Whittier Narrows
NATURE CENTER
NATURE CENTER
These tree's can be found within the Whittier Narrows Area and if you have trouble spotting one, just ask the friendly volunteers for help.
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Red berries show up around the holidays. The leaves and bark were made into tea for stomach and other aches and pains.
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Laurel sumac is a small tree, with evergreen, slightly waxy leafs that tend to fold along the rib.
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Peruvian pepper or California Peper is a native of the Andes, It grows fruits that are present all year round.
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Cottowoods are native, large, deciduos trees with several species present in the Southwest. They grow in riparian zones.
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Bishop pine in our grounds. This is a very variable pine in shape, growth and even resin chemistry.
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Live oak is a stately evergreen that can grow up to 80 feet or more. Oaks are a recognizable symbol for the Southwest, with several species present.
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Chinese elm as its name indicate is a native of Chine, Korea and Japan. It is a deciduous tree, growing up to 80 feet. with small leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Grows well in California.
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Catalina cherry is native to chaparral areas in Southern Cali and the Channel Islands. The flowers are showy in spring and the fruits are cherry red.
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California sycamore (Patanus racemosa) is a native plane tree that can grow up to 100 ft. and can develop dividing trunks. It has several names.
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California bay is an evergreen tree growing to 150 ft. Bark is dark redish brown and leaves are shiny and leathery looking.
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Blue elderberry has the distinction of having several common names. It is called a large bush by some or a small tree by others.
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Bue eldelberry blossoms are present in the spring, they are small and white, growing in large clusters.
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Califonia black walnut is a deciduous tree growing up to 80 ft. Its bark is gray to dark brown. Green fruits have a smooth fleshy husk.
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