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