Category: Trees
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Larrea Tridentata
image by: Hannah Ko common name(s): creosote bush, greasewood, chaparral, gobernadora, hediondilla (smelly) phonetic spelling: LAIR-ee-uh try-den-TAY-tuh descirption: the creosote bush is part of the Zygophyllaceae family, which consists of shrubs, herbs, and various trees. They grows natively in North America, specifically in California and Arizona, but originated from Argentina. It is an evergreen shrub…
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Pinus Strobus
Common Name(s): Pinus Strobus Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus STROH-bus Description: Reaching 50-80 feet tall and 20-40 feet wide, this graceful conifer adds vertical interest and shade to your property. Thrives in various soil conditions whether it’s dry, sandy, or rocky! But prefers full sun, moist, well-drained soils, and cool climates. Attracts butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, and small…
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Quercus douglasii
Photo by Mark W. Skinner Common Name(s): Blue Oak Phonetic Spelling: “ˈkwɜrkəs duːˈɡlæsii” Description: A slow-aging oak tree that grows less than 30 centimeters per year. Has slightly bluer leaves than other oak trees, hence the name. Leaves are slightly lobed. The bark is a slightly greyish color. Are very drought-tolerant and dominant in blue…
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Eschscholzia californica
Common Names: California Poppy, Golden Poppy, California Sunlight, Cup of Gold Phonetic Spelling: Es-kol-zee-uh kal-uh-for-ni-kuh Description: Stands at approximately 5 to 61 centimeters tall. Characterized by its four petals and deep yellow, orange, and cream colors in the wild. Discovered by Adelbert von Chamisso who named it after J. F. Eschscholtz. Is the state flower…
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Ziziphus Jujuba
Common Name(s): Jujube, Chinese Date, Indian Plum Phonetic Spelling: ZIZ-uh-fuss joo-JOO-buh Description: Heights range from 15 feet all the way to 50 feet tall. Characterized by its dense, zigzag-shaped branches, and small green leaves. Takes around 3-4 years to bear fruit. Extremely drought tolerant and grows in diverse climates. However, it thrives in warm/hot summer…