5 Small Trees to Plant in Your Landscape Now in San Diego County
Fall has arrived, and the season brings much-wanted cooler weather in our region. Fall is also typically the best time to plant trees, as it allows their roots to establish before the summer heat rolls in.
Let’s face it. Planting trees is beneficial for the planet and brings numerous benefits to your property in San Diego. Looking to add some privacy around your property? Plant some trees! Want to enjoy fresh fruit and know where it comes from? Plant a fruit tree! If you don’t want to have a large tree on your property, small trees are an excellent option. Best of all, small trees are beautiful.
So, What are the Best Small Trees for your Landscape in San Diego County?
Western Redbud
Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is a drought-tolerant, native tree that offers visual appeal throughout the year. In spring, this small tree yields vibrant magenta blooms. In the summer, you can take in the striking purple seed pods, and when fall arrives, its golden-yellow foliage is sure to add curb appeal. It grows to approximately 10 to 15 feet, making its compact size ideal for smaller landscapes in San Diego County
Lemon Bottlebrush
Fall is a great time to plant a Lemon bottlebrush tree (Callistemon citrinus) in your landscape. The small evergreen tree can create privacy and is very drought-tolerant once established. It will also attract butterflies and pollinators — its bright red flowers attract hummingbirds. Typical sizes range from 6 to 15 feet tall.
Meyer Lemon
San Diego County’s mild sunny weather and low-freeze winters mean you can enjoy year-round fruit production. In fact, you can expect a heavy yield of fruit during fall and winter. It’s not just the fruit that makes them a great addition to your garden — they also feature dark green, glossy foliage and fragrant white flowers that will beautify any space that they’re planted in.
Crape Myrtle ‘Hopi’ or ‘Zuni’
These heat-loving trees reward your landscape with showy color in the summer. If it’s a small, attractive, and aesthetically pleasing tree you’re after, look for a ‘Hopi’ or ‘Zuni' variety that can grow up to 15 feet once mature.
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ Dwarf Magnolia
‘Little Gem’ Magnolia trees are prized for their fragrant, showy white flowers. Once they mature, they’ll grow to be about 15 to 20 feet tall. They are slow-growing trees, but once established, they are drought-tolerant. That said, we recommend watering deeply once or twice a week during their first few growing seasons.
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Fall is a wonderful time of year, especially when it comes to planting trees. Small trees are an excellent addition to commercial landscapes, whether in Vista, Carlsbad, Poway, or anywhere in San Diego County. We mentioned a few small trees, that, once established, are drought tolerant once established. If you're looking to enhance the common areas in your HOA, apartment community, or industrial property, planting small trees with showy flowers can do it. Our experts will be happy to recommend a variety of small trees that work best for your property.
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