D. PLANTING

The planting concept reflects the Character Zones described above, with the following tree types associated with each zone.

El Camino Real Promenade Zone:

High and broad canopy trees, providing a large-scale statement and shade

El Camino Real and Broadway

Parkway Zones:

Shade trees with dense, lush canopies and low branching to provide privacy screening for residential buildings

El Camino Real Medians:

Large specimen species in informal groupings along the corridor

Broadway and El Camino Real

Frontage Road Interactive Urban

Zones:

Existing palm trees at intersections

Medium-sized shade trees with seasonal interest

SHADE

CANOPY TREE (El Camino

Real Promenade Zone):

High and broad canopy trees, providing a large-scale statement and shade.

SHADE TREE (El Camino

Real and Broadway Parkway Zones):

Shade trees with dense, lush canopies and low branching to provide privacy screening for the residential frontages of the mixed-use buildings.

MEDIAN TREE (El Camino

Real Medians):

The medians would be planted with large specimen species in informal groupings along the corridor. Existing large trees should be assessed for health and longevity; hazardous trees should be removed and replaced with simlar, large species.

ACCENT TREE (Broadway and El Camino Real Frontage Road Interactive

Urban Zones):

The existing palm trees at the intersections should be preserved.

The street trees between the intersections would be medium-sized shade trees with seasonal interest (flowers and/or fall color). Valii consullerei pat, Catuspicie diisquam

MARKER TREE:

Retain the existing signature palm trees. Enlarge the raised planters to provide more root zone and repair the irrigation and electrical systems.

The following tables provide recommendations for each type of tree described above. Other species with these characteristics may be considered during the design process. Trees should be selected based on compatibility with the soil conditions and climate, including consideration for climate change and the increased likelihood of drought.

Recommendations For Canopy Tree Species

Recommendations For Accent Tree Species

Prunus

Tristaniopsis

Zelkova flowers; standard species only. ‘Elegant’ variety NOT recommended. Formerly known as Tristania laurina; slow grower – less than 6” annually; pollinators. color; small, kidney bean-shaped drupes that measure around ¼” in diameter and ripen in the fall.