I am looking for a tree that offers shade but has a small base.
Evergreen patio trees southern california.
Evergreen trees with large fragrant blooms that are easy to care for.
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.
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.
It s part of a study to find out what types of trees survive best in southern california.
Crepe myrtle lagerstroemia indica fast growing crepe myrtles thrive in hardiness zones 7 through 10 and are a good choice for warmer climates.
Crape myrtle and japanese maple are deciduous.
Evergreen shade tree with noninvasive roots no droppings.
Bay laurel laurus nobilis 4.
I also don t want trees that get too root heavy like a ficus.
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.
We recently had a plantain tree knock over the wall in our yard because it got way too big.
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.
If you want a pyramid shaped evergreen tree that gives good shade check out the incense cedar.
They will reach about 10 feet tall.
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.
Mimosa tree or silk tree albizia julibrissin native to southwestern asia this tree has many common names around the world.
Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora.
This story is part of a special report exploring tree canopies in southern california.
You can grow full size varieties in large containers.
It blooms in early spring and after an unusual summer rain.
The other three are evergreen and suited mainly for california and other mild climates.
I live in cypress california zone 10.
It grows to a very tall 200 feet.