The other three are evergreen and suited mainly for california and other mild climates.
Evergreen patio trees 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.
Evergreen shade tree with noninvasive roots no droppings.
Growth rate slows after it reaches 15 feet.
Crepe myrtle trees or shrubs are well known in the southern united states for their showy pinkish blooms gorgeous bark and beautiful fall foliage.
It grows to a very tall 200 feet.
I also don t want trees that get too root heavy like a ficus.
Desert mallow is a favorite evergreen shrublet with fuzzy silvery crenulated leaves and cupped flowers in shades of brilliant orange to watermelon red.
Bay laurel laurus nobilis 4.
Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora.
The emphasis here is on utility.
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.
Crape myrtle and japanese maple are deciduous.
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.
They will reach about 10 feet tall.
I live in cypress california zone 10.
If you want a pyramid shaped evergreen tree that gives good shade check out the incense cedar.
I am looking for a tree that offers shade but has a small base.
Easy to grow and establish nearly.
It s part of a study to find out what types of trees survive best in southern california.
This story is part of a special report exploring tree canopies in southern california.
15 small trees for your patio garden or yard.
It blooms in early spring and after an unusual summer rain.
Evergreen trees with large fragrant blooms that are easy to care for.
We recently had a plantain tree knock over the wall in our yard because it got way too big.
Japanese maple acer palmatum 3.