California Bay Umbellularia californica
Location: 123 Washington Blvd. Park: Olive Hyde Gallery District: Mission San Jose Native to: Local Tree type: flowering Leaf retention: evergreen
Comments: Evergreen, native to California and Oregon cast ranges. Can grow to 75' high and over 100' wide. Leaves are powerfully aromatic. Its wood is heavy and has beautifully figured grain for craft objects such as vases, trays, bowls and pins. This tree is across the street from Mission San Jose, one of the original 21 California Missions.
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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.
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Illustration by Philip Eaker |
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