Street Trees

As trees grow above the ground, their root systems must become equally large to support the additional weight.  In urban or community situations, the amount of space the tree is allowed is limited by streets and sidewalks, often to a diameter of 6 feet or less.  

While just about any tree, after several decades, will  push up sections of sidewalks, the ones presented below typically achieve mature heights of under 40 feet, and therefore are better suited for locations as narrow as 6 feet wide, than larger- and faster-growing trees such as live oak and mahogany.


 

Black Ironwood   Krugiodendron ferreum 

 

 


 

Simpson's Stopper  Myrcianthes fragrans.

 

 


 

Jamaica Caper  Capparis cynophallophora

 


 

Myrtle-of-the-river  Calyptranthes zuzygium

Plant a special tree that will never get too big for that small space in front of your condo.

 

 


 

Willow Bustic  Sideroxylon salicifolium

Great for either screening, or trimmed up to develop into a shade tree, generally under 40' high.

 

 


 

 

Pigeon Plum   Coccoloba diversifolia

 

 


 

Satinleaf  Chrysophyllum oliviforme

 


 

Strongbark  Bourreria succulenta

 


 more to come...

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Last updated:  08/31/2010