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Gardening: Trees
to be. Our customer has a relationship with Four Seasons, they stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. That customer is concentrated in that area, and they do not have this product available to them elsewhere. Some of our buyers live in hotels because they want that level of service, comfort, and security—literally lock the door and leave and then they travel with the brand.
How have Southern California real estate values changed in the last five years—and how do you think things will look five years from now?
> Over the last ve years, we’ve been busier than we could ever imagine. Even through COVID, branded residential real estate outperformed the market. There are vast opportunities for this product in markets that aren’t Beverly Hills, certainly within Pasadena, San Marino, La Cañada … there’s a lot of our customers sitting there. In terms of our product and what we do, there’s still a scarcity of housing. It’s not going to get better; housing prices are not coming down. If you look at what has happened in the last ve years, that will only exacerbate itself in the next ve years.
As a Pasadena resident, what are some of your favorite places within the city?
> The nice thing about Pasadena is whatever mood you’re in, you can scratch that itch. I’ve lived here for so long I kind of reminisce back to what used to be here. My favorite store that’s remaining is Jacob Maarse. I think Union is terri c, it’s pushing the envelope in terms of a culinary experience. The activity in the Rose Bowl is always entertaining. Pasadena has always taken such a forward step in protecting and enhancing its cultural assets. I work all over the world, but I always come back to Pasadena.
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THE GIVING OF TREES
Lasting for decades and rooted in memories, trees don’t just give us oxygen—they also ignite an emotional connection.
BY LINDA BROOKS
When the Glass Fire ripped through Napa Valley in 2020, acres of the more than 40-year-old Meadowood resort were lost. While the southern part of the property, including about 36 guestrooms, the spa, and pool areas remains open and untouched, the Meadowood team estimates it will take years to fully
Crepe Myrtle
repair the rest of the property. As they begin to rebuild, they’ve offered their members and guests the opportunity to plant trees and become part of the estate’s future legacy. Each participant will receive a certi cate of planting and exact location of their tree, which will be enjoyed and provide environmental bene t for generations to come—and a participation fee will be donated to the Napa Valley Community Forest.
What Meadowood’s team—and so many of us—understand is that something about trees speaks to our hearts and af rms a kind of lasting permanence, akin to a family heirloom. Not only do they provide oxygen, greenery, and homes to animals, but they also have a connection to us that surpasses owers and other kinds of plants.
Here’s a look at how to plant trees to enjoy on your own property.
What to Know
When selecting a tree, it’s important to consider the available sunlight, soil moisture and drainage, mature height, canopy width, and root spread—which will be two to three times the width of the canopy—so as not to cause damage to foundations, sidewalks, or driveways. If you need shade during summer but sun for winter warmth, then deciduous might be ideal. Other considerations might be for privacy or a focal interest using color, an unusual leaf shape, or a ower. With limited space, slow-growing trees can be functional in containers. For tips, use the helpful database selectree. calpoly.edu.
A Few Favorites
To start, here are a few versatile owering specimens to consider that aren’t fussy, will enhance your landscaping, and may strike up some conversations.
CREPE MYRTLE (Lagerstroemia indica)
I discovered the beauty of crepe myrtle when we purchased our home in 1985. It was already well established at 35 years, commanding a height of 25 feet. Spending time beneath the expansive
