![]() Even arborists, at a distance, may need a moment to determine who’s who. When not in bloom, it can often be mistaken for the jacaranda, since the two have very similar structures and fern-like foliage. Native to South America, the Tipuana tipu, or tipu for short, is one of San Diego’s most popular trees. Otherwise, trimming a magnolia during the wrong season can result in excessive bleeding, which could weaken the tree and leave it vulnerable. The best time to trim them is right after its flowering season so that it has sufficient time to heal before winter. Magnolias, especially mature ones, tend to have a hard time recovering from injuries. Even worse, given the right candidate, you could end up killing your tree. But the bad news is that these trees are FINICKY! Trim your tree at the wrong time of the year, and you can kiss the next year’s beautiful flower display goodbye. When it comes to trimming a magnolia tree, great news! They don’t require much. ![]() It typically matures to a height of 60-80 feet with a canopy spread of roughly 40 feet, and in its most ideal conditions, it even grows taller than 80 feet! So patience is required! But it won’t stay little forever. When we say large, we mean large, as the oval-shaped leaves typically range from 5-8 inches in length, and its fragrant flowers possess an 8-inch diameter range.Ĭompared to the other popular flowering trees on this list, the Southern magnolia is a rather slow-growing tree and is known to take up to 10 years after planting to even blossom. Then in the late spring and into the summer, the Southern magnolia unveils its beautiful, large, white flowers that contrast so well against its green foliage backdrop. It possesses large evergreen leaves that exhibit a deep green color and a unique brownish touch. The most common magnolia in Southern California is the Southern magnolia. They are common trees throughout the world, especially in sub-tropical and tropical regions, and are known for their stunning flower display with pink, purple, white, and even yellow blooms. Surviving through ancient history, there are more than 200 magnolia species that originated mostly in Asia and in the Americas. But what many do not know is that it is also the most ancient flowering plant that we know of according to fossil records. For all you home decorators, think Joanna Gaines and her popular Magnolia Homes company. The magnolia tree is a very well-known name in the flowering tree category. ![]() Not very appealing, to say it nicely - but when the warmest and sunniest season arrives, the jacaranda’s beauty shines once again with its lush green canopy, followed by its magnificent purple blooms. It looks sparse and a little sickly, depending on the tree. As the weather begins to warm up, the tree’s foliage slowly fills the canopy with yellowish-green leaves. But hey…neutral colors are all the rage…so apparently it works. So for the winter months, you’re left with an arrangement of bending grey wood in your outdoor space. Unfortunately, the jacaranda is a deciduous tree, which means that it loses its foliage every year. There are many wonderful features associated with the jacaranda, but even this beauty can’t be perfect in all aspects. ![]() The jacaranda is also a popular choice with urban planners due to its “pavement friendly” roots, which, unlike some other common trees like the ficus benjamina, is less likely to damage sidewalks and streets. It grows fast, but its size at full maturity is quite manageable because it typically only grows to roughly 25 to 40 feet in height, with similar dimensions in canopy spread. Once established, it’s a fast-growing tree that develops a bright green canopy of fern leaves against the tree’s grayish-brown limbs. When not in bloom, the jacaranda is still one of San Diego’s finest-looking ornamental trees. ![]() These flowers grace us with their presence for two months before falling and creating a carpet of color on the ground beneath. In late spring into the summer months, it’s hard to go a day driving through town without seeing at least one jacaranda and its popular lavender, bell-shaped blooms. Jacarandas are one of San Diego’s most spectacular flowering trees. ![]()
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