For more information on a specific tree species check Cal Poly’s tree selection guide.
Small Trees
Kwanzan Cherry
Prunus serrulata
Deciduous
Large double pink blossoms
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
“Glen St. Mary” Evergreen, conical, broadleaf
Medium Trees
Purple Beech
Fagus sylvatica
“Athropunicea”
Deciduous Rounded shape
Red Maple
Acer rubrum
“Armstrong” Deciduous
(does well in Eureka)
Catalina Ironwood
Lyonothamnus floribundus
“Asplenifolia”
Fast Growing Evergreen
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
“Samuel Sommer” Evergreen
Red Horsechestnut
Aesculus x carnea
“Briotti” Deciduous
(wind & salt air tolerant, red blossoms)
Golden Chain
Laburnum anagyroides
Deciduous
(all parts of tree poisonous to humans)
Large Trees
Suitable for yards only:
30 feet of clearance required
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora “Russet” Deciduous
London Plane
Plantanus x acerfolia Deciduous
Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera Deciduous (not suited for planting under power/cable/phone lines)