Zone 11 Trees
Bischofia javanica
Bischofia
Family Euphorbiaceae
Photos taken at Disneyland – Anaheim, CA, Los Angeles County Arboretum – Arcadia, CA and Balboa Park – San Diego, CA by M. Ritter, C. Stubler, W. Mark, J. Reimer
Site Conditions
- Planting area: 10’
- Root Damage Potential : Moderate
- SelecTree Water Use: Medium
- USDA zones: 10, 11
- Sun exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Soil texture: Loam, Sand, or Clay
- Soil pH: Acidic to Alkaline
- Soil salinity tolerance: Moderate
- Powerline friendly: No
Tree Characteristics
- Tree Shape: Rounded
- Foliage type: Evergreen
- Maximum height: 50 feet
- Canopy width: 25-35 feet
- Growth rate: ~24-120 in/year
- Flowers: Inconspicuous
- Flowering: Spring
- Fruiting: Fall or Winter
- Litter: Fruit
Site Consideration
Streetscape, Parkland, Tree Specimen
Acca sellowiana ‘Coolidge’
Coolidge Pineapple Guava
Family Myrtaceae
Site Conditions
- Planting area: 5’ – 10’
- Root Damage Potential: Low
- SelecTree Water Use: Low
- USDA zones: 8, 9, 10, 11
- Sun exposure: Full Sun
- Soil texture: Loam, Sand, or Clay
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Very Alkaline
- Salt spray tolerance: Moderate
- Powerline friendly: Yes
Tree Characteristics
- Tree Shape: Rounded
- Foliage type: Evergreen
- Maximum height: 25 feet
- Canopy width: 18 – 25 feet
- Growth rate: ~24 in/year
- Flowers: Showy
- Flower color: Purple or Red or White
- Flowering: Spring or Summer
- Fruit: Large Gray or Green Berry
- Fruiting: Fall or Winter
- Fruit value: Edible
- Litter: Wet Fruit
Site Consideration
Hedge, Screen, and Tree