Bauhinia x blakeana
Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Description
Height: 12-35 ft.
Spread: 20-25 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 3 ft.
The Hong Kong Orchid Tree is a hybrid tree that grows best in warm and sunny climates, thriving in warm coastal zones such as Southern California. It has moderate water requirements It is fruitless, produces pink flowers, and is a popular street tree due to its size.
Brachychiton populneus
Kurrajong
Description
Height: 30-50 ft.
Spread: 30 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Kurrajong is a tree native to Australia that can tolerate warm temperatures and seasonal drought. They do best with low to moderate amounts of supplemental water. It produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers, and is popular in parks and as a street tree.
Callistemon citrinus
Lemon Bottlebrush
Description
Height: 20-25 ft.
Spread: 25 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 3 ft.
The Lemon Bottlebrush is a tree native to Australia. Although it comes from wet coastal regions, it is adaptable in inland and even low desert habitats. It requires a low amount of water. It grows red spiked flowers in mid-spring.
Calocedrus decurrens
Incense Cedar
Description
Height: 70-90 ft.
Spread: 10-15 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Incense Cedar is a native Californian tree. It is adaptable to a wide variety of growing conditions and has been successfully planted across the state. It requires a moderate amount of water. It is slow-growing and known for its aroma.
Catalpa bignonioides
Common Catalpa
Description
Height: 30-40 ft.
Spread: 30-40 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Common Catalpa is a tree that is native to North America and grows best in areas with warm summers and cool winters. It requires a moderate level of water. It grows white flowers in early summer.
Cedrus deodara
Deodar Cedar
Description
Height: 40-60 ft.
Spread: 20-30 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Deodar Cedar is a tree native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. It grows best in wet climates but has proven to be adaptable to drier habitats. It requires a moderate level of water. It can live for hundreds of years and reach considerable size.
Ceiba speciosa
Floss Silk Tree
Description
Height: 40-60 ft.
Spread: 40-50 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Floss Silk Tree is native to South America. It does well in warm climates and requires a low level of water. It is recognizable for its pink flowers and the spines that grow along the trunks of the younger trees.
Celtis occidentalis
Common Hackberry
Description
Height: 45-80 ft.
Spread: 40-50 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Common Hackberry is a tree native to North America. It is native to cold climates but can adapt to desert climates. It requires a moderate level of water.
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Description
Height: 35 ft.
Spread: 25-35 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Eastern Redbud is a tree native to North America. It requires a moderate level of water. It grows pink flowers in the spring.
Cercis occidentalis
Western Redbud
Description
Height: 10-20 ft.
Spread: 10-20 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 2 ft.
The Western Redbud is a tree that is native to California. It is primarily found in woodland and chaparral areas. It requires a low level of water and is a popular tree for landscapes and gardens in California.
Chilopsis linearis
Desert Willow
Description
Height: 15-30 ft.
Spread: 10-20 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 3 ft.
The Desert Willow is a tree that is native to the desert regions of southern California. It can tolerate heat, cold, wind, and drought, and does well in warm climates. It requires a low level of water. In spring and summer it grows flowers that can be white, pink, or purple.
Cinnamomum camphora
Camphor Tree
Description
Height: 50-65 ft.
Spread: 50-60 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Camphor Tree is native to Japan and China. It comes from mild climate zones and does best with a moderate amount of regular water throughout the year. It can grow to a large size and develops large root systems that can cause problems with irrigation systems and urban infrastructure.
Cotinus coggygria
Smoke Tree
Description
Height: 10-15 ft.
Spread: 10-18 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 2 ft.
The Smoke Tree is native to Europe and Asia. It requires a low level of water. The leaves turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall, and the tree can produce a variety of flowers.
Eriobotrya deflexa
Bronze Loquat
Description
Height: 15-25 ft.
Spread: 15-25 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 3 ft.
The Bronze Loquat is a tree that is native to Asia. It is a relatively clean tree, which makes it a popular choice for residential and commercial spaces. It requires a moderate level of water. It produces a small fruit after flowering.
Fraxinus velutina
Velvet Ash
Description
Height: 30-50 ft.
Spread: 30-40 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Velvet Ash is native to areas in the southwest United States, including southern California. It grows best in hot and arid climates and requires a moderate level of water. The leaves turn a distinctive yellow color in the fall.
Ginkgo biloba
Maidenhair Tree
Description
Height: 35-65 ft.
Spread: 25 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 4 ft.
The Maidenhair Tree is native to China. It is one of the oldest remaining plant species on the planet. It requires a moderate level of water. It has fan-shaped leaves that turn golden yellow in the fall.
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Description
Height: 15-25 ft.
Spread: 8-15 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 2 ft.
The Toyon is a native Californian tree, where it grows in coastal, inland, and valley areas. It requires a low level of water. It grows white flowers in spring and summer, and orange and red berries in the fall and winter.
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda
Description
Height: 40-50 ft.
Spread: 20-30 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 6 ft.
The Jacaranda is a tree native to South America. It grows best in warm climates. It requires a moderate level of water. The tree is known for growing purple flowers over the spring and summer.
Koelreuteria paniculate
Goldenrain Tree
Description
Height: 20-35 ft.
Spread: 25-40 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Goldenrain Tree is native to Asia. It grows best in cold conditions, but also has a good tolerance to heat. It requires a low level of water. It grows yellow flowers in early summer.
Lagerstroemia indica
Crape Myrtle
Description
Height: 25 ft.
Spread: 25 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 2 ft.
The Crape Myrtle is a tree that is native to Asia. It grows best in cool and moist areas. It requires a moderate level of water. It has been found to grow flowers in a variety of colors.
Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia
Description
Height: 60-80 ft.
Spread: 50-60 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 6 ft.
The Southern Magnolia is a tree that is native to North America. It requires a moderate level of water. It is a tree that grows dense foliage and produces white flowers. It can grow to a large size and requires generous space.
Magnolia x soulangeana
Saucer Magnolia
Description
Height: 25 ft.
Spread: 25 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 3 ft.
The Saucer Magnolia is a hybrid tree that grows best in cool and moist areas but can adapt to warm and dry climates. It requires a moderate level of water. It blooms in late winter and early spring.
Morus alba
White Mulberry
Description
Height: 30-50 ft.
Spread: 30-50 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The White Mulberry is a tree that is native to China. It comes from cold and moist climates and requires a moderate level of water. It produces fruit from mid spring to early summer.
Persea americana
Mexican Avocado
Description
Height: 30-40 ft.
Spread: 25-35 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Mexican Avocado is a tree native to North America. It requires a moderate level of water. It grows fruit in the spring and summer and is an excellent shade tree.
Phoenix canariensis
Canary Island Date Palm
Description
Height: 50-60 ft.
Spread: 40 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 4 ft.
The Canary Island Date Palm is a tree native to the Canary Islands. It originates from areas with moist soil, but grows well in arid climates and requires a low level of water. It is best suited to being planted in large spaces due to its size.
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistache
Description
Height: 25-35 ft.
Spread: 25-35 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Chinese Pistache is a tree native to China. It grows best in cool and moist climates and requires a moderate level of water. It works well as a street tree due to its size and root system.
Platanus mexicana
Mexican Sycamore
Description
Height: 50 ft.
Spread: 30 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Mexican Sycamore is a tree native to North America. It comes from moist habitats but has a good tolerance for heat. It requires a moderate level of water. It works well in parks and as a street tree.
Platanus racemosa
California Sycamore
Description
Height: 30-80 ft.
Spread: 20-50 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 6 ft.
The California Sycamore is a native Californian tree. It is commonly planted throughout the state. It requires a moderate level of water. It is one of California’s most recognizable native trees.
Platanus x hispanica
London Plane Tree
Description
Height: 70-85 ft.
Spread: 50-70 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 6 ft.
The London Plane Tree is a hybrid tree that is well adapted to growing in urban conditions. It does well with cool winters and warm summers. It requires a moderate level of water. It is one of the most common urban trees throughout the world.
Prunus cerasifera ‘Krauter Vesuvius’
Krauter Vesuvius Plum
Description
Height: 15-25 ft.
Spread: 15-20 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 3 ft.
The Krauter Vesuvius Plum is a cultivar of the flowering plum tree. It has a tolerance to heat and drought. It requires a moderate level of water. It has very dark foliage and light pink flowers.
Prunus ilicifolia
Hollyleaf Cherry
Description
Height: 10-30 ft.
Spread: 10-25 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Very Low
Parkway width minimum: 4 ft.
The Hollyleaf Cherry is a tree that is native to southern California. It does well in coastal areas and requires a very low level of water. After flowering in spring it produces cherry-like fruit.
Pyrus kawakamii
Evergreen Pear
Description
Height: 15-30 ft.
Spread: 15-30 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 4 ft.
The Evergreen Pear is a tree native to Taiwan. It grows well in places with cool winters and regular moisture. It requires a moderate level of water. It grows white flowers in the winter.
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Description
Height: 20-70 ft.
Spread: 20-70 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Coast Live Oak is a tree native to southern California, originating in coastal mountain ranges. It requires a low level of water. It is one of the most widely planted native California trees.
Quercus engelmannii
Engelmann Oak
Description
Height: 50-65 ft.
Spread: 80-120 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Engelmann Oak is a tree native to southern California. It requires a low level of water. It can reach an immense size and is good as a canopy tree.
Quercus ilex
Holly Oak
Description
Height: 30-60 ft.
Spread: 30-60 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 5 ft.
The Holly Oak is a tree native to the western Mediterranean. It has a tolerance for heat and aridity. It requires a low level of water. It is a popular choice for inland California landscapes.
Quercus rubra
Red Oak
Description
Height: 60-80 ft.
Spread: 50-70 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Red Oak is a tree native to North America. It requires a moderate level of water. The leaves turn a vibrant color during the fall.
Quercus suber
Cork Oak
Description
Height: 20-40 ft.
Spread: 20-40 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 6 ft.
The Cork Oak is a tree native to the western Mediterranean and northern Africa. It grows best in warm climates. It is well adapted to heat and drought and requires a low level of water.
Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak
Description
Height: 40-80 ft.
Spread: 60-100 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Southern Live Oak is a tree native to North America. It grows best in humid conditions and requires a moderate level of water. It works well in parks and other large spaces due to its size.
Robinia x ambigua
Pink-Flowering Locust
Description
Height: 40-50 ft.
Spread: 20 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Pink-Flowering Locust is a hybrid tree that grows pink flowers in the spring. It requires a low level of water. It is a popular street tree due to its shade and color.
Sophora secundiflora
Mescal Bean
Description
Height: 15-25 ft.
Spread: 10-15 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 2 ft.
The Mescal Bean is a tree native to North America. It grows best in arid climates. It requires a low level of water. It grows violet flowers and bean-like pods that contain poisonous seeds.
Syagrus romanzoffianum
Queen Palm
Description
Height: 50 ft.
Spread: 20-30 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 2 ft.
The Queen Palm is a tree native to Brazil. It comes from rainforest habitats but adapts well to coastal climates. It requires a moderate level of water. It is one of the most widely planted palm trees in southern California.
Tecoma stans
Yellow Bells
Description
Height: 15-25 ft.
Spread: 15-20 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 2 ft.
The Yellow Bells is a tree native to North America. It requires a low level of water. It grows bright yellow flowers during the spring and summer.
Tipuana tipu
Tipu Tree
Description
Height: 25-50 ft.
Spread: 25-50 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 8 ft.
The Tipu Tree is native to South America. It grows best in mild climates. It requires a moderate level of water. It produces yellow flowers and winged seed pods during the summer.
Ulmus parvifolia
Chinese Elm
Description
Height: 40-60 ft.
Spread: 50-70 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 6 ft.
The Chinese Elm is a tree native to Asia. It grows best in cool and moist climates but is adaptable to many climate conditions. It requires a low level of water. It is one of the most commonly grown elms in California and requires space for its large size.
Umbellularia californica
California Laurel
Description
Height: 60-75 ft.
Spread: 60-75 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Moderate
Parkway width minimum: 6 ft.
The California Laurel is a native Californian tree. It is adaptable to many types of climate conditions. It requires a moderate level of water. It grows tiny yellow flowers during the winter.
Washingtonia filifera
California Fan Palm
Description
Height: 50-70 ft.
Spread: 10-20 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 4 ft.
The California Fan Palm is a native Californian tree. It grows best in desert climates. It requires a low level of water. It is the only palm tree native to California.
Washingtonia robusta
Mexican Fan Palm
Description
Height: 80-100 ft.
Spread: 5-10 ft.
Type: Evergreen
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 3 ft.
The Mexican Fan Palm is a tree native to North America. It is one of the most widely planted palms. It requires a low level of water. The tree is identifiable for growing to great heights with a very slender trunk.
x Chitalpa tashkentensis
Chitalpa
Description
Height: 30 ft.
Spread: 30 ft.
Type: Deciduous
WUCOLS Water Use Rating for Pomona: Low
Parkway width minimum: 4 ft.
The Chitalpa is a hybrid tree that is adaptable to many climate conditions. It requires a low level of water. It grows flowers in clusters in the spring and summer.