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Here is some information about a good tree for this area, Weeping Bottlebrush Tree.

"Callistemon viminalis, bottle-brush. Exceptional small tree, 20–30' high and 15' spread, freely branching small evergreen. Pendulous branches filled with magnificent red flowers during mid-spring and summer. Needs staking first 2–3 years.* (Underlining added for emphasis). From Australia. With excessive water, trees can become chlorotic. Sun. 20o F."

Source:* jruiz@cvwd.org
For all other inquiries or comments please contact:
Coachella Valley Water District
P.O. Box 1058
Coachella, CA
(760) 398-2651
(760) 398-3711 (FAX)

They are great foundation or specimen plantings.* They need little water after they are established.* As you can see from the above source, staking is required during the first couple of years.* Many experts will advise the removal of the nursery-supplied support stakes (the bamboo pole shown in the first photo, below) when planted and to replace these with the typically recommended two- or three-stake support system located away from the root ball loosly supporting the tree (allowing some sway, but no permanant "lean"). * These trees, when young, have a willowy trunk that needs support for a period of time.

This is what they are like from the nursery, the typical size when planting.* This is NOT me in the photo ...


After a couple of years...


And here are their flowers in spring and early summer...