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As the reality of climate change comes into focus, questions arise regarding the fate of our native trees. From the seashore to the mountain top, our trees f...
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Explore different species of redwood trees with Academy scientists. Redwood trees and the ecosystems they support are a major focus of our California: State ...
- Catalina Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii) – Southern California
- Island Ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus) – Southern California
- California Nutmeg (Torreya californica) – North California
- Baja California Birdbush (Ornithostaphylos Oppositifolia)– Southern California
- Northern California Walnut (Juglans hindsii) – Northern and Southern California
- California Box Elder (Acer Negundo californicum) – Northern California
- Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Betuloides)– Northern and Southern California
- Fremont Cottonwood (Populus Fremontii)– Northern and Southern California
- Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) – Southern California
- California Buckeye(Aesculus Californica)– Northern and Southern California
The Catalina Cherry is mainly native to the Channel Islands region, with some specimens on the mainland in Southern California. The Catalina Cherry has an upright form and is fast-growing once established. It’s actively growing during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. White flowersappear in the springtime that are sure to catch the attention of...
The Island Ironwood is a native of Southern and Central California, primarily in the Channel Islands. In this area, it can be found on rocky slopes at elevations between 100 and 1600 ft in the oak woodlands and chaparral of the rocky coastal canyons. Dark shiny evergreen leaves grace the Island Ironwood, with lighter undersides borne on a short pet...
The California Nutmeg is a small evergreen treethat looks somewhat like a small Yew or Glossy Leaved Redwood. It has spreading and drooping branches and can be found in the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The California Nutmeg, which is not related to the true nutmeg, has a conical shape with whorled branches....
The Baja Californian Birdbush is a member of the Heath family and shares many characteristics with other members of the family, including the Manzanitas and Summer Holly. In the wild, it’s very rare, with only one population in San Diego County according to Calscape, where it is threatened due to increasing urbanization and border control activitie...
The Northern Californian Walnut is native to disparate spots throughout the state and was likely spread by the original inhabitants of the land. It’s a large fast-growing tree that produces edible nuts and can be found in chaparrals and woodlands. The Northern California Walnut is allelopathic, making the cultivation of other plants near it difficu...
The California Box Elder is native to the mountains of Central and Northern California. It’s a fantastic shade tree, provides good fall color, and is useful as a soil stabilizer and as a windbreak. Once established, their California Box Elder is extremely drought tolerant and can tolerate desert heat and winds, and has been known to survive tempera...
The Mountain Mahogany is native to dry areas, usually in foothills throughout the state of California, often in chaparrals. The foliage is said to resemble Birch, hence the Betula in the name. They are distinct in that they have smooth edges from the base to mid-way up, and then become wavy to toothed towards the end. The flowers of the Mountain Ma...
The Fremont Cottonwood is native to much of the state of CA and is found in riparian areas near rivers streams, and wetlands. It’s a large tree with a smooth bark when young, becoming white fissured and cracked with age. The flowers are clusters of long drooping catkins in the spring. The fruit looks like hanging clusters of cotton; hence the commo...
The Joshua Tree is emblematic of the Mojave Desert and is the largest of all the Yucca species. They are typically found in the high desert at elevations of 600-6600 feet, though can be found up to 11,000 feet in the White and Inyo Mountains. Joshua trees develop open branching once they reach 3-9 ft and the foliage develops in rosettes at the bran...
The California Buckeye is in the Sapindaceae family and is the only Buckeye native to the state. They can be found over large swathes of the state; mainly on dry slopes and canyons in the Coast Ranges or Sierra Foothills. They are often large shrubs or small trees, with a grey bark that is often covered in mosses or lichens. Typically, they are mul...
The Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) is a majestic tree native to California’s coastal regions. Known for its sprawling branches and dark green foliage, this tree is a symbol of strength and resilience. It provides essential habitat for various bird species and offers shade on hot summer days.
Sep 21, 2023 · Matt Ritter Updated 2023-09-21 95. California's 95 native tree species. Trees are defined as woody species where >90% of individuals mature to a height of over 20 feet tall and have a single, dominant trunk more than 15 centimeters in diameter at 1.5 meters above the ground.
Feb 9, 2023 · Each of these California native trees is under 20 feet and is perfect for smaller gardens and yards. Water birch (Betula occidentalis): This shrubby tree features dark red bark and is also known as red birch, black birch or mountain birch. It grows in clusters with a shared root system and is ideal for reforestation efforts and erosion control.
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Jan 30, 2024 · 3. Uses of Native California Trees. Native California trees have been used by humans for centuries for a variety of purposes. Here are some of the most common uses: Timber: California’s forests are a major source of timber, and many of the trees that grow there are harvested for lumber. Some of the most important timber trees in California ...
