 05-24
Foliage: Smooth edged, glossy green leaves
Characteristics: Fragrant white flowers from late winter to mid-spring followed by non-
edible poisonous fruit. Flower and fruit cause litter. Not susceptible to frost.
Details: Tolerates poor soil, strong wind and drought. Can handle very acidic to slightly
alkaline soils.
Root Damage Potential: Low
Rhus Iancea African Sumac
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 30 Max Spread (FT): 35
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: Spreading
Sunset Climate Zones: 08, 09, 12-24
Foliage: Dark green leaves divided into 3 willow-like leaflets.
Characteristics: Early spring flowers are followed by clusters of pea-size yellow or red fruit.
Details: Well adapted to desert heat.
Root Damage Potential: Low
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8. Tree Medium
Medium-sized trees grow 25-55 feet tall. Will prvide shade for the
Choices
walls and windows of a two-story home and for the entire roof of a
single-story home. Should never be planted under overhead utility
lines.
Robinia ambigua Purple Robe / Locust
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 40 Max Spread (FT): 30
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Medium / Fast
Tree Shape: Narrow / Oval
Sunset Climate Zones: 02-16, 18-24
Foliage: Compound leaves with round leaflets. Dark purple-pink flowers from mid-spring
to early summer.
Characteristics: Aggressive root system; do not plant near hardscapes/hard surfaces.
Details: Well adapted to hot, dry climates and poor soil. Drought resistant. Not susceptible
to frost.
Root Damage Potential: Low
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9. Tree Large
Large-sized trees are grown (in most cases) larger than 50 feet tall.
Choices
Will provide the most complete cover to shade a home, driveway
and at times, an adjacent street. Should never be planted under
overhead utility lines.
Chorisia speciosa Los Angeles Beautiful Floss Silk Tree
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 55 Max Spread (FT): 50
Exposure: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Round / Conical
Sunset Climate Zones: 12-24
Foliage: Green with no fall colors, moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle acidic and alkaline clay, sand and loam, well drained or wet
soil. Produces beautiful showy red flowers through winter and fall. Susceptible to frost. At
juvenille stage, truck is very thorny.
Details: Branches don't droop but are susceptible to breakage. Do not plant where there
will be heavy wind or freezing temperatures.
Root Damage Potential: High
Cinnamomum camphora Camphor
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 55 Max Spread (FT): 60
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: Spreading / Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 15-24
Foliage: Yellow green in winter, spring foliage may be pink, red or bronze.
Characteristics: Prefers sandy loam to clay loam. Inconspicuous frangrant yellow flowers
in late spring followed by blackish fruit. Thrives in summer heat. Susceptible to frost.
Details: Should not be planted in areas where winter temperatures go below 20 degrees.
Invasive roots, do not plant near hardscapes. Smog tolerant
Root Damage Potential: High
Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 60 Max Spread (FT): 45
Exposure: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Oval / Rounded / Umbrella / Vase
Sunset Climate Zones: 12, 13, 15-24
Foliage: Light green, moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle slightly acidic, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Soil should be
loam or sand and be kept moist. Produces blue and/or lavender showy flowers that bloom
spring, summer and fall. Susceptible to frost at juvenile stage, fairly hardy after it gains some
mature hardwood.
Details: Official tree of the city of San Diego.
Root Damage Potential: Low
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10. Tree Large
Large-sized trees are grown (in most cases) larger than 50 feet tall.
Choices
Will provide the most complete cover to shade a home, driveway
and at times, an adjacent street. Should never be planted under
overhead utility lines.
Liquidambar styraciflua American Sweetgum / Liquidambar
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 75 Max Spread (FT): 50
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Conical
Sunset Climate Zones: 01-12, 14-24
Foliage: Leaves have beautiful red, gold, purple, and multicolored fall colors. During other
seasons they are dark green and moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slightly acidic, to neutral and slightly alkaline soil.
Texture can be clay, loam or sand. Can handle wet, moist, or dry soil. This tree produces
green/brown spiny, globe-shaped seed capsules. Inconspicuous spring flowers. Not
susceptible to frost.
Details: Varieties not available. Aggressive roots. Do not plant close to foundation, sidewalk,
sewer line, etc.
Root Damage Potential: High
Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 80 Max Spread (FT): 50
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Oval / Rounded / Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 04-12, 14-24
Foliage: Glossy, dark green and very dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slightly acidic, to neutral and slightly alkaline soil.
Texture can be loam or sand. Soil should be kept moist. This tree produces prolific fall
and summer fruit that birds love. Very fragrant and showy white flowers through spring,
summer and fall. Not susceptible to frost.
Details: Blooms at young age. Leaf drop is fairly common.
Root Damage Potential: High
Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 90 Max Spread (FT): 40
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Columnar / Conical
Sunset Climate Zones: 05-09, 12-24
Foliage: Leaves are blue green, dark green needles and dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slightly acidic, neutral, slighty alkaline to very
alkaline soil. Soil should be loam or sand and moist or dry. Tree produces very large brown
cone fruit in the winter. Not susceptible to frost. Branches take on a weeping form at
maturity.
Details: Resistant to oak root fungus. Drought tolerant.
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
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11. Tree Large
Large-sized trees are grown (in most cases) larger than 50 feet tall.
Choices
Will provide the most complete cover to shade a home, driveway
and at times, an adjacent street. Should never be planted under
overhead utility lines.
Pinus pinea Italian Stone Pine
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 50 Max Spread (FT): 45
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Conical / Rounded / Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 05-09, 14-24
Foliage: Needles are gray green to medium green and very dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slightly acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline to very
alkaline soil. Soil should be loam or sand and moist or dry. Tree produces very large brown
cone fruit and inconspicuous flowers through spring and winter. Not susceptible to frost.
Details: A tough, durable tree that can tolerate smog.
Root Damage Potential: High
Plantus acerifolia London Plane Trees
Type: Deciduous Max Height (FT): 90 Max Spread (FT): 80
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Oval / Rounded / Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 02-24
Foliage: Leaves show bronze and gold fall color. Foliage growth color is green and dense.
Characteristics: Soil can be very acidic, slightly acidic, neutral, and slightly alkaline.
Soil can be clay, loam or sand and wet, moist or dry. Produces prolific green/brown
summer fruit and inconspicuous flowers through spring and winter. Not susceptible to
frost.
Details: A tough, durable tree that can tolerate smog.
Root Damage Potential: High
Podocarpus gracilior Fern Pine
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 60 Max Spread (FT): 35
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Average
Tree Shape: Oval / Rounded
Sunset Climate Zones: 08, 09, 12-24
Foliage: Needles are blue green, gray green, dark green and moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slightly acidic, neutral, and slightly alkaline soil.
Soil can be clay, loam or sand and should be kept moist. Produces small purple fruit in the
fall and inconspicuous flowers through spring. Not susceptible to frost.
Details: Needs good drainage.
Root Damage Potential: Low
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12. Tree Large
Large-sized trees are grown (in most cases) larger than 50 feet tall.
Choices
Will provide the most complete cover to shade a home, driveway
and at times, an adjacent street. Should never be planted under
overhead utility lines.
Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak
Type: Evergreen Max Height (FT): 65 Max Spread (FT): 60
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Average
Tree Shape: Rounded / Umbrella
Sunset Climate Zones: 05, 07-10, 12, 14-24
Foliage: Leaves are glossy, dark green and moderately dense.
Characteristics: Can handle very acidic, slightly acidic, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Should be clay, loam or sand and be kept moist or dry. Tree produces prolific fall and winter
fruit, acorns. Not susceptible to frost. Trunk collar should be kept dry. Very drought
tolerant once established.
Details: Susceptible to oak moth. Sudden Oak Death manifested as a canker. CALIFORNIA
NATIVE. *Useful as a fire break once mature
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
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13. STREET TREE SELECTION GUIDE
{In areas with contiguous sidewalks (sidewalks that extend all the way to the curb), trees shall be planted a minimum of two
feet from sidewalk. In unimproved right-of-ways, contact the Street Tree Section for more information.}
Root barriers recommended but not required unless specified.
The following trees are recommended for parkways 2' and larger and 3' by 3' cutouts. See notes for specific maintenance
requirements:
Botanical Name Common Name Form Height Spread Type Drought Native
Acacia pendula*** Weeping Acacia SC 20 20 E
Acacia subporosa River Wattle SC 25 25 E
Acacia stenophylla** Shoestring Acacia SC 30 20 E
Acer palmatum+ Japanese Maple SC 20 20 D
Albizia julibrissin Silk Tree SC 30+ <25 D/F Yes
Arbutus unedo++ Strawberry Tree SC 30 20 E/F
cunninghamiana King Palm U 40+ <20 P Yes
Bauhinia blakeana* Hong Kong Orchid SC 20+ <20 D/F
Callistemon citrinus~# Lemon Bottle Brush U <25 20+ E/F Yes
Callisternon salignus White Bottlebrush SC 25 25 E/F
Cercis canadensis*** Eastern Redbud SC 25 25 E/F
Cercis mexicana*** Mexican Redbud SC 25 25 D/F
Cerds occidentalis*** Western Redbud SC 25 25 D/F Yes Yes
Cercocarpus betuloides Mountain Ironwood SC 20 <20 E/F Yes Yes
ChUonanthus retusus Chinese Fringe Tree SC <20 <20 D/F
Heteromeles arbutifolia*** Toyon SC 25 25 E Yes Yes
Hymenosporum flavum*** Sweetshade SC 35 20 E/F
Lagerstroemia indica* Crape Myrtle SC <20 <20 D/F Yes
Lyonathamnus floribundus*** Catalina Ironwood SC 50 35 F/F Yes Yes
Photinia fraserii*** Fraser Photinia SC 20 20 E/F
Raphiolepsis ‘Majestic Beauty’ SC <20 <20 E/F Yes
Syagrus romanzoffianum Queen Palm U 40+ <20 P Yes
Legend
Type Form
D - Deciduous SC - Small Canopy Form: 15' to 25' spread. Minimum spacing = 20 feet.
E - Evergreen LC - Large Canopy Form: 25' and larger spread. Minimum spacing = 30 feet.
F - Flowering U - Vertical / Upright Canopy Form: 15' to 25' spread. Minimum spacing = 20 feet
P - Palm Species
(see last page for additional notes)
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14. STREET TREE SELECTION GUIDE
The following selections are recommended for 4' to 7' parkways and larger or in 5' by 5' cutouts.
Root barriers recommended for all applications.
Botanical Name Common Name Form Height Spread Type Drought Native
Acacia baileyana Bailey Acacia SC 30+ <20 E Yes
Agonis flexuosa* Peppermint LC <30 <20 E Yes
Arbutus Marina*** Marina Madrone MC 35 30 E/F
Bauhinia purpurea* Purple Orchid tree SC <30 <20 D/F Yes
Bauhinia v. candida* White Orchid tree SC <30 <20 E/F Yes
Brachychiton acerifolius Flame tree U 40+ <25 D/F Yes
Brahea armata*** Mexican Blue Palm U 35 P
Brahea edulis*** Guadalupe Palm U 35 P Yes
Brahea brandegh*** Hesper Palm U 65+ P
Butia capitata*** Pindo Palm U 25 P
Calodendrum capense~ Cape Chestnut LC 30+ 40+ D/F Yes
Callistemon viminalis~# Bottle Brush U 30+ <20 E/F Yes
Cassia leptophylla* Gold Medallion tree SC <30 <25 D/F
Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow LC 30+ <40 D/F Yes Yes
Chionanthus virgincus White Fringe Tree SC 30+ <25 D/F
Chitalpa tashkentensis Chitalpa SC 30 30 D Yes
Eriobotrya deflexa* Bronze Loquat SC <20 <20 E
Eucalyptus erythrocorys Red Cap Gum SC <25 <25 E Yes
Eucalyptus gunnü Cider Gum LC <60 40 E/F Yes
Eucalyptus torquata* Coral Gum SC <20 <20 E
Fraxinus oxycarpa Raywood Ash SC 30+ <25 0 Yes
Geijera parvifolia* Australian Willow LC 35+ <40 E/F Yes
Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree U 40+ <40 D
Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda LC 40+ <40 D/F
Magnolia grandiflora St. Marys Magnolia SC 25+ <20 E/F
Melaleuca linarifolia~ Flaxleaf Paperbark LC <40 <40 E/F Yes
Melaleuca quinquenervia~ Cajeput Tree LC <40 <40 E/F Yes
Metrosideros excelsus*~ New Zealand Chris. SC <20 <20 E/F Yes
Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache [C 40+ 40+ D Yes
Pittosporum undulatum Victorian Box SC <25 <25 E/F Yes
Podocarpus macrophyllus Yew Pine U 30+ <20 E
Prunus cerasifera* Purple Leaf Plum SC 25+ <25 D/F
Pittosporum phillyraeoides Willow Pittosporum U <25 15 E Yes
Pittosporum tenuifolium*** Tarata Pittosporum SC 35 25 E/F
Pyrus calleryana* Bradford Pear SC <30 <20 D/F
Pyrus kawakamii Evergreen Pear SC <30 <25 E/F
Quercus ilex Holly Oak LC <50 <50 E Yes
Quercus suber Cork Oak LC <40 <40 E Yes
Rhus lancea African Sumac SC <30 <25 E Yes
Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow Tree SC 30+ <25 D
Stenocarpus sinuatus* Firewheel Tree U 30+ 15 E/F
Tristania laurina Elegant Brisbane SC 25 25 E/F
Tristania conferta Brisbane Box [C <60 <40 E Yes
Tabebuia ipi* Pink Trumpet SC 30+ <25 D/F Yes
Washingtonia robusta~ Mexican Fan Palm U 40+ 20 P Yes
Legend
Type Form
D - Deciduous SC - Small Canopy Form: 15' to 25' spread. Minimum spacing = 20 feet.
E - Evergreen LC - Large Canopy Form: 25' and larger spread. Minimum spacing = 30 feet.
F - Flowering U - Vertical / Upright Canopy Form: 15' to 25' spread. Minimum spacing = 20 feet
P - Palm Species
(see last page for additional notes)
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15. STREET TREE SELECTION GUIDE
The following selections are recommended for 7' to 10' parkways or larger and minimum 40 square foot cutouts.
Root barriers recommended for all applications.
Botanical Name Common Name Form Height Spread Type Drought Native
Arbutus menziesii Madrona LC 40+ 40+ E Yes Yes
Calocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar LC 40+ <40 E Yes Yes
Cedrus deodara Deodar Cedar LC 40+ 40+ E Yes
Cupressus forbesi*** Tecate Cypress LC 25+ 25 E
Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum LC 40+ <40 E Yes
Eucalyptus leucoxylon White Ironbark LC 60+ 40 E Yes
Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese Lantern LC <40 <40 D/F
Koelreuteria paniculata Golden Rain LC <40 <40 D/F Yes
Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnoha LC <40 <40 E/F
Olea europaea~ Olive "fruitless" SC <40 <25 E Yes
Flatanus acerifolia London Plane LC 40+ 40+ D
Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine U 40+ <25 E Yes
Pinus pinea~ Italian Stone Pine LC 40+ 40+ E Yes
Pinus muricata*** Bishop Pine LC 50 40 E Yes
Plantanus racemosa*** California Sycamore LC 60+ 40+ D Yes
Podocarpus gracilior~ African Fern Pine LC 40+ <40 E
Tipuana tipu Tipu Tree LC 40+ 40+ D/F
The following selections are recommended for 10' or larger parkways and 10' or larger center median.
Root barriers recommended for all applications.
Botanical Name Common Name Form Height Spread Type Drought Native
Liriodendron tulipifera*** Tulip Tree LC 66+ 30 D
Pinus torreyana Torrey Pine LC 80+ 80+ E Yes Yes
Quercus agrifoIia***## Coast Live Oak LC 65 50 E Yes Yes
Quercus engelmanii***## Mesa Oak LC 50 45 D Yes Yes
Quercus virginiana+## S. Live Oak LC 50 40 D/E
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Type Form
D - Deciduous SC - Small Canopy Form: 15' to 25' spread. Minimum spacing = 20 feet.
E - Evergreen LC - Large Canopy Form: 25' and larger spread. Minimum spacing = 30 feet.
F - Flowering U - Vertical / Upright Canopy Form: 15' to 25' spread. Minimum spacing = 20 feet
P - Palm Species
(see last page for additional notes)
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16. Tree Selection Tips and Notes
Additional Notes (symbols in left margin relate to symbols that appear adjacent to various tree selections)
+ Prefers a moist, well-drained loam to which plenty of humus has been added.
++ Fruit production.
* Approved for use under power lines and/or public view corridors
note: Palm species may also be approved for view corridors.
** Tree has been identified by the San Diego Regional Asthma Coalition as an allergy producer
~ Tolerates direct coastal exposure (typically 1000 from shoreline)
# Root barriers are required when used in less than three foot parkway and where specified
Minimum size canopy = 24" box
Minimum size palm species = 10' BTH (14' BTH at bus stop or red curb)
BTH = Brown Trunk Height = height from ground level to live fronds
## Non-Irrigated settings recommended
*** Specific maintenance needs - may require supplemental watering following establishment. See local nursery for more
information.
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