This is a good street or lawn tree that is fine for growing plants underneath. It is often used along fences to create a screen 18. Drought resistant, its surface roots will raise and crack pavement and seek out sewer and water lines. Pollen may be a problem for people with allergies. The source of traditional New England maple sugar, this tree can grow to 60 feet.
Leaves provide spectacular color where it is cold.
Pinus pinea - Italian Stone Pine 1501 California Avenue, at right side of building Often seen in classical Italian landscape paintings. A bushy globe when young, it develops a thick trunk with umbrella-like branches and will become too large for a small garden. A California native, it needs little water in the summer and may reach 50 - 75 feet tall. Eucalyptus globulus - Blue Gum College Terrace Library, huge tree next to building Most common gum in California has dark green, sickle shaped leaves. In the spring and winter, creamy white to yellow flowers.