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

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