Crape myrtle and japanese maple are deciduous.
Evergreen patio trees southern california.
I am looking for a tree that offers shade but has a small base.
I live in cypress california zone 10.
Evergreen trees with large fragrant blooms that are easy to care for.
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.
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.
The emphasis here is on utility.
15 small trees for your patio garden or yard.
It blooms in early spring and after an unusual summer rain.
Growth rate slows after it reaches 15 feet.
Bay laurel laurus nobilis 4.
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 bark of this tree is cherry red when young and dark brown when older.
They will reach about 10 feet tall.
This story is part of a special report exploring tree canopies in southern california.
Mimosa tree or silk tree albizia julibrissin native to southwestern asia this tree has many common names around the world.
Easy to grow and establish nearly.
The other three are evergreen and suited mainly for california and other mild climates.
You can grow full size varieties in large containers.
It s part of a study to find out what types of trees survive best in southern california.
I also don t want trees that get too root heavy like a ficus.
Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora.
We recently had a plantain tree knock over the wall in our yard because it got way too big.
Desert mallow is a favorite evergreen shrublet with fuzzy silvery crenulated leaves and cupped flowers in shades of brilliant orange to watermelon red.
Evergreen shade tree with noninvasive roots no droppings.
If you want a pyramid shaped evergreen tree that gives good shade check out the incense cedar.
It grows to a very tall 200 feet.