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Trees

California is home to a diverse range of native trees, each with its own unique characteristics and benefits. From towering redwoods to delicate dogwoods, these trees play an important role in the's ecosystem and provide benefits to both wildlife and humans alike. In this article we'll explore some of most iconic native trees in California and learn more about their significance

Big Leaf Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

Blue Oak

Quercus douglasii

Box Elder

Acer negundo

Fremont Cottonwood

Populus fremontii

Valley Oak

Quercus lobata

California Ash

Fraxinus dipetala

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

California Bay Laurel

Umbellularia californica

  Tree Species Table

Coastal
Basin
Inland
Water
California Native
Scientific Name
Common Name
Family
Sunset Zones
Coastal
Basin
Inland
Height
Spread
Accent
Screen
Shade
Water
Leaves
Shape
Origin
Growth
Washingtonia filifera
California Fan Palm
Arecaceae
8-9, 11-24
Y
Y
Y
40’-80’
10’-20’
Partial
Med
Evergreen
Palm
California
~36”/yr.
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