Bellflower City Council
April 27, 2026

1 Staff Report — Urban Forest Master Plan
April 27, 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The UFMP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Here, the UFMP is intended to ameliorate the impacts of climate change and human activity upon the environment. It is plain, therefore, from any reasonable viewpoint that there is no significant impact upon the environment arising solely from adopting the UFMP. Individual projects that implement the UFMP will be independently evaluated in accordance with CEQA.

DISCUSSION
Vision and Goals
The UFMP's vision is to: increase citywide canopy, especially in underserved areas; optimize management standards and resource allocation; provide clear guidance for officials, staff, and the community; and strengthen partnerships through outreach and education on tree benefits and care. Its goals are to streamline maintenance and pruning schedules; improve species continuity on streets for efficient grid pruning; identify canopy gaps to reach a 10% citywide canopy; establish an annual program to plant at known sites; and obtain the Tree City USA designation.

Existing Conditions and Diversity
The City manages 8,226 trees across 11,620 sites (about 71% occupied), leaving 3,243 vacant sites (about 28%), plus 136 stump sites and 15 miscellaneous sites (about 1% combined). The UFMP assesses tree diversity using the "10-20-30 rule," which recommends that no single species comprise more than 10% of the total tree population, no genus exceed 20%, and no family represent more than 30% of the overall inventory.

Bellflower meets this guideline, with 128 species across 76 genera and 45 families, originating from six continents. About 84% of trees are in good condition, 15% fair, and 1% poor, highlighting the need for proactive maintenance and timely removal of hazardous trees with a remove -and -replace approach to preserve and grow canopy.

Benefits and Species Selection
The UFMP estimates the urban forest's asset value at over $37 million and quantifies annual benefits, including approximately 203 tons of carbon sequestered, 4,663 tons stored, 3.11 tons of air pollutants removed, and over 678,000 gallons of stormwater runoff reduced. The plan includes a tree palette to guide species selection, emphasizing climate - adapted, drought -tolerant choices to reduce maintenance costs, conserve water, avoid conflicts with utilities and enhance public safety.
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Canopy Targets and Priorities
The City's current canopy coverage is 6.61%, with a target of 10% to advance cooling, air quality, carbon benefits, and climate resilience. Canopy is relatively even in residential areas but lags in commercial corridors, industrial zones, and higher -density housing, increasing heat exposure and limiting benefits in underserved communities; the UFMP prioritizes planting and maintenance in these areas. With roughly 80% of land in impervious cover, planting space is constrained; however, 3,243 vacant sites present a clear path for incremental expansion.

Strategy: Expansion, Optimization, Resilience
Expansion includes a remove -and -replace policy and planting about 100 trees annually in priority locations. Optimization calls for a proactive, grid -based pruning cycle based upon Council District, proactive inspections, and data -driven management to improve efficiency and safety. Resilience focuses on climate -ready, drought -tolerant species and greater species diversity to reduce risks from pests and disease, along with phased implementation to minimize canopy loss, partnerships with schools and commercial properties, promoting parking lot trees during development review, and structural pruning to support healthy growth.

Community Engagement
Outreach shows strong public support: 96% of respondents said trees improve quality of life and 93% support adding more trees, especially along boulevards, parkways, and near schools. Residents cited shade, air quality, and climate mitigation as top benefits, while noting concerns about improper pruning, hardscape root damage, and utility conflicts; the UFMP balances expansion with improved maintenance, tree care, and continued public engagement.

Implementation
Implementation can be phased: near -term actions include launching the Council - identified annual planting program, addressing high -priority removals identified by the UFMP or by staff or the community, and expanding public education on water management, climate resilience, plant traits, mulching, fertilization, sanitation, pest and disease identification, wildlife protection, and biological control. Subsequent actions focus on increasing canopy in priority areas, improving operational efficiency through proactive measures, and strengthening partnerships, with an overarching vision to sustain and grow canopy, maintain a healthy and resilient forest, integrate best practices into broader City planning and sustainability, and budget effectively for future needs. The UFMP may also serve as the basis for the City's urban forest regulations, which would satisfy the remaining requirements for the City's Tree City USA application. If the UFMP is adopted, it is recommended that the City Council schedule a future agenda item to consider urban forest regulations to codify within the BMC.

ATTACHMENT
City of Bellflower Urban Forest Master Plan 4
3 West Coast Arborists, Inc. • 2200 E. Via Burton St., Anaheim, CA 92806 • 800.521-3714 • WCAINC.COM

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5 Table of Contents
1 Introduction 5

1.1 Executive Summary 6

1.2 History and Background 7

1.3 Vision 8

1.3.1 Specific City Goals to Realize this Vision 9

1.4 Purpose and Scope of Plan 9

1.5 Current State of the Urban Forest 10

1.6 Public Participation — Survey Results 10
2 Inventory Report 13

2.1 Tree Inventory Background 14

2.2 Current Tree Inventory 14

2.3 Fast Facts 23

2.4 Potential Planting Sites 24

2.5 iTree Fast Facts 26
3 Canopy Assessment 27

3.1 Introduction to Canopy Cover 28

3.2 Methodology 28

3.3 Canopy Cover Analysis 30

3.4 Breakdown by District 33

3.4.1 Grid Pruning District 1 33

3.4.2 Grid Pruning District 2 34

3.4.3 Grid Pruning District 3 36

3.4.4 Grid Pruning District 4 38

3.4.5 Grid Pruning District 5 39

3.5 Land Cover Assessment 40

3.6 Canopy Goals 42
4 Urban Forest Operations 43

4.1 Goals and Objectives 44
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4.2.1 Byron Zinn Park 44

4.2.2 Caruthers Park 46

4.2.3 Constitution Park 47

4.2.4 Palm Street Park 49

4.2.5 Pirate Park 50

4.2.6 Riverview Park 51

4.2.7 Simms Park 53

4.2.8 Thompson Park 55

4.2.9 Greenway Bike Trail 57

4.2.10 Butterfly Garden Park 58

4.3 Public Works Director or Designee 59

4.4 Maintenance Program 60

4.4.1 Tree Inspections 60

4.4.2 Grid Pruning Schedule 60

4.4.3 Out of Cycle Pruning 77

4.4.4 Tree Removals 77

4.5 Standards and Best Management Practices 77

4.6 Plant Health Care 77

4.6.1 Cultural Practices to Support Tree Health 78

4.6.2 Integrated Pest Management 83

4.7 Risk Assessment 88

4.8 Urban Forest Biomass Recycling and Repurposing 89

4.8.1 Tree Recycling Plan 89

4.8.2 Species Replacement Plan 89

4.9 Emergency Operations 90

4.9.1 Incident Reporting 90

4.9.2 Storm Events 90

4.9.3 Incident Response 90

4.9.4 Emergency Response by Outside Contractors 90

4.9.5 Debris Management 91
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5 Climate Resiliency 94

5.1 Sustainability 95

5.2 Tree Palette 95

5.2.1 Plant Characteristics Used 96

5.2.2 Approved Tree Palette 97

5.2.3 Planting Space Available 2 — 4 Feet Wide With No Overhead Utilities 100

5.2.4 Planting Space Available 2 — 4 Feet Wide With Overhead Utilities 100

5.2.5 Planting Space Available 4 — 7 Feet Wide With No Overhead Utilities 100

5.2.6 Planting Space Available 4 — 7 Feet Wide With Overhead Utilities 101

5.2.7 Planting Space Available Greater Than 7 Feet Wide 102

5.2.8 Species Profiles 103

5.3 Planning, Development, and Infrastructure 191

5.3.1 Tree Protection in the Development and Planting Process 191

5.4 Reduction of Urban Heat Island 194

5.5 Planting Plan 195

5.5.1 Soil Testing 201

5.5.2 Species selection 201

5.5.3 Nursery Stock Selection 201

5.5.4 Tree Installation 203

5.5.5 New Tree Support and Trunk Protection 204

5.5.6 Watering for New Trees 207

5.5.7 Structural Pruning 208

5.5.8 Monitoring of Newly Planted Trees 209
6 Strategic Plan 210

6.1 Vision Statement 211

6.2 Guiding Principles 211

6.3 Strategic Plan 212

6.3.1 Maintain Canopy Cover and Urban Forest Tree Inventory Through Replacement of any Public Tree Removed 212

6.3.2 Increase Canopy Cover and Urban Forest Tree Inventory by Planting One Hundred (100) New Trees Each Year 212
8 7 Public Participation 213

7.1 Education / Outreach 214

7.2 Tree City USA Status 214

7.3 Caring for Private Trees 215

7.4 Resources and Guidelines for Homeowners and Businesses 215 Appendix A — Sources 217
Appendix B — Best Management Practices 219
Appendix C — City Planning Details and Specifications 221 Appendix D — Common Pest and Disease Information 223
Appendix E — I -Tree ECOTM Reports 228
Appendix F — Resources for Homeowners and Businesses 278 Appendix G — Results of the Public Outreach Survey 292
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.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Bellflower has developed this Urban Forest Master Plan to provide City officials, the Public Works Director or Designee, and members of the community with guidance, practices, and standards to maintain a sustainable, healthy urban forest that maximizes the benefits of trees for everyone who lives in, works in, and visits the City.

This is a living document that will be updated and adjusted to reflect changes in climate, urban forest conditions, scientific research, industry understanding, and practices.

The vision, goals, and purpose of this UFMP are stated in Chapter 1, along with the current state of the City's Forest as of September 2025. Chapter 2 presents the current tree inventory as of September 2025, including the most represented species, genera, and families. In January 2026, the number of Potential Planting Sites was assessed.

Distribution in Canopy Cover is the subject of , based on the most current imagery and data from 2022. The basic plan to achieve an overall increase in canopy cover citywide is covered in this section.

Chapter 4 describes the City's Urban Forest Operations framework and details best management practices and standards for urban forest monitoring and maintenance based on the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Best Management Practices and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Tree Care Standards.

Sustainability of the City of Bellflower Urban Forest is the subject of Chapters 5 and A new approved tree palette, designed with species that better tolerate changing climate conditions, reduces the overall water needs of the urban forest and requires less frequent routine pruning and maintenance for more efficient management of resources, is addressed in Chapter 5. This chapter also includes the planting plan to fill currently identified potential planting sites where a tree once existed throughout the City, best practices for planting and caring for young trees, and standards, practices, and policies for protecting mature trees as the City of Bellflower continues to grow and develop. The Strategic Plan in Chapter 6 focuses on new tree planting and 1:1 replacement of all trees removed in the City to increase and maintain overall canopy cover.

Finally, the focus of is on strengthening the partnership between City management staff and community members as stewards of the urban forest through public outreach and education. This section concludes with the progress and path for the City of Bellflower to obtain recognition as a Tree City USA, along with links to resources for homeowners and business owners about the benefits and proper care of trees. In Appendix E, the March 2026 iTree report assesses and quantifies the structure, composition, and ecosystem services provided by a city's trees and green spaces.

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1.2 HISTORY AND RACKGROUNr
The availability of natural resources, due to fertile alluvial soils created by flooding from the San Gabriel River, has been central to the history of the City of Bellflower. In the late 1700s, the land where the city now stands was part of one of the original Spanish land grants in California and later became part of three large ranchos: the Santa Gertrudes, Los Coyotes, and Los Cerritos. These lands offered plenty of resources for cattle grazing and beef production. As the era of large ranchos ended in the 1840s, the abundance of wild game, waterfowl, and fish made the Bellflower region the preferred hunting and fishing spot for locals from nearby towns.

The fertile soils provided by floodwaters made for good cattle grazing, and the Bellflower area, once known as Somerset Ranch and Bellflower Acres, became a center for the dairy industry. The construction of the Pacific Electric Railroad facilitated easy travel to Los Angeles, enabling people to live outside the city and commute for work.

The opportunity to work in Los Angeles while farming on the side was very attractive, and the population of Bellflower continued to grow.

Over the years, the availability of natural resources spurred the growth of the dairy industry, truck gardening, fruit cultivation, and nursery operations in the Bellflower area.

Beginning in 1912, dahlia production started in Bellflower, and the region quickly became the exclusive supplier of dahlias to the Los Angeles Flower Market. The dahlia is the official city flower, and dahlia cultivation continues today thanks to the efforts of the Bellflower Dahlia Society.

The population of Bellflower grew rapidly in the 1940s, marking the beginning of the transition to the current urban environment. As urbanization expanded, Bellflower residents recognized the need to maintain a connection to natural resources, which led to the creation of Bellflower Park. The park was owned by Los Angeles County until 1959, when ownership was transferred to the City of Bellflower. Bellflower Park was renamed John S. Simms Park and is addressed in this Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) in Chapter 4.

The unique natural environment has attracted residents to Bellflower since the early rancho days. As urbanization advanced, the community dedicated itself to preserving the natural beauty through parks and a diverse, healthy, well -maintained urban forest.

This UFMP aims to further demonstrate its commitment to providing the benefits of a healthy urban forest for everyone who lives, visits, and works in the City of Bellflower.

The benefits of trees in the urban environment include, but are not limited to:

Beautifying the landscape
Improving air quality
Releasing oxygen into the atmosphere
Absorbing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
Providing sound barriers
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Serving as a windbreak
Providing direct and indirect positive economic property value Capturing storm water
Reducing soil erosion
Reducing runoff
Reducing water consumption in the landscape
Providing shade and cooling for homes and leisure
Reducing heat islands
Providing habitat for wildlife
Additionally, many studies have shown that trees positively affect mental and physical health.

This UFMP offers the Bellflower community information to support a healthy urban forest and achieve the goals and visions outlined below. 3 VISIOI .

The City of Bellflower's trees are recognized as integral to the quality of life for all City residents as well as for the City's urban character and natural environments. A healthy, thriving, and sustainable urban forest remains a longstanding community priority and will be thoughtfully managed in a way that maximizes the range of public benefits, including a thriving ecosystem, a vibrant economy, and a livable community shared by all.

The urban forest within the City of Bellflower is a healthy, dynamic, diverse, and cohesive ecosystem that is valued and cared for by the city and through community stewardship. This vision reflects the community's deep-rooted desire to live in a green and vibrant community. It reinforces the City's responsibility to manage the urban forest to preserve and enhance this valuable community resource for the good of the environment, the economy, and the health and well-being of both current residents and future generations.

Maintaining a healthy, sustainable urban forest requires a significant commitment of resources and a cohesive structure to provide guidance for decision makers, the Public Works Director or Designee, and the residents of the community. It is important that the vision, policies, and ordinances develop over time into such a unified structure to support an urban forest that provides the maximum possible benefits for the community.

This UFMP is one link in that structure. The master plan was developed with the overall vision of:
(1) Increasing canopy cover citywide, especially in underserved areas. (2) Optimize urban forest management standards and practices for more efficient allocation of resources.

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(3) Provide a guidance framework for City Officials, Urban Forest Management Staff, and community members to maintain healthy trees and a sustainable urban forest.
(4) Advancing the partnership in caring for this important resource between the City's urban forest management staff and community members through public outreach and education on the benefits trees provide and proper maintenance and protection of the trees.

1.3.1 SPECIFIC CITY GOALS TO REALIZE THIS VISION
The specific goals identified by the City of Bellflower to be addressed in this UFMP are as follows:
(1) Streamline the tree maintenance process and develop a pruning schedule that incorporates species requiring annual and biannual pruning most efficiently with the grid pruning plan for the remaining tree species. (2) Provide continuity of species on streets, using species with similar pruning needs for more efficient grid pruning.
(3) Identify gaps and deficiencies in canopy cover along public parkways and park grounds with the ultimate goal of increasing overall canopy cover to 10% citywide.
(4) Develop an Annual Planting Program to fill existing known potential planting sites where a tree once existed and identify gaps in the canopy cover.
(5) Obtain Tree City USA status.

1.4 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PLAN
This Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) is intended as a guide to assist City of Bellflower decision makers and staff in the management, maintenance, and expansion of community benefits for the city -managed tree components of the urban forest. It is also a tool for educating community members about the benefits of trees and the importance of their role in helping maintain a healthy, sustainable urban forest.

The UFMP is based on current scientific understandings and best management practices (BMPs) developed for tree care by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Tree Care Standards. The urban forest exists in a dynamic environment affected by numerous factors such as climate change, drought, population growth, emerging pests and diseases, and changes in laws and regulations. ISA BMPs and ANSI Standards are periodically revised to address these factors and incorporate new scientific discoveries and improved industry practices. Similarly, to effectively help maintain a healthy and sustainable urban forest that offers the greatest benefits to the community in the most efficient and cost-effective pF BELLF'Lpw
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way, this UFMP is designed to be a living document that will be reviewed and adjusted as needed to accommodate these changes.
..5 CURRENT STATL 'HE URBP" FORE'
Figures 1 1 and 1 9 below show the percentage of sites by selected ranges of standard measures of tree size, diameter at standard height (DSH, measured at 4.5 feet above grade), and tree height range. The distribution of DSH measurements for existing trees indicates a maturing forest primarily composed of developing middle-sized trees, with about thirty-eight percent (38.71 %) of the trees falling within the seven -to -twelve -inch (7" — 12") diameter range and roughly twenty-five percent (25.29%) in the thirteen to eighteen -inch (13" — 18") diameter range.

Potential planting sites where a tree once existed make up nearly twenty-eight percent (27.91 %) of the available tree sites in the current (January 2026) City of Bellflower urban forest. As these sites are planted, the percentage of trees with smaller DSH ranges might increase, potentially shifting the overall status of the Urban Forest from maturing to one dominated by young trees. Young trees need more frequent watering and care during their first year or two after planting, which could pose a challenge for resource allocation during this transition.
.6.&#LIC IOt SURVEY RESULTS
As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP), WCA participated in the Bellflower Street Fest by hosting an informational booth. We distributed printed copies of the community survey and provided access to an electronic version through a QR code.

The 11 -question survey gathered input on residents' opinions and priorities for the City's urban forest.

Overall, responses show very strong community support for neighborhood trees -96% of participants agreed that trees add value to their quality of life. The most commonly cited benefits were improving air and water quality, providing shade, and helping to mitigate climate change. Nearly everyone (93%) felt the City could use more trees, particularly along major boulevards, in parkways, and around schools.

Regarding species preferences, evergreen trees for year-round shade were most popular, followed by flowering and deciduous trees. Residents' favorite trees included palms, jacarandas, magnolias, and oaks, while a few noted concerns with invasive or messy species such as Tree of Heaven and certain gums or pines.

Top issues of concern included root damage to hardscape, improper pruning, and conflicts with overhead utilities. More than half of respondents interact with the urban forest as residents caring for street trees, while others enjoy trees for recreation or work near them daily. Detailed results of the survey are included in Appendix H.

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DSH 25" - 30"

4.26%
DSH 13" - 18"

25.29%
DSH 31"+

0.90%
DSH O"-6"

11.15%
DSH 7" - 12"

38.71%
Figure 1.1: Current Distribution of Live Trees by Diameter at Standard Height (DSH in inches)

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45' - 60'

49.90%
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2.80%
1' - 15'

4.54%
15' - 30'

9.61%
Figure 1.2: Current Distribution of Live Trees by Height Range Category (Feet) 30' - 45'

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2.1 T " INVENTORY BACKGROUND
It is important to accurately identify the trees within an agency's urban forest. Knowing the quantities, locations, species types, and health conditions of these essential assets within the community provides the foundation for annual work plans and budgets. Therefore, having an inventory is critical to implementing an effective tree care program.

2.2 CUk, i 1T TRL ! INVENTORY
As of September 2025, the current City Electronic Inventory Software System inventory consisted of 11,620 available tree sites, of which 8,226 (70.79%) were currently occupied by live trees. Examples of some of the information collected for each tree site are listed below:
• Tree Site Address
• Tree Species Identification
• Diameter Range
• Utility Presence
• Recommended Maintenance
• Removal Priority
• Height Range
• Condition
• Tree Health Concern
• Parkway Size/Type
The 10-20-30 rule is commonly applied to increase species diversity and reduce the likelihood of catastrophic tree loss in an urban forest due to disease or pest outbreaks. This rule states that no species should comprise more than 10 percent, no genus should comprise more than 20 percent, and no family should comprise more than 30 % of the total number of trees in an urban forest inventory.

This guideline is only applicable to pests and diseases that are specific to a single host species, genus, or family. It is also a compromise to accept a potentially significant loss of trees within an urban forest to prevent catastrophic loss if a host -specific pest or disease caused high mortality to that host. No species in the current inventory occupies 10% of the total available tree sites in the City of Bellflower, no genus occupies more than 20%, and no family occupies more than 30%. 14 19

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Table 2.1 lists the botanical name, common name, family, typical maximum height, typical maximum width, water use requirements, number of active trees of the species, and the percentage of the total active trees for each species in the City of Bellflower Inventory. The top ten species by total number in the current inventory are (Figure 2. ):

1. Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — 9.48% (1,101 trees)

2. Australian willow (Geijera parviflora) — 5.94% (690 trees)

3. Ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana) — 4.22% (490 trees)

4. Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffianum) — 3.59% (417 trees)

5. African fern pine (Afrocarpus falcatus) — 3.12% (362 trees)

6. London plane (Platanus x hispanica) — 2.81% (327 trees)

7. Glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum) — 2.49% (289 trees)

8. Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) — 2.03% (236 trees)

9. Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) — 2.01 % (234 trees)

10. Evergreen pear (Pyrus kawakamii) — 1.88% (219 trees) The top ten genera by total number of trees in the current inventory are (Figure 2.2):

1. Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia — 6 species) — 9.65% (1,121 trees)

2. Pears (Pyrus — 5 species) — 6.21 % (722 trees)

3. Australian willows (Geijera - 1 species) — 5.94% (690 trees)

4. Queen palms (Syagrus — 1 species) — 3.59% (417 trees)

5. Sycamores (Platanus — 3 species) — 3.25% (378 trees)

6. Yellowwoods (Afrocarpus — 1 species) — 3.12% (362 trees)

7. Privets (Ligustrum— 1 species) — 2.49% (289 trees)

8. Elms (Ulmus — 3 species) — 2.07% (241 trees)

9. Magnolias (Magnolia — 3 species) — 2.07% (240 trees)

10. African sumacs (Searsia — 1 species) — 1.75% (203 trees) The top ten Families by total number of trees in the current inventory are (Figure 2.3):

1. Rose Family (Rosaceae — 21 species) — 10.02% (1,164 trees)

2. Loosestrife Family (Lythraceae — 3 species) — 9.68% (1,125 trees)

3. Rue Family (Rutaceae — 6 species) — 6.19% (719 trees)

4. Palm Family (Arecaceae — 15 species) — 5.58% (648 trees)

5. Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae — 8 species) — 4.64% (539 trees)

6. Olive Family (Oleaceae — 7 species) — 4.48% (521 trees)

7. Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae — 24 species) — 3.63% (422 trees)

8. Elm Family (Ulmaceae — 4 species) — 3.60% (418 trees)

9. Sycamore Family (Platanaceae — 3 species) — 3.25% (378 trees)

10. Podocarpus Family (Podocarpaceae — 1 species) — 3.12% (362 trees) 15 20

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(Lagerstroemia indica) CRAPE MYRTLE

9.48%
Potential Planting Sites

27.91%
Other

34.53%
(Geijera parviflora) PEARS

5.94%
(Pyrus calleryana) AUSTRALIAN

WILLOWS

4.22%
(Syagrus romanzoffianum) QUEEN PALM

3.59%
(Afrocarpus falcatus) YELLOW WOODS

3.12%
(Platanus X hispanica) SYCAMORES

2.81%
(Ligustrum) PRIVETS

2.49%
(Ulmus) ELMS

2.03%
(Magnolia) MAGNOLIAS

2.01%
(Searsia) AFRICAN SUMACS

1.88%
Figure 2.1: Current Species Distribution in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest 21 16

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(Lagerstroemia) CRAPE MYRTLE

9.65%
Potential Planting Sites

27.91%
Other

31.96%
(Pyrus) PEARS

6.21%
(Geijera) AUSTRALIAN WILLOWS

5.94%
(Syagrus) QUEEN PALM

3.59%
(Platanus) SYCAMORES

3.25%
(Afrocarpus) YELLOW WOODS

3.12%
(Ligustrum) PRIVETS

2.49%
(Ulmus) ELMS

2.07%
(Magnolia) MAGNOLIAS

2.07%
(Searsia) AFRICAN SUMACS

1.75%
Figure 2.2: Current Genera Distribution in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest 22 17

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(Rosaceae) Rose Family

10.02%
Potential Planting Sites

27.91%
(Lythraceae) Loosestrife Family

9.68%
(Rutaceae) Rue Family

6.19%
(Arecaceae) Palm Family

5.58%
(Anacardiaceae) Sumac Family

4.64%
Other (Oleaceae) Olive Family

17.91% 4.48%
(Podocarpaceae) Podocarpus Family

3.12%
(Myrtaceae) Myrtle Family

3.63%
(Ulmaceae) Elm Family
(Platanaceae) Sycamore Family 3.60%

3.25%
Figure 2.3: Current Family Distribution in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest 23 18

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Common Name
Botanical Name
Family
Height
(ft)
Width
(ft)
Water Use
Number
Active
Percentage
of Species
in Urban
Forest
Accolade elm
Ulmus 'Morton'
Ulmaceae
60 40
Moderate
1 0.01%
African fern pine
Afrocarpus falcatus
Podocarpaceae
70 50
Moderate
395

2.52%
African sumac
Searsia lancea
Anacardiaceae
30 35
Very Low
208

1.33%
African tulip tree
Spathodea campanulata
Bignoniaceae
80 60
Moderate
2 0.01%
Aleppo pine
Pinus halepensis
Pinaceae
60 40
Moderate
21 0.13%
Alii fig
Ficus maclellandii'Alii'
Moraceae
60 60
Moderate
8 0.05%
American arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
Cupressaceae
60 15
Moderate
1 0.01%
American sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Hamamelidaceae
80 40
Low
62 0.40%
American sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Platanaceae
90 70
Moderate
5 0.03%
Apricot
Prunusarmeniaca
Rosaceae
30 20
Moderate
2 0.01%
Arapaho crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei
'Arapaho'
Lythraceae
30 30
Moderate
4 0.03%
Aristocrat pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristrocrat'
Rosaceae
40 20
Moderate
9 0.06%
Atlas cedar
Cedrus atlantica
Pinaceae
65 50
Moderate
1 0.01%
Australian willow
Geijera parviflora
Rutaceae
35 20
Moderate
708

4.51%
Autumn Gold maidenhair
tree
Ginkgo biloba'Autumn Gold'
Ginkgoaceae
50 35
Moderate
1 0.01%
Avocado
Persea americana
Lauraceae
40 35
Moderate
17 0.11%
Bamboo species
Phyllostachys sp.

Poaceae
50 10
Moderate
3 0.02%
Banana species
Musa sp.

Musaceae
30 10
High
1 0.01%
Beestill tree
Cascabela thevetia
Apocynaceae
30 15
Low
2 0.01%
Black locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
Fabaceae
70 35
Moderate
41 0.26%
Black mulberry
Morus nigra
Moraceae
30 35
Moderate
1 0.01%
Black walnut
Juglans nigra
Juglandaceae
100
70 Moderate
23 0.15%
Blue gum
Eucalyptus globulus
Myrtaceae
165
80 Moderate
1 0.01%
Bottle palm
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Arecaceae
30 10
High
3 0.02%
Bottle tree
Brachychiton populneus
Malvaceae
50 30
Moderate
155

0.99%
Bottlebrush
Callistemon sp.

Myrtaceae
1 0.01%
Bradford pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Rosaceae
50 35
Moderate
4 0.03%
Brazilian pepper
Schinus terebinthifolius
Anacardiaceae
30 30
Low
75 0.48%
Brisbane box
Lophostemon confortus
Myrtaceae
50 30
Moderate
107

0.68%
Bronze loquat
Eriobotrya deflexa
Rosaceae
25 25
Moderate
31 0.20%
Brown ironbark
Eucalyptus paniculata
Myrtaceae
60 40
Low
1 0.01%
Brush cherry
Syzygium australe
Myrtaceae
40 20
Moderate
2 0.01%
Cajeput tree
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Myrtaceae
40 25
Low
96 0.61%
California fan palm
Washingtonia filifera
Arecaceae
70 20
Low
5 0.03%
California sycamore
Platanus racemosa
Platanaceae
80 50
High
46 0.29%
Camphor tree
Cinnamomum camphora
Lauraceae
65 60
Moderate
14 0.09%
Canary Island date palm
Phoenix canariensis
Arecaceae
60 40
Low
14 0.09%
Canary Island pine
Pinus canariensis
Pinaceae
80 35
Moderate
70 0.45%
Cape chestnut
Calodendrum capense
Rutaceae
40 40
Moderate
10 0.06%
Caribbean copper tree
Euphorbia cotinifolia
Euphorbiaceae
15 15
Moderate
2 0.01%
Carolina laurel cherry
Prunus caroliniana
Rosaceae
30 25
Moderate
3 0.02%
Carrot wood
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
Sapindaceae
40 30
Moderate
51 0.33%
Chaste tree
Vitex agnus-castus
Verbenaceae
15 20
Low
1 0.01%
Cherokee hybrid crape
myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'Cherokee'
Lythraceae
15 15
Very Low
2 0.01%
Cherimoya
Annona cherimola
Annonaceae
30 30
Moderate
6 0.04%
Chinaberry
Melia azedarach
Meliaceae
50 25
Low
8 0.05%
Chinese elm
Ulmus parvifolia
Ulmaceae
60 70
Moderate
237

1.51%
Chinese flame tree
Koelreuteria bipinnata
Sapindaceae
40 30
Moderate
94 0.60%
Chinese fringe tree
Chionanthus retusus
Oleaceae
20 12
Moderate
30 0.19%
Chinese photinia
Photinia serrulata
Rosaceae
40 30
Low
1 0.01%
Chinese pistache
Pistacia chinensis
Anacardiaceae
35 35
Low
174

1.11%
Chinese tallow tree
Triadica sebifera
Euphorbiaceae
40 30
Moderate
31 0.20%
Chinese weeping banyan
Ficus benjamina Variegata'
Moraceae
100
60 Moderate
1 0.01%
Chinese wisteria
Wisteria sinensis
Fabaceae
60 60
Moderate
1 0.01%
Chitalpa
x Chitalpa tashkentensis
Bignoniaceae
35 30
Low
17 0.11%
Coast live oak
Quercus agrifolia
Fagaceae
70 70
Low
11 0.07%
Coast redwood
Sequoia sempervirens
Cupressaceae
250
100
High
3 0.02%
Colorado blue spruce
Picea pungens
Pinaceae
70 20
High
1 0.01%
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Common Name
Botanical Name
Family
Height
(ft)
Width
(ft)
Water Use
Number
Active
Percentage
of Species
in Urban
Forest
Cook pine
Araucaria columnaris
Araucariaceae
160
20 Moderate
2 0.01%
Crabapple
Malus floribunda
Rosaceae
25 30
Moderate
3 0.02%
Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Lythraceae
25 25
Low
1,054

6.72%
Curry tree
Bergera koenigii
Rutaceae
20 30
Moderate
1 0.01%
Dancer pear
Pyrus betulifoila
Rosaceae
50 50
Moderate
1 0.01%
Date palm
Phoenix dactylifera
Arecaceae
100
40 Low
21 0.13%
Dawn redwood
Metasequoia
glyptostroboides
Cupressaceae
90 20
High
1 0.01%
Deodar cedar
Cedrus deodara
Pinaceae
60 30
Moderate
3 0.02%
Desert gum
Eucalyptus rudis
Myrtaceae
60 40
Low
2 0.01%
Drumstick tree
Moringa oleifera
Moringaceae
40 25
Low
1 0.01%
Eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis
Fabaceae
35 35
Moderate
1 0.01%
Edible apple
Malus domestica
Rosaceae
40 25
Moderate
3 0.02%
Edible fig
Ficus carica
Moraceae
30 20
Moderate
5 0.03%
Edible locuat
Eriobotrya japonica
Rosaceae
30 30
Moderate
18 0.11%
European white birch
Betula pendula
Betulaceae
50 25
High
2 0.01%
Evercreen Dear
Pyrus kawakamii
Rosaceae
30 30
Moderate
233

1.49%
Fiddleleaf fig
Ficus lyrata
Moraceae
40 35
Moderate
1 0.01%
Firewheel tree
Stenocarpus sinuatus
Proteaceae
30 15
Moderate
29 0.18%
Flannel bush
Fremontodendron sp.

Malvaceae
20 12
Low
1 0.01%
Floss silk tree
Ceiba speciosa
Malvaceae
60 50
Low
3 0.02%
Foxtail palm
Wodyetia bifurcata
Arecaceae
40 15
Moderate
1 0.01%
Frangipani
Plumeria rubra
Apocynaceae
20 25
Low
5 0.03%
Fraser photinia
Photinia x fraseri
Rosaceae
20 12
Moderate
115

0.73%
Fremont cottonwood
Populus fremontii
Salicaeae
80 50
High
1 0.01%
Galaxy magnolia
Magnolia /11//flora 'Galaxy'
Magnoliaceae
15 15
Moderate
1 0.01%
Glossy privet
Ligustrum lucidum
Oleaceae
50 30
Moderate
288

1.84%
Gold markhamia
Markhamia lutea
Bignoniaceae
30 20
Moderate
1 0.01%
Gold medallion tree
Cassia leptophylla
Fabaceae
25 30
Moderate
5 0.03%
Golden shower tree
Cassia fistula
Fabaceae
45 20
Moderate
1 0.01%
Goldenrain tree
Koelreuteria paniculata
Sapindaceae
35 40
Moderate
45 0.29%
Green ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Oleaceae
50 50
Moderate
1 0.01%
Guaje
Leucaena esculenta
Fabaceae
30 20
Low
1 0.01%
Guamuchil
Pithecellobium dulce
Fabaceae
30 25
Low
3 0.02%
Guava
Psidium guajava
Myrtaceae
25 25
Moderate
15 0.10%
Hawthorn
Crataegussp.

Rosaceae
30 35
Moderate
1 0.01%
Holly oak
Quercus ilex
Fagaceae
60 60
Moderate
184

1.17%
Hollyleaf cherry
Prunus ilicifolia
Rosaceae
30 25
Low
110

0.70%
Hollywood juniper
Juniperus chinensis
`Torulosa'
Cupressaceae
15 10
Moderate
9 0.06%
Honey locust
Gleditsia triacanthos
Fabaceae
70 35
Moderate
56 0.36%
Hong Kong orchid tree
Bauhinia x blakeana
Fabaceae
40 25
Moderate
23 0.15%
Hopseed
Dodonaea viscosa
Sapindaceae
15 15
Moderate
39 0.25%
Horsetail tree
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarinaceae
70 20
Low
4 0.03%
Idaho locust
Robinia ambigua 'Idahoensis'
Fabaceae
40 30
Moderate
14 0.09%
Incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens
Cupressaceae
90 15
Moderate
2 0.01%
Indian laurel fig
Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida'
Moraceae
35 40
Moderate
21 0.13%
Italian cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Cupressaceae
70 20
Moderate
24 0.15%
Italian stone pine
Pinus pinea
Pinaceae
80 60
Moderate
17 0.11%
Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Bignoniaceae
50 30
Moderate
82 0.52%
Japanese black pine
Pinus thunbergii
Pinaceae
30 35
Moderate
15 0.10%
Japanese maple
Acerpalmatum
Sapindaceae
25 25
Moderate
9 0.06%
Japanese pagoda tree
Styphnolobium japonicum
Fabaceae
70 70
Moderate
2 0.01%
Japanese privet
Ligustrum japonicum
Oleaceae
15 8
Moderate
5 0.06%
Jatropha
Jatropha cuneifolia
Euphorbiaceae
20 12
Moderate
1 0.01%
Java plum
Syzygium cumini
Myrtaceae
90 40
High
2 0.01%
Jelly palm
Butia capitata
Arecaceae
25 12
Low
1 0.01%
Jerusalem thorn
Parkinsonia aculeata
Fabaceae
20 25
Low
1 0.01%
Jujube
Ziziphus jujuba
Rhamnaceae
30 30
Moderate
5 0.03%
King palm
Archontophoenix
cunninghamiana
Arecaceae
70 15
Moderate
74 0.47%
Lemon
Citrus limon
Rutaceae
20 10
Moderate
11 0.07%
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Common Name
Botanical Name
Family
Height
(ft)
Width
(ft)
Water Use
Number
Active
Percentage
of Species
in Urban
Forest
Lemon bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus
Myrtaceae
25 25
Low
49 0.31%
Lemonade berry
Rhus integrifolia
Anacardiaceae
20 15
Low
26 0.17%
Lemon -scented gum
Corymbia citriodora
Myrtaceae
160
100
Low
40 0.26%
Leyland cypress
X Hesperotropsis leylandii
Cupressaceae
50 25
Low
1 0.01%
London plane
Platanus x hispanica
Platanaceae
85 70
Moderate
321

2.05%
Maidenhair tree
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgoaceae
65 25
Moderate
52 0.33%
Majestic Beauty Indian
hawthorn
x Rhaphiobotrya splendens
'Montic'
Rosaceae
25 10
Moderate
66 0.42%
Majesty palm
Ravenea rivularis
Arecaceae
60 15
Moderate
7 0.04%
Malus
Malus sp. & cv.

Rosaceae
4 0.03%
Mango
Mangifera indica
Anacardiaceae
50 30
High
4 0.03%
Marina strawberry tree
Arbutus 'Marina'
Ericaceae
40 30
Moderate
2 0.01%
Mediterranean fan palm
Chamaerops humilis
Arecaceae
15 15
Low
7 0.04%
Mexican ebony
Pithecellobium mexicanum
Fabaceae
40 40
Low
1 0.01%
Mexican fan palm
Washingtonia robusta
Arecaceae
100
10 Low
34 0.22%
Mock orange
Pittosporum tobira
Pittosporaceae
25 15
Moderate
2 0.01%
Mondell pine
Pinus eldarica
Pinaceae
80 25
Low
2 0.01%
Muskogee hybrid crape
myrtle
Lagerstroemia'Muskogee'
Lythraceae
25 25
Moderate
1 0.01%
Naked coral tree
Erythrina coralloides
Fabaceae
30 30
Moderate
7 0.04%
Natchez hybrid crape
myrtle
Lagerstroemia'Natchez'
Lythraceae
25 25
Moderate
1 0.01%
New Zealand Christmas
tree
Metrosideros excelsa
Myrtaceae
35 35
Low
49 0.31%
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Apocynaceae
20 15
Low
1 0.01%
Olive
Olea europaea
Oleaceae
30 30
Low
25 0.16%
Orange
Cirus sinensis
Rutaceae
30 25
Moderate
7 0.04%
Oriental arborvitae
Platycladus orientalis
Cupressaceae
20 15
Moderate
2 0.01%
Ornamental pear
Pyrus calleryana
Rosaceae
50 50
Moderate
503

3.21%
Peach
Prunus persica
Rosaceae
25 25
Moderate
9 0.06%
Pearl acacia
Acacia podalyriifolia
Fabaceae
20 15
Moderate
2 0.01%
Pencil tree
Euphorbia tirucal/i
Euphorbiaceae
20 10
Very Low
2 0.01%
Pendulous yucca
Yucca recurvifolia
Agavaceae
15 10
Low
1 0.01%
Peppertree
Schinus molle
Anacardiaceae
50 40
Low
10 0.06%
Peppermint tree
Agonis flexuosa
Myrtaceae
35 30
Low
1 0.01%
Pindo palm
Butia odorata
Arecaceae
25 12
Low
2 0.01%
Pink Indian hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
Rosaceae
25 10
Moderate
5 0.03%
Pink melaleuca
Melaleuca nesophila
Myrtaceae
30 30
Low
7 0.04%
Pink powderpuff
Calliandra haematocephala
Fabaceae
15 12
Moderate
1 0.01%
Pink trumpet tree
Handroanthus heptaphyllus
Bignoniaceae
30 25
Moderate
28 0.18%
Plum
Prunusdomestica
Rosaceae
15 15
Moderate
2 0.01%
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Punicaceae
15 15
Moderate
5 0.03%
Ponytail palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Agavaceae
20 12
Low
1 0.01%
Popcorn bush
Cassia didymobotrya
Fabaceae
25 25
Low
1 0.01%
Potato vine
Solanum jasminoides
Solanaceae
15 30
Low
1 0.01%
Purple hopseed
Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'
Sapindaceae
15 15
Moderate
10 0.06%
Purple orchid tree
Bauhinia variegata
Fabaceae
35 35
Moderate
60 0.38%
Purple Robe locust
Robinia `Purple Robe'
Fabaceae
40 30
Low
42 0.27%
Purple -leaf plum
Prunus cerasifera
Rosaceae
35 35
Moderate
22 0.14%
Pygmy date palm
Phoenix roebelenii
Arecaceae
15 7
Moderate
41 0.26%
Queen palm
Syagrus romanzoffianum
Arecaceae
50 30
Moderate
423

2.70%
Queensland pittosporum
Auranticarpa rhombifolia
Pittosporaceae
35 20
Low
7 0.04%
Queensland umbrella tree
Heptap/eurum actinophyllum
Araliaceae
40 15
Moderate
2 0.01%
Raywood ash
Fraxinus angustifolia
`Raywood'
Oleaceae
50 30
Moderate
1 0.01%
Red flowering gum
Corymbia ficifolia
Myrtaceae
45 60
Low
2 0.01%
Red ironbark
Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Myrtaceae
90 60
Low
9 0.06%
Red ironbark
Eucalyptus fibrosa
Myrtaceae
90 60
Low
1 0.01%
Red mulberry
Morus rubra
Moraceae
40 50
Moderate
1 0.01%
Red willow
Salixlaevigata
Salicaceae
50 35
High
1 0.01%
Round -leafed moort
Eucalyptus platypus
Myrtaceae
40 35
Very Low
1 0.01%
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Common Name
Botanical Name
Family
Height
(ft)
Width
(ft)
Water Use
Number
Active
Percentage
of Species
in Urban
Forest
Rubber tree
Ficus elastica
Moraceae
45 30
High
1 0.01%
Saucer magnolia
Magnolia x soulangeana
Mac noliaceae
25 25
Moderate
3 0.02%
Sawtooth zelkova
Zelkova serrata
Ulmaceae
70 65
Moderate
181

1.15%
Shamel ash
Fraxinus uhdei
Oleaceae
80 60
Moderate
156

0.99%
Siberian elm
Ulmus pumila
Ulmaceae
70 40
Moderate
11 0.07%
Silk oak
Grevillea robusta
Proteaceae
65 40
Low
1 0.01%
Silk tree
Albizia julibrissin
Fabaceae
35 20
Moderate
3 0.02%
Silver dollar gum
Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Myrtaceae
75 45
Low
2 0.01%
Silver maple
Acer saccharinum
Sapindaceae
100
50 Moderate
2 0.01%
Small Philippine acacia
Acacia confusa
Fabaceae
60 30
Low
1 0.01%
Smoke tree
Cotinus coggygria
Anacardiaceae
15 18
Moderate
4 0.03%
Smooth -shell macadamia
Macadamia integrifolia
Proteaceae
40 30
Moderate
1 0.01%
Sour gum
Nyssa sylvatica
Nyssaceae
50 30
High
1 0.01%
South African wild plum
Harpephyllum caffrum
Anacardiaceae
50 50
Moderate
2 0.01%
Southern live oak
Quercus virginiana
Fagaceae
80 100
Moderate
2 0.01%
Southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Magnoliaceae
80 60
High
241

1.54%
Spanish dagger
Yucca gloriosa
Agavaceae
10 8
Low
1 0.01%
Spotted gum
Corymbia maculata
Myrtaceae
100
40 Low
8 0.05%
Strawberry tree
Arbutus unedo
Ericaceae
35 35
Moderate
8 0.05%
Sugar gum
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Myrtaceae
90 60
Low
1 0.01%
Swamp mahogany
Eucalyptus robusta
Myrtaceae
80 75
Low
26 0.17%
Sweet bay
Laurus nobilis
Lauraceae
40 30
Moderate
1 0.01%
Sweet cherry
Prunus avium
Rosaceae
70 30
Moderate
2 0.01%
Sweetshade
Hymenosporum flavum
Pittosporaceae
35 20
Moderate
9 0.06%
Thornless Chilean
mesquite
Prosopis chilensis'Thornless'
Fabaceae
30 30
Very Low
1 0.01%
Thuja
Thuja sp.

Cupressaceae
1 0.01%
Toog
Bischofia javanica
Phyllanthaceae
50 35
Moderate
1 0.01%
Toyon
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Rosaceae
25 15
Low
50 0.32%
Tree of heaven
Ailanthus altissima
Simaroubaceae
60 60
Low
3 0.02%
Triangle palm
Dypsis decaryi
Arecaceae
30 15
Moderate
1 0.01%
Trident maple
Acer buergerianum
Sapindaceae
25 25
Moderate
20 0.13%
Tupidanthus
Heptapleurum caliptratum
Araliaceae
20 25
Moderate
1 0.01%
Tuscarora hybrid crape
myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora'
Lythraceae
25 18
Moderate
6 0.04%
Velvet ash
Fraxinus velutina
Oleaceae
50 40
Moderate
22 0.14%
Vulcano European fan
palm
Chamaerops humilis
`Vulcano'
Arecaceae
15 15
Low
2 0.01%
Water gum
Tristaniopsis laurina
Myrtaceae
35 30
Moderate
1 0.01%
Weeping bottlebrush
Callistemon viminalis
Myrtaceae
20 20
Low
6 0.04%
Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
Moraceae
100
60 Moderate
34 0.22%
Weeping willow
Salix babylonica
Salicaceae
50 50
High
2 0.01%
Western catalpa
Catalpa speciosa
Bignoniaceae
60 40
Moderate
1 0.01%
Western redbud
Cercis occidentalis
Fabaceae
25 20
Moderate
16 0.10%
White alder
Alnus rhombifolia
Betulaceae
80 50
High
1 0.01%
White fig
Ficus virens
Moraceae
100
75 Moderate
1 0.01%
White mulberry
Morus alba
Moraceae
50 50
Moderate
11 0.07%
White popinac
Leucaena glauca
Fabaceae
30 20
Low
5 0.03%
White sapote
Casimiroa edulis
Rutaceae
50 30
Moderate
1 0.01%
Willow pittosporum
Pittosporum phillyraeoides
Pittosporaceae
25 15
Moderate
1 0.01%
Windmill palm
Trachycarpus fortunei
Arecaceae
30 10
Low
12 0.08%
Xylosma
Xylosma congesta
Flacourtiaceae
10 15
Low
83 0.53%
Yew pine
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Podocarpaceae
30 20
Moderate
1 0.01%
Table 2.1 Current Inventory for the City of Bellflower
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2.3 FAST FAr
The fast facts below are based on the data available in the current City Electronic Inventory Software System as of September 2025 and information from January 2026 regarding potential planting sites.

UNIQUE SPECIES
• The City of Bellflower Urban Forest comprises 128 distinct tree species, representing 76 genera and 45 families. These species originate from six continents: 58 from Asia, 31 from North America, 18 from Australia, 11 from South America, 6 from Africa, and 4 from Europe.

TREES
• There are 8,226 trees in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest, covering 70.79% of the identified available sites. 6,900 trees are rated in "Good" condition (83.88%), 1,209 in "Fair" (14.70%), 100 in "Poor" (1.21%), and 17 are dead (0.21%).

REMOVALS
• The City of Bellflower Urban Forest Inventory recommends the removal of 42 trees. Ten trees are dead (five are small dead trees); seven are diseased or declining (dead); four are poorly structured; eleven have overhead spacing issues; four were recommended for removal after inspection; and one is a seedling or volunteer.

STUMPS
• A total of 136 stumps were recorded in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest Inventory. 81 stumps have diameters ranging from 0 to 6 inches, 36 stumps measure 7 to 12 inches, 9 are 13 to 18 inches, 3 fall between 19 and 24 inches, 6 range from 25 to 30 inches, and 1 stump has a diameter of 31 inches or more.

POTENTIAL PLANTING SITES
• A total of 3,243 potential planting sites —where a tree once existed —have been identified in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest. After removing 136 stumps, these locations will also become available, bringing the total to 3,379 potential planting sites. Potential planting sites currently account for about 27.91% of all identified available planting locations. ``ci OF BELL -1.04.04
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2.4 POr7NTIAL PLANTING Sri -7S
Unlike a natural forest, where tree numbers and species diversity are sustained by dispersal and germination of seeds from existing mature trees, the expansion and diversity of an urban forest rely almost entirely on the maintenance and planting efforts of urban forest managers. By identifying potential planting sites during inventory collection and updates, the City of Bellflower can target specific areas where planting efforts will be most effective in expanding the City's Urban Forest and increasing species diversity.

Based on the data from the City's Electronic Inventory Software System, there are currently three thousand, two hundred forty-three (3,243) potential planting sites and one hundred thirty-six (136) stump sites within the City of Bellflower Urban Forest, nearly twenty-eight percent (27.91 %) of the total available potential planting sites. The city can have a profound effect on the quality of life and human health for future generations by filling potential sites with long-lived trees over time. Urban trees act as a sink for carbon dioxide and have a net positive effect on ecosystems and public life.

They influence local air temperature by reducing the heat island effect, help reduce building energy use, and increase property values.

Table 2.2 provides a breakdown of the potential planting sites by Grid Pruning Districts (Section

4.4.2). A map of the potential planting sites by Grid Pruning Districts, based on the January 2026 City of Bellflower Electronic Inventory, is presented in Figure 2.4.

District
Number of Potential
Planting Sites
1 1078
2 541
3 636
4 367
5 621
Table 2.2: Potential Planting Sites by Zone
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2.5ITREE FAST FACTS
The History and Background (Section 1.2) discusses the intrinsic value and qualitative benefits of the City of Bellflower Urban Forest in general terms. This section provides quantitative value for the urban forest based on the number, species, size, and health of the component trees. Using the most recent tree inventory from the City's Electronic Inventory System (ArborAccess, March 2026), a quantitative analysis was carried out with the U.S. Forest Service's i-Tree EcoTM software. At the current time, this analysis yielded estimates for Replacement Value, Carbon Storage and Sequestration, Avoided Runoff, and Pollution Removal, detailed below. Appendix E contains the complete i-Tree EcoTM report.

ESTIMATED VALUE: $37,018,767.73
TREES
8,226
STUMPS
136
(RECOMMENDED REMOVALS)
42 POTENTIAL PLANTING SITES
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CARBON STORAGE
4,663.62 Tons
$2,018,075.71

AVOIDED ANNUAL RUNOFF
678,278.24 Gallons
$6,061.09

ANNUAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION
202.65 Tons
$87,691.08

ANNUAL POLLUTION REMOVAL

3.11 Tons
$61,838.78
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3.11NTRO!'ICTION CANQr-" COVER
The valuable benefits that the urban forest provides to the community depend on the species of trees, their age, health, and size at maturity. The amount of shade a tree can provide for the reduction of heat islands and cooling for homes and leisure is directly related to the area covered by the tree's canopy. The volume of greenhouse gases and other pollutants removed from the air through the leaves of plants, as part of the photosynthetic process, increases proportionally to canopy size.

The individual canopies of the component trees combine to form the canopy cover for an urban forest. Analysis of the canopy cover allows urban forest managers to identify and prioritize planting schedules in areas with gaps in cover. The canopy cover analysis in this section identifies gaps and potential planting sites in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest at the time of the development of this plan (September 2025). Coverage gaps and potential planting sites are addressed later in this UFMP as part of the Strategic Plan (Section 6)

3.2 Mt i HUDVLUG}
Existing multispectral aerial imagery from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Imagery Program (NAIP) from 2022 (Figure 3.1) was used for the City of Bellflower Urban Forest canopy cover analysis. The imagery was analyzed by West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) in 2025 using a deep learning U -Net (Pixel Classification) model on 4 -band 60 cm NAIP 2022 imagery.

The available data was analyzed using ESRITM ArcGIS Pro Geographic Information System (GIS) software to create the landcover maps and coverage data presented below. Land cover has been divided into the following categories:
• Canopy Cover — Tree Canopy
• Impervious — Buildings
• Impervious — Roads, Parking, Paved
• Pervious — Bare Soil
• Pervious — Grass, Shrubs, Low Vegetation
• Water
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3.3 CANOPY COVER ANALYSIS
Tree canopy cover for the City of Bellflower was 6.61% of the total land cover based on the GIS analysis of the 2022 NAIP imagery (Figure 3.1). Street trees accounted fora large portion of the canopy cover shown in Figure 3.2. The breakdown by Grid Pruning Districts is shown in Table 3.1 and in Figure 3.3.

Grid Pruning
District
Total District Area
(ft2)
Tree Canopy Area
(ft2)
Canopy Cover
Percentage
District 1
49,613,849.93
3,396,070.31

6.85%
District 2
31,132,758.09
1,999,921.10

6.42%
District 3
33,735,760.96
2,318,396.08

6.87%
District 4
29,285,195.07
1,670,474.30

5.70%
District 5
28,591,602.58
2,003,035.98

7.01%
Citywide Total
172,359,193.61
11,387,897.77

6.61%
Table 3.1: Canopy Cover by Grid Pruning District
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Figure 3.2: 2022 Citywide overview of canopy cover.
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Figure 3.3: 2022 Canopy Cover by Grid Pruning District
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3.4 BREAKDOWN BY DISTRICT

3.4.1 GRID PRUNING DISTRICT 1
Grid Pruning District 1 is bounded by Somerset Boulevard to the south and the City Limits to the north, west, and east. The trees along the north side of Somerset Boulevard are included in District 1.

The district is mostly residential areas with a few large commercial centers along Rosecrans Avenue.

The canopy cover map for Grid Pruning District 1 is shown in =iqure 3.4.

Canopy cover in District 1 was 6.85%. Street trees were a large component of the cover in District 1.

There are significant gaps in canopy cover associated with commercial buildings, including the Animal Care Clinic, Rosecrans Plaza, the Kaiser Permanente Center, and the commercial center south of Rosecrans Ave and Sonrisa Street and north of Scott Street. There are three (3) Parks and Recreation Facilities (Section 4.2) within District 1 with a total of eighty-six (86) available planting sites, including Byron Zinn Park (6 Potential Planting Sites, 10 Stump Sites), a portion of Riverview Park (No Available Sites in District 1), and Thompson Park (25 Potential Planting Sites). In addition to the park sites, there are one thousand, forty-seven (1,047) identified potential planting sites and three (3) sites with stumps that could be removed and replaced with a live tree to increase canopy cover in Grid Pruning District 1.
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Figure 3.4: Grid Pruning District 1 canopy cover.
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3.4.2 GRID PRUNING DISTRICT 2
Grid Pruning District 2 is bounded by Somerset Boulevard to the north, Bellflower Boulevard to the west, Flower Street to the south, and the City Limits to the east. Trees along the south side of Somerset Boulevard, the east side of Bellflower Boulevard, and the north side of Flower Street are included in District 2. The district is mostly residential with smaller commercial centers scattered throughout. The canopy cover map for Grid Pruning District 2 is shown in Figure 3.5.

Canopy cover in District 2 was 6.42%, with street trees providing the largest portion of cover. The significant cover gaps are associated with parking lots and sports facilities at Bellflower Middle/High School and sports fields at Caruthers Park. Four Parks and Recreation Facilities (Section 4.2) with available planting sites are located within District 2 including Caruthers Park (5 Potential Planting Sites), a portion of Riverview Park (2 Potential Planting Sites, 39 Stump Sites in District 2), a portion of the Greenway Bike Trail (15 Potential Planting Sites, 51 Stump Sites, 3 Dead Tree Sites within District 2), and the Butterfly Garden Park (No Available Planting Sites). Additionally, there are five hundred nineteen (519) potential planting sites, one (1) dead tree site, and one (1) stump site available to increase canopy cover in District 2.
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3.4.3 GRID PRUNING DISTRICT 3
Grid Pruning District 3 is bounded by Somerset Boulevard to the north, Bellflower Boulevard to the east, Flower Street to the south, and the City Limits to the west. Trees along the south side of Somerset Boulevard, the west side of Bellflower Boulevard and the north side of Flower Street are included in District 3. The district is mostly residential with occasional commercial areas along the major arterial roads. The canopy cover map for Grid Pruning District 3 is shown in Figure 3.6.

Canopy cover in District 3 was 6.87%. Steet trees were the major contributors to overall canopy cover. The largest canopy cover gaps in District 3 were associated with the Hollywood Sports Paintball Center, sports fields at Washington Elementary School, Ramona Elementary School, Somerset High School, and Simms Park, LA Metro/Aztec Mobile Estates, and the shopping center at Alondra Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard. Three (3) Parks and Recreation Facilities (Section 4.2) with available planting sites are located within District 3, including Pirate Park (0 Potential Planting Sites, 1 Stump Site), Simms Park (37 Potential Planting Sites), and a portion of the Greenway Bike (7 Potential Planting Sites, 7 Stump Sites, 2 Dead Tree Sites). In addition to the available park sites, there are five hundred ninety-two (592) potential planting sites and two (2) stump sites available to increase canopy cover in District 3.
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3.4.4 GRID PRUNING DISTRICT 4
Grid Pruning District 4 is bounded by Flower Street to the north, Ardmore Avenue to the east and the City Limits to the south and west. Trees along the south side of Flower Street and the west side of Ardmore Avenue are included in District 4. The district is bisected by California State Route 91 (SR - 91) and is a mix of residential and commercial areas. The canopy cover map for Grid Pruning District 4 is shown in Figure 3.7.

Canopy cover in District 4 was 5.70%, with street trees being the major contributor to that cover. The largest canopy cover gaps are associated with the industrial areas south of SR -91 and the commercial center north of SR -91, west of Lakewood Boulevard, south of Walnut Street, and east of the transmission line right-of-way. There are two Parks and Recreation Facilities (Section 4.2) with available planting sites within District 4, including Constitution Pan. (4 Potential Planting Sites) and Palm Street Park (3 Potential Planting Sites, 6 Stump Sites, 4 Dead Tree Sites). Additionally, there are three hundred sixty (360) potential planting sites and four (4) stump sites that are available for tree installation to increase canopy cover.
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Figure 3.7: Grid Pruning District 4 canopy cover.
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3.4.5 GRID PRUNING DISTRICT 5
Grid Pruning District 5 is bounded by Flower Street to the north, Ardmore Avenue to the west, and the City Limits to the south and east. Trees along the south side of Flower Street and the east side of Ardmore Avenue are included in District 5. The district is bisected by SR -91 and is mostly high density residential with occasional commercial centers throughout. The canopy cover map for Grid Pruning District 5 is shown in Figure 3.8.

Canopy cover in District 5 was 7.01 %. The majority of the canopy cover was provided by street trees.

A portion of the Greenway Bike Trail (Section 4.2.9) is located within District 5 with ten (10) potential planting sites, eleven (11) stump sites, and two (2) dead tree sites available for new tree installation.

In addition to the Greenway Bike Trail sites, there are six hundred eleven (611) potential planting sites and one (1) stump site that are available for tree planting to increase canopy cover.

Figure 3.8: Grid Pruning District 5 canopy cover.
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3.5 LAND COVER ASSESSMENT
The distribution of land cover classes within the City of Bellflower is shown in Figure 3.9. Table 3.2 lists the percentage of cover for each cover class by Grid Pruning District.

Grid
Pruning
District
Canopy
Cover —
Tree
Cover
Impervious
Pervious
Water
Buildings
Roads
Parking,
Paving
Bare Soil
Grass,
Shrubs,
Low
Vegetation
1 6.85%

54.30%

25.24%

0.91%

11.37%

1.34%
2 6.42%

50.77%

24.17%

2.52%

15.19%

0.92%
3 6.87%

52.15%

26.27%

0.91%

13.43%

0.36%
4 5.70%

52.62%

30.91%

1.19%

9.18%

0.39%
5 7.01%

55.69%

28.54%

0.93%

7.11%

0.73%
Total

6.61%

53.19%

26.76%

1.25%

11.38%

0.81%
Table 3.2 Land Cover by Class and Grid Pruning Zone
As would be expected in an urban setting, impervious land cover classes, "Buildings" and "Roads, Parking, and Paved" accounted for 79.95% of the total land cover in the City of Bellflower. Pervious land cover classifications composed of the "Bare Soil" and "Grass, Shrubs, and Low Vegetation" had a total cover of 12.63% and Tree Canopy Cover contributed 6.61 % of the overall land cover for the city. Because tree canopies can extend over both impervious and pervious surfaces, the total cover class can exceed one hundred percent (100%). Large areas of impervious surface, such as in parking lots, reflect radiant heat and can lead to the formation of heat islands. It may take several years for new trees planted in these areas to contribute significantly to the tree canopy cover and provide adequate shade to reduce the radiated heat from the paved surfaces. 40 45

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Figure 3.9: Citywide overview of land cover
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3.6 CANOPY GOAL?
Increasing overall canopy cover throughout the City of Bellflower Urban Forest is a top priority to maximize the benefits provided to the community. The general canopy cover goal for the City of Bellflower is to increase canopy cover from 6.61 % at the time of the drafting of the UFMP to an overall canopy cover of 10%. Street tree cover is fairly evenly distributed in residential areas throughout the city, although significant gaps exist in districts with large commercial centers.

Canopy cover tends to be dynamic in the urban forest. Mature trees that are nearing the end of their lifespan, or trees impacted by pests or disease, may begin to decline and will need to be replaced.

Young trees take time to develop canopies of the size of trees that they are replacing, creating temporary gaps in cover. The canopy cover in areas dominated by young trees will continue to increase as these trees mature. Additional management actions will be needed to drive a substantial long-term increase in overall canopy cover, including:
• Replace any tree removed or any newly planted tree that fails to establish at a 1:1 ratio in addition to new tree plantings (Section 6.3.1).
• Develop a plan to install one hundred (100) trees per year in identified potential planting sites (Section 6.3.2). New trees will not immediately contribute to a significant increase in cover, however, a substantial long-term increase in canopy cover will result from expanding the number of trees in the City of Bellflower inventory.
• Develop a succession plan that phases the replacement of maturing trees that reduces the impact to overall canopy cover while younger trees mature. • Install trees at school sites along the perimeter of athletic fields and in strategic interior locations where they will not be in conflict with field use activities. • Encourage interior planting of trees in parking lots during plan reviews. • Plan structural pruning and, to the extent possible, maintenance pruning for mature trees to encourage broader canopy growth. Interior branch structure will need to be maintained to avoid overextended branches that will have a higher likelihood of failure and present a greater risk for property damage and injury to people in these high use areas.

Work with industrial and commercial property owners to encourage installation of trees in areas that will not present a conflict with business operations. Green roof systems and roof top tree planters will also increase canopy cover over land cover areas dominated by buildings while increasing overall canopy cover, reducing the heat island effect, and increasing the environmental benefits for the community.

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4.1 GOALS ANn nRJECTIVES
Sustainability in an urban forest requires regular, well -planned management assistance. For the development of the cohesive guidance structure discussed earlier in the Vision Section, it is essential that the City of Bellflower have a clear set of operations policies and procedures that will support an urban forest that can provide the maximum possible benefits for the community. This section of the UFMP evaluates current City operations practices and provides a framework for standardized, efficient operation policies in accordance with ANSI Standards and ISA Best Management Practices.

4.2 PARKi LNo RECREATION FACILITIES
Due to greater use and higher traffic in the parks and recreation facilities in the City of Bellflower, the trees located in these areas require more frequent pruning and maintenance practices to provide for the safety of the community. Each of the facilities described in this section will be inspected annually with pruning and maintenance efforts conducted based on the needs identified during the inspections.

4.2.1 BYRON ZINN 1'AKK
Byron Zinn Park is bounded by Foster Road to the north and east, residences along Carfax Avenue to the west and the Prime Parking Service Lot to the south. The park is located within Grid Pruning District 1. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, fifty-five (55) available sites were identified within the park, with thirty-nine (39) occupied sites, ten (10) sites occupied by stumps from previously removed trees, and six (6) potential planting sites. Figure 4. shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). fable 4.1 lists the number of each tree species present. \Nes&
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Figure 4.1: Identified Available Tree Sites in Byron Zinn Park (Stumps are indicated by light green -colored squares, potential planting sites are identified by salmon -colored circles) Species
Number of
Trees
Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
24 Carrot wood Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
2 Chinese elm Ulmus parvifolia)
3 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
2 Olive (Olea europaea)
7 Sawtooth zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
1 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
39 Stump
10 Potential Planting Site
6 Total Number of Available Sites
16 Table 4.1: Breakdown of Tree Species in Byron Zinn Park 45 50

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4.2.2 CARUTHERS PARK
Caruthers Park is bounded by Flora Vista Street to the north, Ripon Avenue to the west, The San Gabriel River to the east, the Greenway Bike Trail to the southwest, and State Highway 91 to the south. Caruthers Park is located within Grid Pruning District 2. There are two baseball/softball fields, a complex of basketball and tennis courts, and several buildings in the central and southeastern portions of the park that are not suitable for tree planting. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, one hundred thirty-nine (139) available sites were identified within the park, with one hundred thirty-three (133) occupied sites, one (1) site occupied by a dead tree, and five (5) potential planting sites. Figure

4.2 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.2 list the number of each tree species present.

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Figure 4.2: Identified Available Tree Sites in Caruthers Park (Stumps are indicated by light green -colored squares, potential planting sites are identified by salmon -colored circles) 46 51

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Species
Number of
Trees
Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis)
1 American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
12 Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis)
19 Cape chestnut (Calodendrum capense)
2 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
22 Desert gum (Eucalyptus rudis)
1 Fern pine (Afrocarpus falcatus)
12 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
12 South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
2 Lemon -scented gum (Corymbia citriodora)
19 Ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana)
7 Purple -leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera)
1 Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffianum)
1 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
18 Spotted gum (Corymbia maculate)
4 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
133
Dead tree
1 Potential Plantinc Site
5 Total Number of Available Sites
6 Table 4.2: Breakdown of Tree Species in Caruthers Park

4.2.3 CONSTITUTION PARK
Constitution Park is bounded by Cedar Street to the north, Lakewood Boulevard to the east, Rose Street to the south, and Residences to the west. The park is located within Grid Pruning District 4. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, twenty-three (23) available sites were identified within the park, with nineteen (19) occupied sites and four (4) potential planting sites. Figure 4.3 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.3 list the number of each tree species present.
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Figure 4.3: Identified Available Tree Sites in Constitution Park (Stumps are indicated by light, green -colored squares, potential planting sites are identified by salmon -colored circles) Species
Number of
Trees
Ca eput tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
13 Weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis)
6 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
19 Potential Plantinc Site
4 Total Number of Available Sites
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4.2.4 PALM STREET PARK
Palm Street Park is bounded by State Highway 91 to the north and Palm Street to the south. Palm Street Park is located within Grid Pruning District 4. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, sixty-nine (69) available sites were identified within the park with fifty-six (56) occupied sites, four (4) dead trees, six (6) occupied by stumps from previously removed trees, and three (3) potential planting sites.

Figure 4.4 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.4 list the number of each tree species present.

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Figure 4.4: Identified Available Tree Sites in Palm Street Park (Stumps are indicated by light, green -colored squares, potential planting sites are identified by salmon -colored circles) Species
Number of
Trees
Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
3 California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
12 Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
12 Chitalpa (x Chitalpa tashkentensis)
4 Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea)
8 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
2 Lemon -scented cum (Corymbia citriodora)
8 Pepper tree (Schinus molle)
1 Red flowering gum (Corymbia ficifolia)
2 Round -leaf moort (Eucalyptus platypus)
1 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
1 Spotted cum (Corymbia maculata)
2 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
56 Dead tree
4 Stump
6 Potential Planting Site
3 Total Number of Available Sites
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4.2.5 PIRATE PARK
Pirate Park is bounded by Belmont Street to the west, parking lots for the businesses along Bellflower Boulevard to the north and south, and commercial buildings along Bellflower Boulevard to the east.

The park is located within Grid Pruning District 3. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, seventeen (17) available sites were identified within the park, with sixteen (16) occupied sites, one (1) occupied by a stump from a previously removed tree, and zero (0) potential planting sites. Figure 4.5 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.5 list the number of each tree species present.

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Species
Number of
Trees
Bamboo species (Ph illostach fs sp.)
3 Honc Konc orchid tree (Bauhinia x blakeana)
5 King palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
2 Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffianum)
6 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
16 Stump
1 Potential Plantinc Site
0 Total Number of Available Sites
1 Table 4.5: Breakdown of Tree Species in Pirate Park

4.2.6 RIVERVIEW PARK
Riverview Park is bounded by Rosecrans Avenue to the north, Alondra Boulevard to the south, the San Gabriel River to the east, and residences along Carfax Avenue to the west. Riverview Park spans portions of Grid Pruning District 1 and District 2. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, three hundred thirty-eight (338) available sites were identified within the park, with two hundred ninety- seven (297) occupied sites, thirty-nine (39) occupied by stumps from previously removed trees, and two (2) potential planting sites. Figure 4.6 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.6 list the number of each tree species present. 51 56

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Figure 4.6: Identified Available Tree Sites in Riverview Park (Stumps are indicated by light green -colored squares, potential planting sites are identified by salmon -colored circles) Species
Number of
Trees
Alii fig (Ficus maclellandii 'Alii')
7 Banana species (Musa sp.)
1 Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
23 Bottle tree (Brachychiton populneus)
2 Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
1 Cajeput tree (Melaleuca quiquenervia)
1 California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
4 Carrot wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
18 Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia)
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Species
Number of
Trees
Flannel bush Fremontodendron sp.)
1 Goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)
1 Hollyleaf cherry (Prunus ilicifolia)
109
Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
1 Lemonade berry Rhus integrifolia)
26 London plane (Platanus x hispanica)
18 Pencil tree (Euphorbia tirucalli)
2 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
20 Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)
50 White mulberry (Morus alba)
3 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
297
Stump
39 Potential Planting Site
2 Total Number of Available Sites
41 Table 4.6: Breakdown of Tree Species in Riverview Park

4.2.7 SIMMS PARK
Simms Park is bounded by Oak Street to the north, Flower Street to the south, Ardmore Avenue to the east, and Clark Avenue to the west. Simms Park is located within Grid Pruning District 3. Thirty- four (34) of the trees are located in the planters in the parking lot on the northwest side of the park.

There are two baseball/softball parks, a playground, basketball courts, and the Simms Park Community Center, which are not suitable sites for tree planting. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, two hundred forty-two (242) available sites were identified within the park, with two hundred five (205) occupied sites, and thirty-seven (37) potential planting sites. Figure 4.7 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.7 list the number of each tree species present.
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Figure 4.7: Identified Available Tree Sites in Simms Park (Stumps are indicated by light green - colored squares, potential planting sites are identified by salmon -colored circles) Species
Number of
Trees
Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
1 Black mulberry (Morus nigra)
1 Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis)
7 Caoe chestnut (Calodendrum capense)
2 Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
24 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
36 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
4 Fern pine (Afrocarpus falcatus)
56 Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
22 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
7 King palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
1 Mediterranean fan palm (Chamaerops humilis)
2 Naked coral tree (Erythrina coralloides)
7 Olive (Olea europaea)
1 Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffianum)
8 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
23 Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
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Species
Number of
Trees
White fig (Ficus virens)
1 White mulberry (Morus alba)
1 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
205
Stump
0 Potential Plantinc Site
37 Total Number of Available Sites
37 Table 4.7: Breakdown of Tree Species in Simms Park

4.2.8 THOMPSON PARK
Thompson Park is bounded by Arthurdale Street to the north, the Pace Education Center to the south, Bellflower Boulevard to the east, and the residences along Ardis Avenue to the west. The park is located within Grid Pruning District 1. There are three baseball/softball fields, a playground, and the YMCA facilities that are not suitable sites for tree planting. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, one hundred nineteen (119) available sites were identified within the park with ninety-four (94) occupied sites and twenty-five (25) potential planting sites. Figure 4.8 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.8 list the number of each tree species present.
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Figure 4.8: Identified Available Tree Sites in Thompson Park (Stumps are indicated by light green -colored squares, potential planting sites are identified by salmon -colored circles) Species
Number of
Trees
African sumac (Searsia lancea)
3 Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis)
4 Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
1 California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera)
1 Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis)
2 Cape chestnut (Calodendrum capense)
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Number of
Trees
Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
16 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
8 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
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Fern pine (Afrocarpus falcatus)
5 Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea)
1 Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii)
2 Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta)
2 Purple orchid tree (Bauhinia variegate)
3 Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffianumL
4 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
38 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
94 Stump
0 Potential Plantinc Site
25 Total Number of Available Sites
25 Table 4.8: Breakdown of Tree Species in Thompson Park

4.2.9 GREENWAY BIKE TRAIL
The Greenway Bike Trail runs approximately one mile northwest to southeast from Bellflower Boulevard to State Highway 91. The trail spans portions of Grid Pruning Districts 2, 3, and . At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, nine hundred forty (940) available sites were identified along the trail, with eight hundred thirty-two (832) occupied sites, seven (7) sites with dead trees, sixty-nine (69) sites occupied by stumps from previously removed trees, and thirty-two (32) potential planting sites.

Figure 4.9 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.9 list the number of each tree species present.

Figure 4.9: Identified Available Tree Sites along the Greenway Bike Trail (Stumps are indicated by light green -colored squares, potential planting sites identified by salmon -colored circles) of HELLF,„4,
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Species
Number of
Trees
African sumac (Searsia lancea)
192
Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
3 Brown ironbark (Eucalyptus paniculata)
1 Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
1 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
3 Chinese Distache (Pistacia chinensis)
115
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
96 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
8 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
1 Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara)
1 Glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum)
1 Hopseed Dodonaea viscosa)
37 Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
1 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
3 Olive (Olea europaea)
3 Purple Hopseed (Dodonaea viscosa'Pupurea')
11 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
42 White mulberry (Morus alba)
1 Xylosma (Xylosma congesta)
81 Total number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
832
Dead tree
7 Stump
69 Potential Plantinc Site
32 Total Number of Available Sites
108
Table 4.9: Breakdown of Tree Species along the Greenway Bike Trail

4.2.10 BUTTERFLY GARDEN PARK
The Butterfly Garden Park is a nearly three quarter (3/4) acre site bounded by Alondra Boulevard to the north and Trabuco Street to the south approximately 400 feet west of the San Gabriel River.

Butterfly Garden Park is located within Grid Pruning District 2. At the time of the drafting of this UFMP, there are twenty-two (22) occupied tree sites within the park. Figure 4.10 shows the available sites at the time of the drafting of this UFMP (January 2026). Table 4.10 list the number of each tree species present.
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Species
Number of
Trees
Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis)
7 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimiosifolia)
4 London plane (Platanus x hispanica)
7 Tipu (Tipuana tipu)
4 Total Number of Sites Occupied by Live Trees
22 Table 4.10: Breakdown of Tree Species in Butterfly Garden Park

4.3 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
The Department of Public Works is responsible for the care and maintenance of city owned trees within the City of Bellflower. Tree care, maintenance, installation and removal decisions are at the discretion of the Public Works Director or Designee.
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4.4 MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Where practical and financially feasible, the City of Bellflower maintains the trees in the Urban Forest according to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 standards and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Best Management Practices. The City of Bellflower Tree Maintenance Program presented in this section includes tree inspections, scheduled grid pruning, out of cycle pruning, and tree removals.

4.4.1 TREE INSPECTIONS
Regular inspection of the trees in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest is an essential component of the maintenance program. Prior to any scheduled maintenance work, each tree should be inspected for structural defects, dead or broken branches, and signs of stress, decline, pests, or disease. If any of these issues is observed, the condition will be noted in the electronic inventory for the site, and the tree will be referred to the Contractor (West Coast Arborist, Inc. [WCA] at the time of approval of this UFMP) for additional inspection as needed. If the tree is scheduled for pruning or a service request has been made for pruning, the inspector will determine if pruning is required.

4.4.2 GRID PRUNING SCHEDULE
Proper pruning improves the health of a tree by removing dead, diseased, injured, broken, or crowded branches and improving overall branch structure. Well -trimmed trees are less susceptible to disease and pest infestations and less likely to experience large branch failures. The required frequency of regular pruning is dependent on the growth characteristics of individual tree species.

Fast-growing species such as Ficus, elms, and corals require annual pruning to prevent overextended branches that are more susceptible to failures. Senescence of lower fronds and annual fruit production for palms can necessitate an annual pruning cycle as well. The Parks and Recreation facilities listed in Section 4.2 will also require annual inspection and pruning as necessary.

All trees not included for annual pruning in Section 4.2, Section 4.4.2.1 or Section 4.4.2.2 will be inspected for pruning on a two-year Grid -Pruning cycle based on Table 4.11. \Nes&
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Grid Pruning District
Active Sites (as
of September
2025)
Year One
District 1
2,265
District 2
749
Annual Palm Pruning
617
Annual Pruning Species
242
Parks
1,713
Year One Totals
5,586
Year Two
District 3
1,002
District 4
640
District 5
1,028
Annual Palm Pruning
617
Annual Pruning Species
242
Parks
1,713
Year Two Totals
5,242
Table 4.11: Two -Year Grid Pruning Schedule

4.4.2.1 Annual Palm Pruning
Palms have been separated from the standard pruning grid districts due to unique growth characteristics and the maintenance challenges they present. An annual trimming cycle to remove fruiting structures and senescing lower fronds is required for these species. The number of each individual palm species by Grid Pruning District is shown in Table 4.12 and the current (September 2025) distribution of trees is shown in Figure 4.11. Palms within the parks and recreation areas listed in Section 4.2 are not included in this list since they are already part of an annual pruning cycle.

Species
Number of Palms
District
1 District
2 District
3 District
4 District
5 Total
Bottle palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis)
1 0
2 0
0 3
California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera)
3 1
0 0
0 4
Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis)
3 1
3 3
4 14
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera)
0 0
2 1
19 22
Foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata)
0 0
1 0
0 1
Jelly palm (Butia capitata)
1 0
0 0
0 1
King palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
34 6
14 8
9 71
Ma.esty palm (Ravenea rivularis)
5 0
2 0
0 7
Mediterranean fan palm (Chamaerops humilis)
3 1
0 1
0 5
Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta)
15 4
9 6
1 35
Pindo palm (Butia odorata)
0 0
2 0
0 2
Pygmy date palm (Phoenix roebelenii)
37 0
1 1
0 39
Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffianum)
95 76
57 33
137
398
Triancle palm (Dypsis decaryi)
1 0
0 0
0 1
Vulcano European fan palm (Chamaerops humilis'VulcanoTM') 2 0
0 0
0 2
Windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)
5 1
0 4
2 12
Total number of palms for Annual Pruning
617
Table 4.12: Breakdown of palm species for Annual Pruning ``i of BELL -1.04.04
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4.4.2.2 Tree Species for Annual Pruning
Due to high growth rates, elms, corals, and figs require annual to biannual pruning to reduce overextended branches that are highly susceptible to failure. In general, elm, especially Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia), coral, and fig species are known for a higher frequency of branch failures than most other species. Pruning efforts will focus on the reduction of overextended branches by selective removal of outer new growth while maintaining interior branches to balance weight distribution along scaffold and large secondary branches. A breakdown of the species for annual pruning by Grid Pruning District is provided in Table 4.13. The current (September 2025) distribution of the tree species for annual pruning is shown in Figure 4.12. Trees within the parks and recreation areas listed in Section 4.2 are not included in this list since they are already part of an annual pruning cycle.

Species
Number of Trees
District
1 District
2 District
3 District
4 District
5 Total
Accolade elm Ulmus 'Morton'
1 0
0 0
0 1
Alii fig (Ficus maclellandii'Alii')
1 0
0 0
0 1
Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
18 17
29 37
77 178
Chinese weepinc banyan (Ficus benjamina 'Variegate')
0 0
0 0
1 1
Fiddleleaf fig (Ficus lyrata)
0 0
0 1
0 1
Indian laurel fig (Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida')
8 2
5 4
0 19
Rubber tree (Ficus elastica)
1 0
0 0
0 1
Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila)
0 0
4 2
0 6
Weepinc fig (Ficus benjamina)
16 3
10 3
2 34
Total number of trees for Annual Pruning
242
Table 4.13: Breakdown of tree species for Annual Pruning ``i OF BELL -1.04.04
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4.4.2.3 Grid Pruning District 1
The boundaries of Grid Pruning District 1 are described in Section 3.4.1. The number of each species not listed in 4.4.2.1 Annual Palm Pruning, 4.4.2.2 Tree Species for Annual Pruning, or 4.2 Parks and Recreation Facilities present in Grid Pruning District 1 according to the City of Bellflower Electronic Inventory System as of September 2025 is presented in Table 4.14. A breakdown of the number of trees by Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) in District 1 is presented in Table 4.15 and the location of trees is shown in Figure 4.13. There is a total of two thousand, two hundred sixty-five (2,265) trees in Grid Pruning District 1. Dominant species in Grid Pruning District 1 included crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Australian willow (Geijera parviflora), London plane (Platanus x hispanica), ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana), southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), and holly oak (Quercus ilex), all species with moderate pruning requirements. Grid Pruning District 1 was dominated by maturing trees with roughly fifty-seven (57) percent (57.88%) of the existing trees with a DSH measurement between seven and eighteen inches (7" — 18").

Species
Number of
Trees
African fern Dine (Afrocarpus falcatus)
79 African sumac (Searsia lancea)
6 American sweetcum (Liquidambarstyraciflua)
20 American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
3 Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
1 Aristocrat pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat')
3 Arizona ash (Fraxinus velutina)
14 Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
1 Australian willow (Geijera parviflora)
274
Avocado (Persea americana)
7 Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
26 Bottle tree (Brachychiton populneus)
70 Bottlebrush (Callistemon sp.)
1 Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
53 Brisbane box (Lophostemon confertus)
39 Bronze loguat (Eriobotrya deflexa)
3 Cajeput tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
21 California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
6 Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)
5 Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis)
18 Cape chestnut (Calodendrum capense)
5 Caribbean copper tree (Euphorbia cotinifolia)
1 Carolina laurel cherry (Prunus caroliniana)
1 Carrot wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
13 Cherokee hybrid crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Cherokee') 1 Chinaberry (Melia azedarach)
4 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
19 Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis)
27 Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)
1 Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia)
2 Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
2 Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens)
1 Cook pine (Araucaria columnaris)
1 Crabapple (Malus floribunda)
3 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
303
Dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
1 Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara)
1 Drumstick tree (Moringa oleifera)
1 Edible fig (Ficus carica)
5 Edible loc uat (Eriobotrya japonica)
10 European white birch (Betula pendula)
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Species
Number of
Trees
Evergreen pear (Pyrus kawakamii)
55 Firewheel tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus)
14 Frangipani (Plumeria rubra)
4 Frasers photinia (Photinia x fraseri)
30 Galaxy magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora `Galaxy')
1 Glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum)
28 Gold markhamia (Markhamia lutea)
1 Gold medallion tree (Cassia leptophylla)
4 Goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)
21 Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
1 Guamuchil (Pithecellobium dulce)
1 Guava (Psidium guajava)
6 Holly oak (Quercus ilex)
114
Hollywood 'uniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa')
6 Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
34 Horsetail tree (Casuarina equisetifolia)
3 Idaho locust (Robinia ambigua 'Idahoensis')
13 Incense cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)
2 Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
3 Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea)
5 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
12 Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii)
4 Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)
5 Japanese pagoda tree Styphnolobiumjaponicum)
1 Java plum (Syzygium cumin')
1 Jerusalem thorn (Parkinsonia aculeata)
1 Lemon (Citrus limon)
4 Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
16 London plane (Platanus x hispanica)
235
Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)
12 Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn (x Rhaphiobotrya splendens `Montic') 11 Malus species (Malus spp. & cv.)
4 Manco (Mangifera indica)
2 Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin)
2 Mock orange (Pittosporum tobira)
2 New Zealand Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa)
18 Oleander (Nerium oleander)
1 Olive (Olea europaea)
14 Orange (Citrus sinensis)
6 Ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana)
163
Peppertree (Schinus molle)
5 Pink melaleuca (Melaleuca nesophila)
6 Pink trumpet tree (Handroanthus heptaphyllus)
4 Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
1 Ponytail palm (Beaucamea recurvata)
1 Purple orchid tree (Bauhinia variegata)
16 Purple robe locust (Robinia Purple robe')
2 Purple -leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera)
6 Queensland pittosporum (Auranticarpa rhombifolia)
3 Raywood ash (Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood')
1 Red ironbark (Eucalyptus fibrosa)
1 Red ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon)
9 Saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana)
1 Sawtooth zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
88 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
41 Silk oak (Grevillea robusta)
1 Small Philippine acacia (Acacia confusa)
1 Smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria)
1 Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
128
Spanish dagger (Yucca gloriosa)
1 Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo)
2 Sweet cherry (Prunus avium)
1 Sweetshade (Hymenosporum flavum)
3 Thuja species (Thuja sp.)
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Species
Number of
Trees
Trident maple (Acer buergerianum)
11 Tuscarora hybrid crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora') 3 Weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
2 Western catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)
1 Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis)
10 White mulberry (Morus alba)
1 Total number of trees in Grid Pruning District 1
2,265
Table 4.14: Breakdown of tree species in Grid Pruning District 1 DSH Range
Number of Trees
0"
— 6"
270
7"
— 12"
708
13"
— 18"
632
19"
— 24"
532
25"
— 30"
105
31"+
18 Table 4.15: Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) breakdown for Grid Pruning District 1 GhoY• n e
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4.4.2.4 Grid Pruning District 2
The boundaries of Grid Pruning District 2 are described in Section 3.4.2. The number of each species not listed in 4.4.2.1 Annual Palm Pruning, 4.4.2.2 Tree Species for Annual Pruning, or 4.2 Parks and Recreation Facilities present in Grid Pruning District 2 according to the City of Bellflower Electronic Inventory System as of September 2025 is presented in Table 4.16. A breakdown of the number of trees by Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) in District 2 is presented in Table 4.17 and the location of trees is shown in Figure 4.14. There is a total of seven hundred forty-nine (749) trees in Grid Pruning District 2. Dominant species in Grid Pruning District 2 included crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana), African fern pine (Afrocarpus falcatus), and Australian willow (Geijera parviflora), all species with moderate pruning requirements. Grid Pruning District 2 was NA#014:-
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dominated by maturing trees with roughly fifty-eight (58) percent (57.73%) of the existing trees with DSH measurements between seven and eighteen inches (7" — 18").

Species
Number of
Trees
African fern pine (Afrocarpus falcatus)
69 African sumac (Searsia lancea)
3 Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis)
1 American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
1 American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
18 Aristocrat pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat')
2 Arizona ash (Fraxinus velutina)
1 Australian willow (Geijera parviflora)
48 Autumn Gold maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold') 1 Beestill tree (Cascabela thevetia)
2 Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
5 Bottle tree (Brachychiton populneus)
17 Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana `Bradford')
1 Brisbane box (Lophostemon confertus)
9 Cajeput tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
23 California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
9 Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)
1 Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis)
16 Caribbean copper tree (Euphorbia cotinifolia)
1 Carolina laurel cherry (Prunus caroliniana)
1 Carrot wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
10 Cherimoya (Annona cherimola)
1 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
2 Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis)
21 Cook pine (Araucaria columnaris)
1 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
100
Curry tree (Bergera koenigii)
1 Edible apple (Malus domestica)
2 European white birch (Betula pendula)
1 Evergreen pear (Pyrus kawakami,)
40 Firewheel tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus)
1 Floss silk tree (Ceiba speciosa)
1 Frasers photinia (Photinia x fraseri)
9 Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii)
1 Glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum)
7 Holly oak (Quercus ilex)
2 Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
1 Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia x blakeana)
5 Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea)
1 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
21 Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii)
2 Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum)
1 Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
2 Lemon -scented gum (Corymbia citriodora)
11 Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)
11 Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn (x Rhaphiobotrya splendens `Montic') 1 Mondell pine (Pinus eldarica,
1 New Zealand Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa)
9 Ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana)
89 Peppermint tree (Agonis flexuosa)
1 Pink trumpet tree (Handroanthus heptaphyllus)
20 Purple Robe locust (Robinia `Purple Robe')
25 Purple -leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera)
2 Pygmy date palm (Phoenix roebelenii)
3 Red mulberry (Morus rubra)
1 Sawtooth zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
39 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
1 Smoke tree (Cotinus cogg igria)
3 Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
37 Spotted gum (Corymbia maculata)
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Species
Number of
Trees
Swamp mahocany (Eucalyptus robusta)
25 Sweetshade (Hymenosporum flavum)
2 Thornless Chilean mescuite (Prosopis chilensis 'Thornless') _ 1 Tupidanthus (Heptapleurum calyptratum)
1 Water gum (Tristaniopsis Iaurina)
1 White mulberry (Morns alba)
1 Total number of trees in Grid Pruning District 2
749
Table 4.16: Breakdown of tree species in Grid Pruning District 2 DSH Range
Number of Trees
0" - 6"
66 7" - 12"
243
13" - 18"
190
19"-24"
196
25" - 30"
40 31"+
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4.4.2.5 Grid Pruning District 3
The boundaries of Grid Pruning District 3 are described in Section 3.4.3. The number of each species not listed in 4.4.2.1 Annual Palm Pruning, 4.4.2.2 Tree Species for Annual Pruning, or 4.2 Parks and Recreation Facilities present in Grid Pruning District 3 according to the City of Bellflower Electronic Inventory System as of September 2025 is presented in Table 4.18. A breakdown of the number of trees by Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) in District 3 is presented in Table 4.19 and the location of trees is shown in Figure 4.15. There is a total of one thousand two (1,002) trees in Grid Pruning District 3. Dominant species in Grid Pruning District 3 included crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Australian willow (Geijera parviflora), African fern pine (Afrocarpus falcatus), evergreen pear (Pyrus kawakamii), and holly oak (Quercus ilex), all species with moderate pruning requirements. Grid Pruning District 3 was dominated by maturing trees with roughly fifty-eight (58) percent (58.18%) of the existing trees with a DSH measurement between seven and eighteen inches (7" — 18").

Species
Number of
Trees
African fern Dine (Afrocarpus falcatus)
96 African sumac (Searsia lancea)
3 American sweet um (Liquidambar styraciflua)
3 Arapaho crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Arapaho') 4 Aristocrat pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat')
4 Arizona ash (Fraxinus velutina)
1 Australian willow (Geijera parviflora)
178
Avocado (Persea americana)
4 Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
6 Bottle tree (Brachychiton populneus)
19 Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford')
3 Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebintifolius)
2 Brisbane box (Lophostemon confertus)
32 Bronze locuat (Eriobotrya deflexa)
17 Brush cherry Syz /glum australe)
2 California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
1 Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis)
7 Carolina laurel cherry (Prunus caroliniana)
1 Carrot wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
8 Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
1 Cherimoya (Annona cherimola)
4 Cherokee crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Cherokee')
1 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
1 Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus)
3 Chinese Distache (Pistacia chinensis)
3 Chinese tallow tree (Triadica sebifera)
31 Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
1 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
185
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
1 Edible apple (Malus domestica)
1 Edible locuat (Eriobotrya japonica)
3 Evergreen pear (Pyrus kawakamii)
60 Firewheel tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus)
3 Frangipani Plumeria rubra)
1 Frasers photinia (Photinia x fraseri)
27 Glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum)
9 Goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)
21 Guava (Psidium guajava)
4 Holly oak Quercus ilex)
51 Honc Konc orchid tree (Bauhinia x blakeana)
2 Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea)
2 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
7 Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii)
9 Japanese maple (Acerpalmatum)
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Number of
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Lemon (Citrus limon)
3 Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
2 London plane (Platanus x hispanica)
8 Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)
24 Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn (x Rhaphiobotrya splendens `Montic') 4 Marina strawberry tree (Arbutus 'Marina')
2 Mondell pine (Pinus eldarica)
1 Natchez crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez')
1 New Zealand Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa)
7 Olive (Olea europaea)
4 Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis)
1 Ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana)
40 Peach (Prunus persica)
4 Pearl acacia (Acacia podalyriifolia)
2 Pink powderpuff (Calandra haematocephala)
1 Pink trumpet tree (Handroanthus heptaphyllus)
2 Plum (Prunus domestica)
2 Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
2 Purple Rob locust (Robinia 'Purple Robe')
6 Purple -leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera)
2 Queensland pittosporum (Auranticarpa rhombifolia)
1 Sago palm (Cycas revoluta)
1 Sawtooth zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
17 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
2 Sour gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
1 Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
23 Swamp mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta)
1 Sweet bay (Laurus nobilis)
1 Sweetshade (Hymenosporum flavum)
2 Toog (Bischofia javanica)
1 Tree -of -Heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
1 Tuscarora hybrid crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia `Tuscarora') 3 White popinac (Leucaena glauca)
1 Willow pittosporum (Pittosporum phillyraeoides)
1 Xylosma (Xylosma congesta)
2 Total number of trees in Grid Pruning District 3
1,002
Table 4.18: Breakdown of tree species in Grid Pruning District 3 DSH Range
Number of Trees
0"-6"
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7" - 12"
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13" - 18"
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4.4.2.6 Grid Pruning District 4
The boundaries of Grid Pruning District 4 are described in Section 3.4.4. The number of each species not listed in 4.4.2.1 Annual Palm Pruning, 4.4.2.2 Tree Species for Annual Pruning, or 4.2 Parks and Recreation Facilities present in Grid Pruning District 4 according to the City of Bellflower Electronic Inventory System as of September 2025 is presented in Table 4.20. A breakdown of the number of trees by Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) in District 4 is presented in Table 4.21 and the location of trees and available sites is shown in Figure 4.16. There is a total of six hundred thirty-nine (640) trees in Grid Pruning District 4. Dominant species in Grid Pruning District 4 included crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana), African fern pine (Afrocarpus falcatus), and Australian willow (Geijera parviflora), all species with moderate pruning requirements. Grid Pruning District 4 was dominated by maturing trees with nearly sixty-three (63) percent (62.96%) of the existing trees with a DSH measurement between zero and twelve inches (7" — 18"). of HELLEL04,4
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Species
Number of
Trees
African fern Dine (Afrocarpus falcatus)
60 African sumac (Searsia lancea)
3 Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis)
10 American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
5 American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
2 Australian willow (Geijera parviflora)
45 Avocado (Persea americana)
4 Blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus)
1 Bottle tree (Brachychiton populneus)
13 Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
7 Brisbane box (Lophostemon confertus)
4 Bronze loc uat (Eriobotrya deflexa)
10 Cajeput tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
14 California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
3 Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)
3 Carrot wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
1 Chinaberry (Melia azedarach)
1 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
6 Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus)
27 Chitalpa (x Chitalpa tashkentensis)
13 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
119
Edible locuat (Eriobotrya japonica)
3 Evergreen pear (Pyrus kawakamii)
33 Firewheel tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus)
8 Floss silk tree (Ceiba speciosa)
2 Frasers photinia (Photinia x fraseri)
23 Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula)
1 Guamuchil (Pithecellobium dulce)
1 Guava (Psidium guajava)
3 Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.)
1 Holly oak (Quercus ilex)
1 Hollywood 'uniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa')
3 Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
3 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
4 Lemon (Citrus limon)
4 Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
13 Leyland cypress (x Hesperotropsis leylandii)
1 London plane (Platanus x hispanica)
13 Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn (x Rhaphiobotrya splendens `Montic') 42 Mango (Mangifera indica)
1 Mexican ebony (Pithecellobium mexicanum)
1 New Zealand Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa)
3 Orange (Citrus sinensis)
1 Ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana)
75 Peach (Prunus persica)
2 Pendulous yucca (Yucca recurvifolia)
1 Peppertree (Schinus molle)
1 Pink trumpet tree (Handroanthus heptaphyllus)
2 Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
1 Popcorn bush (Cassia didymobotrya)
1 Purple -leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera)
7 Queensland pittosporum (Auranticarpa rhombifolia)
3 Saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana)
1 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
3 Silver dollar gum (Eucalyptus polyanthemos)
2 Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana)
2 Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
16 White mulberry (Morus alba)
3 White popinac (Leucaena glauca)
4 Total number of trees in Grid Pruning District 4
640
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Number of Trees
0" - 6"
90 7" - 12"
273
13" - 18"
130
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127
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4.4.2.7 Grid Pruning District 5
The boundaries of Grid Pruning District 5 are described in Section 3.4.5. The number of each species not listed in 4.4.2.1 Annual Palm Pruning, 4.4.2.2 Tree Species for Annual Pruning, or 4.2 Parks and Recreation Facilities present in Grid Pruning District 5 according to the City of Bellflower Electronic Inventory System as of September 2025 is presented in Table 4.22. A breakdown of the number of trees by Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) in District 5 is presented in Table 4.23 and the location of trees and available sites is shown in Figure 4.17. There is a total of one thousand, twenty-eight (1,028) trees in Grid Pruning District 5. Dominant species in Grid Pruning District 5 included crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Australian willow (Geijera parviflora), ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana), London plane (Platanus x hispanica), and purple orchid tree (Bauhinia variegata), all species with moderate pruning requirements. Grid Pruning District 5 was dominated by maturing trees with roughly sixty-two (62) percent (62.15%) of the existing trees with a DSH measurement between seven and eighteen inches (7" — 18").

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Species
Number of
Trees
African fern Dine (Afrocarpus falcatus)
22 African sumac (Searsia lancea)
1 Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis)
3 American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
4 Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
1 Arizona ash (Fraxinus velutina)
6 Australian willow (Geijera parviflora)
152
Avocado (Persea americana)
2 Bottle tree (Brachychiton populneus)
26 Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
6 Brisbane box (Lophostemon confertus)
23 Bronze loc uat (Eriobotrya deflexa)
1 Cajeput tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
13 California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
11 Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)
5 Carrot wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
1 Chinaberry (Melia azedarach)
2 Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
2 Chinese photinia Photinia serrulata)
1 Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis)
8 Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
248
Dancer pear (Pyrus betulifolia)
1 Desert gum (Eucalyptus rudis)
1 Edible locuat (Eriobotrya japonica)
2 Evergreen pear (Pyrus kawakamil)
34 Firewheel tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus)
3 Frasers photinia (Photinia x fraseri)
24 Glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum)
1 Golden medallion tree (Cassia leptophylla)
1 Gua'e (Leucaena esculenta)
1 Guamuchil (Pithecellobium dulce)
1 Guava (Psidium guajava)
1 Holly oak (Quercus ilex)
15 Hollyleaf cherry (Prunus ilicifolia)
1 Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia x blakeana)
11 Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea)
1 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
18 Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba)
5 Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
14 Lemon -scented gum (Corymbia citriodora)
1 London plane (Platanus x hispanica)
46 Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)
4 Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn x Rhaphiobotrya splendens `Montic') 12 Mango (Mangifera indica)
1 Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin)
1 Muskogee hybrid crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee') 1 New Zealand Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa)
12 Olive (Olea europaea,
3 Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis)
1 Ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana)
120
Peppertree (Schinus molle)
1 Purple orchid tree (Bauhinia variegata)
44 Purple -leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera)
2 Queensland pittosporum (Auranticarpa rhombifolia)
1 Queensland umbrella tree (Heptapleurum actinophyllum) 1 Saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana)
1 Sawtooth zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
35 Shamel ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
6 Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)
2 Smooth -shell macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia)
1 Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
32 Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo)
5 Sugar gum (Eucalyptus cladocalyx)
1 Sweet cherry (Prunus avium)
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Species
Number of
Trees
Sweetshade (Hymenosporum flavum)
2 Tree -of -Heaven (Ailanthus altissima,
2 Trident maple (Acer buergerianum)
9 Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis)
5 White mulberry (Morus alba)
1 White sapote (Casimiroa edulis)
1 Total number of trees in Grid Pruning District 5
1,028
Table 4.22: Breakdown of tree species in Grid Pruning District 5 DSH Range
Number of Trees
0"-6"
138
7" - 12"
367
13" - 18"
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19"-24"
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4.4.3 OUT OF CYCLE PRUNING
Out -of -cycle pruning is typically conducted in response to resident requests or recommendations from the Public Works Director or Designee. When an out -of -cycle pruning request is received, the Director of Public Works or the Director's designee will inspect the tree or assign an outside ISA Certified Arborist contractor to inspect the tree to determine if the requested pruning can be completed without adversely impacting the health and structure of the tree. If, after inspection, it is determined that the requested pruning is necessary and will not have adverse impacts on the tree, the Director of Public Works shall assign the work to the appropriate crew or outside contractor. The request and notification of work completed will be logged on the tree site in the Electronic Inventory System.

4.4.4 TREE REMOVALS
The removal of dead, dying, or hazardous trees is a necessary element to maintaining a healthy and sustainable urban forest. As living organisms, trees have a finite lifespan and will eventually begin to decline and expire. Trees planted in spaces too small for the species will eventually outgrow the space and decline or damage the surrounding hardscape. Removal should be considered as the final option, once other alternatives have been ruled out, for trees in the City of Bellflower. An ISA Certified Arborist shall inspect each tree proposed for removal and provide a written report with recommendations to the Director of Public Works. The arborist report will be attached to the tree site in the Electronic Inventory System. The City's My Bellflower mobile app offers residents a simpler and efficient way to connect with City services. A submitted service request must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works prior to any tree removal, with the exception of trees that are removed as part of an Emergency Response.

The removal will be noted in the Electronic Inventory System once work is completed. To the extent possible, the stump of removed trees and all major roots should be removed by hand or using a stump grinder. Replacement species should be selected from the Approved Tree Palette based on the size of the available space and the desired form and function for the planting site. Replacement with the same species or a species susceptible to the same disease is not recommended if the tree was removed due to a soil -borne disease. The Director of Public Works should consult with an ISA Certified Arborist during the tree selection process to determine the appropriate replacement species in these cases.

4.5STANOARDS AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
To the extent possible, all tree maintenance work within the City of Bellflower should be conducted in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Tree Care Standards and the International Society of Arboriculture ISA) Best Management Practices (BMPs). The ANSI Standards and ISA BMPs are summarized throughout this UFMP and included in Appendix B for reference.

4.6 PLANT ritAh M LAK
Plant health care is an integrated process that begins with appropriate species selection based on the size and location of the planting site, selection of healthy nursery stock with good branch and root structure, proper installation practices (planting and staking), and regular, systematic maintenance (watering and structural pruning for young trees, regular pruning for established trees). Appropriately C`ri OV BELLF-LO14,
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selected trees with adequate growing conditions and proper maintenance are more resilient to environmental stress and have the necessary resources to resist or tolerate many pests and diseases without additional treatment. As essential components of any Plant Health Care (PHC) and Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM), species selection (Tree Palette), nursery stock inspection (Nursery Stock Selection), installation practices (Planting Plan), and proper maintenance (Maintenance Program) are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the UFMP. This section will focus on standards for cultural care and pest and disease susceptibility, diagnostics and standard treatment practices.

4.6.1 CULTURAL PRACTICES TO SUPPORT TREE HEALTH
Planting the right tree in the right place according to the installation standards presented in the Standards and Best Management Practices (Appendix B) section of this UFMP is the first step in the Plant Health Care Program. The establishment and long-term health of the tree will depend on good cultural practices to maintain the tree's growing environment. Cultural care includes proper water management, mulching, fertilization, pruning, and sanitation practices to establish environmental conditions around the tree that are favorable for tree growth, while eliminating conditions that favor pests and diseases. The extent to which these practices can be implemented may be limited in the urban setting by available space, infrastructure needs, and development. There is a continuum for each of these practices where too much and not enough can lead to stress for the tree, so each process needs to be properly planned to respond to the needs of the tree to the extent possible in the urban environment. The information presented in each section below is summarized from the ISA Best Management Practices — Tree Planting and ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards Clause 10:

Planting and Transplanting. Links to both are included in Appendix B.

4.6.1.1 Water Management
Access to adequate water is essential for the growth and health of all trees. The movement of water in a tree requires that the roots uptake enough water to balance that which is lost through leaf transpiration in the canopy. Insufficient soil moisture reduces the ability of roots to access and uptake water. If the roots are unable to uptake enough water to replace transpiration losses, leaves and branches may begin to wilt and die back, beginning in the upper canopy. Water -stressed trees are also typically more susceptible to pests and disease as resources needed to produce defensive chemicals become limited or reallocated.

Similarly, excessive soil moisture is problematic for the health of trees. Like all living cells, root cells require oxygen to function and remain alive. Roots access both water and air stored in the pore spaces between soil particles. As soil becomes oversaturated, the pore spaces become filled by excess water, displacing air. Without the necessary air, root function is reduced, and eventually the roots begin to die. The resulting reduction in root system function and volume reduces water uptake and can lead to similar symptoms as those expected in water -stressed trees.

Trees established in the landscape will have developed root systems connected to adequate water sources and should only require supplemental water during long periods of drought for non -irrigated sites, or if there are long-term changes to the frequency or duration of watering cycles for irrigated sites.

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Supplemental water is required for young, newly planted trees until they become established, usually one to two years after installation. If an irrigation system is to be used to provide supplemental water, the new trees should be on a dedicated valve and program, separate from adjacent lawn or shrub systems. Soil moisture should be tested periodically using a soil probe to make sure the soil is being kept moist but not oversaturated, and the program should be adjusted accordingly.

Sites without automatic irrigation will require hand watering of newly planted trees. A watering schedule will need to be developed, and the responsible party clearly defined for all new tree plantings. To avoid overwatering, samples of the soil should be taken with a soil probe prior to hand watering, with supplemental water provided only as required to maintain adequate soil moisture.

Water should be evenly distributed throughout the watering basin established during installation. (see Standards and Best Management Practices). Any disturbance to the berm or basin must be repaired at the time of watering or prior to the next scheduled visit.

The frequency of visits will be based on the specific needs of the species, based on the water usage provided in the species profile (Tree Palette). Table 4.24 provides a general schedule based on time of year and species water usage. A general guidance for the volume of water to be provided at each visit is ten (10) gallons of water for every one (1) caliper inch of the trunk.

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4.6.1.2 Mulching
There are many benefits of applying mulch to trees in the urban forest. Mulches help:
• Maintain soil moisture.
• Manage weed growth.
• Moderate soil temperature changes.
• Reduce soil compaction and erosion.
• Increase soil organic matter, which stimulates microbial activity, soil aggregation, and nutrient availability.

Like all the cultural practices in this section, these benefits may not be realized if mulch is not applied in the proper manner. In fact, improper mulch application can be more harmful to the health of the tree than not applying mulch at all.

Figure 4.18 illustrates proper mulching technique and some potential consequences of improper mulching. In general, mulch:
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• Should cover as much of the root zone as possible.
o For newly planted trees, 1.5 to 3 inches DSH, mulch should be applied over an area with a minimum 3 -foot radius.
o For larger trees, it is ideal to apply mulch from near the trunk to the dripline; however, the minimum radius of the mulched area should be three times the DSH. o Applied in a continuous bed around multiple trees.
• Should not be in contact with the trunk of the tree. The area six to eight inches (6" — 8") from the base of the trunk should be left clear of mulch when practical. • Should be tapered in depth from a thin layer near the trunk to a maximum depth of two inches (2") near the edge of the mulched area.

More detailed information can be found in Appendix B in the Mulching Section of the ISA Soil Management for Urban Trees BMP.

PROPER MULCHING PRACTICES

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4.6.1.3 Fertilization
Fertilizers should only be applied to trees when a nutrient deficiency is identified through lab analysis of soil and tissue samples. Some pests and diseases can cause very similar symptoms to those typically associated with nutrient deficiencies, so samples should always be taken to confirm the deficiency before a fertilizer is applied. For new tree plantings, adding organic amendments to the top six inches of backfill soil will improve soil structure while promoting beneficial soil microbe development and healthy root growth for the tree.

If specific nutrient deficiencies are identified in soil or tissue samples, a Certified Arborist or Pest Control Advisor can provide an appropriate fertilizer treatment plan. Further information regarding tree nutrient requirements and fertilizer application can be found in Appendix B in the ISA Tree and Shrub Fertilization BMP.

4.6.1.4 Pruning
Pruning of mature trees is discussed in Section 4.4 as part of the Maintenance Program. Where practical pruning should be conducted according to ANSI A300 Standards and ISA Best Management Practices (Appendix B). Some general acceptable pruning guidelines include:
• Define the objectives of the pruning.
• Remove only the amount of material necessary to meet the objectives. • To the extent possible, avoid cuts to large branches (branches with a diameter of four inches [4"] or greater) that will create a large wound. Large wounds are more susceptible to pests, disease, and decay.
• Avoid poor pruning practices such as flush cuts; topping, lion -tailing, excessive thinning, excessive raising, or excessive reduction.
• Make cuts back to branch unions with the remaining branch at least one-third the diameter of the branch to be removed; do not leave stubs.
• Use the three -cut method (Figure 4.19) to preserve the branch collar and avoid bark tearing to the trunk or remaining branch.
• Sanitize pruning equipment with an alcohol or bleach solution before moving to a different tree or making a cut on the same tree if disease or pest infestation is suspected on the previously cut branch.
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Figure 4.19: The Three Cut Method
(Graphic courtesy of the ISA Pruning Best Management Practices, Third Edition. Cut 1 is an undercut made one to two feet from the parent branch or trunk, Cut 2 is a top cut slightly further out on the branch than Cut 1 (directly above when using a chainsaw), and Cut 3 is the final cut made just outside the branch collar.) ``r, of HELLF'LO4,,0R
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Structural pruning of young trees promotes healthy branch architecture, reduces the need for excessive trimming, and reduces the number of large branch cuts as the tree matures. Figure 4.20 details the objectives of a structural pruning plan for young trees.

STRUCTURAL PRUNING FOR YOUNG TREES
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8

PRUNE COMPETING LEADER

PRUNE MALFORMED BRANCHES

REMOVE CROSSING BRANCHES

REMOVE WATER SPROUTS

REMOVE BRANCHES WITH POOR ANGLES

PRUNE BROKEN OR DAMAGED BRANCHES

PRUNE TEMPORARY BRANCHES OVER TIME

REMOVE SUCKERS
Figure 4.20: Structural Pruning Objectives for Young Trees

4.6.1.5 Sanitation
Sanitation practices refer to the removal of broken, dead, diseased, or pest -infested branches from a tree. Broken and dead branches can serve as sites for pest infestation or as entry points for pathogens into the tree. Removing branches infected by a pathogenic disease or infested with a bark or stem -boring pest can help slow or even eliminate the spread of the pest or disease to other parts of the tree. It is an important part of this process to remove pest -infested or diseased branches, twigs, and foliage from the site and dispose of these parts according to recommended protocols. An ISA Certified Arborist, Pest Control Advisor, County Agricultural Commissioner, or the local office of the University of California Cooperative Extension Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) can provide recommended disposal protocols.

4.6.2 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
The cultural practices above are an integral part of plant health care and the first step in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program. IPM is a combination of multiple practices for the prevention and control of pests and diseases. Proper cultural practices focus on reducing abiotic (non -living) factors that can affect a tree's health. Healthy trees are better able to tolerate and resist pests and are less susceptible to pathogenic disease. In addition to the cultural practice standards, the City of Bellflower IPM Program includes regular urban forest monitoring, biological control practices, tracking of C`ri OV HELLF-LO,4,,k
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emerging pests and diseases, and chemical control when necessary. This UFMP discusses the general framework of the IPM Program. Specific pest and disease issues will apply this framework in consultation with a licensed California Department of Pesticide Regulation Agricultural Pest Control Adviser (Pest Control Adviser).

4.6.2.1 Urban Forest Monitoring
Regular monitoring of the urban forest trees for early signs of abiotic stress, pests, and disease is an important part of the City of Bellflower IPM Program. The number of treatment options for most pests and diseases is greater, and usually more effective when detected in the early stages. As part of the Maintenance Program (Section 4.4), trees scheduled for pruning will be inspected by the contractor/WCA prior to being assigned to the City crew or contractor. The crew will also inspect the tree before starting work and continue to look for signs of pests or disease as the work progresses.

In addition to the maintenance monitoring and specific inspection requests submitted through the Director of Public Works, an ISA Certified Arborist contractor should conduct quarterly windshield surveys of the entire urban forest to locate trees with obvious signs of stress, pests, or disease signs and symptoms. Trees identified with any signs or symptoms of stress, pests, or disease will be noted in The City's Electronic Inventory System for follow-up inspections to identify the cause and determine the appropriate treatment plan.

4.6.2.2 Pest/Disease Identification
Proper identification of the abiotic factor, pest, or disease that is causing the observed symptoms is a key part of the City of Bellflower IPM Program. When no direct signs of known pests or disease are observed at the time of inspection, the inspector will photograph the symptoms and signs and collect samples for submittal to a qualified laboratory for identification.

4.6.2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
Table 4.25 shows some common pests and diseases associated with the most abundant Genera or specific species present in the current City of Bellflower urban forest inventory or in the approved plant palette. This is not an all-inclusive list of potential pests and cannot account for future emerging pest issues. Further information on these pests and diseases is provided in Appendix D.

Common Name
Botanical Name
Common Pest Associates
Common Disease Associates
Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Crape myrtle aphid, Glassy
winged sharpshooter
Powdery mildew, Sooty mold
Australian willow
Geijera parviflora
Chinese wax scale
Collar rot, Root rot, Crown rot
Ornamental pear
Pyrus calleryana
Aphids, Whitefly, Carpenterworm
Bacterial blight, Bacterial canker,
Entomosporium leaf spot, Fire
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Botanical Name
Common Pest Associates
Common Disease Associates
Queen palm
Syagrus romanzoffianum
Palm aphid, Boisduval scale,
California red scale, Greedy scale,
Oleander scale, Black scale,
Brown soft scale, Hemispherical
scale, Banana moth, Palm leaf
skeletonizer, Greenhouse thrips,
Giant white fly, Giant palm borer,
Coconut mealybug, Gill's
mealybug, Ground mealybug,
Longtailed mealybug, Obscure
mealybug, Pink hibiscus
mealybug, vine mealybug,
Eriophyid mites, Spider mites
Butt rot, Armillaria, Diamond scale,
Fusarium wilt, Pink rot, Sudden
crown drop
African fern pine
Afrocarpus falcatus
Podocarpus aphid, California red
scale
London plane
Platanus x hispanica
Invasive shot hole borer, Melon
aphid, Oystershell scale, Euopean
fruit lecanium, frosted scale,
Sycamore scale, American plum
borer, Flathead appletree borer,
Pacific flathead borer, Sycamore
borer, Fall webworm, Syacamore
leaf skeletonizer, Sycamore plant
bug, Western sycamore lacebug,
Greenhouse whitefly, Sycamore
spider mite
Anthracnose, Ceratocystis canker,
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Glossy privet
Ligustrum lucidum
Aphids, California red scale, San
Jose scale, Pit -making
pittosporum scale, Black scale,
Black vine weevil, Ash borer,
Privet rust mite, Privet bud mite,
Privet mite, Leaf miner
Armillaria, Dematophora root rot,
Phytophthora, Anthracnose, Sooty
mold
Southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Invasive shot hole borer, Aphids,
California red scale, Greedy scale,
Oleander scale, Cottony cushion
scale, Tuliptree scale,
Omnivorous looper, Gill's
mealybug, Obscure mealybug,
Greenhouse thrips, Spider mites
Armillaria, Verticillium, Bacterial
blight, Bacterial leaf scorch,
Nectaria canker, Crown gall,
Phyllosticta leaf spot, Powdery
mildew, Bacterial slime flux
Chinese elm
Ulmus parvifolia
Elm leaf aphid, Citricola scale,
Frosted scale, European elm bark
beetle
Chinese elm anthracnose, Nectaria
canker, Dutch elm disease, Foamy
canker, Powdery mildew, Bacterial
slime flux, Armillaria, Verticillium
Evergreen pear
Pyrus kawakamii
Aphids, Whitefly, Carpenterworm
Bacterial blight, Bacterial canker,
Entomosporium leaf spot, Fire
blight, Sooty mold
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Common Name
Botanical Name
Common Pest Associates
Common Disease Associates
Searsia lancea
African sumac
Aphids, Sumac psyllids, Black
scale
Armillaria, Nectaria canker, Leaf
spots, Powdery mildew, Verticillium
Holly oak
Sawtooth zelkova
Quercus ilex
Zelkova serrate
Acorn moth, Woolly oak aphid,
Oak leaf phylloxera, Obscure
scale, Ehrhorn's oak scale, Oak
pit scale, Black -punctured kermes,
Oak lecanium scale, Ambrosia
beetles, Oak bark beetles,
Sycamore borer, Flathead
appletree borer, Oak twig girdler,
Pacific flathead borer,
Roundheaded oak twig borer,
Carpenterworm, California
oakworm, Fruittree leafroller, Tent
caterpillars, Tussock moths,
Leafminers, Oak ribbed
casemaker, Shield bearers,
Skeletonizers, Fuller rose beetle,
Live oak weevil, Live oak erineum
mite, California gallfly, Cynipid gall
wasps, Ichneumonid wasps,
Jumping oak gall wasp,
Twohorned oak gall wasp, Glassy -
winged sharpshooter, Obscure
mealybug, Root nematodes, Oak
treehopper, Sycamore spider
mite, Crown whitefly, Gelatinous
whitefly, Stanford whitefly
Elm leaf beetle, Calico scale,
Spider mites, Japanese beetle
Anthracnose, Armillaria, Hypoxylon
canker, Nectaria canker, Drippy
oak acorns, foamy canker, Oak
branch dieback, Oak leaf blister,
Oak twig blight, Powdery mildew,
Rusts, Sudden Oak Death,
Wetwood
Anthracnose, Armillaria, Nectaria
canker, Crown gall, Dutch elm
disease
Chinese pistache
Pistacia chinensis
Aphids, Obliquebanded leafroller,
Western tussock moth, Black
scale, Brown soft scale, European
fruit lecanium, Frosted scale
Armillaria, Botrytis blight,
Botryosphaeria canker and
dieback, Alternaria leaf spot,
Alternaria blight, Powdery mildew,
Verticillium
Shamel ash
Bottle tree
Fraxinus uhdei
Brachychiton populneus
Ash leaf curl aphid, Oystershell
scale, walnut scale, frosted scale,
Carpenterworm, Ash borer,
Redbelted clearwing, Ash moth,
Fall webworm, Fruitree leafroller,
Omnivorous leafroller, Glassy -
winged sharpshooter, Ash psyllid,
Pear sawfly, Buffalo treehopper,
Arizonica ash tingid, Ash plant
bugs, Boxelder bug, Lace bugs,
Ash whitefly, Citrus whitefly
Invasive shot hole borer
Anthracnose, Ash dieback,
Bacterial leaf scorch, Nectaria
canker, Leaf spot diseases,
Powdery mildew, Fusarium,
Verticillium, Sooty mold
Table 4.25: Selected Pest and Diseases Associated with Tree Species Currently in the Urban Forest Inventory or Approved Plant Palette
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4.6.2.4 Cultural and Biological Pest Control
Most pathogenic fungi and bacteria tend to thrive in moist, cool conditions. Over -irrigated soils can provide a favorable environment for pathogens that cause root rot. Excessive moisture at the base of a tree due to a buried root flare or an irrigation head directed at the trunk can promote conditions favorable to many vascular and rot diseases. Dense foliage growth provides shelter for insect pests and reduces air flow, which can lead to increased moisture retention in the inner canopy and create favorable conditions for casual agents of branch and leaf diseases. Flushes of new growth resulting from unnecessary or inappropriately timed fertilizer application can attract and promote population growth for many insect pests. Eliminating favorable environmental conditions for the growth, reproduction, and spread can maintain many pests and diseases at tolerable levels in the urban forest.

In addition to cultural controls, some insects can be effective in the control of pest populations as natural predators and parasitoids. Examples of natural predators and parasitoids are provided in Appendix D. There are three biological control implementation approaches: conservation, augmentation, and introduction. The conservation approach focuses on maintaining an environment that promotes existing beneficial insects. Avoidance of broad-spectrum pesticides in favor of products that kill only targeted pests and timing applications to reduce the impacts to beneficial insects is an important aspect of natural enemy conservation. Augmentation involves the release of native and naturalized beneficial insects to supplement existing populations. Many common natural predators are commercially available for purchase as part of an augmentation program. The introduction approach is a highly regulated process of releasing non-native predatory species, and it is usually reserved for introduced pest species that lack native or naturalized predators. Before a non-native predator can be considered for release, it undergoes years of testing under government agency supervision to ensure the potential predator will not have adverse impacts on the native ecosystem.

The cultural practices described in Section 4.6.1 are a key component of the City of Bellflower IPM Program. In addition, the Program will promote conservation of beneficial insects by reducing the use of broad-spectrum pesticides and timing pesticide applications to reduce impacts to these species to the extent feasible. Augmentation of existing beneficial insect populations will be considered on a case -by -case basis in consultation with a licensed Pest Control Advisor. The introduction approach is beyond the scope of the City of Bellflower, although the City may consider participation in introduction programs conducted by the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner (County Agricultural Commissioner), UCANR, or other agencies as available.

4.6.2.5 Emerging Pests and Diseases
The introduction of new non-native pests and diseases is an ongoing, dynamic process that requires urban forest managers to keep up to date with the most current information. Staff participation in continuing education opportunities, seminars, and conferences through the ISA and other arboriculture and landscape industry -related professional organizations is an important component of the IPM Program. Partnerships and consultation with the County Agricultural Commissioner's Office, UCANR, and private consultants will also be part of tracking emerging pests and diseases.

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4.6.2.6 Chemical Control
The goal of the City of Bellflower IPM Program is to reduce the use of pesticides, especially broad- spectrum pesticides, to control pests and diseases within the urban forest to the extent possible by selecting the appropriate species for the planting site (Tree Palette, Section 5.2), following the proper BMPs and Standards for installation (Planting Plan, Section 5.5), adhering to the Maintenance Program (Section 4.4) and applying the above mentioned monitoring, cultural and biological control practices. Under this program, chemical control is the last option when control of a pest or disease cannot be achieved by other methods. Before initiating chemical control, the Director of Public Works will consult with a licensed Pest Control Advisor to develop a treatment plan and obtain a written Pesticide Recommendation.

4.7 RISK ASSESSMEN1
Despite proper management to maintain a healthy urban forest that maximizes the benefits to the community, there are risks to people and property associated with trees. Trees are living organisms, and the potential for failure, either in entirety or in part, cannot always be predicted. The goal for urban forest managers is to find a balance where the benefits provided are greater than the risks associated with trees.

The ISA has developed the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) to train arborists to evaluate this risk to the greatest extent possible. Risk assessment ratings can assist the Director of Public Works in prioritizing maintenance needs and scheduling.

TRAQ designates three levels for conducting risk assessments based on the level of detail required.

Level 1 Limited Visual Assessment: a tree or tree population is observed from one perspective to identify obvious defects or conditions with increased likelihood of failure near specified targets. Level 1 Risk Assessments can also be conducted from a slow -moving vehicle or aerially using an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone).

Level 2 Basic Assessment: a 360° ground -based visual inspection of the subject tree(s) and the surrounding site. The visible buttress roots, trunk, and branches are inspected for defects, and each defect is evaluated for the likelihood of failure. The likelihood of failure is combined according to a matrix with the likelihood of the failed part contacting each of the identified targets to determine an overall likelihood that a particular target will be struck. Occupancy rate and distance of the target from the tree are factored into this determination. The likelihood of failure and impact are combined in a separate matrix with the consequences of impact on the target to assign a risk rating for the tree or tree part.

Level 3 Advanced Assessment: advanced assessment to obtain more detailed information about specific tree parts, defects, targets, or site conditions using specialized equipment, analysis, and/or expertise.

To assess the risk presented by trees in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest as a whole, a Level 1 Limited Visual Assessment could be performed simultaneously with the quarterly windshield surveys described in Section 4.6.2.1, provided the inspector is TRAQ qualified. Trees identified with obvious

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defects, or for which inspection requests have been submitted to an outside Contractor (WCA at the time of the development of this UFMP), may require Level 2 Basic Assessment and/or Level 3 Advanced Assessment conducted by a TRAQ-qualified Arborist.

4.8 URBAN FOREST BIOMASS RECYCLING AND

REPURPOSING
To maximize the environmental benefits provided, all biomass in the urban forest should be repurposed to the highest possible use in accordance with the current State of California Standards.

Biomass from tree maintenance activities in the City of Bellflower will either be chipped on -site or at a collection facility to be recycled as organic mulch or repurposed as part of the Urban Wood Policy, depending on the size and diameter of the material. Vegetative biomass and woody material less than nine inches (9") in diameter shall be chipped on -site or transported to a green material processing center to be chipped and recycled as mulch or composted. The minimum size and diameter of wood material that can be repurposed under the Urban Wood Policy can vary by tree species, extent of wood decay and other factors. Woody material that cannot be repurposed due to any of these factors shall be chipped on -site or transported to a processing center for chipping and recycling.

The objective of the Urban Wood Policy is to maximize sequestered carbon and utilize removed trees in the most efficient method possible. This effort utilizes trees removed from urban environments and considers their highest potential environmental value. Environmental benefits are realized by diverting wood that would otherwise populate landfills and rescue greenhouse gas emissions that are released through traditional disposal processes. Co -benefits include sourcing local raw materials for construction, maximizing benefit from trees being removed, and displaying urban wood products in the community, all of which tells the unique story of the city in which the trees grew and matured.

Conditioned upon availability of funding, the City of Bellflower may promote sustainability through urban forest operations in the following ways:

4.8.1 TRIP : RECYCLING PLAN
Trees that are removed may be repurposed for their highest use. This includes, but is not limited to, being milled into lumber, left in public spaces as natural architecture (including wildlife habitat), or crafted into useable products such as benches, picnic tables, new non-structural construction elements, and other wood crafts and projects. The selection criteria for urban wood shall be made at the discretion of the Director of Public Works in consultation with an urban wood repurposing facility.

Suggested resources for wood processing can be found at www.urbansalvagedwoods.com and www.urbanwoodnetwork.org .

4.8.2 SPECIES REPLACEMENT PLAN
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4.9 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Regularly scheduled maintenance, inspection, structural pruning, and plant health care will significantly reduce the frequency of tree failure, but they cannot eliminate failures entirely. Branches, trunks, or entire trees may still fail due to storm events, mechanical damage, or other unpredicted environmental factors. As living organisms, trees may fail without warning or discernable cause.

These unexpected failures can damage structures, disrupt traffic patterns, and potentially cause injuries. They constitute an emergency that must be addressed as soon as possible. The remainder of this section describes the procedures of the City of Bellflower Tree Emergency Operations Plan.

4.9.1 INCIDENT REPORTING.

Tree related incidents that occur during normal business hours for the City of Bellflower Department of Public Works, Monday — Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed every other Friday) can be reported by phone (562) 804-1424. Tree related incidents that occur outside of standard business hours can be reported by City residents through the Lakewood Sheriff's Station Non -Emergency Line (562) 623-3500 or 911 if the incident results in injury or immediate safety concerns that require police or fire department response.

4.9.2 STORM EVENTS
When weather forecasts predict a significant storm or Santa Ana Wind, City of Bellflower Public Works Staff and the City's Tree Maintenance Contractor access the potential for branch and tree failures that may result. For storms that present a higher risk of such failures, additional response City or Contractor staff may be assigned to respond to emergency calls and patrol areas with higher probability for failures based on tree species and potential targets that could be impacted after normal Public Works operating hours.

4.9.3 INCIDENT RESPONSE
For calls received during normal Public Works working hours, the Director of Public Works or the Director's designee will contact the appropriate City staff or outside contractor to inspect the incident site and assess the response needed. If immediate response is required, the Director or designee will mobilize the appropriate City staff or outside contractors if needed.

For calls received after normal Public Works hours, the Lakewood Sheriff's Station Non- Emergency Line Staff will contact the Director of Public Works or designee to mobilize the appropriate City staff or outside contractor to inspect the access to the incident site and assess the response needed. If immediate response is required, the Director or designee will mobilize the appropriate City staff or outside contractors if needed.

4.9.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS
Requests for emergency tree responses by an outside contractor require approval by the Director of Public Works. Once approved, the contractor will be contacted according to established procedures and mobilized to the emergency location. As the current Tree Emergency response contractor for the City of Bellflower, the West Coast Arborist (WCA) emergency response procedure is outlined as an example below. The contact information and contractor procedures will need to be periodically updated as contact personnel change or the city selects a new emergency services contractor. of BELLF-Low
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4.9.4.1 West Coast Arborist Emergency Tree Services Contact Procedure For emergency services calls in the City of Bellflower during WCA standard business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, not including holidays), contact:

West Coast Arborist Anaheim Corporate Office — (714) 991-1900 For emergency service calls outside standard working hours, the WCA on -call manager can be contacted through the Limb Down line at (866) LIMB.DOWN [(866) 546-2369]. Once the on -call manager has been contacted, site details and additional information can be emailed to [email protected].

WCA emergency response crews will be on -site within 2 hours of receiving the call request.

4.9.5 DEBRIS MANAGEMEN`I
Foliage and woody debris resulting from the emergency response shall be taken to a green waste facility approved by the Department of Public Works. The responding City or contractor crew is responsible for removal of the debris prior to leaving the worksite. Larger woody debris, such as trunks and large branches may be transported to an urban wood recycling location as described in the previous section.
a 40 WILDLIFE PROTECTION
The many benefits to the community provided by the trees in the City of Bellflower have been presented throughout this UFMP. In addition to the benefits for people, the urban forest also provides habitat for a great number of wildlife species. Trees can serve as valuable sites for roosting, foraging, sheltering, and nesting, attracting many wildlife species that would otherwise not be found in urban environments. Interactions with many of these wildlife species, such as resident and migrating birds, add to the beauty and quality of life for the residents of the community.

The City of Bellflower is aware that many of the tree maintenance activities included in the UFMP may impact and/or cause harm to wildlife and that measures to protect wildlife are a key component to the Urban Forest Operations Plan. In addition to the community benefits they provide; Federal and State of California laws require measures to protect wildlife in the urban forest including:
• Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
• Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA)
• Federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)
• California Endangered Species Act (CESA)
• California Fish and Game Code Sections 1600-1617
The degree to which tree maintenance activities impact wildlife will vary based on the time of year and the habitat value associated with the species of tree(s) where maintenance work will be performed. Wildlife can nest at any time during the year and in any tree regardless of habitat value, however, the likelihood of activity is much higher during the breeding season for the wildlife species in trees with higher habitat value. Table 4.26 provides the breeding periods for selected groups of birds as a general guideline.
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To assist urban forest managers in deciding the level of protection measures required, the ISA Tree Care for Wildlife Best Management Practices (Appendix B) suggests three categories determined by the breeding season for the species, or group of species of concern and the habitat value provided by the tree(s) that require maintenance activities. The three categories are defined according to the matrix in Figure 4.21.

To protect wildlife during tree maintenance activities, The City of Bellflower will implement the following measures for all City Maintenance Crews and Tree Maintenance Contractors:
• For Work to be performed in Category 1 Wildlife Protection Areas:
o Crews will be trained by a Wildlife Trained Arborist or Wildlife Biologist to conduct pre - work inspections for signs of nesting wildlife. The training can be site specific or general wildlife awareness training for city-wide work.
o Trained crews will conduct a pre -work survey for wildlife prior to beginning work. o Inspections will be documented on a form approved by the Director of Public Works. • For Work to be performed in Category 2 Wildlife Protection Areas:
o Pre -work inspection will be conducted by a Wildlife Trained Arborist. o Inspections will be documented on a form approved by the Director of Public Works. • For Work to be performed in Category 3 Wildlife Protection Areas:
o Pre -work inspection will be conducted by a Wildlife Biologist or Wildlife Trained Arborist specifically trained by a Wildlife Biologist for High Habitat Value areas in the City of Bellflower.
o Inspections will be documented on a form approved by the Director of Public Works. • If signs of wildlife nesting activity are observed:
o The scheduled work will be delayed until the nesting activity has concluded, and the young have left the nest as determined by a Wildlife Trained Arborist or Wildlife Biologist.
o An appropriate buffer, according to Table 4.26 or at the direction of a Wildlife Biologist, will be established around the nest. Maintenance work will be delayed for any scheduled trees that fall within the buffer area or would require crews or equipment to enter the buffer area to conduct the scheduled work.
o Signs will be posted on the nesting tree and any additional tree in the buffer area to provide public notice of the delay in work.
o A note will be attached to the City's electronic inventory system to the nesting tree site and any tree sites within the buffer zone detailing the wildlife nesting and the delay in the maintenance work.
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Bird Group
Typical Breeding
Season
Egg
Incubation
Period
(Days)
Duration of
Period from
Hatching to
Young Leaving
the Nest
Minimum
Buffer
Radius for
Low Habitat
Value Trees
(feet)
Minimum
Buffer
Radius for
High Habitat
Value Trees
(feet)
Herons and Egrets
January — Auc ust
19 — 27
21 — 81 days
200
300
Birds of Prey
(Hawks, Vultures,
Falcons)
February - August
25 — 36
4 — 7 weeks
300
500
Doves
February - November
14 — 20
13 - 30 days
100
300
Owls
January — July
26 — 35
28 — 60 days
300
500
Hummincbirds
December - July
13 — 18
20 — 23 days
100
300
Songbirds (eg.

Finches, kingbirds,
mockingbirds)
February - August
11 — 17
9 — 25 days
100
300
Crows, Ravens,
Jays
February August
15 — 21
Jays: 18 days
Crows: 35 days
Ravens: 5 — 6
weeks
100
300
Table 4.26: Breeding Season, Incubation Period, F edging Durat'on, and Buffer Requirements for Selected Groups of Birds
Low value
habitat
High value
habitat
Sensitive
habitat
Non -breeding
season
Category 2
Breeding season
Category 2
Figure 4.21: Wildlife Protection Categories
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5.1 SUSTAINABILITY
The urban environment presents many challenges for the growth and development of trees. The area needed for root expansion, to provide structural support and access to adequate water and nutrients for tree growth and development, is often limited by the building, hardscape, and infrastructure footprints necessary to support the community. The expansion of a tree's canopy to gather more light and support growth often conflicts with overhead utilities, buildings, and traffic signs. Increased temperature due to reflected heat from structures and hardscape increases evapotranspiration, taxing tree root systems to uptake more water to compensate.

These obstacles become more daunting as Southern California trends towards hotter, drier weather as part of global climate change. Climate prediction models, such as The Climate Explorer, project an increase in average daily temperatures of one to three degrees Fahrenheit (1° — 3°F) from 2020 to 2030 and an additional one to two degrees Fahrenheit (1° — 2°F) increase by 2040. The temperature change is likely to be accompanied by more unpredictable annual precipitation with longer periods of drought in between extreme storm events. Many common Southern California street tree species will struggle to adapt to the changing climate patterns, either succumbing directly to drought stress or to associated increases in pest and disease susceptibility.

Overcoming these obstacles requires a commitment of resources to the cultural and maintenance practices discussed in the previous section and proper planning to install the appropriate species for the site from high -quality nursery stock, according to and ANSI Standards. For the urban forest to be sustainable, available resources must be allocated efficiently to deliver the maximum possible benefits to the community. The information offered in this section is based on the most current scientific research, industry practices, ISA Best Management Practices, and ANSI Standards at the time of the drafting of the UFMP and is intended to provide the City of Bellflower Tree Management personnel guidance for more effective species selection, installation procedures, and protection of mature trees on the pathway to a sustainable urban forest.

5.2 TRr' °ALF lTE
Installing the wrong tree species for the site can lead to increased maintenance efforts and cost, increased water usage, damage to infrastructure, conflicts with overhead utilities, lighting, traffic signs and signals, and may even result in the death of the tree. The need to conserve water resources, due to changes in climate and sustained drought, must also be a major consideration in species selection as the City of Bellflower looks to replace removed trees or fill potential planting sites to expand the Urban Forest. Tables 5.1 — 5.6 below list the appropriate tree species based on the size of the planting area, proximity to overhead utility lines, and water usage. Trees currently in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest inventory are indicated with an asterisk (*). Trees that are native to Southern California are marked with a double dagger symbol ($). A profile is provided for all species not currently included in the inventory.

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5.2.1 PLANT CHARACTERISTICS USED

5.2.1.1 Foliage Type
This characteristic describes the persistence of leaves on trees of a given species. The three categories for foliage type are evergreen, deciduous, and partly deciduous.

Evergreen — Trees that do not lose all their leaves or needles at any one time. These trees will drop older leaves at specific times or throughout the year, depending on the species. Evergreen trees remain green throughout the winter.

Deciduous — Trees that lose their leaves completely and enter a period of dormancy in a given season. Most species are fall or winter deciduous and will become dormant during the colder periods of the year; however, there are a handful of drought deciduous species that will enter dormancy during the summer when temperatures are higher and water is less available.

Partly Deciduous — Trees that lose most of their leaves during the dormancy period, while still retaining some living foliage at lower densities.

Some tree species can adapt foliage type depending on climate and local weather patterns. For example, if the winter temperatures in a given area are mild and rarely below freezing, a species that is normally deciduous may adopt a partly deciduous foliage type in that area. Species that demonstrate this adaptive characteristic are indicated in the tables below with a range for the foliage type.

5.2.1.2 Maximum Height and Width
The numbers for maximum height and width presented in the tables and species profiles that follow represent the observed values, in feet, for trees of each species from the available literature.

Environmental factors such as availability of growing space, light, and water may limit growth, preventing individual trees from reaching these dimensions.

5.2.1.3 Water Usage
The water usage rating given for each tree species in the tables and species profiles below is based on the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species ;WUCOLS) values. WUCOLS rates the water usage by species across four categories: Very Low, Low, Moderate, and High. For species that have not been evaluated as part of WUCOLS, water usage rates were based on the values presented in the SelecTree databases using the same scale values.

Very Low — Once established, species with a Very Low rating do not require irrigation water to supplement normal precipitation, except in years with below average rainfall.

Low — Once established, species with a Low rating require only minimal irrigation water during the summer months.

Moderate — Once established, species with a Moderate rating require irrigation water to remain healthy, especially during the summer and during long periods without precipitation. 96 101

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High - Species with a High rating require regular irrigation to remain healthy, especially during the summer.

5.2.2 APPROVED TREE PALETTE
The list of tree species approved for new and replacement installations in areas managed by the City of Bellflower is listed in Table 5.1. The common name, botanical name, minimum planter size, potential to damage hardscape, potential conflicts with overhead utility lines, foliage type, maximum height and width, and water requirements are listed for each approved species. The overall list is broken down further by minimum planter space and compatibility with overhead utility lines in Tables

5.2 — 5.6. Trees currently in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest inventory are indicated with an asterisk (*). Trees that are native to Southern California are marked with a double dagger symbol ($).

The availability of nursery stock for these species for emergencies and other small -quantity replacements may vary with industry trends, leading to an overrepresentation of more commonly available species in the Urban Forest inventory. This issue can be addressed through contract grows of underrepresented species.

Common Name
Botanical Name
Min.

Planter
Size
(Width
in Feet)
Potential
Hardscape
Damage
Overhead
Utility Line
Compatible
Foliage
Type
Max
Height
(Feet)
Max
Width
(Feet)
Water
Usage
African Fern Pine*
Afrocarpus falcatus
> 7
Low
No
Evergreen
65 30
Moderate
African Sumac*
Searsia lancea
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
30 35
Very Low
Argyle Apple
Eucalyptus cinerea
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
50 40
Moderate
Aristocrat Pear
Pyrus calleryana
Aristocrat'
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
40 20
Moderate
Australian Tea
Leptospermum
laevigatum
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Tree
Australian Willow*
Geijera parviflora
4 - 7
Low
No
Evergreen
35 20
Moderate
Autumn Gold
Ginkgo biloba `Autumn
Gold'
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
50 35
Moderate
Maidenhair Tree*
Blue Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica
`Glauca'
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
60 40
Low
Blue Live Oak
Quercus oblongifolia
> 7
Moderate
No
Partly
Deciduous
Evergreen
60 40
Moderate
Bright n' Tight
Prunus caroliniana
'Bright n ticht'
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
35 25
Moderate
Laurel Cherry
Brisbane Box*
Lophostemon
confertus
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
50 30
Moderate
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
80 30
Moderate
Cajeput Tree
Melaleuca
quinquenervia
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
40 25
Low
California Fan
Washingtonia filifera
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
70 20
Low
Palm*=
Camphor Tree
Camphora officinarum
>7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
70 60
Moderate
Caribbean Copper
Euphorbia cotinifolia
2 — 4
Low
Yes
Evergreen
15 15
Moderate
Plant*
Carolina Laurel
Prunus caroliniana
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
30 25
Moderate
Cherry
Catalina Cherry
Prunus ilicifolia ssp.
lyonii
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
35 30
Low
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Common Name
Botanical Name
Min.

Planter
Size
(Width
in Feet)
Potential
Hardscape
Damage
Overhead
Utility Line
Compatible
Foliage
Type
Max
Height
(Feet)
Max
Width
(Feet)
Water
Usage
Catalina
Lyonothamnus
floribundus ssp.
aspleniifolius
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
40 20
Low
Ironwood#
Cherokee Crape
Lagerstroemia indica
'Cherokee'
2 — 4
Low
Yes
Deciduous
15 15
Very Low
Myrtle"
Chestnut -Leaved
Quercus castaneifolia
> 7
Low
No
Deciduous
— Partly
Deciduous
90 90
Moderate
Oak
Chinaberry*
Melia azedarach
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
50 25
Low
Chinese Elm"
Ulmus parvifolia
> 7
Moderate
No
Partly
Deciduous
60 50
Moderate
Chinese Photinia*
Photinia serrulata
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
40 30
Low
Chinese Pistache*
Pistacia chinensis
4 — 7
Low
No
Deciduous
35 35
Low
Chisos Oak
Quercus canbyi
> 7
Low
No
Deciduous
— Partly
Deciduous
50 50
Low
Chitalpa*
x Chitalpa
tashkentensis
4 — 7
Low
No
Deciduous
35 30
Low
Coast Live Oak"_
Quercus agrifolia
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
70 70
Low
Columbia Plane
Platanus x hispanica
`Columbia'
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
80 40
Moderate
Tree
Compton Oak
Quercus x comptoniae
4 — 7
Low
No
Deciduous
60 40
Moderate
Flaxleaf
Melaleuca linariifolia
4 —7
Low
No
Evergreen
30 25
Low
Paperbark
Floss Silk Tree*
Ceiba speciosa
> 7
Moderate
No
Partly
Deciduous
60 50
Low
Flowering
Pyrus calleryana
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
50 50
Moderate
Ornamental Pear"
Fraser Photinia*
Photinia x fraseri
2 — 4
Low
Yes
Evergreen
20 12
Moderate
Ghost Gum
Corymbia aparrerinja
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
50 35
Very Low
Glossy Privet"
Ligustrum lucidum
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
50 40
Moderate
Gold Medallion
Cassia leptophylla
4 — 7
Low
No
Deciduous
— Partly
Deciduous
25 30
Moderate
Tree
Golden Trumpet
Handroanthus
chrysotrichus
2 — 4
Moderate
No
Deciduous
— Partly
Deciduous
30 30
Moderate
Tree
Graves Oak
Quercus gravesii
> 7
Low
No
Deciduous
60 35
Moderate
Guadalupe Palm
Brahea edulis
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
25 15
Low
Honey Mesc uite#
Prosopis glandulosa
var. torreyana
4 — 7
Low
No
Deciduous
35 35
Low
Incense Cedar*$
Calocedrus decurrens
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
90 15
Moderate
Jacaranda"
Jacaranda mimosifolia
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Partly
Deciduous
50 30
Moderate
Japanese Elm
Zelkova serrata
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
70 70
Moderate
Jerusalem
Parkinsonia aculeata
2 — 4
Low
Yes
Deciduous
20 25
Low
Thorn"
King Palm*
Archontophoenix
cunninghamiana
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
70 15
Moderate
Maidenhair Tree"
Ginkgo biloba
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
65 25
Moderate
Majestic Beauty
x Rhaphiobottya
splendens `Montic'
4 — 7
Low
Yes
Evergreen
25 10
Moderate
Indian Hawthorn
Marina Strawberry
Arbutus 'Marina'
2-4
Low
No
Evergreen
40 30
Moderate
Tree*
Mexican Blue
Brahea armata
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
50 25
Low
Palm
Mexican Fan
Washingtonia robusta
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
100
10 Low
Palm"
Mexican
Platanus mexicana
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
50 30
Moderate
Sycamore
Mimosa*
Albizia julibrissin
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Partly
Deciduous
35 20
Moderate
Mondell Pine"
Pinus eldarica
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
80 25
Low
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Common Name
Botanical Name
Min.

Planter
Size
(Width
in Feet)
Potential
Hardscape
Damage
Overhead
Utility Line
Compatible
Foliage
Type
Max
Height
(Feet)
Max
Width
(Feet)
Water
Usage
Montezuma
Taxodium mucronatum
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
— Partly
Deciduous
80 40
Moderate
Cypress
Muskogee Hybrid
Lagerstroemia
`Muskogee'
4 - 7
Low
Yes
Deciduous
25 25
Moderate
Crape Myrtle*
Natchez Hybrid
Lagerstroemia
`Natchez'
4 - 7
Low
Yes
Deciduous
25 25
Moderate
Crape Myrtle*
Netleaf Oak
Quercus rugosa
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
60 40
Moderate
Norfolk Island
Araucaria heterophylla
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
100
60 Moderate
Pine
Olive*
Olea europaea
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Omeo Gum
Eucalyptus neglecta
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
60 60
Moderate
Orance Gum
Eucalyptus prava
2 — 4
Moderate
No
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Peppermint Tree*
Agonis flexuosa
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
35 30
Low
Pindo Palm*
Butia odorata
4 — 7
Low
Yes
Evergreen
25 12
Low
Pink Melaleuca*
Melaleuca nesophila
4 —7
Low
No
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Purple Orchid
Bauhinia variegata
4 — 7
Low
No
Partly
Deciduous
35 35
Moderate
Tree*
Purple -Leaf
Acacia baileyana
4 — 7
Moderate
Yes
Evergreen
30 30
Very Low
Acacia
Purpureus Smoke
Cotinus coggygria
'Purpureus'
2 — 4
Low
Yes
Deciduous
15 15
Low
Tree
Queen Palm*
Syagrus romanzoffiana
4 —7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
50 30
Moderate
Red Flowering
Corymbia ficifolia
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
45 60
Low
Gum*
Red Push
Pistacia `Red Push'
4 — 7
Low
No
Deciduous
40 40
Moderate
Pistache
River Wattle
Acacia cognata
4 — 7
Low
Yes
Evergreen
25 25
Moderate
Roberts' Western
Platanus racemosa
'Roberts'
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
50 50
Moderate
Sycamore
Rose Gum
Angophora costata
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
65 50
Low
Round -Leafed
Eucalyptus platypus
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
35 35
Very Low
Moort*
Saratoca Laurel
Laurus 'Saratoga'
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
40 30
Moderate
Shamel Ash
Fraxinus uhdei
4 — 7
High
No
Partly
Deciduous
80 60
Moderate
Shoestring Acacia
Acacia stenophylla
4 — 7
Low
Yes
Evergreen
30 20
Very Low
Sky Climber Live
Quercus virginiana
`Skyclimber
> 7
Moderate
No
Deciduous
— Partly
Deciduous
80 100
Moderate
Oak
Smoke Tree*
Cotinus coggygria
2 — 4
Low
Yes
Deciduous
15 18
Low
Smooth Arizona
Hesperocyparis
arizonica var. glabra
> 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
50 20
Low
Cypresst
Soapbark Tree
Quillaja saponaria
4 — 7
Low
No
Evergreen
45 25
Low
Swan Hill Olive
Olea europaea 'Swan
Hill'
4 — 7
Moderate
No
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Sweet Hakea
Hakea drupacea
2 — 4
Low
Yes
Evergreen
20 20
Very Low
Texas Olive
Cordia boissieri
2 — 4
Low
No
Evergreen
20 15
Low
Water Gum*
Tristaniopsis laurina
4 —7
Low
No
Evergreen
35 30
Moderate
Western
Cercis occidentalis
2 — 4
Low
Yes
Deciduous
20 20
Moderate
Redi d*
White Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Alba'
> 7
Moderate
No
Partly
Deciduous
50 30
Moderate
Table 5.1: Approved Tree Species Palette.
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5.2.3 PLANTING SPACE AVAILABLE 2 - 4 FEET WIDE WITH NO OVERHEAD

UTILITIES
The following species (Table 5.2) are recommended for parkways, medians, or other City maintained planting areas where the width of the smallest dimension is between two (2) and four (4) feet and no overhead utility lines are present.

Common Name
Botanical Name
Foliage Type
Maximum
Height (ft)
Maximum
Width (ft)
Water
Usage
Golden Trumpet Tree
Handroanthus chrysotrichus
Deciduous —
Partly
Deciduous
30 30
Moderate
Marina Strawberry Tree
Arbutus 'Marina'
Evergreen
40 30
Moderate
Orange Gum
Eucalyptus prava
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Texas Olive
Cordia boissieri
Evergreen
20 15
Low
Table 5.2: Species Appropriate for 2 — 4 -Foot -Wide Planting Areas with No Overhead Utility Lines Present.

5.2.4 PLANTING SPACE AVAILABLE 2 - 4 FEET WIDE WITH OVERHEAD UTILITIES The following species (Table 5.3) are recommended for parkways, medians, or other City maintained planting areas where the width of the smallest dimension is between two (2) and four (4) feet and overhead utility lines are present. These species can also be planted in areas without overhead utility lines.

Common Name
Botanical Name
Foliage
Type
Maximum
Height (ft)
Maximum
Width (ft)
Water
Usage
Caribbean Copper Plant*
Euphorbia cotinifolia
Evergreen
15 15
Moderate
Cherokee Crape Myrtle`
Lagerstroemia indica 'Cherokee'
Deciduous
15 15
Very Low
Fraser Photinia
Photinia x fraseri
Evergreen
20 12
Moderate
Jerusalem Thorn*
Parkinsonia aculeata
Deciduous
20 25
Low
Purpureus Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria Purpureus'
Deciduous
15 15
Low
Smoke Tree*
Cotinus coggygria
Deciduous
15 18
Low
Sweet Hakea
Hakea drupacea
Evergreen
20 20
Very Low
Western Redbud"
Cercis occidentalis
Deciduous
20 20
Moderate
Table 5.3: Species Appropriate for 2 — 4 -Foot -Wide Planting Areas with Overhead Utility Lines Present.

5.2.5 PLANTING SPACE AVAILABLE 4 - 7 FEET WIDE WITH NO OVERHEAD

UTILITIES
The following species (Table 5.4) are recommended for parkways, medians, or other City maintained planting areas where the width of the smallest dimension is at least four (4) feet and no overhead utility lines are present. Species marked with + have a high potential for root damage to hardscape and should be avoided in smaller planters adjacent to sidewalks and roadways.

Common Name
Botanical Name
Foliage
Type
Maximum
Height (ft)
Maximum
Width (ft)
Water
Usage
African Sumac*
Searsia lancea
Evergreen
30 35
Very Low
Aristocrat Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'
Deciduous
40 20
Moderate
Australian Tea Tree
Leptospermum laevigatum
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Australian Willow*
Geijera parviflora
Evergreen
35 20
Moderate
Bricht n' Tight Laurel Cherry
Prunus caroliniana 'Bright n tight'
Evergreen
35 25
Moderate
Brisbane Box*
Lophostemon confertus
Evergreen
50 30
Moderate
Cajeput Tree
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Evergreen
40 25
Low
California Fan Palm"=
Washingtonia filifera
Evergreen
70 20
Low
Carolina Laurel Cherry
Prunus caroliniana
Evergreen
30 25
Moderate
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Common Name
Botanical Name
Foliage
Type
Maximum
Height (ft)
Maximum
Width (ft)
Water
Usage
Catalina Cherry21
Prunus ilicifolia sso. lyonii
Evergreen
35 30
Low
Catalina Ironwood-
Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp.
aspleniifolius
Evergreen
40 20
Low
Chinese Photinia*
Photinia serrulata
Evercreen
40 30
Low
Chinese Pistache*
Pistacia chinensis
Deciduous
35 35
Low
Chitalpa*
x Chitalpa tashkentensis
Deciduous
35 30
Low
Columbia Planetree
Platanus x hispanica `Columbia'
Deciduous
80 40
Moderate
Compton Oak
Quercus x comptoniae
Deciduous
60 40
Moderate
Flaxleaf Paperbark
Melaleuca linariifolia
Evergreen
30 25
Low
Ghost Gum
Eucalyptus aparrerinja
Evergreen
50 35
Very Low
Gold Medallion Tree*
Cassia leptophylla
Partly
Deciduous —
Evergreen
25 30
Moderate
Guadalupe Palm
Brahea edulis
Evercreen
25 15
Low
Honey Mesc uite
Prosopis glandulosa var. torre Tana
Deciduous
35 35
Low
Jacaranda"
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Partly
Deciduous
50 30
Moderate
King Palm*
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Evergreen
70 15
Moderate
Mexican Blue Palm
Brahea armata
Evergreen
50 25
Low
Mexican Fan Palm*
Washingtonia robusta
Evergreen
100
10 Low
Mimosa"
Albizia julibrissin
Partly
Deciduous
35 20
Moderate
Olive*
Olea europaea
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Peppermint Tree*
Agonis flexuosa
Evergreen
35 30
Low
Pink Melaleuca*
Melaleuca nesophila
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Purple Orchid Tree"
Bauhinia variegata
Partly
Deciduous
35 35
Moderate
Queen Palm*
Syagrus romanzoffiana
Evergreen
50 30
Moderate
Red Flowering Gum"
Eucalyptus ficifolia
Evergreen
45 60
Low
Red Push Pistache
Pistacia x 'Red Push'
Deciduous
40 40
Moderate
Round -Leafed Moort"
Eucalyptus platypus
Evergreen
35 35
Very Low
Saratoga Laurel
Laurus `Saratoga'
Evergreen
40 30
Moderate
Shamel Ash
Fraxinus uhdei
Partly
Deciduous
80 60
Moderate
Soapbark Tree
Quillaja saponaria
Evergreen
45 25
Low
Swan Hill Olive
Olea europaea 'Swan Hill'
Evergreen
30 30
Low
Water Gum
Tristaniopsis laurina
Evergreen
35 30
Moderate
Table 5.4: Species Appropriate for 4 — 7 -Foot -Wide Planting Areas with No Overhead Utility Lines Present.

5.2.6 PLANTING SPACE AVAILABLE 4 - 7 FEET WIDE WITH OVERHEAD UTILITIES The following species (Table 5.5) are recommended for parkways, medians, or other City maintained planting areas where the width of the smallest dimension is at least four (4) feet and overhead utility lines are present. These species can also be planted in spaces with a width of at least four (4) feet with no overhead utility lines present.

Common Name
Botanical Name
Foliage
Type
Maximum
Height (ft)
Maximum
Width (ft)
Water
Usage
Majestic Beauty Indian Hawthorn*
x Rhaphiobotrya splendens'Montic'
Evergreen
25 10
Moderate
Muskogee Hybrid Crape Myrtle"
Lagerstroemia'Muskogee'
Deciduous
25 25
Moderate
Natchez Hybrid Crape Myrtle*
Lagerstroemia'Natchez'
Deciduous
25 25
Moderate
Pindo Palm"
Butia odorata
Evergreen
25 12
Low
Purple -Leaf Acacia
Acacia baileyana Purpurea'
Evergreen
30 30
Very Low
River Wattle
Acacia cognata
Evergreen
25 25
Moderate
Shoestring Acacia
Acacia stenophylla
Evergreen
30 20
Very Low
Table 5.5: Species Appropriate for 4 — 7 -Foot -Wide Planting Areas with Overhead Utility Lines Present.
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5.2.7 PLANTING SPACE AVAILABLE GREATER THAN 7 FEET WIDE The following species (Table 5.6) require planters where the width of the smallest dimension is greater than seven (7) feet. These are larger trees that are better suited for parks and large medians.

None of the species in this list are appropriate for planting in areas with overhead utility lines. Species marked with + have a high potential for root damage to hardscape and should be avoided in smaller planters adjacent to sidewalks and roadways.

Common Name
Botanical Name
Foliage
Type
Maximum
Height (ft)
Maximum
Width (ft)
Water
Usage
African Fern Pine* _
Afrocarpus falcatus
Evergreen
65 40
Moderate
Argyle Apple
Eucalyptus cinerea
Evergreen
50 40
Moderate
Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree*
Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'
Deciduous
50 35
Moderate
Blue Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'
Evergreen
60 40
Low
Blue Live Oak
Quercus oblongifolia
Partly
Deciduous -
Evergreen
60 40
Moderate
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocar a
Deciduous
80 30
Moderate
Camphor Tree
Camphora officinarum
Evergreen
70 60
Moderate
Chestnut -Leaved Oak
Quercus castaneifolia
Deciduous —
Partly
Deciduous
90 90
Moderate
Chinaber "
Melia azedarach
Deciduous
50 25
Low
Chinese Elm"
Ulmus parvifolia
Partly
Deciduous
60 50
Moderate
Chisos Oak
Quercus canbyi
Partly
Deciduous —
Evergreen
50 50
Low
Coast Live Oak`-
Quercus a rifolia
Ever reen
70 70
Low
Floss Silk Tree'
Ceiba speciosa
Partly
Deciduous
60 50
Low
Flowering Ornamental Pear
Pyrus calleryana
Deciduous
50 50
Moderate
Glossy Privet*
Ligustrum lucidum
Evergreen
50 50
Moderate
Graves Oak
Quercus gravesii
Deciduous
60 35
Moderate
Incense Cedar"t
Calocedrus decurrens
Evergreen
90 15
Moderate
Japanese Elm
Zelkova serrata
Deciduous
70 70
Moderate
Maidenhair Tree*
Ginkgo biloba
Deciduous
65 25
Moderate
Mexican Sycamore
Platanus mexicana
Deciduous
50 30
Moderate
Mondell Pine*
Pinus eldarica
Evergreen
80 25
Low
Montezuma Cypress
Taxodium mucronatum
Partly
Deciduous —
Evergreen
80 40
Moderate
Netleaf Oak
Quercus rugosa
Evergreen
60 40
Moderate
Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla
Evergreen
100
60 Moderate
Omeo Gum
Eucalyptus neglecta
Evergreen
60 60
Moderate
Roberts' Western Sycamore
Platanus racemosa 'Roberts'
Deciduous
50 50
Moderate
Rose Gum
Angophora costata
Evergreen
65 50
Low
Sky Climber Live Oak
Quercus virginiana 'Skyclimber'
Partly
Deciduous —
Evergreen
80 100
Moderate
Smooth Arizona Cypress -
Hesperocyparis arizonica var.
glabra
Evergreen
50 20
Low
White Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Alba'
Partly
Deciduous
50 30
Moderate
Table 5.6: Species Appropriate for Planting Areas 7 -Foot -Wide or Greater NA#014:-
102
107

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5.2.8 SPECIES PROFILE_
Photos for each species are courtesy of West Coast Arborist and SelecTree: A Tree Selection Guide African fern pine
(Afrocarpus falcatus)
Podocarpus Family (Podocarpaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 70'
Growth Rate: =12"-36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
Foliage: Partly Deciduous
Canopy Width: 40'-50'
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

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> 7'
Low
103
108

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African sumac
(Searsia lancea)
Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae)

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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 30
Growth Rate: =24 y
Water Use: Very Low
Utility Friendly:

No
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20'-35'
4'- 7'
Low

6.5-8.3
104
109

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Argyle apple
(Eucalyptus cinerea)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 50'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use:

Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20'-40'
> 7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
105
110

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Aristocrat Pear
(Pyrus calleryana Aristocrat')
Pear Family (Rosaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Deciduous
Max Height:
40 feet
Canopy Width:
20 feet
Growth Rate:
—24-36 in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4-7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
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106
111

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Australian tea tree
(Leptospermum laevigatum)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
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Shape:

Max Height:

Rounded
30'
Growth Rate: =24"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: Yes
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
10'-30'
4'-7'
Low

6.5-7.5
107
112

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Australian willow
(Geijera parviflora)
Rue Family (Rutaceae)
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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 45'
Growth Rate: =24'-367yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20'
4' 7'
Low

6.5-8.2
108
113

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Autumn Gold maidenhair tree
(Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold')
Maidenhair Family (Ginkgoaceae)
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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 50'
Growth Rate: =12"-24"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
25'-35'
7'
Moderate

6.5-8.2
109
114

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Blue Atlas cedar
(Cedrus atlantica `Glauca')
Pine Family (Pinaceae)
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Shape: Conical
Max Height: 60
Growth Rate: =12 -24 yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
25'-40'
7'
Moderate

6.5-8.2
110
115

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Blue live oak
(Quercus oblongifolia)
Beech Family (Fagaceae)
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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 60
Growth Rate: =36 /yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
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Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Foliage: Partly Deciduous
Canopy Width: 20'-30'
> 7'
Moderate
7 0-7 5

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Bright N Tight Cherry Laurel
(Prunus caroliniana 'Bright N Tight')
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
35 feet
Canopy Width:
15-25 feet
Growth Rate:

X12-36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4 to 7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Low
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Acidic to Alkaline
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112
117

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Brisbane box
(Lophostemon confertus)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
Shape:

Max Height:

Rounded
50'
Growth Rate: =24"-36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage: Evergreen
Canopy Width: 10'-30'
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:
4' 7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
113
118

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Bur oak
(Quercus macrocarpa)
Beech Family (Fagaceae)
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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 80
Growth Rate: =24"-36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
30'
> 7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
114
119

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Cajeput tree
(Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
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Shape:

Max Height:

Rounded
40'
Growth Rate: =24"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'-25'
4'-7'
Low

6.5-7.5
115
120

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California fan palm
(Washingtonia filifera)
Arecales Family (Arecaceae)
Shape:

Palm
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
70 feet
Canopy Width:
10-20 feet
Growth Rate:
-36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4 to 7 feet
Water Use:

Very low
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Slightly Acidic to
Very Alkaline
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116
121

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Camphor Tree
(Camphora officinarum)
Laurel Family (Lauraceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
70 feet
Canopy Width:
50-60 feet
Growth Rate:
—24 in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Acidic toVery
Alkaline
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117
122

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Caribbean copper plant
(Euphorbia cotinifolia)
Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae)
of BELLFLow
``
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 15'
Growth Rate: =247yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly:

Yes
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
10'-15'
2-4
Low
7 0-8 3
118
123

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Carolina laurel cherry
(Prunus caroliniana)
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
Shape: Conical or Rounded
Max Height: 30'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'-25'
4•- 7'
Low

5.3-7.5
119
124

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Catalina Island cherry
(Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii)
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 40'
Growth Rate: =24 /yr
Water Use:

Utility Friendly: Yes
Low
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
10'-20'
4' 7
Moderate
7 5-8 3
120
125

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Catalina ironwood
(Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius)
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
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Shape: Conical or Rounded
Max Height: 40'
Growth Rate: =24"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage: Evergreen
Canopy Width: 15'-20'
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:
4'-7'
Moderate

6.5-8.2
121
126

CLIMATE REST' IENC'
Cherokee crape myrtle
(Lagerstroemia 'Cherokee')
Loosestrife Family (Lythraceae)
Shape: Rounded or Vase Foliage:

Max Height: 15 Canopy Width:

Growth Rate: =24 /yr
Water Use: Very Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
10'-15'
2'-4'
Low

6.5-8.2
122
127

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Chestnut -leaved oak
(Quercus castaneifolia)
Oak Family (Fagaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
30 feet
Canopy Width:
30-75 feet
Growth Rate:
'12-24in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Low
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Slightly Acidic to
Slightly Alkaline
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123
128

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Chinaberry
(Melia azedarach)
Mahogany Family (Meliaceae)
of BELLFLow
``
Shape: Rounded Foliage:

Max Height: 50' Canopy Width:

Growth Rate: =36'/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Recommended
Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
15'-25'
4'-7'
Moderate

5.3-8.2
124
129

CLIMATE RESILIENCY
Chinese Elm
(Ulmus parvifolia)
Elm Family (Ulmaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Partly Deciduous
Max Height:
60 feet
Canopy Width:
50-70 feet
Growth Rate:
—36 in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
\Nes&
125
130

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Chinese photinia
(Photinia serrulata)
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
40 feet
Canopy Width:
25-30 feet
Growth Rate:
—36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4 to 7 feet
Water Use:
low
Root Damage
Potential:

Low
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to
Very Alkaline
126
131

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Chinese pistache
(Pistacia chinensis)
Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 40'
Growth Rate: =24 /yr
Water Use:

Utility Friendly: No
Low
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
25'-35'
4'- 7'
Low
6 5-8.3
127
132

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Chisos oak
(Quercus canbyi)
Oak Family (Fagaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Deciduous
Max Height:
50 feet
Canopy Width:
30-50 feet
Growth Rate:
—24in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Low
Root Damage
Potential:

Low
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
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128
133

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Chitalpa
(x Chitalpa tashkentensis)
Bignonia Family (Bignoniaceae)
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Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 35'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly:

No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
30 4' 7
Low

6.5-8.3
129
134

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Coast live oak
(Quercus agrifolia)
Beech Family (Fagaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 70'
Growth Rate: =24 /yr
Water Use:

Utility Friendly:

Low
No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
30'-70'
4' 7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
130
135

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Columbia London plane tree
(Platanus x hispanica `Columbia')
Sycamore Family (Platanaceae)
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Shape: Conical or Rounded
Max Height: 80'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
30'-40'
4' 7'
Moderate

5.3-8.3
131
136

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Compton oak
(Quercus x comptoniae)
Oak Family (Fagaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Deciduous
Max Height:
60 feet
Canopy Width:
20-40 feet
Growth Rate:
—12-24in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4 to 7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Low
Utiliy Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Acidic to Acidic
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132
137

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Flaxleaf paperbark
(Melaleuca linariifolia)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
c''of HELLFLow�
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 30'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20'-25'
4'-7'
Low
6 5-7 5
133
138

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Floss silk tree
(Ceiba speciosa)
Mallow Family (Malvaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 60'
Growth Rate: =12"-24"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Foliage: Partly Deciduous
Canopy Width: 40'-50'
> 7'
Moderate

6.5-7.0
134
139

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Flowering Ornamental Pear
(Pyrus calleryana)
Pear Family (Rosaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Deciduous
Max Height:
50 feet
Canopy Width:
50 feet
Growth Rate:
''24in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
135
140

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Fraser photinia
(Photinia x fraseri)
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
of BELLFLow
``
Shape:

Max Height:

Rounded
30'
Growth Rate: =24"-36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
1 \Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
2'-4.

Low

5.3-8.2
136
141

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Ghost gum
(Eucalyptus aparrerinja)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 50
Growth Rate: =36 /yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20'-35'
4'-7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
137
142

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Glossy privet
(Ligustrum lucidum)
Olive Family (Oleaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 50'
Growth Rate: X36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Canopy Width: 30
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:
7 Moderate
5 3-8 2
138
143

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Gold medallion tree
(Cassia leptophylla)
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
c''of BELLULow�
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 25
Growth Rate:

Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: Yes
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Partly Deciduous
30'
4'-7'
Low

6.5-7.0
139
144

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Golden trumpet tree
(Handroanthus chrysotrichus)
Bignonia Family (Bignoniaceae)
Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 30'
Growth Rate: =36 /yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Partly Deciduous
25'-30'
2'-4'
Moderate

6.5-7.5
140
145

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Graves oak
(Quercus gravesii)
Beech Family (Fagaceae)
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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 60
Growth Rate: =36 /yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
35'
> 7'
Low

7.0-7.5
141
146

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Guadalupe palm
(Brahea edulis)
Palm Family (Arecaceae)
Shape: Palm
Max Height: 25
Growth Rate: =12 /yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'
4'-7'
Low
5 3-7 5
142
147

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Honey mesquite
(Prosopis glandulosa)
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
of BELLFLow
``
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 40'
Growth Rate: =12"-36"/yr
Water Use: Very Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
25'-35'
4' 7'
Low

6.0-8.0
143
148

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Incense cedar
(Calocedrus decurrens)
Juniper Family (Cupressaceae)
Shape:

Conical
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
90 feet
Canopy Width:
10-20 feet
Growth Rate:
- 12-24in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to
Slightly Alkaline
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144
149

CLIMATE RESIN 1ENC'
Jacaranda
(Jacaranda mimosifolia)
Bignonia Family (Bignoniaceae)
Shape: Rounded Foliage: Partly Deciduous
Max Height: 50' Canopy Width: 15'-30'
Growth Rate:

Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:
4'-7'
Moderate

7.0-7.5
145
150

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Japanese Elm
(Zelkova serrata)
Elm Family (Ulmaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Deciduous
Max Height:
70 feet
Canopy Width:
70 feet
Growth Rate:
-24-36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
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146
151

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Jerusalem thorn
(Parkinsonia aculeata)
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 25'
Growth Rate: =24'-36'/yr
Water Use: Very Low
Utility Friendly: No
NAcivcr
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
20'-25'
2'-4'
Low
5 3-7 0
147
152

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King Palm
(Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
Palm Family (Arecaceae)
Shape:

Palm
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
70 feet
Canopy Width:
10-15 feet
Growth Rate:
—24in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4 to 7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
148
153

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Maidenhair tree
(Ginkgo biloba)
Maidenhair Family (Ginkgoaceae)
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Shape: Conical
Max Height: 70'
Growth Rate: =12 24 /yr
Water Use:

Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
25'
4'-7'
Moderate

6.5-8.2
149
154

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Shape:

Max Height:

Growth Rate:

Water Use:

Utility Friendly:

Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn
(x Rhaphiobotrya splendens `Montic')
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
Rounded or Vase Foliage:
25'
=24 /yr
Moderate
Yes
\Nes&
Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
10'
4'-7'
Low

6.5-8.3
150
155

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Marina strawberry tree
(Arbutus `Marina')
Heath Family (Ericaceae)
Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 40'
Growth Rate: =12"-24"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
30 2'-4
Low

6.5-8.1
151
156

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Mexican blue palm
(Brahea armata)
Palm Family (Arecaceae)
Shape: Palm
Max Height: 50'
Growth Rate: =12"-24"/yr
Water Use:

Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
12'-25'
4' 7'
Low

6.5-7.5
152
157

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Mexican fan palm
(Washingtonia robusta)
Palm Family (Arecaceae)
Shape:

Palm
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
70 feet
Canopy Width:
10-20 feet
Growth Rate:
—36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4 to 7 feet
Water Use:

Low
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Slightly Acidic to
Very Atka line
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153
158

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Mexican Sycamore
(Platanus mexicana)
Plane Fam'ly (Platanaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Deciduous
Max Height:
50 feet
Canopy Width:
30 feet
Growth Rate:
—36 in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
> 7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
NACA-
154
159

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Mimosa / Silk tree
(Albizia julibrissin)
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
c''of BELU Lo,
Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 35'
Growth Rate: =36'7yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20 4,-7
Moderate
5 9 —8 3
155
160

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Mondell pine
(Pinus eldarica)
Pine Family (Pinaceae)
Shape: Conical
Max Height: 80'
Growth Rate: =36'7yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
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Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'-25'
4'-7'
Moderate

5.3-8.2
156
161

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Montezuma cypress
(Taxodium mucronatum)
Cypress Family (Cupressaceae)
of BELLFLow
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Shape: Conical Foliage:

Max Height: 80' Canopy Width:

Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Partly Deciduous
20'-40'
> 7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
157
162

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Muskogee hybrid crape myrtle
(Lagerstroemia `Muskogee')
Loosestrife Family (Lythraceae)
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Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 25
Growth Rate:

Water Use: Very Low
Utility Friendly: Yes
\Nes&
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Foliage: Deciduous
Canopy Width: 15'-25'
4'-7'
Low

6.5-8.2
158
163

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Shape:

Max Height:

Natchez hybrid crape myrtle
(Lagerstroemia `Natchez')
Loosestrife Family (Lythraceae)
Rounded or Vase Foliage:
25'
Growth Rate: =12"-24"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: Yes
Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
15'-25'
4'-7'
Low

6.5-8.2
159
164

CLIMATE RESILIENCY
Netleaf oak
(Quercus rugosa)
Beech Family (Fagaceae)
c''of BELU Lo,
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 60
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20'-40'
> 7'
Moderate

7.0-7.5
160
165

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Norfolk Island Pine
(Araucaria heterophylla)
Araucaria Family (Araucariaceae)
Shape:

Conical
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
100 feet
Canopy Width:
60 feet
Growth Rate:
—24 in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to
Slightly Alkaline
\Nes&
161
166

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Olive tree
(Olea europaea)
Olive Family (Oleaceae)
c„, of HELLFLow�
Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 30'
Growth Rate: =12"-24"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage: Evergreen
Canopy Width: 25'-30'
Recommended
Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:
4'-7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
162
167

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Omeo gum
(Eucalyptus neglecta)
Eucalyptus Family (Myrtaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
70 feet
Canopy Width:
40-60 feet
Growth Rate:
«36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Slightly Acidic to
Very Alkaline
c''of BELLF'Lo,
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163
168

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Orange gum
(Eucalyptus prava)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 30'
Growth Rate: =24"-36"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nese(
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20'-30'
2'-4'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
164
169

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Peppermint tree
(Agonis flexuosa)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
of BELLFLow
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Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 35'
Growth Rate: =24"-36"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Evergreen
15'-30'
4'-7'
Moderate
165
170

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Pindo palm
(Butia odorata)
Palm Family (Arecaceae)
c''of HELLFLow�
Shape:

Max Height:

Growth Rate:

Water Use:

Utility Friendly:

Palrn
25 =12 -24 yr
Low
No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
10'-15'

4.-7'
Low

6.0-8.0
166
171

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Pink melaleuca
(Melaleuca nesophila)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
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Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 30'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'-30'
4'-7'
Low

5.3-7.5
167
172

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Purple orchid tree
(Bauhinia variegata)
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 35
Growth Rate: =12"-24 /yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:
110
Partly Deciduous
20'-35'
4'-7'
Low

6.5-8.3
168
173

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Purple -leaf Acacia
(Acacia baileyana `Purpurea')
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 30
Growth Rate:

Water Use: Very Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Evergreen
20'-30'
4' 7'
Moderate
169
174

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Purpureus smoke tree
(Cotinus coggygria `Purpureus')
Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 15'
Growth Rate: =12-24"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: Yes
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
10'-15'
2'-4'
Low

5.3-8.2
170
175

CLIMATE RESI ' ENCI�
Queen Palm
(Syagrus romanzoffiana)
Palm Family (Arecaceae)
Shape:

Palm
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
50 feet
Canopy Width:
20-30 feet
Growth Rate:
—24-36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4to7feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Acidic to Slightly
Alkaline
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176

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Red flowering gum
(Eucalyptus ficifolia)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 45'
Growth Rate: =24'Iyr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'-60'
4'-7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
172
177

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Red Push pistache
(Pistacia 'Red Push')
Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 40'
Growth Rate: =12"-24"/yr
Water Use: Medium
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
20'-40'
4' 7'
Low

6.5-8.3
173
178

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
River wattle
(Acacia cognata)
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
c''of BELLFLow�
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 25
Growth Rate: -367yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Evergreen
15'-25'
4' - 7'
Low
174
179

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Roberts' western sycamore
(Platanus racemosa 'Roberts')
Platanus Family (Platanaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Deciduous
Max Height:
50 feet
Canopy Width:
40 feet
Growth Rate:
—36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
Nil
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180

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Rose gum
(Angophora costata)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
c''of BELLFLow�
Water Use:

Shape:

Max Height:

Growth Rate: =24"/yr
Low
Utility Friendly: No
Conical, Rounded or
Pyramid
100
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
30'-50'
4'-T
Moderate

5.9 —7.0
176
181

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Round -leafed moort
(Eucalyptus platypus)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
Shape: Conical
Max Height: 40'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Very Low
Utility Friendly: No
NA#CA:-
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'-35'
4'-7'
Low

5.3-7.5
177
182

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Saratoga laurel
(Laurus 'Saratoga')
Laurel Family (Lauraceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
40 feet
Canopy Width:
15-30 feet
Growth Rate:
- 12-24in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4 to 7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Low
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
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183

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Shame' Ash
(Fraxinus uhdei)
Olive Family (Oleaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Partly Deciduous
Max Height:
80 feet
Canopy Width:
60 feet
Growth Rate:
-'36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
4-7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

High
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
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184

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Shoestring Acacia
(Acacia stenophylla)
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 30
Growth Rate: =36/yr
Water Use: Very Low
Utility Friendly: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Canopy Width: 10'-20'
Recommended
4'
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential: Moderate
180
185

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Sky climber live oak
(Quercus Virginiana 'Sky Climber')
Oak Family (Fagaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
80 feet
Canopy Width:
60-75 feet
Growth Rate:
—24-36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
>7 feet
Water Use:

Medium
Root Damage
Potential:

Moderate
Utility Friendly:

No
Soil pH:

Very Acidic to Very
Alkaline
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186

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Smoke tree
(Cotinus coggygria)
Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 15'
Growth Rate: =24"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: Yes
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
10'-18'
2'-4'
Low

5.3-8.2
182
187

CLIMATE RESIN 1ENC'
Smooth Arizona cypress
(Hesperocyparis arizonica var. glabra)
Cypress Family (Cupressaceae)
Shape: Columnar
Max Height: 50'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
20'

7. Moderate

5.3-8.2
183
188

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Soapbark tree
(Quillaja saponaria)
Beech Family (Fagaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 45'
Growth Rate: =12'/yr
Water Use:

Utility Friendly: No
Low
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'-25'
4'- 7'
Low
184
189

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Swan hill olive
(Olea europaea 'Swan Hill')
Olive Family (Oleaceae)
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Shape: Rounded or Vase
Max Height: 30'
Growth Rate: =24'/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: No
\Nes&
Foliage: Evergreen
Canopy Width: 25'-30'
Recommended
Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:
4'-7'
Moderate

5.3-7.5
185
190

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Sweet hakea
(Hakea drupacea)
Protea Family (Proteaceae)
Shape:

Rounded
Foliage:

Evergreen
Max Height:
20 feet
Canopy Width:
10-20 feet
Growth Rate:
—36in/year
Recommended
Planting Area:
2 to 4 feet
Water Use:

Very low
Root Damage
Potential:

Low
Utility Friendly:

Yes
Soil pH:

Slightly Acidic to
Very Alkaline
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186
191

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Texas olive
(Cordia boissieri)
Borage Family (Boraginaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 30'
Growth Rate: =24"/yr
Water Use: Low
Utility Friendly: Yes
\Nes&
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
10'-15'
2'-4'
Low

6.5-7.5
187
192

CLIMATE RESILIENC"
Water gum
(Tristaniopsis laurina)
Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)
``1.4 of BELLFLowtit
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 40
Growth Rate: =12 /yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
\Nese(
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Evergreen
15'-30'
4'-7'
Low

7.0-7.5
188
193

CLIMATE RESILIENC'
Western redbud
(Cercis occidentalis)
Pea Family (Fabaceae)
Shape: Rounded
Max Height: 25'
Growth Rate: =24"-36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
N.A.ciset
Foliage:

Canopy Width:

Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:

Deciduous
10'-20'
2'-4'
Low

5.3-8.2
189
194

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White jacaranda
(Jacaranda mimosifolia `Alba')
Bignonia Family (Bignoniaceae)
Shape: Rounded Foliage: Partly Deciduous
Max Height: 50' Canopy Width: 20'-30'
Growth Rate: =36"/yr
Water Use: Moderate
Utility Friendly: No
vs.cAksr
Recommended
Planting Area:

Root Damage
Potential:

Soil pH:
> 7'
Moderate

6.5-7.5
190
195

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5.3 PLANNING, D1 'ELOPMENT, AND INFRASTRUCTURE
A critical component of the continued growth of the City of Bellflower is the development and improvement of new and existing public and private facilities and infrastructure. Prior to approving and issuing permits for any proposed project, the Director of Public Works or designee must consider potential impacts to community assets and public resources, including the effects to the urban forest.

To protect utilities and infrastructure, City trees will not be planted within the following distances from:
• Driveways — 10 feet
• Streetlights — 15 feet
• Intersections — 25 feet
• Fire Hydrants — 10 feet
• Power Poles — 10 feet
• Adjacent Trees — 50 feet
• Above ground, surface -mounted utility boxes — 5 — 10 feet

5.3.1 TREE PROTECTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTING PROCESS The ISA Best Management Practices, Managing Trees During Site Development and Construction and the ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards Clause 9 — Management During Site Development and Construction (Appendix B) both emphasize the importance of the inclusion of a certified arborist throughout the development process to evaluate direct and indirect impacts to the urban forest and ensure the appropriate measures are taken to protect trees as illustrated in Figure 5.1. At a minimum, proposed plans should address the following in relation to trees in the City of Bellflower Urban Forest:
• An inventory of the trees on site and adjacent trees that may be impacted by the project. o Inventory data required:
• Location (either as a map or set of coordinates)
• Tree Number (Electronic Inventory ID for City trees or site -specific identification number
• Species (common and botanical name)
• Diameter at Standard Height ([DSH] measured at 4.5 feet above grade) • Health Condition
o Impact zones outside of the project will vary. The precise buffer will be at the discretion of the Director of Public Works during the review process (See and Standards in Appendix B for more detail)
• Potential tree impacts:
o Direct
• Describe specific impacts to each tree.
• Project specifics that make tree impacts unavoidable. • Permits required for removals, branch removals, root pruning. • Potential for increased sun exposure due to proposed pruning activities leading to sunburn on internal branches.
• Proposed protection measures to prevent sunburn.
o Indirect
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• Grade changes within the root zone of existing trees. • Changes to water flow on site that may divert water away or increase flows around existing trees.
• New hardscape installation near existing trees.
• Changes in sun exposure for existing trees due to the removal of adjacent trees, removal/changes to existing structures or addition of new structures. • List of trees proposed to be preserved on site after the project. o Defined Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) for each tree to be preserved (See ISA BMP Managing Trees During Site Development in Appendix B for assistance in defining appropriate TPZ).
• Activities prohibited within the TPZ:
• Grade changes (cuts and fills).
• Trench excavation.
• Root pruning or cutting.
• Pedestrian and equipment traffic.
o It can cause soil compaction and root damage.
• Parking.
• Burning of brush or woody debris.
• Storing of soil, construction materials, petroleum products, water, or building refuse.
• Disposing of wash water, fuel, or other liquids that could potentially damage tree roots.
• Proposed method to delineate the TPZ(s) and restrict access. • TPZ(s) for adjacent trees outside the project area that may be impacted by the project.
• Monitoring and Maintenance Plan for trees to be preserved. o Conducted by a Certified Arborist
o Preconstruction
• Watering
• Mulching
• Pest / Disease Prevention / Treatment
• Routine Pruning
• Tree Health
o During Construction
• Watering
• Mulching
• Pest / Disease Prevention / Treatment
• Tree Health
• TPZ Monitoring and Maintenance
• Monitoring / Response to incidental damage to protected trees. ``,6, OV HELLF'LpWt.

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■ Root Pruning Monitoring (According to the ISA Best Management Practices Root Management and ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards Clause 12 — Root Management, Appendix B)
o Post Construction
■ Watering
■ Mulching
■ Pest / Disease Prevention / Treatment
■ Tree Health
For private development projects, as part of the review process, in compliance with the ISA BMPs and the ANSI A300 Standards, the Director of Public Works or designee will evaluate the stated impacts and permit application(s) for each proposed project. The Director of Public Works or the designee will also evaluate the construction limits and protection measures around any preserved trees on the proposed plans to ensure the trees are suitable for preservation and the submitted protections are adequate to maintain a healthy tree after construction. Periodic site visits will be assigned at the Director of Public Works discretion to ensure compliance with the approved protection measures.

For City -managed or other public projects, the Director of Public Works or designee will coordinate with the lead agency to develop the tree protection plan as described above. A staff Certified Arborist or a contracted arborist will be assigned to complete the site evaluation, inventory, and protection measures at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. 193
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Figure 5.1: Arborist Involvement in the Development Process (From the International Society of Arboriculture, Best Management Practices: Managing Trees During Site Development and Construction, page 4)

5.4 REDUCTION OF URBAN HEAT ISLAND
The concept of the urban heat island effect is empirically demonstrated by thermometer measurements of temperatures in various municipal areas across the world. As cities grow and the percentage of paving and built environment increases in relation to unpaved areas, there are demonstrable effects on air temperature from reflected heat, especially in zones that lack tree canopy.

Trees naturally provide a cooling effect by shading hardscape that would reflect the heat back to the atmosphere, and evapotranspiration from tree leaves provides much -needed cooling moisture.

Another important benefit of increased shade is that residents and visitors are more likely to walk rather than drive from one point to another. This results in fewer emissions and fossil fuel use, which is beneficial for human health. As trees grow, the area they shade will increase. The expanding zone of reduced radiated heat from the surrounding hardscape and increased relative humidity can form microclimates that will support many more types of plants in the landscape than would otherwise be C`ri of BELLF-L014,

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possible. Irrigation needs for plants in these microclimates may also be reduced since less water is lost to evaporation from unshaded soils.

Bellflower trees are essential to climate modification and energy savings. Benefits include:

1. The process of transpiration in trees cools the air by converting water used by the plants into water vapor. Without trees, the solar energy that makes this process happen would otherwise heat the air.

2. Shade from trees reduces radiant energy stored by impervious surfaces.

3. Trees moderate annual heating and cooling costs when planted in key locations.

5.5 PLANTING PLAN
The January 2026 inventory (Section 2.4) listed 3,243 potential planting sites where a tree once existed and 136 stump sites that could be used as new planting sites after stump removal within the City of Bellflower Urban Forest (approximately 27.91 % of the total identified available sites). These sites were identified based on appropriate available space along parkways and medians where either a previous tree was removed or a stump that could be removed, opening up the site for future planting. This is not an exhaustive analysis of all potential planting sites where trees could be planted, but it serves as a benchmark to provide the greatest canopy cover possible within the current system of parkways and medians. The distribution of the potential planting sites is shown in Figures 5.2 — 5.6.

The City of Bellflower intends to plant one hundred (100) new trees per year in potential planting sites (See Section 6).

The remainder of this section details the process for soil testing, species selection, nursery stock selection, installation, and young tree maintenance for all tree installations at sites managed by the City of Bellflower.
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