TREES (updated 10 October, 2009)

The Friends of U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 27th Annual
FALL PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, October 17, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, October 18, 9 am to 3 pm



KEY TO THE CODES AT END OF THE PLANT DESCRIPTIONS:

H* - attracts Hummingbirds
B* - attracts Butterflies or feeds butterfly larvae
W* - Water efficient/drought tolerant plants
C* - California native plant or derivative
F* - especially good cut Flower or cut Foliage
S* - fragrant flowers ("S" for Scented)

The number of plants we expect to have available at the sale appears in brackets at the end of the plant description.

Acacia berlandieri, "GUAJILLO" - Large shrub or small, multi-stemmed tree; heat loving w/ fernlike, light green leaves -- flowers fragrant, ball-like puffs of stamens, white aging to cream & born in early spring. [20/7] (W*S*)

Acacia farnesiana 'Sierra Sweet', "SEEDLESS SWEET ACACIA" - Tough, water efficient small tree w/ spiny branches & tiny, ferny leaves; flowers are fragrant, golden puffs covering the tree in winter/spring; few messy seedpods produced. [15] (H*W*S*)

Aesculus californica, "CALIF. BUCKEYE" - Drought tolerant, California native tree w/ hand-shaped leaves & foot-long plumes of creamy white, fragrant flowers in spring. [11] (H*B*W*C*S*)

Arbutus 'Marina', "STRAWBERRY TREE" - Choice, evergreen tree related to manzanita w/ handsome bark, large, deep green leaves, clusters of tiny, pink, urn-shaped flowers in fall. [20] (H*W*)

Arctostaphylos densiflorus 'Sentinel', "VINE HILL MANZANITA" - Sturdy trunked small tree/shrub to 8 ft. tall & 8 ft. wide w/ smooth, reddish black bark, small, gray leaves & clusters of tiny, light pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd', "DR. HURD MANZANITA" - Calif. native small tree or large shrub to 15 ft. w/ mahogany bark, large, light green leaves & clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers in late winter; well adapted to gardens & handsome all year. [7] (H*B*W*C*)

Bauhinia variegata, "PURPLE ORCHID TREE" - Spectacular, deciduous tree w/ light green, 2-lobed leaves & 3-in. purple, orchidlike flowers in late winter/early spring (a few may have white flowers). [6] (H*)

Caesalpinia mexicana, "MEXICAN BIRD-OF-PARADISE" - Heat-loving, small tree or large shrub w/ ferny, blue-green leaves & showy clusters of lemon yellow flowers throughout warm weather; needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*)

Callistemon 'King's Park Special', "KING'S PARK SPECIAL BOTTLE BRUSH" - Hybrid small tree/large shrub w/ narrow leaves & masses of bright red, bottlebrush flowers over long spring & summer season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*)

Calocedrus decurrens, "INCENSE CEDAR" - Large, Calif. native, evergreen tree w/ dense, pyramidal crown & aromatic foliage & wood; branches popular in holiday decorating. [16] (W*C*)

Casimiroa edulis, "WHITE SAPOTE" - Subtropical tree, deciduous in frost, w/ shiny green, hand-shaped, leaves & 3-4 in., pale yellow fruit w/ tropical flavor & custard-like texture (seedlings of 'Vernon'). [39]

Castanospermum australe, "MORETON BAY CHESTNUT" - Striking, evergreen tree w/ large, dark green, glossy, divided leaves & 8 in. spikes of bright red & yellow, sweetpea-shaped flowers in summer, born even on trunk & main branches. [18/15] (H*B*)

Cercis occidentalis, "WESTERN REDBUD" - Calif. native tree w/ all-year interest - masses of purple spring flowers, handsome foliage & seedpods, yellow fall color, picturesque branching. [25] (H*W*C*F*)

Chilopsis linearis, "DESERT WILLOW" - Calif. native, fast-growing small tree or large shrub w/ airy appearance; willow-like leaves & trumpet-shaped, light pink flowers over long spring/summer season. [20] (H*W*C*)

Chitalpa tashkentensis, "CHITALPA" - Water efficient, small tree w/ willow-like leaves & clusters of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer; hybrid of desert willow & catalpa tree. [20/4] (C*H*W*)

Cinnamomum camphora, "CAMPHOR TREE" - Slow growing, evergreen tree to 50 ft. high & wide w/ thick, picturesque branches & shiny, yellow green leaves that are pink when young; plant away from pavement/structures. [17] (W*)

Citrofortunella microcarpa, "CALAMONDIN" - Columnar, evergreen small tree or shrub w/ lush, dark green foliage, fragrant white flowers & a heavy crop of small, very sour, mandarin-like fruit used in marmelade & cooking; very ornamental. [25] (B*S*)

Citrus aurantifolia, "MEXICAN LIME, KEY LIME" - Evergreen large shrub/ small tree for mildest Inland gardens; fragrant, white flowers & small, tart-fleshed fruit that is yellow when ripe; seedlings of 'Giant Key Lime'. [16] (B*S*)

Citrus grandis x paradisi 'Oroblanco', "OROBLANCO GRAPEFRUIT HYBRID" - Grapefruit/Pummelo hybrid -- an evergreen tree w/ large, handsome, dark green leaves, fragrant, white flowers & large, sweet-fleshed grapefruit-like fruits in spring (rootstock: 'Carrizo'). [6] (B*S*)

Citrus hystrix, "KIEFFIR LIME, MAKRUT" - Choice, evergreen large shrub or small tree with hourglass shaped leaves, white, fragrant flowers & small, bumpy fruit; both leaves & fruit popular in Thai & other asian cooking. [10] (B*S*)

Crinodendron patagua, "LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY TREE" - Choice, Chilean tree w/ appearance of evergreen oaks; small, leathery, holly-like leaves & dainty, bell-shaped, white flowers & attractive cream & red seed capsules. [17] (W*)

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans', "PLUME CEDAR" - Dense, slow-growing, evergreen conifer w/ tiered branches & feathery, blue-green foliage that turns a striking bronze-purple in winter. [20]

Cupressus arizonica 'Blue Pyramid', "ARIZONA CYPRESS" - Arizona native, drought tolerant, evergreen tree, this selection a dense, blue-gray pyramid to 25 ft.; rough, furrowed bark, tiny, scale-like leaves & hard, round cones. [20] (W*C*)

Erythrina cristi-galli, "COCKSPUR CORAL TREE" - Unusual, small tree or large shrub w/ thick branches & clusters of velvety, brick or wine red flowers intermittent over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [13] (H*)

Erythrina princeps, "CORAL TREE" - Spectacular, medium-sized tree or large shrub w/ thick branches & long spikes of brilliant orange-red flowers in late winter/early spring, before leaves appear; hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*)

Ficus carica 'Blue Celeste', "BLUE CELESTE FIG" - Fast-growing, small- to medium-sized, deciduous tree w/ thick, picturesque, white-barked trunk and branches, lobed leaves & sweet, dark-purple-skinned fruit in spring & summer. [10] (W*)

Firmiana simplex, "CHINESE PARASOL TREE" - Choice, deciduous tree w/ distinctive, thick branches, huge lobed leaves & handsome green bark; small, yellow flowers are followed by interesting, leaf-like pods; good street or lawn tree. [56]

Ginkgo biloba, "GINKGO TREE" - Slow-growing, deciduous tree w/ light green, fan-shaped leaves that color yellow in fall; unsexed seedlings -- female trees may bear malodorous fruit, edible seeds. [45]

Heteromeles arbutifolia, "TOYON" - Versatile, Calif. native, water-efficient small tree/large shrub w/ toothed, glossy green leaves, large clusters of white flowers in summer, showy red berries in winter. [21] (H*B*W*C*)

Mangifera indica ('Manila' seedlings), "MANGO" - Heat-loving, frost tender tree or shrub for mildest Inland gardens or patio container; long, narrow leaves emerge bronze, long clusters of tiny flowers & small, flavorful, yellow mangoes (small plants). [9]

Myrtus communis, "MYRTLE" - Versatile, evergreen small tree/large shrub w/ dark green, shiny, aromatic leaves, fragrant, fluffy, white flowers & blue berries; can be hedged or open pruned; slow to form tree size. [5] (W*F*)

Myrtus communis 'Boetica', "BOETICA MYRTLE" - Choice form of this versatile, evergreen tree/shrub w/ dark green, shiny, aromatic leaves, arranged "foxtail" fashion on thick branches; fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [11] (W*F*)

Nolina matapensis, "SONORAN TREE BEARGRASS" - Yucca-like perennial gradually forming a 8-20 ft., dark trunk topped by flexible, sword-shaped, dark green leaves; in age producing a tall branching spike of tiny, white flowers. [8] (W*)

Phoenix reclinata, "SENEGAL DATE PALM" - Picturesque, clumping palm w/ multiple arching trunks & feather-type fronds; good for landscape or containers; hardy to 28. [4]

Phoenix reclinata, "SENEGAL DATE PALM" - Picturesque, clumping palm w/ multiple arching trunks & feather-type fronds; good for landscape or containers; hardy to 28. [16]

Pistacia chinensis, "CHINESE PISTACHE" - Tough, drought resistant, deciduous medium to large tree w/ graceful, divided leaves that reliably turn scarlet/crimson/orange in fall; spectacular! [28] (W*)

Platanus racemosa, "CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE" - Large, picturesque, Calif. native tree w/ pretty bark & large, maple-like leaves; for large, informal or natural gardens w/ some summer irrigation. [7] (B*C*)

Prunus ilicifolia, "HOLLY LEAF CHERRY" - Versatile, drought tolerant, evergreen tree or shrub w/ leathery, hollylike leaves & spikes of creamy-white flowers in spring; Calif. native. [20] (B*W*C*)

Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii, "CATALINA CHERRY" - Versatile, drought tolerant, evergreen tree/shrub w/ shiny, near toothless leaves & spikes of creamy-white flowers in spring, barely edible dark red to black fruits; Calif. native. [7] (B*W*C*)

Quercus agrifolia, "COAST LIVE OAK" - Tough, drought tolerant, wide-spreading tree, w/ hollylike leaves; fast-growing in youth, picturesque in age; Calif. native. [12] (B*W*C*)

Quercus engelmannii, "ENGELMANN OAK" - Tough, drought tolerant, wide-spreading tree, w/ hollylike leaves; fast-growing in youth, picturesque in age; Calif. native of Santa Rosa Plateau fame. [3] (B*W*C*)

Quercus garryana, "GARRY OAK" - Majestic, north Calif. native, low-water-use, deciduous, large tree w/ thick, spreading branches forming a rounded crown & shiny, lobed leaves, fuzzy below; slow to moderate growth [12] (B*W*C*)

Quercus ilex, "HOLLY OAK" - Tough, drought tolerant, dense-crowned tree, w/ smooth, dark gray bark, hollylike leaves that are green above, hairy below; fast-growing in youth. [4] (B*W*)

Quercus kelloggii, "CALIF. BLACK OAK" - Calif. mountain native, deciduous tree w/ picturesque habit & handsome, lobed leaves w/ bristle points emerging pink, aging to dark green. [8] (B*W*C*)

Quercus lobata, "VALLEY OAK" - Majestic, Calif. native, low-water-use, deciduous, large tree w/ thick, spreading branches & handsome, deeply lobed leaves; fairly fast growth w/ some irrigation. [22] (B*W*C*)

Quercus tomentella, "ISLAND OAK" - Channel Is. native, water efficient, evergreen tree, w/ slightly toothed, 2-4 in. leaves that are dark green above, felty white or tan below; symmetrical in shape if well grown. [13] (B*W*C*)

Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards', "ITALIAN BUCKTHORN" - Nearly indestructible, heat tolerant & versatile large shrub easily trained to a small tree; can be clipped or hedged; dark green, shiny leaves & black berries; good oleander subsitute. [10/3] (W*)

Rhamnus prinoides, "AFRICAN DOGWOOD" - Rare, evergreen, South African, large shrub/small tree w/ dark green, shiny leaves & berries that start out green, then turn yellow, red & then black -- w/ all colors appearing at once. [6] (F*)

Sabal mexicana, "OAXACA PALMETTO" - Handsome, heat-loving, slow-growing palm w/ 3-ft., dark green, fan-shaped fronds, eventually forming a slender trunk to 50 ft.; said to be hardy to 10 degrees F. [6]

Sapium sebiferum, "CHINESE TALLOW TREE" - Choice, fast-growing, deciduous tree w/ heart-shaped, aspen-like leaves that flutter in the breeze; gorgeous fall foliage color varies from red to purple. [39]

Schotia brachypetala, "TREE FUCHSIA" - Slow-growing South African tree or shrub w/ handsome, shiny dark green compound leaves & clusters of waxy, crimson flowers w/ protruding stamens born mostly on older wood. [86] (H*S*)

Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel', "COAST REDWOOD" - Fast-growing, Calif. native, evergreen tree w/ handsome, red-brown, fibrous-barked trunk, a conical crown of gracefully upturned branchlets, & blue-tinged green, ferny, aromatic foliage. [20] (C*)

Sophora secundiflora, "TEXAS MOUNTAIN-LAUREL" - Choice, heat-loving, slow-growing tree w/ dark green, shiny leaflets & wisteria-like, violet blue flowers w/ delicious grape scent that lasts after drying; seeds poisonous. [2] (B*W*S*)

Syzygium jambos, "ROSE APPLE" - Semi-tropical small tree/large shrub w/ handsome, lance-shaped leaves, bronze new growth, large, brush-like, creamy white flowers & crunchy, aromatic fruit w/ rose water flavor. [57] (H*W*)

Tabebuia chrysotricha, "GOLDEN TRUMPET TREE" - Spectacular, slow-growing, deciduous tree w/ hand-shaped, gold-haired leaves & 3-4 in., golden yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers before the leaves appear in spring. [27] (H*)

Tabebuia impetiginosa, "PINK TRUMPET TREE" - Spectacular, deciduous tree w/ hand-shaped, 5-leaflet leaves & pretty, 2 to 3 in., lavender-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers before the leaves appear in spring. [40/10] (H*)

Tecoma stans v. angustata, "YELLOW BELLS" - More water-efficient form of this popular favorite -- small tree/large shrub w/ feathery foliage & clusters of trumpet-shaped, bright yellow flowers over long summer/fall season. [15] (H*W*)

Trachycarpus fortunei, "WINDMILL PALM" - One of hardiest palms w/ single, fiber-covered trunk & slender-stemmed, deep green, fan-shaped fronds; hardy to 10 degrees. [2]

Ungnadia speciosa, "MEXICAN BUCKEYE" - Uncommon, slow-growing, multi-trunked small tree or shrub from Texas w/ dark green, pinnately compound leaves & clusters of rose-pink, fragrant flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. [15] (W*S*)

Vauquelinia californica, "ARIZONA ROSEWOOD" - Southwest native, water efficient, small tree/large shrub related to our Calif. native toyon; 3-in, leathery, toothed leaves & flattened clusters of tiny white flowers in late spring. [15] (B*W*)

Vauquelinia corymbosa v. heterodon, "SLIMLEAF ROSEWOOD" - Southwest native, water efficient small tree/large shrub related to Calif. native toyon; 6-in, leathery, toothed leaves & showy, flattened clusters of tiny white flowers in spring. [9] (B*W*)

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