Ideal trees for small San Francisco garden spaces

Question

Like most San Franciscans, my garden space is small and close to the house. I'm looking for a tree that will not exceed 15 feet or so, and can tolerate drought as well as the wind and fog in the city. Any suggestions?

Jennifer

San Francisco

Answer

The Arbutus Marina and the Olive (fruitless or otherwise) are 2 trees that satisfy your requirements. There are also shrubs that have been trained as a "standard". That is they have a single trunk and a head. A standard form of Oleander, Dodonaea (Hopseed), and Pittosporum tenuifolium will also fill the bill.

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