Street Tree Selection Guide
The following list of trees are acceptable for planting in public right-of-way.
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| T=Type | H=Height | |
| C.=Conifer | CS=Crown Spread | |
| D.=Deciduous | S=Spacing | |
| E.=Evergreen | PS=Parkway Size | |
| P.=Palm | DT=Drought Tolerant | |
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N=Native | |
| Botanical Name/ Common Name |
Image/Specs Available |
T | H | CS | S | PS | DT | N | |
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1
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Acacia Baileyana/ Bailey Acacia |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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2
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Acacia Melanoxylon/ Black Acacia |
E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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3
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Acer Macrophyllum/ Bigleaf Maple |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | ||
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4
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Acer Negundo/ Box Elder |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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5
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Agonis FIexuosa/ Peppermint Tree |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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6
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Albizia Julibrissin/ Silk Tree |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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7
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Alnus Cordata/ ItaIian Alder |
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D. | 40+ | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | ||
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8
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Alnus Rhombifolia/ White Alder |
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D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | |
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9
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Angophora Costata/ Gum Myrtle |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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10
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Araucaria Heterophylla/ Norfolk Island Pine |
C. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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11
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Arbutus Menziesii/ Madrone |
E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes | |
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12
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Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana/ King Palm |
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P. | 40+ | 20-30 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | |
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13
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Arecastrum Romanzoffianum/ Queen PaIm |
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P. | 40+ | 40+ | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | |
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14
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Bauhinia Purpurea/ Purple Orchid Tree |
D. | 20-40 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | ||
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15
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Bauhinia V. Candida/ White Orchid Tree |
D. | 20-40 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | ||
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16
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Betula Nigra/ River Birch |
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D. | 40+ | 20-40 | 35-40 | 4-6 | ||
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17
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Betula Pendula/ European White Birch |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 3-4 | |||
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18
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Bisohofia Javanica/ Toog Tree |
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E. | 40+ | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | ||
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19
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Brahea Armata/ Mexican Blue Palm |
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P. | 20-40 | -20 | 25-30 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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20
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Brahea Edulis/ Guadalupe Palm |
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P. | 20-40 | -20 | 25-30 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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21
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Broussonetia Papyrifera/ Paper Mulberry |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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22
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Butia Capitita/ Pindo Palm |
E. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | ||
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23
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Callistemon Salignus/ White Bottle Brush |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 3-4 | Yes | ||
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24
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Calistemon Viminalis/ Weeping Bottle Brush |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 3-4 | Yes | |
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25
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Calocedrus Decurrens/ lncense Cedar |
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C. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes |
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26
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Calodendrum Capense/ Cape Chestnut |
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D. | 20-40 | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | |
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27
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Cassia Excelsa/ Crown of Gold |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | ||
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28
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Cassia Leptophylla/ Gold Medallion Tree |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | ||
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29
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Castanea Mollissima/ Chinese Chestnut |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | |||
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30
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Castanea Sativa/ Spanish Chestnut |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | |||
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31
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Castanospermum Australe/ Moreton Bay Chestnut |
E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | |||
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32
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Casuarina Cunninghamiana/ River She-oak |
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C. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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33
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Catalpa Bignonioides/ Common Catalpa |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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34
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Catalpa Speciosa/ Western Catalpa |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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35
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Cedrela Fissilis/ Brazilian Cedar Wood |
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D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | |
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36
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Cedrus Atlantica/ Atlas Cedar |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | ||
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37
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Cedrus Deodara/ Deodar Cedar |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | ||
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38
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Cedrus Libani/ Cedar of Lebanon |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | ||
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39
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Celtis Occidentalis/ Common Hackberry |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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40
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Celtis Reticulata/ Western Hackberry |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | Yes | |
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41
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Cercis Canadensis/ Eastern Redbud |
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D. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | ||
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42
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Cercis Occidentalis/ Western Redbud |
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D. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | Yes |
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43
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Chilopsis Linearis/ Desert Willow |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | Yes | |
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44
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Chionanthus Retusus/ Chinese Fringe Tree |
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D. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 4-6 | ||
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45
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Chitalpa Tashkentensis/ Chitalpa |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 25-30 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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46
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Cinnamomum Camphora/ Camphor Tree |
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E. | 20-40 | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | |
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47
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Crinodendron Patagua/ Lily OfValley Tree |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | |||
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48
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Cryptocarya Rubra/ Cryptocarya |
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E. | 20-40 | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | ||
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49
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Crytomeria Japonica/ Japanese Cryptomeria |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | |||
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50
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Cupressus Glabra/ Smooth Arizona Cypress |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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51
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Cupressus Macrocarpa/ Monterey Cypress |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes | |
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52
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Eriobotrya Deflexa/ Bronze Loquat |
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E. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | ||
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53
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Erythrina Crista-Galli/ Cockspur Coral Tree |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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54
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Erythrina Coralloides/ Naked Coral |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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55
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Erythrina Humeana/ Natal Coral |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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56
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Eucalyptus Camaldulensis/ Red Gum |
E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | ||
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57
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Eucalyptus Citriodora/ Lemon Scented Gum |
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E. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | ||
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58
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Eucalyptus Cornuta/ Yate |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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59
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Eucalyptus Erythrocorys/ Red-Cap Gum |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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60
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Eucalyptus Ficifolia/ Red-Flowering Gum |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | ||
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61
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Eucalyptus Lehmannii/ Bushy Yate |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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62
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Eucalyptus Leucoxylon/ White lronbark |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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63
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Eucalyptus Nicholii/ Willowleaf Peppermint |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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64
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Eucalyptus Polyanthemos/ Silver Dollar Gum |
E. | 40+ | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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65
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Eucalyptus Rudis/ Desert Gum |
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E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | |
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66
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Eucalyptus Sideroxylon/ Red Ironbark |
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E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | |
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67
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Eucalyptus Torquata/ Coral Gum |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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68
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Ficus Macrophylla/ Moreton Bay Fig |
E. | 40-60 | 60-100 | 40+ | 8+ | Yes | ||
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69
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Ficus Rubigenosa/ Rustyleaf Fig |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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70
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Geijera Parviflora/ Australian Willow |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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71
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Ginkgo Biloba/ Maidenhair Tree |
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D. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | ||
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72
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Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis Honey Locust |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | ||
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73
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Harpephyllum Caffrum/ Kaffir Plum |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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74
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Hymenosporum Flavum/ Sweet Shade |
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E. | 20-40 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | ||
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75
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Ilex Altaclarensis Wilsonii/ Wilson Holly |
E. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | ||
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76
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Jacaranda Mimosifolia/ Jacaranda |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | ||
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77
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Jubaea Chilensis/ Chilean Wine Palm |
P. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | |||
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78
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Koelreuteria Bipinnata/ Chinese Flame Tree |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | ||
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79
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Koelreuteria Paniculata/ Golden Rain |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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80
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Lagerstroemia Indica/ Crape Myrtle |
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D. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | |
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81
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Lagunaria Patersonii/ Primrose Tree |
E. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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82
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Laurus Nobilis/ Sweet Bay |
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E. | 20-40 | -20 | 25-30 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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83
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Ligustrum Japonicum/ Japanese Privet |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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84
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Liriodendron Tulipifera/ Tulip Tree |
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D. | 40+ | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | ||
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85
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Lithocarpus Densiflorus/ Tan Bark Oak |
E. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes | |
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86
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Liquidambar Orientalis/ Oriental Sweetgum |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 25-35 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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87
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Lyonathamnus Floribondus/ Catalina Ironwood |
E. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | Yes | |
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88
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Macadamia Integrifolia/ Smooth-Shell Macadamia |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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89
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Magnolia Grandiflora/ Southern Magnolia |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | ||
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90
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Magnolia Grandiflora/ St. Mary Magnolia |
E. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | |||
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91
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Magnolia Grandiflora/ Majestic Beauty Southern Magnolia |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 25-30 | 4-6 | |||
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92
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Melaleuca Linariifolia/ Flaxleaf Paperbark |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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93
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Melaleuca Quinquenervia/ Cajeput |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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94
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Melia Azedarach/ Chinaberry |
D. | 20-40 | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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95
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Metrosideros Excelsus/ New Zealand Christmas Tree |
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E. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | |
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96
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Myoporum Laetum/ Myoporum |
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E. | -20 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | ||
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97
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Nyssa Sylvatica/ Sour Gum |
D. | 40+ | -20 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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98
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Olea Europae/ Olive |
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E. | 20-40 | -20 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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99
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Phoenix Canariensis/ Canary Island Date Palm |
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P. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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100
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Phoenix Dactylifera/ Date Palm |
P. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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101
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Photinia Serrulata/ Chinese Photinia |
E. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | ||
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102
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Photinia Fraseri/ Photinia |
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E. | -20 | -20 | 25-30 | 3-4 | Yes | |
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103
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Pinus Canariensis/ Canary Island Pine |
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C. | 40+ | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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104
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Pinus Eldarica/ Mondell Pine |
C. | 40+ | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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105
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Pinus Halepensis/ Aleppo Pine |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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106
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Pinus Muricata/ Bishop Pine |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes | |
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107
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Pinus Patula/ Jelecote Pine |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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108
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Pinus Pinea/ Italian Stone Pine |
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C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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109
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Pinus Radiata/ Monterey Pine |
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C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes |
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110
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Pinus Torreyana/ Torrey Pine |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes | |
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111
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Pistacia Chinensis/ Chinese Pistache |
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D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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112
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Pittosporum Rhombifolium/ Queensland Pittosporum |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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113
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Pittosporum Undulatum/ Victorian Box |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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114
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Platanus X Acerifolia/ London Plane |
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D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | ||
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115
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Platanus Racemosa/ California Sycamore |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | ||
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116
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Podocarpus Gracilior/ African Fern Pine |
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E. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | ||
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117
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Podocarpus Macrophyllus/ Shrubby Yew Pine |
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E. | 20-40 | -20 | 25-30 | 4-6 | ||
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118
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Prosopis Glandulosa/ Mesquite |
D. | 20-40 | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes | |
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119
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Prunus Caroliniana/ Carolina Laurel Cherry |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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120
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Prunus Cerasifera/ Purple-leaf Flowering Plum |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 25-30 | 3-4 | ||
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121
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Prunus Ilicifolia/ Hollyleaf Cherry |
E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | Yes | |
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122
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Pyrus Calleryana/ Ornamental Pear |
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D. | 20-40 | -20 | 30-35 | 3-4 | ||
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123
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Pyrus Kawakamii/ Evergreen Pear |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | ||
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124
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Quercus Agrifolia/ Coast Live Oak |
E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | Yes | |
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125
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Quercus Coccinea/ Scarlet Oak |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | ||
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126
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Quercus Engelmannii/ Mesa Oak |
E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes | |
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127
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Quercus Lobata/ Valley Oak |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | Yes | |
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128
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Quercus Suber/ Cork Oak |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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129
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Quercus Virginiana/ Southern Live Oak |
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E. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | ||
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130
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Quillaja Saponaria/ Soapbark Tree |
Image/Specs not available
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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131
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Rhus Lancea/ African Sumac |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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132
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Robinia Pseudoacacia/ Black Locust |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | ||
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133
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Robinia Ambigua Idahoensis/ Idaho Locust |
D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 3-4 | Yes | ||
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134
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Sapium Sebiferum/ Chinese Tallow Tree |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | ||
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135
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Schinus Molle/ California Pepper |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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136
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Schinus Terebinthifolius/ Brazilian Pepper |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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137
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Sequoiadendron Giganteum/ Giant Sequoia |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | Yes | |
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138
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Sequoia Sempervirens/ Redwood |
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C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | Yes | |
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139
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Stenocarpus Sinuatus/ Firewheel Tree |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | ||
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140
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Tabebuia Avellanedae/ Lavender Trumpet Tree |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 3-4 | ||
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141
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Tabebuia Chrysotricha/ Golden Trumpet Tree |
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D. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 3-4 | ||
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142
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Taxodium Mucronatum/ Montezuma Cypress |
C. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | |||
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143
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Tilia Americana/ American Linden |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | |||
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144
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Tilia Cordata/ Littleleaf Linden |
D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 6-8 | |||
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145
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Tipuana Tipu/ Tipu Tree |
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D. | 40+ | 40+ | 35-40 | 8+ | ||
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146
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Tristania Conferta/ Brisbane Box |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes | |
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147
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Ulmus Parvifolia Sempervirens/ Chinese Elm |
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E. | 20-40 | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | |
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148
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Umbellularia Californica/ California Laurel |
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E. | 40+ | 20-40 | 35-40 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes |
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149
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Washingtonia Filifera/ California Fan Palm |
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P. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 6-8 | Yes | Yes |
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150
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Washingtonia Robusta/ Mexican Fan Palm |
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P. | 40+ | 20-40 | 30-35 | 4-6 | Yes |
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