Trees for the Median

After much deliberation, we have settled on a tree for the median.  The street tree had to fit the following criteria:

• Small tree that could be maintained under 25 ft tall for privacy screening
• Dense foliage
• Evergreen
• Dry fruit (if any)
• Drought Tolerant
• Full Sun

We settled on a Pink Melaleuca (Melaleuca Nesophila), after considering many options.  Other contenders include the Bronze Loquat, Strawberry Tree, Chinese Fringe Tree, Indian Hawthorn, Crape Myrtle, Fruitless Olive, and the Pineapple Guava.  

Pink Melaleuca can be observed in our neighborhood near the corner of Green and Westlawn.  Similarly, there are a number of Pink Melaleuca in front of the Playa housing development on Lincoln, south of Culver Blvd.