Fruit Trees
Avocado Trees: A California Specialty
No state has a more intimate relationship with avocados and the trees on which they grow than California.
July 20, 2024
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Fruit Trees
The Natural History, Care and Pests of Citrus Trees
Home to 30 percent of the country’s citrus production, California is synonymous with orange, lemon and grapefruit trees.
July 12, 2024
Type of Tree
The Four Best Trees to Plant in or near Your Rain Garden
Rain gardens are attractive landscaping features that can not only improve the aesthetics of most properties, but they provide important environmental benefits too. When properly
November 19, 2018
Five Great Fruit Trees for Southern California Yards
Fruit trees are great additions to almost any yard, as they not only offer the same benefits most other trees do, they also provide you
October 11, 2017
Bringing Fall Color to California: Enjoy the Changing of the Seasons
Most of the tree species that exhibit bold fall colors are native to the eastern portions of the US, with the best examples occurring in
October 4, 2017
Arborist
The Magic of Mycorrhizae
Trees are amazing organisms that provide food, shelter and other resources for a variety of living things, including everything from mistletoe to humans. But while
March 15, 2017
Type of Tree
Riparian Trees for California Properties
Riparian areas – the land adjacent to a river, creek or stream – are unique and important habitats. Because of their low elevation and proximity
March 8, 2017
Type of Tree
Poison Sumacs
Along with its relatives poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) and Pacific poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum), Poison sumac (Toxicodendronvernix) is one of the most notorious plants on Earth. Growing as a shrub or small tree, poison sumac can reach 20 feet in height, although they are usually somewhat smaller.
May 30, 2016
Type of Tree
Mombins
Approximately 17 species comprise the genus Spondias. Although they are most commonly called mombins, names like hog plum, gully plum, Spanish plum and golden apple are also applied to these trees. However, mombins are only distantly related to true apples and plums, so many of these alternative names are misleading.
May 16, 2016
Type of Tree
Sumacs
Sumacs are a varied group of shrubs and small trees. Yet despite this diversity, most sumacs share a set of similar traits, including pinnately compound leaves, fruit comprised of clustered drupes and small adult size – the largest members of the group reach about 30 feet in height. Many sumacs play important roles in natural ecosystems, while others are popular ornamentals.
May 2, 2016