5 Small Shade-Giving Trees for San Diego County
Smaller-Sized Shade Trees Options
It’s a great feeling when you can find a shady spot in your landscape, especially when the sun is beating down on you. Many times, it’s a tree canopy providing that much appreciated shade that can instantly cool you down. Shade trees don’t just bring instant relief — Shade trees can also cool down buildings and homes, and they bring value, beauty, and biodiversity to your landscape.
When it comes to shade-giving trees for San Diego County commercial properties and HOA common areas, compact trees make sense. We’ve compiled a few of our favorite small shade trees below. These smaller trees are an excellent option for bringing shade and beauty to landscapes in San Diego County.
Crape Myrtle
Crape Myrtle’s are considered drought-tolerant, as they adapt well to dry spells and our region’s Mediterranean climate. They love hot weather. In fact in some parts, like Poway, you’ll see these small trees producing brilliant and prolific blooms in shades of vivid pink, purple, red, purple, or white flowers. Crape Myrtle can grow to be about 15 – 25 feet tall and can provide excellent dappled shade.
Chinese Pistache
Chinese Pistache are bit on the moderate size, growing to about 25 – 35 feet. They handle San Diego heat spells perfectly and can provide filtered shade. Fall brings brilliant orange-red foliage
Western Redbud
These small trees grow to be about 10-15 feet, so they’re an ideal option for smaller common areas or commercial properties. They bloom bright magenta-colored flowers in spring and have rounded leaves. They’re also well adapted to the dry conditions in our region.
Desert Willow
Desert willow trees thrive in full sun and require very little water once they’ve been established. They can grow to be about 15-30 feet tall and can produce beautiful pink/purple orchid-like flowers that bloom from May through September.
‘Little Gem’ Dwarf Magnolia
Unlike full-sized Magnolia trees, Little Gem’ grows to an easy-to-manage size of 15-20 feet tall. They’re an excellent option for smaller sized lots, such as urban spaces. Your HOA community and commercial property tenants and customers will appreciate the large and fragrant white blooms!
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