Yellow Oleander (Thevetia peruvianasyn. Cascabela thevetia)
Hailing from Mexico and Central America, the yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) is a large shrub or small tree adorned with beautiful yellow to peach flowers,
November 8, 2016
Category: Basic about Trees
Oleander
Named after their superficial resemblance to olive trees, Oleander (Nerium oleander) is an attractive shrub or small tree that thrives in a Mediterranean climate. Originally
October 24, 2016
Custard Apples
The term custard apple tree is applied in two different ways: Some use it to describe all members of the genus Annona, while others only
October 19, 2016
Pawpaw Tree
A couple of different species in the genus Asimina go by the name pawpaw, but the common pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is far and away the
October 13, 2016
Basic about Trees
Yuccas
Yuccas (Yucca) are iconic perennials, found across a wide geographic area, stretching from Canada to South America. The fifty-odd species that comprise the genus inhabit a variety of different climate zones across this range, but most are native to arid habitats.
March 28, 2016
Arborist
Cashew Trees
Most famous for the delicious nuts they produce, cashew trees (Anacardium occidentale) are medium-sized evergreen trees, historically native to Brazil.
March 21, 2016
Basic about Trees
Santa Monica’s Special Trees
Santa Monica stands in the top tier of tree-friendly cities in both the country and the world – no small feat for a city that is built on a historically tree-poor habitat.
October 27, 2015
Basic about Trees
Incense Cedars (Calocedrus decurrens)
Named for the spicy aroma of the wood, incense cedars are interesting trees. Close relatives of the northern white cedars (Thuja spp.); incense cedars are
April 7, 2015
Basic about Trees
Low Impact Development: Best Management Practices
Storm water runoff is a significant environmental problem for the Los Angeles area, as it contributes to ocean pollution and exacerbates drought conditions. Low impact
February 24, 2015
Basic about Trees
Trees: A Neglected, but Essential Component of Municipal Infrastructure
Nearly 6,000 years ago, in what is now Iraq, the Mesopotamians took an important step that would forever change the world: They turned the region’s
January 30, 2015