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PLATANUS x acerifolia - London Plain

Characteristics:

Foliage: Deciduous

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Season: Insignificant

Growth Habbit: Upright and pyramidal to 70’ x 50’

Soil Preference: Well drained. Tolerates dry soils.

Notes:

Consider root barrier on adjacent hard surfaces.

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QUERCAS engelmannii - Engelmann Oak

Characteristics:

Foliage: Evergreen - Semi-deciduous

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Season: May

Growth Habbit: Slow grower to 45’

Soil Preference: Well drained clay/loam soils.

Notes:

Hardy to 28 deg. f. Tender to frost.

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QUERCUS kelloggii - California Black Oak

Characteristics:

Foliage: Deciduous

Exposure: Full Sun to part shade

Bloom Season: May. Insignificant

Growth Habbit: Upright to 50’ x 40’

Soil Preference: Well drained. Tolerates dry soils.

Notes:

Consider root barrier on adjacent hard surfaces.

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ULMUS parvifolia - Chinese Elm

Characteristics:

Foliage: Semi-evergreen

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Season: Insignificant

Growth Habbit: Fast grower to 45’ h. x 45’ w

Soil Preference: Well drained soils. Somewhat soil tolerant

Notes:

Consider root barrier on adjacent hard surfaces. No planting under this tree due to shallow system.

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