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18. California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa)(Platanus racemosa)1220 La Sierra Dr.Native to Sacramento fl oodplain areas, this tree Native to Sacramento fl oodplain areas, this tree Native to Sacramento fl oodplain areas, this tree grows quickly to 90’ tall and 60’ wide. The trunk grows quickly to 90’ tall and 60’ wide. The trunk Native to Sacramento fl oodplain areas, this tree grows quickly to 90’ tall and 60’ wide. The trunk Native to Sacramento fl oodplain areas, this tree Native to Sacramento fl oodplain areas, this tree grows quickly to 90’ tall and 60’ wide. The trunk Native to Sacramento fl oodplain areas, this tree

is mottled grey and white with patchy peeling is mottled grey and white with patchy peeling grows quickly to 90’ tall and 60’ wide. The trunk is mottled grey and white with patchy peeling grows quickly to 90’ tall and 60’ wide. The trunk grows quickly to 90’ tall and 60’ wide. The trunk is mottled grey and white with patchy peeling grows quickly to 90’ tall and 60’ wide. The trunk

bark that often looks twisted. The large, fuzzy bark that often looks twisted. The large, fuzzy is mottled grey and white with patchy peeling bark that often looks twisted. The large, fuzzy is mottled grey and white with patchy peeling is mottled grey and white with patchy peeling bark that often looks twisted. The large, fuzzy is mottled grey and white with patchy peeling

leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes bark that often looks twisted. The large, fuzzy leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes bark that often looks twisted. The large, fuzzy bark that often looks twisted. The large, fuzzy leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes bark that often looks twisted. The large, fuzzy

and turn brown in fall. Although it is adapt-and turn brown in fall. Although it is adapt-leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes and turn brown in fall. Although it is adapt-leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes and turn brown in fall. Although it is adapt-leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 pointed lobes

able to many soils it is prone to anthracnose and able to many soils it is prone to anthracnose and and turn brown in fall. Although it is adapt-able to many soils it is prone to anthracnose and and turn brown in fall. Although it is adapt-and turn brown in fall. Although it is adapt-able to many soils it is prone to anthracnose and and turn brown in fall. Although it is adapt-

spider mites. able to many soils it is prone to anthracnose and spider mites. able to many soils it is prone to anthracnose and

19. Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) 1312 La Sierra Dr.This frost-hardy species from the west coast of the USA grows to 100 ft or more in the wild, of the USA grows to 100 ft or more in the wild, of the USA grows to 100 ft or more in the wild, This frost-hardy species from the west coast of the USA grows to 100 ft or more in the wild, This frost-hardy species from the west coast

although it is usually much smaller in gardens. although it is usually much smaller in gardens. of the USA grows to 100 ft or more in the wild, although it is usually much smaller in gardens. of the USA grows to 100 ft or more in the wild, of the USA grows to 100 ft or more in the wild, although it is usually much smaller in gardens. of the USA grows to 100 ft or more in the wild,

It has a pyramid of bluish green foliage com-It has a pyramid of bluish green foliage com-although it is usually much smaller in gardens. It has a pyramid of bluish green foliage com-although it is usually much smaller in gardens. although it is usually much smaller in gardens. It has a pyramid of bluish green foliage com-although it is usually much smaller in gardens.

posed of stiff and sharply pointed needles; the posed of stiff and sharply pointed needles; the It has a pyramid of bluish green foliage com-posed of stiff and sharply pointed needles; the It has a pyramid of bluish green foliage com-It has a pyramid of bluish green foliage com-posed of stiff and sharply pointed needles; the It has a pyramid of bluish green foliage com-

bark is gray. Prune regularly as fresh growth bark is gray. Prune regularly as fresh growth posed of stiff and sharply pointed needles; the bark is gray. Prune regularly as fresh growth posed of stiff and sharply pointed needles; the posed of stiff and sharply pointed needles; the bark is gray. Prune regularly as fresh growth posed of stiff and sharply pointed needles; the

will not bud from dead wood. bark is gray. Prune regularly as fresh growth will not bud from dead wood. bark is gray. Prune regularly as fresh growth

20. White Spruce (Picea glauca)1324 La Sierra Dr.Grows across Canada from New England to Alaska up to 50’. The needles range from yellow Alaska up to 50’. The needles range from yellow Grows across Canada from New England to Alaska up to 50’. The needles range from yellow Grows across Canada from New England to

to blue-green and are often massed on the tops of to blue-green and are often massed on the tops of Alaska up to 50’. The needles range from yellow to blue-green and are often massed on the tops of Alaska up to 50’. The needles range from yellow Alaska up to 50’. The needles range from yellow to blue-green and are often massed on the tops of Alaska up to 50’. The needles range from yellow

the twigs. In the far north and on high mountians the twigs. In the far north and on high mountians to blue-green and are often massed on the tops of the twigs. In the far north and on high mountians to blue-green and are often massed on the tops of to blue-green and are often massed on the tops of the twigs. In the far north and on high mountians to blue-green and are often massed on the tops of

it grows in a low matlike form on exposed loca-it grows in a low matlike form on exposed loca-the twigs. In the far north and on high mountians it grows in a low matlike form on exposed loca-the twigs. In the far north and on high mountians the twigs. In the far north and on high mountians it grows in a low matlike form on exposed loca-the twigs. In the far north and on high mountians

tions, some of which live up to 200 years. it grows in a low matlike form on exposed loca-tions, some of which live up to 200 years. it grows in a low matlike form on exposed loca-

21. Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)1324 La Sierra Dr.Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with

and are often used in crafts. It was called the “tree and are often used in crafts. It was called the “tree a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses and are often used in crafts. It was called the “tree a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses and are often used in crafts. It was called the “tree a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses

of the gods” by Hindus in India and has a graceful of the gods” by Hindus in India and has a graceful sweep to the branches. Because it is more drought sweep to the branches. Because it is more drought of the gods” by Hindus in India and has a graceful sweep to the branches. Because it is more drought of the gods” by Hindus in India and has a graceful of the gods” by Hindus in India and has a graceful sweep to the branches. Because it is more drought of the gods” by Hindus in India and has a graceful

tolerant than a redwood it is often recommended tolerant than a redwood it is often recommended tolerant than a redwood it is often recommended sweep to the branches. Because it is more drought tolerant than a redwood it is often recommended sweep to the branches. Because it is more drought sweep to the branches. Because it is more drought tolerant than a redwood it is often recommended sweep to the branches. Because it is more drought

as a large conifer for the Sacramento area.22. Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Called an Evergreen Elm because it retains its Called an Evergreen Elm because it retains its leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ Called an Evergreen Elm because it retains its leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ Called an Evergreen Elm because it retains its Called an Evergreen Elm because it retains its leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ Called an Evergreen Elm because it retains its

tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’

arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long

bark gives it another common name: Lacebark Elm. bark gives it another common name: Lacebark Elm. arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy bark gives it another common name: Lacebark Elm. arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy bark gives it another common name: Lacebark Elm. arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy

It is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. The small, It is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. The small, It is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. The small, bark gives it another common name: Lacebark Elm. It is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. The small, bark gives it another common name: Lacebark Elm. bark gives it another common name: Lacebark Elm. It is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. The small, bark gives it another common name: Lacebark Elm.

leathery, dark green leaves, smooth and shiny on leathery, dark green leaves, smooth and shiny on top, have small, blunt teeth. It makes a beautiful top, have small, blunt teeth. It makes a beautiful leathery, dark green leaves, smooth and shiny on top, have small, blunt teeth. It makes a beautiful leathery, dark green leaves, smooth and shiny on leathery, dark green leaves, smooth and shiny on top, have small, blunt teeth. It makes a beautiful leathery, dark green leaves, smooth and shiny on

tree for shading streets.top, have small, blunt teeth. It makes a beautiful tree for shading streets.top, have small, blunt teeth. It makes a beautiful

23. Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) This eastern US oak is famous for its intense, red This eastern US oak is famous for its intense, red

(Quercus coccinea) This eastern US oak is famous for its intense, red

(Quercus coccinea)

fall color. It can reach 60-70’ tall and 40-60’ wide. fall color. It can reach 60-70’ tall and 40-60’ wide. fall color. It can reach 60-70’ tall and 40-60’ wide. Pyramidal when young, it becomes round-Pyramidal when young, it becomes round-topped in maturity. Similar in appearance topped in maturity. Similar in appearance Pyramidal when young, it becomes round-topped in maturity. Similar in appearance Pyramidal when young, it becomes round-Pyramidal when young, it becomes round-topped in maturity. Similar in appearance Pyramidal when young, it becomes round-

to the red oak but its glossy leaves are topped in maturity. Similar in appearance to the red oak but its glossy leaves are topped in maturity. Similar in appearance

more deeply lobed and end in a thin to the red oak but its glossy leaves are more deeply lobed and end in a thin to the red oak but its glossy leaves are

spine. Like the pin oak, it can hold brown spine. Like the pin oak, it can hold brown more deeply lobed and end in a thin spine. Like the pin oak, it can hold brown more deeply lobed and end in a thin

leaves all winter until they are pushed off by new leaves all winter until they are pushed off by new leaves all winter until they are pushed off by new spine. Like the pin oak, it can hold brown leaves all winter until they are pushed off by new spine. Like the pin oak, it can hold brown spine. Like the pin oak, it can hold brown leaves all winter until they are pushed off by new spine. Like the pin oak, it can hold brown

spring leaves. It can tolerate pollution and makes a good leaves all winter until they are pushed off by new spring leaves. It can tolerate pollution and makes a good leaves all winter until they are pushed off by new

specimen for urban environments. It is the offi cial tree spring leaves. It can tolerate pollution and makes a good specimen for urban environments. It is the offi cial tree spring leaves. It can tolerate pollution and makes a good

of the District of Colombia.specimen for urban environments. It is the offi cial tree of the District of Colombia.specimen for urban environments. It is the offi cial tree

24. Silver Maple (Acer

saccharinum) Fast

growing to 40’ or more, the leaves are silvery underneath and turn only yellow in our

growing to 40’ or more, the leaves are silvery underneath and turn only yellow in our

growing to 40’ or more, the leaves

area in autumn. The silvery bark becomes shaggy with are silvery underneath and turn only yellow in our

area in autumn. The silvery bark becomes shaggy with are silvery underneath and turn only yellow in our

age. It is not a recommended tree because of its aggressive area in autumn. The silvery bark becomes shaggy with age. It is not a recommended tree because of its aggressive area in autumn. The silvery bark becomes shaggy with

roots, brittle branches and susceptibility to aphids. It has a age. It is not a recommended tree because of its aggressive roots, brittle branches and susceptibility to aphids. It has a age. It is not a recommended tree because of its aggressive

large winged seed. roots, brittle branches and susceptibility to aphids. It has a large winged seed. roots, brittle branches and susceptibility to aphids. It has a

25. Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea)Native to the Mediterranean, this pine grows quickly to

(Pinus pinea)Native to the Mediterranean, this pine grows quickly to

(Pinus pinea)

80’ with most of the foliage at the rounded top. It thrives Native to the Mediterranean, this pine grows quickly to 80’ with most of the foliage at the rounded top. It thrives Native to the Mediterranean, this pine grows quickly to

in dry, rocky soils and can be somewhat top heavy in the 80’ with most of the foliage at the rounded top. It thrives in dry, rocky soils and can be somewhat top heavy in the 80’ with most of the foliage at the rounded top. It thrives

Sacramento area. Some of the stone pines in Capitol Park in dry, rocky soils and can be somewhat top heavy in the Sacramento area. Some of the stone pines in Capitol Park in dry, rocky soils and can be somewhat top heavy in the

are held up with bracing. This tree is the most common Sacramento area. Some of the stone pines in Capitol Park are held up with bracing. This tree is the most common Sacramento area. Some of the stone pines in Capitol Park

commercial source of pine nuts.are held up with bracing. This tree is the most common commercial source of pine nuts.are held up with bracing. This tree is the most common

26. Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in 26. Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in 26. Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar

April and May, followed by pointed seeds cones which Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in April and May, followed by pointed seeds cones which Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in

eventually open up and shatter when dry. The lyre-April and May, followed by pointed seeds cones which eventually open up and shatter when dry. The lyre-April and May, followed by pointed seeds cones which

shaped yellow green leaves turn bright yellow eventually open up and shatter when dry. The lyre-shaped yellow green leaves turn bright yellow eventually open up and shatter when dry. The lyre-

in fall and can attract aphids. The trees grows shaped yellow green leaves turn bright yellow fall and can attract aphids. The trees grows shaped yellow green leaves turn bright yellow

fast to 60-80’ with a 30-40’ spread. Native to fall and can attract aphids. The trees grows fast to 60-80’ with a 30-40’ spread. Native to fall and can attract aphids. The trees grows

the southeastern US, it is related to the mag-fast to 60-80’ with a 30-40’ spread. Native to the southeastern US, it is related to the mag-fast to 60-80’ with a 30-40’ spread. Native to

nolia which leads to some confusion on the the southeastern US, it is related to the mag-nolia which leads to some confusion on the the southeastern US, it is related to the mag-

common names. The saucer Magnolia is often incorrectly called a Tulip Tree.common names. The saucer Magnolia is often incorrectly called a Tulip Tree.common names. The saucer Magnolia is often

27. Liquidamber or Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua)The tree’s gum has been used for wounds in medicine, as incense, and for chewing. The maple shaped leaves can The tree’s gum has been used for wounds in medicine, as incense, and for chewing. The maple shaped leaves can The tree’s gum has been used for wounds in medicine, as

have brilliant fall color, particularly with named cultivars. incense, and for chewing. The maple shaped leaves can have brilliant fall color, particularly with named cultivars. incense, and for chewing. The maple shaped leaves can

The spiky seed balls, suckers, large surface roots and have brilliant fall color, particularly with named cultivars. The spiky seed balls, suckers, large surface roots and have brilliant fall color, particularly with named cultivars.

falling limbs can be problems in older trees. Some trees The spiky seed balls, suckers, large surface roots and falling limbs can be problems in older trees. Some trees The spiky seed balls, suckers, large surface roots and

have unique corky ridges on small branches. Native to falling limbs can be problems in older trees. Some trees have unique corky ridges on small branches. Native to falling limbs can be problems in older trees. Some trees

the eastern US, it grows quickly to 100’ or more with an have unique corky ridges on small branches. Native to the eastern US, it grows quickly to 100’ or more with an have unique corky ridges on small branches. Native to

upright form.the eastern US, it grows quickly to 100’ or more with an upright form.the eastern US, it grows quickly to 100’ or more with an

28. Raywood Ash (Fraxinus augustifolia ‘Raywood’) 4048 Esperanza WayThis narrow leaf ash from southwest Europe and North Africa turns a smoky purple shade when at its best in fall. This narrow leaf ash from southwest Europe and North Africa turns a smoky purple shade when at its best in fall. This narrow leaf ash from southwest Europe and North

It has few seeds and reaches 40-50’ tall. It is resistant to Africa turns a smoky purple shade when at its best in fall. It has few seeds and reaches 40-50’ tall. It is resistant to Africa turns a smoky purple shade when at its best in fall.

anthracnose and mistletoe but has some of the other struc-tural problems of ashes due to the branching angles, and many are suffering from dieback.tural problems of ashes due to the branching angles, and many are suffering from dieback.tural problems of ashes due to the branching angles, and

29. Siberian Elm (Ulmus pumila)1504 La Sierra Dr.The Siberian Elm is a fast growing tree to 60’, but is notori-ous for weak wood. This specimen appears well cared for, The Siberian Elm is a fast growing tree to 60’, but is notori-ous for weak wood. This specimen appears well cared for, The Siberian Elm is a fast growing tree to 60’, but is notori-

but has a double trunk that can lead to a potential split. It ous for weak wood. This specimen appears well cared for, but has a double trunk that can lead to a potential split. It ous for weak wood. This specimen appears well cared for,

is more resistant to Dutch Elm Disease than the American but has a double trunk that can lead to a potential split. It is more resistant to Dutch Elm Disease than the American but has a double trunk that can lead to a potential split. It

and English Elms. The leaves are smaller and the bark is rough dark brown and often shows the orange inner and English Elms. The leaves are smaller and the bark is rough dark brown and often shows the orange inner and English Elms. The leaves are smaller and the bark

bark. It has an open reaching habit with large ascending is rough dark brown and often shows the orange inner bark. It has an open reaching habit with large ascending is rough dark brown and often shows the orange inner

branches. bark. It has an open reaching habit with large ascending branches. bark. It has an open reaching habit with large ascending

30. Chinese Hackberry (Celtis sinensis) 3904 Esperanza WayFast growing to 50’ tall and wide, the leaves are oval, shiny, and a medium green color. The small dry berry-Fast growing to 50’ tall and wide, the leaves are oval, shiny, and a medium green color. The small dry berry-Fast growing to 50’ tall and wide, the leaves are oval,

like fruit turns scarlet. The smooth grey trunk supports shiny, and a medium green color. The small dry berry-like fruit turns scarlet. The smooth grey trunk supports shiny, and a medium green color. The small dry berry-

a rounded crown with a strong branch structure which like fruit turns scarlet. The smooth grey trunk supports a rounded crown with a strong branch structure which like fruit turns scarlet. The smooth grey trunk supports

makes it a good shade and street tree. It tolerates a variety a rounded crown with a strong branch structure which makes it a good shade and street tree. It tolerates a variety a rounded crown with a strong branch structure which

of soils and usually has no surface roots when watered makes it a good shade and street tree. It tolerates a variety of soils and usually has no surface roots when watered makes it a good shade and street tree. It tolerates a variety

properly.of soils and usually has no surface roots when watered properly.of soils and usually has no surface roots when watered

31. Little Leaf Linden (Tilia cordata)3818 El Ricon WayThis European native does well in moist soil, but growth is slow to moderate to 30-40’. It has dark green leaves with This European native does well in moist soil, but growth is slow to moderate to 30-40’. It has dark green leaves with This European native does well in moist soil, but growth

pale undersides and cream colored sweetly scented fl ow-is slow to moderate to 30-40’. It has dark green leaves with pale undersides and cream colored sweetly scented fl ow-is slow to moderate to 30-40’. It has dark green leaves with

ers in May which can be used for tea. It is densely pyrami-pale undersides and cream colored sweetly scented fl ow-ers in May which can be used for tea. It is densely pyrami-pale undersides and cream colored sweetly scented fl ow-

dal in youth, but rounds out in maturity. ers in May which can be used for tea. It is densely pyrami-dal in youth, but rounds out in maturity. ers in May which can be used for tea. It is densely pyrami-

32. Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)1630 Los Molinos WayNative in the mountains of California and Oregon, it gets its name from the aromatic foliage. It grows upright to Native in the mountains of California and Oregon, it gets its name from the aromatic foliage. It grows upright to Native in the mountains of California and Oregon, it gets

80’, but rarely does well in the hot climate of Sacramento. its name from the aromatic foliage. It grows upright to 80’, but rarely does well in the hot climate of Sacramento. its name from the aromatic foliage. It grows upright to

Often mistaken for a redwood, the bark is hard and fur-80’, but rarely does well in the hot climate of Sacramento. Often mistaken for a redwood, the bark is hard and fur-80’, but rarely does well in the hot climate of Sacramento.

rowed. The foliage is scaly and aranged in fl at sprays. The wood is used for fencing, shingles, chests, and pencils.rowed. The foliage is scaly and aranged in fl at sprays. The wood is used for fencing, shingles, chests, and pencils.rowed. The foliage is scaly and aranged in fl at sprays.

33. Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) 1631 Los Molinos WayHas leathery glossy leaves and big, fragrant white fl owers from late April to July with fewer lasting to October. The Has leathery glossy leaves and big, fragrant white fl owers from late April to July with fewer lasting to October. The Has leathery glossy leaves and big, fragrant white fl owers

large beige colored seed cones spout scarlet seeds. Native from late April to July with fewer lasting to October. The large beige colored seed cones spout scarlet seeds. Native from late April to July with fewer lasting to October. The

to the southeastern US, they grow slowly to 80’ or more large beige colored seed cones spout scarlet seeds. Native to the southeastern US, they grow slowly to 80’ or more large beige colored seed cones spout scarlet seeds. Native

with about a 60’ spread.to the southeastern US, they grow slowly to 80’ or more with about a 60’ spread.to the southeastern US, they grow slowly to 80’ or more

34. Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) 3724 Laguna WayGrows to about 40’ , spreading to 25’. The heart-shaped leaves are glossy green above, paler beneath. Before leaf-Grows to about 40’ , spreading to 25’. The heart-shaped leaves are glossy green above, paler beneath. Before leaf-Grows to about 40’ , spreading to 25’. The heart-shaped

ing out, the tree displays yellowish male catkins. Small leaves are glossy green above, paler beneath. Before leaf-ing out, the tree displays yellowish male catkins. Small leaves are glossy green above, paler beneath. Before leaf-

woody cones develop from the female fl owers. ing out, the tree displays yellowish male catkins. Small woody cones develop from the female fl owers. ing out, the tree displays yellowish male catkins. Small

35. Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum) 3712 Laguna WayNamed for the white clusters of seeds which hang on after the leaves fall, it spreads easily along waterways. In Named for the white clusters of seeds which hang on after the leaves fall, it spreads easily along waterways. In Named for the white clusters of seeds which hang on

China the seed’s waxy coat is used to obtain vegetable after the leaves fall, it spreads easily along waterways. In China the seed’s waxy coat is used to obtain vegetable after the leaves fall, it spreads easily along waterways. In

tallow for candles and soaps. It can grow quickly to 30-40 China the seed’s waxy coat is used to obtain vegetable tallow for candles and soaps. It can grow quickly to 30-40 China the seed’s waxy coat is used to obtain vegetable

feet tall and 25-30 feet wide. It has widely naturalized in tallow for candles and soaps. It can grow quickly to 30-40 feet tall and 25-30 feet wide. It has widely naturalized in tallow for candles and soaps. It can grow quickly to 30-40

the Southeastern US and along the American River Park-feet tall and 25-30 feet wide. It has widely naturalized in the Southeastern US and along the American River Park-feet tall and 25-30 feet wide. It has widely naturalized in

way. The roots tend to grow near the surface and the sap the Southeastern US and along the American River Park-way. The roots tend to grow near the surface and the sap the Southeastern US and along the American River Park-

is poisonous if rubbed in eyes or taken internally.way. The roots tend to grow near the surface and the sap is poisonous if rubbed in eyes or taken internally.way. The roots tend to grow near the surface and the sap

36. Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum)3706 Laguna WayThis deciduous tree is native to China and Japan. Its three lobed leaves turn red, orange, or yellow in fall and look This deciduous tree is native to China and Japan. Its three lobed leaves turn red, orange, or yellow in fall and look This deciduous tree is native to China and Japan. Its three

like duck feet. It typically has low, spreading growth that lobed leaves turn red, orange, or yellow in fall and look like duck feet. It typically has low, spreading growth that lobed leaves turn red, orange, or yellow in fall and look

should be pruned high in most landscapes. It is also often like duck feet. It typically has low, spreading growth that should be pruned high in most landscapes. It is also often like duck feet. It typically has low, spreading growth that

used as a bonsai. It grows quickly to 25’ and has winged should be pruned high in most landscapes. It is also often used as a bonsai. It grows quickly to 25’ and has winged should be pruned high in most landscapes. It is also often

seeds. The bark is grey, becoming shaggy with age. used as a bonsai. It grows quickly to 25’ and has winged seeds. The bark is grey, becoming shaggy with age. used as a bonsai. It grows quickly to 25’ and has winged

37. Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)1412 El Nido WayNative to the Mississippi River valley in deep moist soils, it grows quickly to 50’-70’ tall with large heart shaped Native to the Mississippi River valley in deep moist soils, it grows quickly to 50’-70’ tall with large heart shaped Native to the Mississippi River valley in deep moist soils,

leaves and white fl owers in late spring. It fruits long slen-it grows quickly to 50’-70’ tall with large heart shaped leaves and white fl owers in late spring. It fruits long slen-it grows quickly to 50’-70’ tall with large heart shaped

der pods (up to 24” long) of seeds that hang on the tree leaves and white fl owers in late spring. It fruits long slen-der pods (up to 24” long) of seeds that hang on the tree leaves and white fl owers in late spring. It fruits long slen-

through winter. It is also caled the Catawba tree because der pods (up to 24” long) of seeds that hang on the tree through winter. It is also caled the Catawba tree because der pods (up to 24” long) of seeds that hang on the tree

it produces “catawba worms” for fi sh bait and was once through winter. It is also caled the Catawba tree because it produces “catawba worms” for fi sh bait and was once through winter. It is also caled the Catawba tree because

planted for fence posts and timber.it produces “catawba worms” for fi sh bait and was once planted for fence posts and timber.it produces “catawba worms” for fi sh bait and was once

38. Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica)3530 Las Pasas WayA much admired tree for the beauty of the pendulous, or weeping, form of its canopy which can be 50’ high and A much admired tree for the beauty of the pendulous, or weeping, form of its canopy which can be 50’ high and A much admired tree for the beauty of the pendulous, or

even wider. Long fl exible branches with narrow 6” leaves weeping, form of its canopy which can be 50’ high and even wider. Long fl exible branches with narrow 6” leaves weeping, form of its canopy which can be 50’ high and

contribute to the grace of the tree. Willows in general, even wider. Long fl exible branches with narrow 6” leaves contribute to the grace of the tree. Willows in general, even wider. Long fl exible branches with narrow 6” leaves

however, are ill-suited for residential landscaping because contribute to the grace of the tree. Willows in general, however, are ill-suited for residential landscaping because contribute to the grace of the tree. Willows in general,

of their propensity to invade and clog water lines. Also, however, are ill-suited for residential landscaping because of their propensity to invade and clog water lines. Also, however, are ill-suited for residential landscaping because

leaf drop is continuous and few things can be grown be-of their propensity to invade and clog water lines. Also, leaf drop is continuous and few things can be grown be-of their propensity to invade and clog water lines. Also,

neath the dense canopy.leaf drop is continuous and few things can be grown be-neath the dense canopy.leaf drop is continuous and few things can be grown be-

39. Goldenrain Tree 39. Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)paniculata)paniculata)3605 Las Pasas Way3605 Las Pasas WayWell adapted to the Sacramento area, this medium Well adapted to the Sacramento area, this medium size tree from dry valley woodlands of East Asia size tree from dry valley woodlands of East Asia Well adapted to the Sacramento area, this medium size tree from dry valley woodlands of East Asia Well adapted to the Sacramento area, this medium Well adapted to the Sacramento area, this medium size tree from dry valley woodlands of East Asia Well adapted to the Sacramento area, this medium

grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features size tree from dry valley woodlands of East Asia grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features size tree from dry valley woodlands of East Asia size tree from dry valley woodlands of East Asia grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features size tree from dry valley woodlands of East Asia

light green foliage with spikes of yellow fl owers in light green foliage with spikes of yellow fl owers in grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features light green foliage with spikes of yellow fl owers in grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features light green foliage with spikes of yellow fl owers in grows slowly to 30’-50’ tall and wide. It features

summer that turn into bronze colored papery seed summer that turn into bronze colored papery seed light green foliage with spikes of yellow fl owers in summer that turn into bronze colored papery seed light green foliage with spikes of yellow fl owers in light green foliage with spikes of yellow fl owers in summer that turn into bronze colored papery seed light green foliage with spikes of yellow fl owers in

pods. It does well in alkline soils and has deep pods. It does well in alkline soils and has deep summer that turn into bronze colored papery seed pods. It does well in alkline soils and has deep summer that turn into bronze colored papery seed summer that turn into bronze colored papery seed pods. It does well in alkline soils and has deep summer that turn into bronze colored papery seed

rooting habits.rooting habits.rooting habits.pods. It does well in alkline soils and has deep rooting habits.pods. It does well in alkline soils and has deep pods. It does well in alkline soils and has deep rooting habits.pods. It does well in alkline soils and has deep

40. Willow Oak 40. Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)3541 San Ysidro Way3541 San Ysidro WayThe fast-growing willow oak can reach over 70’ in The fast-growing willow oak can reach over 70’ in height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like The fast-growing willow oak can reach over 70’ in height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like The fast-growing willow oak can reach over 70’ in The fast-growing willow oak can reach over 70’ in height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like The fast-growing willow oak can reach over 70’ in

leaves create dense shade and a graceful effect, leaves create dense shade and a graceful effect, height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like leaves create dense shade and a graceful effect, height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like leaves create dense shade and a graceful effect, height with a 40-60’ spread. The long, willow-like

turing bright yellow before they fall. It is native turing bright yellow before they fall. It is native leaves create dense shade and a graceful effect, turing bright yellow before they fall. It is native leaves create dense shade and a graceful effect, leaves create dense shade and a graceful effect, turing bright yellow before they fall. It is native leaves create dense shade and a graceful effect,

to fl oodplains from New Jersey to Texas and turing bright yellow before they fall. It is native

to fl oodplains from New Jersey to Texas and turing bright yellow before they fall. It is native

Florida, yet it is drought tolerant. It is used to fl oodplains from New Jersey to Texas and Florida, yet it is drought tolerant. It is used to fl oodplains from New Jersey to Texas and

widely as a street tree in the southeastern U.S. Florida, yet it is drought tolerant. It is used widely as a street tree in the southeastern U.S. Florida, yet it is drought tolerant. It is used

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton added one to widely as a street tree in the southeastern U.S. Former First Lady Hillary Clinton added one to widely as a street tree in the southeastern U.S.

the White House oak collection.Former First Lady Hillary Clinton added one to the White House oak collection.Former First Lady Hillary Clinton added one to

41. Sawleaf Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) 3641 Buena Vista WayZelkovas can grow quickly to 60’ tall and Zelkovas can grow quickly to 60’ tall and as wide. The fall color can range from as wide. The fall color can range from Zelkovas can grow quickly to 60’ tall and as wide. The fall color can range from Zelkovas can grow quickly to 60’ tall and Zelkovas can grow quickly to 60’ tall and as wide. The fall color can range from Zelkovas can grow quickly to 60’ tall and

yellow to muted shades of orange yellow to muted shades of orange yellow to muted shades of orange as wide. The fall color can range from

yellow to muted shades of orange as wide. The fall color can range from

and red. Note the saw toothed mar-and red. Note the saw toothed mar-yellow to muted shades of orange

and red. Note the saw toothed mar-yellow to muted shades of orange yellow to muted shades of orange

and red. Note the saw toothed mar-yellow to muted shades of orange

gins of the leaves. The bark in older gins of the leaves. The bark in older specimens is often handsomely specimens is often handsomely gins of the leaves. The bark in older specimens is often handsomely gins of the leaves. The bark in older gins of the leaves. The bark in older specimens is often handsomely gins of the leaves. The bark in older

mottled and fl aky. Normally round-mottled and fl aky. Normally round-specimens is often handsomely mottled and fl aky. Normally round-specimens is often handsomely specimens is often handsomely mottled and fl aky. Normally round-specimens is often handsomely

ed in shape, this specimen is rather ed in shape, this specimen is rather ed in shape, this specimen is rather mottled and fl aky. Normally round-ed in shape, this specimen is rather mottled and fl aky. Normally round-mottled and fl aky. Normally round-ed in shape, this specimen is rather mottled and fl aky. Normally round-

lopsided toward the house because lopsided toward the house because lopsided toward the house because ed in shape, this specimen is rather lopsided toward the house because ed in shape, this specimen is rather ed in shape, this specimen is rather lopsided toward the house because ed in shape, this specimen is rather

an-other tree was recently removed from other tree was recently removed from lopsided toward the house because other tree was recently removed from lopsided toward the house because lopsided toward the house because other tree was recently removed from lopsided toward the house because

the front yard.front yard.other tree was recently removed from front yard.other tree was recently removed from other tree was recently removed from front yard.other tree was recently removed from

42. Bur Oak 42. Bur Oak 42. Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)3850 San Ysidro Way3850 San Ysidro Way

Growing quickly to 70’ or more, this tree has a stout Growing quickly to 70’ or more, this tree has a stout trunk and branches and features supersized leaves that trunk and branches and features supersized leaves that

Growing quickly to 70’ or more, this tree has a stout trunk and branches and features supersized leaves that

Growing quickly to 70’ or more, this tree has a stout Growing quickly to 70’ or more, this tree has a stout trunk and branches and features supersized leaves that

Growing quickly to 70’ or more, this tree has a stout

can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky trunk and branches and features supersized leaves that

can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky trunk and branches and features supersized leaves that trunk and branches and features supersized leaves that

can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky trunk and branches and features supersized leaves that

wings and the trunk is smooth grey with some furrows. wings and the trunk is smooth grey with some furrows. can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky wings and the trunk is smooth grey with some furrows. can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky wings and the trunk is smooth grey with some furrows. can grow to 16” long. The branches often have corky

Acorns are almost completely encased in their cup and Acorns are almost completely encased in their cup and wings and the trunk is smooth grey with some furrows. Acorns are almost completely encased in their cup and wings and the trunk is smooth grey with some furrows. wings and the trunk is smooth grey with some furrows. Acorns are almost completely encased in their cup and wings and the trunk is smooth grey with some furrows.

have a mossy fringe that also gives this tree the name have a mossy fringe that also gives this tree the name Acorns are almost completely encased in their cup and have a mossy fringe that also gives this tree the name Acorns are almost completely encased in their cup and Acorns are almost completely encased in their cup and have a mossy fringe that also gives this tree the name Acorns are almost completely encased in their cup and

Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was have a mossy fringe that also gives this tree the name Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was have a mossy fringe that also gives this tree the name have a mossy fringe that also gives this tree the name Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was have a mossy fringe that also gives this tree the name

planted in 1999. planted in 1999. Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was planted in 1999. Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was planted in 1999. Mossycup oak. The large tree right of the drive was

43. Mayten 43. Mayten (Maytenus boaria)1030 Coronado Blvd.1030 Coronado Blvd.A beautiful, graceful evergreen tree with pendulous A beautiful, graceful evergreen tree with pendulous A beautiful, graceful evergreen tree with pendulous branches and rough, dark bark. The mayten is a moder-branches and rough, dark bark. The mayten is a moder-A beautiful, graceful evergreen tree with pendulous branches and rough, dark bark. The mayten is a moder-A beautiful, graceful evergreen tree with pendulous A beautiful, graceful evergreen tree with pendulous branches and rough, dark bark. The mayten is a moder-A beautiful, graceful evergreen tree with pendulous

ate grower reaching heights of 30 to 40’ and widths of branches and rough, dark bark. The mayten is a moder-ate grower reaching heights of 30 to 40’ and widths of branches and rough, dark bark. The mayten is a moder-

about 25’. It is native to Chile. Caution: It needs excellent ate grower reaching heights of 30 to 40’ and widths of about 25’. It is native to Chile. Caution: It needs excellent ate grower reaching heights of 30 to 40’ and widths of

drainage!44. Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis)941 Castec Dr.This pine has a reddish-brown, fi ssured bark and long, densely-packed green needles which are carried in groups This pine has a reddish-brown, fi ssured bark and long, densely-packed green needles which are carried in groups This pine has a reddish-brown, fi ssured bark and long,

of three. It matures to heights of 80’ and is relatively toler-densely-packed green needles which are carried in groups of three. It matures to heights of 80’ and is relatively toler-densely-packed green needles which are carried in groups

ant of dry conditions. It has a moderate growth rate and is of three. It matures to heights of 80’ and is relatively toler-ant of dry conditions. It has a moderate growth rate and is of three. It matures to heights of 80’ and is relatively toler-

one of the few pines that makes a good street tree.ant of dry conditions. It has a moderate growth rate and is one of the few pines that makes a good street tree.ant of dry conditions. It has a moderate growth rate and is

45. Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)718 Santa Rita WayGiant sequoias are the largest trees in the world and are native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The largest speci-Giant sequoias are the largest trees in the world and are native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The largest speci-Giant sequoias are the largest trees in the world and are

men grows in Sequoia National Park and is nearly 300’ tall native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The largest speci-men grows in Sequoia National Park and is nearly 300’ tall native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The largest speci-

with a trunk more than 30’ in diameter! These trees don’t men grows in Sequoia National Park and is nearly 300’ tall with a trunk more than 30’ in diameter! These trees don’t men grows in Sequoia National Park and is nearly 300’ tall

get as tall in the landcape, with more typical heights of 60-120’ and widths of about 25’. They don’t like dry condi-get as tall in the landcape, with more typical heights of 60-120’ and widths of about 25’. They don’t like dry condi-get as tall in the landcape, with more typical heights of 60-

tions and often suffer from spider mites. Low intensity 120’ and widths of about 25’. They don’t like dry condi-tions and often suffer from spider mites. Low intensity 120’ and widths of about 25’. They don’t like dry condi-

forest fi res help the egg shaped cones open and regenerate tions and often suffer from spider mites. Low intensity forest fi res help the egg shaped cones open and regenerate tions and often suffer from spider mites. Low intensity

these giant trees in the mountains.forest fi res help the egg shaped cones open and regenerate these giant trees in the mountains.forest fi res help the egg shaped cones open and regenerate

46. Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) 710 Coronado Blvd. Tallest of the world’s trees, it shares the status of the Cali-fornia state tree with its close relative the Giant Sequoia. “Tall Tree” in Redwood National Park is 368 feet tall, but fornia state tree with its close relative the Giant Sequoia. “Tall Tree” in Redwood National Park is 368 feet tall, but fornia state tree with its close relative the Giant Sequoia.

in the garden Coast Redwoods may only grow 70-90 feet, with a branch spread at the base up to 30 feet. It is native in the garden Coast Redwoods may only grow 70-90 feet, with a branch spread at the base up to 30 feet. It is native in the garden Coast Redwoods may only grow 70-90 feet,

to California’s Coast Ranges and uses lots of water. The with a branch spread at the base up to 30 feet. It is native to California’s Coast Ranges and uses lots of water. The with a branch spread at the base up to 30 feet. It is native

Coast Redwood has thicker reddish bark, a smaller cone to California’s Coast Ranges and uses lots of water. The Coast Redwood has thicker reddish bark, a smaller cone to California’s Coast Ranges and uses lots of water. The

and longer needle like leaves than the Giant Sequoia. 47. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)890 San Ramon WayThis slow growing survivor of the Jurassic Age from Chi-na is related to conifers through the fern. The leaves turn This slow growing survivor of the Jurassic Age from Chi-na is related to conifers through the fern. The leaves turn This slow growing survivor of the Jurassic Age from Chi-

yellow and fall very quickly in autumn. Usually only male na is related to conifers through the fern. The leaves turn yellow and fall very quickly in autumn. Usually only male na is related to conifers through the fern. The leaves turn

trees are presently being propagated and sold because the yellow and fall very quickly in autumn. Usually only male trees are presently being propagated and sold because the yellow and fall very quickly in autumn. Usually only male

female has messy plum like fruits that become ill smelling trees are presently being propagated and sold because the female has messy plum like fruits that become ill smelling trees are presently being propagated and sold because the

when rancid. Most mature trees are 30-50’ tall, but very female has messy plum like fruits that become ill smelling when rancid. Most mature trees are 30-50’ tall, but very female has messy plum like fruits that become ill smelling

old ones can be much taller. It can grow faster with good when rancid. Most mature trees are 30-50’ tall, but very old ones can be much taller. It can grow faster with good when rancid. Most mature trees are 30-50’ tall, but very

drainage and deep watering.old ones can be much taller. It can grow faster with good drainage and deep watering.old ones can be much taller. It can grow faster with good

48. Tasmanian Blue Gum(Eucalyptus globulis) 840 La Sierra Dr.This large tree can grow to over 200 ft tall with a trunk diameter of 6 ft. Young leaves are silvery blue and rectan-This large tree can grow to over 200 ft tall with a trunk diameter of 6 ft. Young leaves are silvery blue and rectan-This large tree can grow to over 200 ft tall with a trunk

gular shaped and grow into green sickle shapes that reach diameter of 6 ft. Young leaves are silvery blue and rectan-gular shaped and grow into green sickle shapes that reach diameter of 6 ft. Young leaves are silvery blue and rectan-

18 inches long. The blueish bark sheds in long strips. This gular shaped and grow into green sickle shapes that reach 18 inches long. The blueish bark sheds in long strips. This gular shaped and grow into green sickle shapes that reach

was the fi rst eucalyptus introduced to Europe and North 18 inches long. The blueish bark sheds in long strips. This was the fi rst eucalyptus introduced to Europe and North 18 inches long. The blueish bark sheds in long strips. This

America and occurs naturally in Tasmania and southern was the fi rst eucalyptus introduced to Europe and North America and occurs naturally in Tasmania and southern was the fi rst eucalyptus introduced to Europe and North

Victoria.America and occurs naturally in Tasmania and southern Victoria.America and occurs naturally in Tasmania and southern

49. Evergreen Ash or Shamel Ash (Fraxinus uhdei)740 La Sierra Dr.This ash is not evergreen in Sacramento; it does lose leaves for a brief period. It is native to Mexico and grows fast to This ash is not evergreen in Sacramento; it does lose leaves for a brief period. It is native to Mexico and grows fast to This ash is not evergreen in Sacramento; it does lose leaves

heights of 80’. It likes water but tolerates aridity, thereby for a brief period. It is native to Mexico and grows fast to heights of 80’. It likes water but tolerates aridity, thereby for a brief period. It is native to Mexico and grows fast to

becoming a favorite in Southern California and low eleva-heights of 80’. It likes water but tolerates aridity, thereby becoming a favorite in Southern California and low eleva-heights of 80’. It likes water but tolerates aridity, thereby

tion deserts. It is not as prone to mistletoe as the Modesto becoming a favorite in Southern California and low eleva-tion deserts. It is not as prone to mistletoe as the Modesto becoming a favorite in Southern California and low eleva-

ash.tion deserts. It is not as prone to mistletoe as the Modesto ash.tion deserts. It is not as prone to mistletoe as the Modesto

50. London Plane (Plantanus X acerfolia)3541 San Lucas WayA very common street tree, they line many of the streets of East Sacramento. This tree can tolerate diffi cult condi-A very common street tree, they line many of the streets of East Sacramento. This tree can tolerate diffi cult condi-A very common street tree, they line many of the streets

tions and is one of the fastest growing shade trees. The trees grow quickly to 40-80’ or more. The patchy peeling tions and is one of the fastest growing shade trees. The trees grow quickly to 40-80’ or more. The patchy peeling tions and is one of the fastest growing shade trees. The

bark lends winter interest as do the soft brown seed balls trees grow quickly to 40-80’ or more. The patchy peeling bark lends winter interest as do the soft brown seed balls trees grow quickly to 40-80’ or more. The patchy peeling

which hang from branches usually in clusters of two. It is important to get an anthracnose resisitant cultivar such as which hang from branches usually in clusters of two. It is important to get an anthracnose resisitant cultivar such as which hang from branches usually in clusters of two. It is

‘Yarwood’ or ‘Columbia’important to get an anthracnose resisitant cultivar such as ‘Yarwood’ or ‘Columbia’important to get an anthracnose resisitant cultivar such as

51. American Elm (Ulmus americana) Fair Oaks Blvd. Median stripThe largest North American elm, this species occurs natu-rally over eastern and central USA, and southern Canada. The largest North American elm, this species occurs natu-rally over eastern and central USA, and southern Canada. The largest North American elm, this species occurs natu-

It grows to 80 ft and develops a broad crown, may become rally over eastern and central USA, and southern Canada. It grows to 80 ft and develops a broad crown, may become rally over eastern and central USA, and southern Canada.

strongly buttressed at the base. The bark is ash It grows to 80 ft and develops a broad crown, may become

strongly buttressed at the base. The bark is ash It grows to 80 ft and develops a broad crown, may become

gray with basket weave fi ssures. The leaves are strongly buttressed at the base. The bark is ash gray with basket weave fi ssures. The leaves are

strongly buttressed at the base. The bark is ash

tough and thick with no hairs. This species is gray with basket weave fi ssures. The leaves are

tough and thick with no hairs. This species is gray with basket weave fi ssures. The leaves are

susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease - you can help tough and thick with no hairs. This species is susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease - you can help tough and thick with no hairs. This species is

preserve them by contacting the Tree Founda-susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease - you can help preserve them by contacting the Tree Founda-susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease - you can help

tion and joining the Save the Elms Program.preserve them by contacting the Tree Founda-

tion and joining the Save the Elms Program.preserve them by contacting the Tree Founda-

18. California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa)

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6. Valley Oak (Quercus lobata)This California native may reach 90’+ tall with an equal 6. Valley Oak This California native may reach 90’+ tall with an equal 6. Valley Oak

or greater spread. It produces large pointed acorns eaten This California native may reach 90’+ tall with an equal or greater spread. It produces large pointed acorns eaten This California native may reach 90’+ tall with an equal

by many kinds of wildlife and by native Americans or greater spread. It produces large pointed acorns eaten by many kinds of wildlife and by native Americans or greater spread. It produces large pointed acorns eaten

who roasted the meat and prepared it as bread or mush. by many kinds of wildlife and by native Americans who roasted the meat and prepared it as bread or mush. by many kinds of wildlife and by native Americans

Valley Oaks are subject to oak galls which result from who roasted the meat and prepared it as bread or mush. Valley Oaks are subject to oak galls which result from who roasted the meat and prepared it as bread or mush.

gall-making wasps laying their eggs in plant tissue. The Valley Oaks are subject to oak galls which result from gall-making wasps laying their eggs in plant tissue. The Valley Oaks are subject to oak galls which result from

galls do not injure the tree. It is the largest oak variety in gall-making wasps laying their eggs in plant tissue. The galls do not injure the tree. It is the largest oak variety in gall-making wasps laying their eggs in plant tissue. The

North America. Valley oaks are adapted to Sacramento’s galls do not injure the tree. It is the largest oak variety in North America. Valley oaks are adapted to Sacramento’s galls do not injure the tree. It is the largest oak variety in

dry climate and summer watering can cause problems North America. Valley oaks are adapted to Sacramento’s dry climate and summer watering can cause problems North America. Valley oaks are adapted to Sacramento’s

for mature specimens.dry climate and summer watering can cause problems for mature specimens.dry climate and summer watering can cause problems

7. Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) This eastern US species tolerates dry, sandy soil though it is at its best in deep alluvial soils with plenty of water This eastern US species tolerates dry, sandy soil though it is at its best in deep alluvial soils with plenty of water This eastern US species tolerates dry, sandy soil though

in summer. Moderately fast growing, it matures to a it is at its best in deep alluvial soils with plenty of water in summer. Moderately fast growing, it matures to a it is at its best in deep alluvial soils with plenty of water

height of 80 ft. Its smooth, gray trunk supports horizon-in summer. Moderately fast growing, it matures to a height of 80 ft. Its smooth, gray trunk supports horizon-in summer. Moderately fast growing, it matures to a

tal branches towards the top of the tree, while the lower height of 80 ft. Its smooth, gray trunk supports horizon-tal branches towards the top of the tree, while the lower height of 80 ft. Its smooth, gray trunk supports horizon-

branches droop gracefully. Its lustrous green leaves have tal branches towards the top of the tree, while the lower branches droop gracefully. Its lustrous green leaves have tal branches towards the top of the tree, while the lower

deep, pointed lobes that become crimson red in fall. They branches droop gracefully. Its lustrous green leaves have deep, pointed lobes that become crimson red in fall. They branches droop gracefully. Its lustrous green leaves have

can persist on the tree well into winter. It has a shallow deep, pointed lobes that become crimson red in fall. They can persist on the tree well into winter. It has a shallow deep, pointed lobes that become crimson red in fall. They

root system.8. Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)This fast growing legume was brought to California by settlers in the Gold Rush Era and has established itself in This fast growing legume was brought to California by settlers in the Gold Rush Era and has established itself in This fast growing legume was brought to California by

many natural areas. Fragrant white pea fl owers emerge in the spring followed by reddish pods of black, kidney many natural areas. Fragrant white pea fl owers emerge in the spring followed by reddish pods of black, kidney many natural areas. Fragrant white pea fl owers emerge

shaped seeds. The fern-like leaves with oval leafl ets turn in the spring followed by reddish pods of black, kidney shaped seeds. The fern-like leaves with oval leafl ets turn in the spring followed by reddish pods of black, kidney

yellow in autumn. It has dark grooved bark and thorns shaped seeds. The fern-like leaves with oval leafl ets turn yellow in autumn. It has dark grooved bark and thorns shaped seeds. The fern-like leaves with oval leafl ets turn

on the branches, which tend to be brittle and prone to yellow in autumn. It has dark grooved bark and thorns on the branches, which tend to be brittle and prone to yellow in autumn. It has dark grooved bark and thorns

breakage. The black locust can reach a height of 75’ and a on the branches, which tend to be brittle and prone to breakage. The black locust can reach a height of 75’ and a on the branches, which tend to be brittle and prone to

width of 60’. The tree manufactures its own fertilizer by breakage. The black locust can reach a height of 75’ and a width of 60’. The tree manufactures its own fertilizer by breakage. The black locust can reach a height of 75’ and a

means of nitrogen-fi xing root nodule bacteria. width of 60’. The tree manufactures its own fertilizer by means of nitrogen-fi xing root nodule bacteria. width of 60’. The tree manufactures its own fertilizer by

9. White Birch (Betula alba) 1030 La Sierra Dr.One of the most common birches in Northern Europe, it grows quickly to 30-40’ and 25’ wide, but then generally One of the most common birches in Northern Europe, it grows quickly to 30-40’ and 25’ wide, but then generally One of the most common birches in Northern Europe, it

succombs to the hot summers and borers. They can make grows quickly to 30-40’ and 25’ wide, but then generally succombs to the hot summers and borers. They can make grows quickly to 30-40’ and 25’ wide, but then generally

nice accent trees, but do not shade much of the street or succombs to the hot summers and borers. They can make nice accent trees, but do not shade much of the street or succombs to the hot summers and borers. They can make

give benefi ts that larger trees would provide. While they grow in groves in the wild, planting them in 3’s or 5’s give benefi ts that larger trees would provide. While they grow in groves in the wild, planting them in 3’s or 5’s give benefi ts that larger trees would provide. While they

adds to competition between the trees.grow in groves in the wild, planting them in 3’s or 5’s adds to competition between the trees.grow in groves in the wild, planting them in 3’s or 5’s

10. Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) 1021 Los Molinos WayThis Chinese hybrid is the most common decidous magnolia in cultivation. It blooms in February and This Chinese hybrid is the most common decidous magnolia in cultivation. It blooms in February and This Chinese hybrid is the most common decidous

sporadically after the leaves emerge with large white to magnolia in cultivation. It blooms in February and sporadically after the leaves emerge with large white to magnolia in cultivation. It blooms in February and

burgundy fl owers. When trained to a single trunk they sporadically after the leaves emerge with large white to burgundy fl owers. When trained to a single trunk they sporadically after the leaves emerge with large white to

can be spectacular specimens if given the good drainage burgundy fl owers. When trained to a single trunk they can be spectacular specimens if given the good drainage burgundy fl owers. When trained to a single trunk they

they prefer and not crowded by other trees.can be spectacular specimens if given the good drainage they prefer and not crowded by other trees.can be spectacular specimens if given the good drainage

11. Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) (Cinnamomum camphora) (1001 Los Molinos WayNative to China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam, it grows slowly to 50’ and 60’ wide with a round shape. The aro-Native to China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam, it grows slowly to 50’ and 60’ wide with a round shape. The aro-Native to China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam, it grows

matic leaves, pinkish when young, turn light green and slowly to 50’ and 60’ wide with a round shape. The aro-matic leaves, pinkish when young, turn light green and slowly to 50’ and 60’ wide with a round shape. The aro-

fi nally deep green when they age. Its competitive roots matic leaves, pinkish when young, turn light green and fi nally deep green when they age. Its competitive roots matic leaves, pinkish when young, turn light green and

and hefty litter drop requires proper siting of this tree. fi nally deep green when they age. Its competitive roots and hefty litter drop requires proper siting of this tree. fi nally deep green when they age. Its competitive roots

The short, solid trunk has scaly gray bark, and its wood and hefty litter drop requires proper siting of this tree. The short, solid trunk has scaly gray bark, and its wood and hefty litter drop requires proper siting of this tree.

is used in China to make storage chests.The short, solid trunk has scaly gray bark, and its wood is used in China to make storage chests.The short, solid trunk has scaly gray bark, and its wood

Arden Park was developed from upland ranch Arden Park was developed from upland ranch land in the 1940’s and 1950’s and boasts large Arden Park was developed from upland ranch land in the 1940’s and 1950’s and boasts large Arden Park was developed from upland ranch

yards with plenty of room to grow large trees. land in the 1940’s and 1950’s and boasts large yards with plenty of room to grow large trees. land in the 1940’s and 1950’s and boasts large

These are a few of the fi ne specimens that can yards with plenty of room to grow large trees. These are a few of the fi ne specimens that can yards with plenty of room to grow large trees.

be found in the neighborhood. The streets of These are a few of the fi ne specimens that can be found in the neighborhood. The streets of These are a few of the fi ne specimens that can

Arden Park were lined with Modesto Ash, be found in the neighborhood. The streets of Arden Park were lined with Modesto Ash, be found in the neighborhood. The streets of

which gave them wonderful shaded places for walking and biking for several decades. which gave them wonderful shaded places for walking and biking for several decades. which gave them wonderful shaded places

Unfortunately, the ashes were susceptible to for walking and biking for several decades. Unfortunately, the ashes were susceptible to for walking and biking for several decades.

mistletoe and anthracnose, which is leading to Unfortunately, the ashes were susceptible to mistletoe and anthracnose, which is leading to Unfortunately, the ashes were susceptible to

their removal and replacement. A neighbor-mistletoe and anthracnose, which is leading to their removal and replacement. A neighbor-mistletoe and anthracnose, which is leading to

hood group called Save Our Street Trees (SOS their removal and replacement. A neighbor-hood group called Save Our Street Trees (SOS their removal and replacement. A neighbor-

Trees) has formed and is involving neighbors hood group called Save Our Street Trees (SOS Trees) has formed and is involving neighbors hood group called Save Our Street Trees (SOS

in reforesting the neighborhood with a healthy Trees) has formed and is involving neighbors in reforesting the neighborhood with a healthy Trees) has formed and is involving neighbors

mix of large disease resistant shade trees to in reforesting the neighborhood with a healthy mix of large disease resistant shade trees to in reforesting the neighborhood with a healthy

recreate the canopy. You can get involved by mix of large disease resistant shade trees to recreate the canopy. You can get involved by mix of large disease resistant shade trees to

contacting the NeighborWoods Program at recreate the canopy. You can get involved by contacting the NeighborWoods Program at recreate the canopy. You can get involved by

the Sacramento Tree Foundation at 924-8733 x contacting the NeighborWoods Program at the Sacramento Tree Foundation at 924-8733 x contacting the NeighborWoods Program at

114 or checking the SOS Trees website - www.ardenparktrees.org114 or checking the SOS Trees website - ardenparktrees.org114 or checking the SOS Trees website -

.

The Tree Tour is quite spread out and may require riding a bike or driving to many of the The Tree Tour is quite spread out and may require riding a bike or driving to many of the The Tree Tour is quite spread out and may

trees. We have tried to cluster them around require riding a bike or driving to many of the trees. We have tried to cluster them around require riding a bike or driving to many of the

the park areas or in the same area of the neigh-borhood. If you do drive on the tour, please the park areas or in the same area of the neigh-borhood. If you do drive on the tour, please the park areas or in the same area of the neigh-

drive slowly and be aware of others around borhood. If you do drive on the tour, please drive slowly and be aware of others around borhood. If you do drive on the tour, please

you.

Tree Tour Guidelines:All trees may be viewed from the street. Please respect private property and do not disturb the All trees may be viewed from the street. Please respect private property and do not disturb the All trees may be viewed from the street. Please

residents.respect private property and do not disturb the residents.respect private property and do not disturb the

If you have a question about the trees on this tour or would like free shade trees for your yard, please If you have a question about the trees on this tour or would like free shade trees for your yard, please If you have a question about the trees on this tour

contact the Sacramento Tree Foundation at 924-or would like free shade trees for your yard, please contact the Sacramento Tree Foundation at 924-or would like free shade trees for your yard, please

8733.

The Tree Tour begins at Arden Park where there is plenty of parking. The Park is at 1000 La Sierra Dr. The Tree Tour begins at Arden Park where there is plenty of parking. The Park is at 1000 La Sierra Dr. The Tree Tour begins at Arden Park where there is

near Watt Ave. and Fair Oaks Blvd.plenty of parking. The Park is at 1000 La Sierra Dr. near Watt Ave. and Fair Oaks Blvd.plenty of parking. The Park is at 1000 La Sierra Dr.

1. Modesto Ash (Fraxinus

veluntina ‘Modesto’)Grows to about 50’ with a 30’ spread with good soil conditions. It was heavily planted in Arden neighborhoods during the ‘40s and ‘50s, creat-spread with good soil conditions. It was heavily planted in Arden neighborhoods during the ‘40s and ‘50s, creat-spread with good soil conditions. It was heavily planted

ing a virtual monoculture that is now causing their mass in Arden neighborhoods during the ‘40s and ‘50s, creat-ing a virtual monoculture that is now causing their mass in Arden neighborhoods during the ‘40s and ‘50s, creat-

removal. It is prone to mistletoe and anthracnose which ing a virtual monoculture that is now causing their mass removal. It is prone to mistletoe and anthracnose which ing a virtual monoculture that is now causing their mass

causes the leaves to fall off in the spring. These problems removal. It is prone to mistletoe and anthracnose which causes the leaves to fall off in the spring. These problems removal. It is prone to mistletoe and anthracnose which

combined with improper pruning shorten the lifespan causes the leaves to fall off in the spring. These problems combined with improper pruning shorten the lifespan causes the leaves to fall off in the spring. These problems

of many Modesto ashes and contribute to the decline in combined with improper pruning shorten the lifespan of many Modesto ashes and contribute to the decline in combined with improper pruning shorten the lifespan

favor this graceful tree has seen. of many Modesto ashes and contribute to the decline in favor this graceful tree has seen. of many Modesto ashes and contribute to the decline in

2. Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)The trunks and branches of honey locusts typically 2. Honey Locust The trunks and branches of honey locusts typically 2. Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)The trunks and branches of honey locusts typically

(Gleditsia triacanthos)

have many thorns, however, this variety (Sunburst) is The trunks and branches of honey locusts typically have many thorns, however, this variety (Sunburst) is The trunks and branches of honey locusts typically

thornless. The ‘Sunburst’ locusts are fast growing and have many thorns, however, this variety (Sunburst) is thornless. The ‘Sunburst’ locusts are fast growing and have many thorns, however, this variety (Sunburst) is

can reach a height of 40’ and a width of 35’. The foliage thornless. The ‘Sunburst’ locusts are fast growing and can reach a height of 40’ and a width of 35’. The foliage thornless. The ‘Sunburst’ locusts are fast growing and

casts fi ltered shade, allowing growth of grass beneath can reach a height of 40’ and a width of 35’. The foliage casts fi ltered shade, allowing growth of grass beneath can reach a height of 40’ and a width of 35’. The foliage

the tree’s canopy. New growth is always bright yellow, casts fi ltered shade, allowing growth of grass beneath the tree’s canopy. New growth is always bright yellow, casts fi ltered shade, allowing growth of grass beneath

becoming light green as it ages. This variety rarely gets the tree’s canopy. New growth is always bright yellow, becoming light green as it ages. This variety rarely gets the tree’s canopy. New growth is always bright yellow,

seedpods. The heavy, durable wood was used for rail-becoming light green as it ages. This variety rarely gets seedpods. The heavy, durable wood was used for rail-becoming light green as it ages. This variety rarely gets

road ties, fence posts, and agricultural implements.seedpods. The heavy, durable wood was used for rail-road ties, fence posts, and agricultural implements.seedpods. The heavy, durable wood was used for rail-

3. Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)Technically a subspecies of

(Cedrus atlantica)Technically a subspecies of

(Cedrus atlantica)C. libani

(Cedrus atlantica)C. libani

(Cedrus atlantica), this cedar is still

(Cedrus atlantica), this cedar is still

(Cedrus atlantica)

commonly referred to as Technically a subspecies of commonly referred to as Technically a subspecies of

C. atlanticaTechnically a subspecies of

C. atlanticaTechnically a subspecies of

. Its pyramidal, often weeping growth reaches 40-60’ in height and 30-40’ in commonly referred to as weeping growth reaches 40-60’ in height and 30-40’ in commonly referred to as . Its pyramidal, often weeping growth reaches 40-60’ in height and 30-40’ in

. Its pyramidal, often

width, becoming broadly fl at-topped with age. It is a weeping growth reaches 40-60’ in height and 30-40’ in width, becoming broadly fl at-topped with age. It is a weeping growth reaches 40-60’ in height and 30-40’ in

North African native and sometimes used as a bonsai. width, becoming broadly fl at-topped with age. It is a North African native and sometimes used as a bonsai. width, becoming broadly fl at-topped with age. It is a

Its leaves are blue or blue-green to silver and less than 2” long. Its leaves are blue or blue-green to silver and less than 2” long. Its leaves are blue or blue-green to silver and less than 2”

4. Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) Native to the eastern US, with slow to moderate growth 4. Tupelo Native to the eastern US, with slow to moderate growth 4. Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) Native to the eastern US, with slow to moderate growth

(Nyssa sylvatica)

to 30-50’, 15-25’ wide. Glossy green leaves provide reli-Native to the eastern US, with slow to moderate growth to 30-50’, 15-25’ wide. Glossy green leaves provide reli-Native to the eastern US, with slow to moderate growth

able fall color that ranges from red to orange or yellow. to 30-50’, 15-25’ wide. Glossy green leaves provide reli-able fall color that ranges from red to orange or yellow. to 30-50’, 15-25’ wide. Glossy green leaves provide reli-

Small fruit on female trees are bluish black. The Tupelo able fall color that ranges from red to orange or yellow. Small fruit on female trees are bluish black. The Tupelo able fall color that ranges from red to orange or yellow.

is tolerant of poor drainage. The world tupelo comes Small fruit on female trees are bluish black. The Tupelo is tolerant of poor drainage. The world tupelo comes Small fruit on female trees are bluish black. The Tupelo

from Creek Indian words meaning tree and swamps. is tolerant of poor drainage. The world tupelo comes from Creek Indian words meaning tree and swamps. is tolerant of poor drainage. The world tupelo comes

Nyssa is the name of a Greek water nymph. from Creek Indian words meaning tree and swamps. Nyssa is the name of a Greek water nymph. from Creek Indian words meaning tree and swamps.

5. Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) This evergreen species from the south-eastern US grows up to 60 ft tall with This evergreen species from the south-eastern US grows up to 60 ft tall with This evergreen species from the south-

a short trunk that supports horizon-eastern US grows up to 60 ft tall with a short trunk that supports horizon-eastern US grows up to 60 ft tall with

tally spreading branches and a dense, a short trunk that supports horizon-tally spreading branches and a dense, a short trunk that supports horizon-

broad-domed crown. The dark green tally spreading branches and a dense, broad-domed crown. The dark green tally spreading branches and a dense,

leaves are white and downy under-broad-domed crown. The dark green leaves are white and downy under-broad-domed crown. The dark green

neath. The acorns are small and ripen leaves are white and downy under-neath. The acorns are small and ripen leaves are white and downy under-

to very dark brown within a year, neath. The acorns are small and ripen to very dark brown within a year, neath. The acorns are small and ripen

which is unusual for a tree in the red to very dark brown within a year, which is unusual for a tree in the red to very dark brown within a year,

oak family.

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12. Red Oak (Quercus rubra) 960 Los Molinos WayThis eastern oak can grow to 70-90’ with a spread of 50’ and strong, straight branches. This eastern oak can grow to 70-90’ with a spread of 50’ and strong, straight branches. This eastern oak can grow to 70-90’ with a

New leaves and leaf stalks are red in color-spread of 50’ and strong, straight branches. New leaves and leaf stalks are red in color-spread of 50’ and strong, straight branches.

ing, turning dark red, ruddy brown, orange or yellow in autumn. It grows moderately after ing, turning dark red, ruddy brown, orange or yellow in autumn. It grows moderately after ing, turning dark red, ruddy brown, orange or

establishing itself for 2-3 years and should not yellow in autumn. It grows moderately after establishing itself for 2-3 years and should not yellow in autumn. It grows moderately after

be placed within 10 feet of concrete because of establishing itself for 2-3 years and should not be placed within 10 feet of concrete because of establishing itself for 2-3 years and should not

the fl uted root crown. Some trees may hold be placed within 10 feet of concrete because of the fl uted root crown. Some trees may hold be placed within 10 feet of concrete because of

the leaves on in the winter.the fl uted root crown. Some trees may hold the leaves on in the winter.the fl uted root crown. Some trees may hold

13. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)1010 El Sur WayPopular for its airy and delicate leaves and beautiful growth habit in horizontal planes, it may grow to 20’ Popular for its airy and delicate leaves and beautiful growth habit in horizontal planes, it may grow to 20’ Popular for its airy and delicate leaves and beautiful

or more in time. It prefers afternoon shade and well growth habit in horizontal planes, it may grow to 20’ or more in time. It prefers afternoon shade and well growth habit in horizontal planes, it may grow to 20’

drained soils. This tree is ‘Bloodgood’ variety, a redleaf or more in time. It prefers afternoon shade and well drained soils. This tree is ‘Bloodgood’ variety, a redleaf or more in time. It prefers afternoon shade and well

maple, and only grows to 15 feet. drained soils. This tree is ‘Bloodgood’ variety, a redleaf maple, and only grows to 15 feet. drained soils. This tree is ‘Bloodgood’ variety, a redleaf

14. Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii)4100 Los Coches WayThis native tree of the foothills of the Central Valley is named for the bluish-green color of its shallowy lobed This native tree of the foothills of the Central Valley is named for the bluish-green color of its shallowy lobed This native tree of the foothills of the Central Valley is

leaves. The tree can attain a height of 50’ and a width of named for the bluish-green color of its shallowy lobed leaves. The tree can attain a height of 50’ and a width of named for the bluish-green color of its shallowy lobed

70’. The bark of the trunk is light gray and is arranged leaves. The tree can attain a height of 50’ and a width of 70’. The bark of the trunk is light gray and is arranged leaves. The tree can attain a height of 50’ and a width of

in small, narrow strips. The egg-shaped acorns, which 70’. The bark of the trunk is light gray and is arranged in small, narrow strips. The egg-shaped acorns, which 70’. The bark of the trunk is light gray and is arranged

form and ripen during a single year, have a pointed tip in small, narrow strips. The egg-shaped acorns, which form and ripen during a single year, have a pointed tip in small, narrow strips. The egg-shaped acorns, which

and a fl at cap. It is very drought tolerant, but grows form and ripen during a single year, have a pointed tip and a fl at cap. It is very drought tolerant, but grows form and ripen during a single year, have a pointed tip

slowly and does not tolerate summer watering. Note and a fl at cap. It is very drought tolerant, but grows slowly and does not tolerate summer watering. Note and a fl at cap. It is very drought tolerant, but grows

that the tree well it is located in probably improves aera-slowly and does not tolerate summer watering. Note that the tree well it is located in probably improves aera-slowly and does not tolerate summer watering. Note

tion of the soil and keeps this giant alive. that the tree well it is located in probably improves aera-tion of the soil and keeps this giant alive. that the tree well it is located in probably improves aera-

15. Red Leaf Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) 1131 El Sur WayNative to Northern Europe, it is a densely foliated tree growing 40-60’ tall. This cultivar has purplish red to Native to Northern Europe, it is a densely foliated tree growing 40-60’ tall. This cultivar has purplish red to Native to Northern Europe, it is a densely foliated tree

dark bronze green leaves turning yellow in fall. It is not growing 40-60’ tall. This cultivar has purplish red to dark bronze green leaves turning yellow in fall. It is not growing 40-60’ tall. This cultivar has purplish red to

frequently planted because of root problems and aphids dark bronze green leaves turning yellow in fall. It is not frequently planted because of root problems and aphids dark bronze green leaves turning yellow in fall. It is not

and has diffi culty in our warm climate.frequently planted because of root problems and aphids and has diffi culty in our warm climate.frequently planted because of root problems and aphids

16. Red Maple (Acer rubum) 1451 Castec Dr.Native to the eastern United States, growth is moderate to fast to 40’+ tall and wide. It has red twigs, branchlets, growth is moderate to fast to 40’+ tall and wide. It has red twigs, branchlets, growth is moderate to fast to 40’+ tall

buds and fl owers which bloom before and wide. It has red twigs, branchlets, buds and fl owers which bloom before and wide. It has red twigs, branchlets,

the leaves appear. Red winged seeds appear a month later. The fall color may the leaves appear. Red winged seeds appear a month later. The fall color may the leaves appear. Red winged seeds

vary from yellow to red except on named appear a month later. The fall color may vary from yellow to red except on named appear a month later. The fall color may

cultivars. It is very popular in the Arden vary from yellow to red except on named cultivars. It is very popular in the Arden vary from yellow to red except on named

Park neighborhood as a street tree.cultivars. It is very popular in the Arden Park neighborhood as a street tree.cultivars. It is very popular in the Arden

17. English Oak (Quercus robur)1221 Fitch WayThis is the oak of Druids and King Arthur’s round table which comes from Europe, North Africa, and the Cau-This is the oak of Druids and King Arthur’s round table which comes from Europe, North Africa, and the Cau-This is the oak of Druids and King Arthur’s round table

casus. The leaf is somewhat similar to the Valley Oak, which comes from Europe, North Africa, and the Cau-casus. The leaf is somewhat similar to the Valley Oak, which comes from Europe, North Africa, and the Cau-

also in the white oak group, but the smaller acorns hang casus. The leaf is somewhat similar to the Valley Oak, also in the white oak group, but the smaller acorns hang casus. The leaf is somewhat similar to the Valley Oak,

from stalks 1-5” long. It boasts a life span of 600 to 700 also in the white oak group, but the smaller acorns hang from stalks 1-5” long. It boasts a life span of 600 to 700 also in the white oak group, but the smaller acorns hang

years and eventually reaches a height of 120 ft. Trunks from stalks 1-5” long. It boasts a life span of 600 to 700 years and eventually reaches a height of 120 ft. Trunks from stalks 1-5” long. It boasts a life span of 600 to 700

with a circumference of more than 70 ft have been years and eventually reaches a height of 120 ft. Trunks with a circumference of more than 70 ft have been years and eventually reaches a height of 120 ft. Trunks

recorded. Its 4 in long leaves are deciduous and remain dark green through autumn. It is one of Europe’s most recorded. Its 4 in long leaves are deciduous and remain dark green through autumn. It is one of Europe’s most recorded. Its 4 in long leaves are deciduous and remain

valuable timber trees. dark green through autumn. It is one of Europe’s most valuable timber trees. dark green through autumn. It is one of Europe’s most

The Tree Tour begins at Arden Park where there is

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