California Pepper Tree– Pro or Con?

[moneymaker]

Used to have brazilian pepper tree(s?) in backyard, must have been the male variety as I do not recall any berries. I for one would never grow a tree right next to a house for shade, that is just asking for trouble. A roof that has leaves on it will also hold water and that will cut the life of the roof in half. I to am in search of the perfect tree to plant. Have a rubber tree in front that is growing like gangbusters(planted by previous owner) that has to be pruned and drops leaves like crazy. I can literally stand there and watch a big leaf fall every 15-20 minutes. I’m leaning towards the oak family for the backyard, already have several fruit trees planted.

[briansd1]

I like oak trees. They are slow growing but they are beautiful when mature and trained. Oaks have deep root systems that don’t damage concrete.

Oak trees also don’t need much water when establised, so they are more climate appropriate.

People grow pepper trees because they grow fast. They are messy like eucalyptus trees.

[briansd1]

I like oak trees. They are slow growing but they are beautiful when mature and trained. Oaks have deep root systems that don’t damage concrete.

Oak trees also don’t need much water when establised, so they are more climate appropriate.

People grow pepper trees because they grow fast. They are messy like eucalyptus trees.

[briansd1]

I like oak trees. They are slow growing but they are beautiful when mature and trained. Oaks have deep root systems that don’t damage concrete.

Oak trees also don’t need much water when establised, so they are more climate appropriate.

People grow pepper trees because they grow fast. They are messy like eucalyptus trees.

[briansd1]

I like oak trees. They are slow growing but they are beautiful when mature and trained. Oaks have deep root systems that don’t damage concrete.

Oak trees also don’t need much water when establised, so they are more climate appropriate.

People grow pepper trees because they grow fast. They are messy like eucalyptus trees.

[briansd1]

I like oak trees. They are slow growing but they are beautiful when mature and trained. Oaks have deep root systems that don’t damage concrete.

Oak trees also don’t need much water when establised, so they are more climate appropriate.

People grow pepper trees because they grow fast. They are messy like eucalyptus trees.

[moneymaker]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto
These trees add value to the street I think, anybody have any idea what kind they are? I’ve never really understood why the city plants eucalyptus trees everywhere, like along El Cajon Blvd where eventually they are going to topple over and cause damage if not death. Like this one in front of Johnny’s restaurant on el cajon blvd.http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto

[moneymaker]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto
These trees add value to the street I think, anybody have any idea what kind they are? I’ve never really understood why the city plants eucalyptus trees everywhere, like along El Cajon Blvd where eventually they are going to topple over and cause damage if not death. Like this one in front of Johnny’s restaurant on el cajon blvd.http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto

[moneymaker]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto
These trees add value to the street I think, anybody have any idea what kind they are? I’ve never really understood why the city plants eucalyptus trees everywhere, like along El Cajon Blvd where eventually they are going to topple over and cause damage if not death. Like this one in front of Johnny’s restaurant on el cajon blvd.http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto

[moneymaker]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto
These trees add value to the street I think, anybody have any idea what kind they are? I’ve never really understood why the city plants eucalyptus trees everywhere, like along El Cajon Blvd where eventually they are going to topple over and cause damage if not death. Like this one in front of Johnny’s restaurant on el cajon blvd.http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto

[moneymaker]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto
These trees add value to the street I think, anybody have any idea what kind they are? I’ve never really understood why the city plants eucalyptus trees everywhere, like along El Cajon Blvd where eventually they are going to topple over and cause damage if not death. Like this one in front of Johnny’s restaurant on el cajon blvd.http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=56bb0df6:ZHey7ZvELccNvf4K690hbP6w_88&q=8803+country+club+dr+la+mesa+ca&aq=&vps=1&jsv=338a&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,106.787109&num=10&abstate=A:actbar-saveto

[briansd1]

Those trees are Jacaranda trees.
They have nice purple flowers but they are a little messy IMHO and need more watering than oak trees.

Jacarandas are fine along the street where somebody else does the sweeping. Don’t plan jacarandas in the back or where there there’s no wind to blow the leaves and flower droppings away.

[briansd1]

Those trees are Jacaranda trees.
They have nice purple flowers but they are a little messy IMHO and need more watering than oak trees.

Jacarandas are fine along the street where somebody else does the sweeping. Don’t plan jacarandas in the back or where there there’s no wind to blow the leaves and flower droppings away.

[briansd1]

Those trees are Jacaranda trees.
They have nice purple flowers but they are a little messy IMHO and need more watering than oak trees.

Jacarandas are fine along the street where somebody else does the sweeping. Don’t plan jacarandas in the back or where there there’s no wind to blow the leaves and flower droppings away.

[briansd1]

Those trees are Jacaranda trees.
They have nice purple flowers but they are a little messy IMHO and need more watering than oak trees.

Jacarandas are fine along the street where somebody else does the sweeping. Don’t plan jacarandas in the back or where there there’s no wind to blow the leaves and flower droppings away.

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