Pacific Southwest Research Station

Our research demonstrates new ways that trees add value to communities, converting results into financial terms to stimulate more investment in trees.

Programs and Projects

(RWU-4952)

Center for Urban Forest Research

Million Trees LA - Select Your One-in-a-Million Tree!

This simple tree selection tool will help you decide which trees are best for the location and conditions in which you will be planting. Learn all about the effort to plant a million trees in Los Angeles at http://www.milliontreesla.org

Would you like to plant southern California native tree? native non-native Will you be planting near overhead lines? yes no How fast would you like the tree to grow? slow moderate fast How much potential for damage caused by roots is acceptable (for planting near sidewalks, pipes, buildings)? low moderate high How long a life should the tree have? short long average

What foliage type would you prefer? deciduous semi-evergreen evergreen If you'd like fall foliage color change, which would you prefer? no change yellow-gold yellow-gold to red What flower type would you like? conspicuous inconspicuous Would you like it to produce edible fruit? yes no