The emphasis here is on utility.
Evergreen patio trees southern california.
Evergreen shade tree with noninvasive roots no droppings.
I also don t want trees that get too root heavy like a ficus.
Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora.
I am looking for a tree that offers shade but has a small base.
Growth rate slows after it reaches 15 feet.
Crepe myrtle trees or shrubs are well known in the southern united states for their showy pinkish blooms gorgeous bark and beautiful fall foliage.
Crepe myrtle lagerstroemia indica fast growing crepe myrtles thrive in hardiness zones 7 through 10 and are a good choice for warmer climates.
Mimosa tree or silk tree albizia julibrissin native to southwestern asia this tree has many common names around the world.
Crape myrtle and japanese maple are deciduous.
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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.
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Japanese maple acer palmatum 3.
They will reach about 10 feet tall.
It grows to a very tall 200 feet.
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.
15 small trees for your patio garden or yard.
Desert mallow is a favorite evergreen shrublet with fuzzy silvery crenulated leaves and cupped flowers in shades of brilliant orange to watermelon red.
You can grow full size varieties in large containers.
Easy to grow and establish nearly.
If you want a pyramid shaped evergreen tree that gives good shade check out the incense cedar.
Bay laurel laurus nobilis 4.
I live in cypress california zone 10.
We recently had a plantain tree knock over the wall in our yard because it got way too big.
Evergreen trees with large fragrant blooms that are easy to care for.
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.