Tipuana tipu

Tipu Tree

The mature size range provided here is typical but be aware trees can grow much larger. Defining feature is the profuse amounts of flowers that bloom late spring into summer. Provides fast shade but give it plenty of room. Prune frequently and carefully to control and direct growth. Canopy coverage: 1,257 square feet.

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Trachycarpus fortunei

Windmill Palm

A primary value of this palm is that it remains in scale for home landscapes. Dark brown fibers on trunk as trees age add interest. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.

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Ulmus parvifolia

Evergreen Elm

Evergreen Elm is an extremely fast-growing tree for shade. Mottled tan and gray bark is an attraction. Thin—don't top—branches in crown to prevent wind damage. Canopy coverage: 962 square feet.

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Vitex agnus-castus

Chaste Tree

Chaste Tree can be grown as a shrub or small tree. Makes a broad screen, although leaves drop in winter. Selections are available with pink or white flowers. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.

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Washingtonia filifera

California Fan Palm

Very similar in appearance to Mexican Fan Palm, but California Fan Palm has a noticeably thicker and heavier trunk. Many gardeners leave the dead palm fronds on older palms, adding interest. Plant or transplant during warm season. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.

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Washingtonia robusta

Mexican Fan Palm

The trunk of Mexican Fan Palm is more narrow and the tree grows taller than California Fan Palm. A definite skyline tree. Can be invasive as plants reseed easily. Plant or transplant during warm season. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.

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