![]() Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana)īlooming on bare wood in late winter, saucer magnolias tell us spring is near. The acorns of red oaks take two years to develop the first year they are small and partially formed and in the second year they elongate and mature. Named for its spectacular red fall color, this deciduous oak is native to the eastern half of the U.S. In China, oil is made from its seeds and the leaf buds are boiled and eaten. The inedible fruit on the female tree starts out bright red and turns dark blue. These highly adaptable trees can tolerate lawn water or dry soil. Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis)īeautiful in the fall, the foliage becomes scarlet, orange, and sometimes yellow. Liquidambars have spectacular fall color, however they have become an unpopular tree because they are thirsty and drop large quantities of seed balls that have sharp spikes and are hard to walk on or cycle over. It has peeling bark and produces clusters of fluffy white flowers. ~ 100 Terminal Ave, next Senior Center entranceĮndemic to the Channel Islands, this tree thrives in chaparral and oak woodland habitats. Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus) Naturally multi-trunked, they can also be trained into a single trunk. Deciduous trees, they have profuse and showy summer blooms, bold fall color, and extremely attractive winter bark. ![]() Native to China, crape myrtles are strikingly beautiful small trees that grow 14–25’ high and 8–15’ wide. The yew pine is a cherished element of feng shui gardens in Hong Kong. It produces cones whose fertile scales become purple and berry-like when mature. Native to southern Japan and China, this evergreen tree is popular as a small shrub or tree in gardens. This tree is not recommended for planting as it is susceptible to fireblight. The ornamental pear is covered with white blossoms in the spring before leaves form and has reddish leaves in the fall. This thirsty tree requires ample regular water and suffers in drought. In its native coastal ranges of California and Oregon, the coast redwood collects fog with its needles, which drips down and provides moisture all year long. Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)Īmong the world’s tallest species, coast redwoods can grow 3–5’ a year. Bell-shaped seed capsules on short stalks that resemble eucalyptus pods ripen late in summer. In June, clusters of small, delicately-frilled white flowers appear. Native to eastern Australia, this species is drought-tolerant once established. This tree can withstand dry heat and produces azalea-like, pink flowers that bloom late spring through fall. ![]() The chitalpa is actually a cross between the Catalpa bignonioides and Chilopsis linearis. ![]() The Belle Haven Tree Walk begins at 100 Terminal Ave, across from the soccer field at Kelly Park. Sign up to take an arborist-led Tree Walk. ![]()
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