Broadleaf Evergreen Trees 
Acacias 
Acacia Baileyana (Bailey's Acacia). Possibly the most popular 
oi all the flowering Acacias because of its extremely heavy masses 
of pale yellow flowers in early spring. This Acacia is very fast 
growing, developing a tree from 15 feet to 25 feet in height with a 
very spreading habit. This is one of the best trees for quick growth 
and beautiful effect.. Gal. containers, 40c; 5-gal. containers, $1.50 
Acacia cultriformis (Knife Acacia). This is one of the smaller 
growing Acacias that attains the proportions of a shrub rather than 
a tree. Its blooming period is during the summer months, when 
the branches are well covered with bright yellow fuzzy flower 
clusters. This shrub does not develop a main stem, but because 
of its branching habit makes an excellent shrub for hardy back¬ 
ground conditions. Gal. containers, 40c; 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle). Where quick shade and a com¬ 
paratively large tree is desired this plant is one of our best. It 
attains a height of about 60 feet with a well balanced spreading 
top. The flowers on this variety are very pale yellow and not 
spectacular but give it a very pretty appearance during the spring 
months. Gal. containers, 35c; 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
Acacia floribunda (Everblooming Acacia). This is one of the 
smaller growing tree type Acacias that gives almost the same 
effect in shape as a weeping willow. This variety flowers over 
a longer period than any other Acacia that we know of, being in 
bloom practically all the time. The flowers are pale yellow and 
well spaced throughout the entire tree. This variety grows to 
about 20 feet in height and spread. Gal. containers, 35c; 5-gal. 
containers, $1.50. 
Acacia latifolia (Broadleaf Acacia). This very spreading variety 
of Acacia develops very brilliant green foliage of a very dense 
nature. This feature makes it an excellent plant to use where one 
wishes a solid screen effect up to 20 feet in height. The natural 
habit of this variety is to grow as a large spreading shrub. How¬ 
ever, it can easily be trained into a single stem tree. The flowers 
are a bright yellow. Gal. containers, 35c; 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
Acacia melanoxylon (Black Acacia). This is probably the longest 
lived of all the Acacia family. It grows rapidly to approximately 
60 feet with a well shaped broad conical head. The older trees 
develop a very rich dark green foliage. This is an excellent tree 
where a fast growth and dense shade is desired. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. 
$1.50. j rfl 
Camphor 1 ree 
Camphora officinalis. This hardy tree has proven itself a very 
satisfactory importation to Southern California because our 
climate is very similar to the climate from which the tree was im¬ 
ported. The color of new leaf growth in the spring and the old 
leaves just prior to their falling give the tree a reddish cast which 
is very attractive. The average height of this tree is about 30 
feet, although there are a few specimens much larger than this. 
This tree by the way is of the Cinnamon family and the one from 
which medicinal camphor is made. Gal. containers, 40c; 5-gal. 
containers. $1.70. Beef Wood 
Casuariana stricta. This hardy tree resembles a pine in appear¬ 
ance and is frequently mistaken for one. It is one of the few trees 
that we have which has consistently maintained its identical 
characteristics down through the centuries from prehistoric times. 
Its average height in Southern California is about 50 feet and be¬ 
cause of its drought resistant qualities makes an excellent tree to 
use. Gal. containers, 35c; 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
St. John’s Bread 
Ceratonia siliqua. Of all the imported trees that we have in 
Southern California, the Carob tree is possibly the most generally 
suited to our conditions. It is extremely hardy and as trees go, 
very clean, and so far has developed no insect or disease pest. 
The top develops a very dense dark green shade and takes on 
about the same general shape as our native Live Oaks. This 
tree will thrive on an absolute minimum of water after once estab¬ 
lished. Gal. containers, 40c; 5-gal. containers, $1.70. 
Dragon Palm 
Dracena indivisa. One of the best plants that we have, belong¬ 
ing to the Palm family and appropriate for use on Spanish or 
Mexican architecture particularly. Grows rapidly, maintaining a 
single stem until it blooms for the first time, at which time it will 
branch out into two or more heads. The long, pointed, strap-like 
leaves radiate gracefully from the main head of the plants. Its 
mature height is about 30 feet. Gal. containers, 35c; 2-3 ft., $1.50; 
4-5 ft., $1.70. 
Eucalyptus 
Eucalyptus citriodora (Lemon Scented Gum). Of all the Eucalyptus 
family, this one is possibly the most graceful and striking in 
appearance, because of the very straight, pure white trunk and 
soft, feathery tufts of foliage when seen from a slight distance. 
It also has one very odd characteristic in that the foliage has a 
scent usually foreign to the Eucalyptus family, it being similar 
to that of the lemon verbena. Gal. containers, 40c; 5-gal. con¬ 
tainers, $1.50. 
Eucalyptus corynocalyx (Sugar Gum). This variety attains a 
height of about 75 feet and grows very fast. This is one of the 
best varieties to use where the summers get particularly hot and 
it is also extremely drought resistant. Gal. containers, 35c; 5-gal. 
containers, $1.50. 
FLOWERING EUCALYPTUS 
Eucalyptus ficifolia (Scarlet Flowering Gum). This variety, noted 
for its flowering ability, very seldom attains a height of over 20 
feet, and develops a very compact, spreading top. The large 
clusters of flaming scarlet flowers appear in masses in the sum¬ 
mer. The roots of this variety are less detrimental to surrounding 
plant life than some of the other Eucalyptus. Gal. containers, 40c; 
5-gal. containers, $2.00. 
Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum). This is probably the most gen¬ 
erally planted of all varieties beccuse of its extremely fast growth 
and its desirability for wind-break planting or for fire wood. It 
attains a height of about 80 feet. After the tree attains a diameter 
of 6 inches or more it may be cut for fire wood and the stump will 
throw out new tops which in turn may be cut for a similar purpose, 
and so on. Gal. containers, 35c; 5-gal. containers, $1.30. 
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Eox Eucalyptus). This is a slower 
growing variety and one that does not attain the extreme height 
of some of the others, 50 feet being about average for this one. 
Its very round leaves of grayish color present a striking appear¬ 
ance. Its extreme hardiness makes it a very good tree for hot, dry 
climates. Gal. containers, 40c; 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
Eucalyptus pulverulenta (Gray Box). This is an odd growing tree 
and one that will attract attention. A comparatively recent im¬ 
portation from Australia and the growth is irregular. The thick, 
whitish-green leaves which grow opposite each other all along the 
stems present an appearance that will not be duplicated in any 
plant that we know of. Gal. containers, 35c. 
Eucalyptus rudis (Desert Gum'. This variety grows into a very 
handsome tree, attaining a height of approximately 75 feet. Its 
dark green pendulous leaves and the shaggy bark on the trunk 
make this tree a good one for specimen or avenue planting. 
Gal. containers, 35c; 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum). This is one of the tallest 
growing varieties of them all and a very rapid grower. It seems to 
thrive on hot weather and is extremely hardy as Eucalyptus go, 
both as to frost and a limited amount of moisture. Gal. containers, 
35c; 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
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