An evergreen Oak that is great for landscapes as it can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. Tree is deer resistant and attracts birds, squirrels. Has low water use and a large canopy of up to 40 feet.

This tree is excellent for urban environments with its very low water use and moderate root damage. Attracts birds, squirrels and is deciduous.

A beautiful evergreen oak species with light gray leaves and acorns. The tree is deer resistant and attracts birds, squirrels. Low water use rating and moderate root damage potential.

A great tree for temperate coastal areas. Provides shade with up to a 30 ft. canopy, can tolerate heat and uses minimal water. The tree has showy white flowers in the spring and weeping leaves that make it beautiful year round.

This tree has a great large spreading canopy. It can be spotted along California’s landscape and is very characteristic to the rolling hills of SLO. Also is evergreen and has medium water use.

Partly deciduous to evergreen tree with dark green leaves that change in the Fall. Resistant to deer and has medium water usage. Native to China, Japan, North Korea, and Vietnam and can be found growing around town and on the Cal Poly Campus.

A characteristic tree to California’s urban landscapes. The tree has fragrant and bright yellow flowers as well as fruits that resemble Chinese lanterns. Has medium water usage, low root damage potential, and is deer resistant.

Known for being a great street and park tree, the Chinese pistache is a favorite of the SLO landscape. The tree turns bright red or orange in the fall and is deciduous. The tree is deer resistant and attracts birds while having low water use and root damage potential.