Santa Barbara's Community Guide to Tree Planting

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Santa Barbara’s

Community Guide

to Tree Planting

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Acknowledgments

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: This guide was funded by

an Urban Forestry Inventory Grant.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP): Provided graphics with

text on pages 8, 10-11, 13.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: Provided photographs on pages 4-12, 14-17, 20-23.

Rainbow Treecare Scientiﬁc Advancements: Provided graphic on page 16.

City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department: Guide Production

Scott Reid and Don French: Graphic Design

City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department Forestry Program

402 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805-564-5433

www.santabarbaraca.gov 1/2011

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The Value of a Healthy Urban Forest

P Aesthetics– Trees play an important role in adding beauty to an area.

They soften the look of buildings and homes, screen unsightly views

and add color.

P Property Values– Studies conducted by the U.S. Forest Service

show trees increase real estate value anywhere from 1-10% depending

on type and size.

P Energy Savings– Trees reduce energy consumption by direct and

indirect cooling. Shade reduces the amount of heat surfaces absorb

and reduces the use of air-conditioning. The U.S. Forest Service

estimates the annual effect of well-positioned trees on energy use in

conventional houses at savings between 20-25% when compared to a

house in a wide-open area.

P Air Quality– Leaves ﬁlter the air by removing dust and other

particulates. They absorb carbon dioxide, ozone, carbon monoxide,

and sulfur dioxide, and give off oxygen. In fact, tree lined streets

reduce up to 60% of street particulates.

P Water Quality– Trees capture rainwater and remove impurities,

reduce volume into storm drain systems and peak creek ﬂows, which

decreases stormwater runoff and reduces creek and ocean pollution.

P Quality of Life– Trees attribute to overall increased health, increased

work productivity, and reduced aggressive driving (U.S. Forest

Service). They protect natural resources by providing clean air, scenic

views, and cultural and historical background.

P Wildlife Habitat– Urban trees offer habitat to birds, insects,

mammals, ﬁsh, and amphibian species. They play an important role

as stopover sites for migrating birds and insects, act as corridors for

mammals and help regulate creek temperatures for ﬁsh.

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Contents of This Guide

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 5

Planning ............................................................................................................ 7

Strategically Planting Trees ............................................................................ 8

Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place ...................................................... 9

Tree Selection ................................................................................................. 10

Planting ........................................................................................................... 13

Caring For Your Tree ...................................................................................... 14

Long-Term Tree Health .................................................................................. 17

Examples of Trees That Grow Well in Santa Barbara ................................. 18

Forestry Program Overview .......................................................................... 20

Trees in High Fire Zones ............................................................................... 21

Additional Resources .................................................................................... 22

Chinese Pistache

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Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to provide Santa Barbara residents with

information on planning, planting and caring for trees and the role trees

play in conserving resources and beautifying the community. This guide

also provides an overview of the City of Santa Barbara’s urban forest

program and outlines the City’s tree regulations.

The urban forest is comprised of all the trees in the city – both public and

private. Public trees include trees in parks and public facilities and in the

parkways along city streets. The City has an estimated 50,000 park and

street trees that are managed by the Parks and Recreation Department’s

Forestry Program. Of these trees, there are 456 different species - an

exceptionally large variety.

Publicly owned trees make up only a small percentage of the total urban

forest. All other trees are on privately owned land including hillsides,

backyards, gardens and parking lots, among others. Although no inventory

has been conducted for privately owned trees, the City estimates there

are 5 private trees for every 1 publicly owned tree for an estimated total of

250,000 trees in the urban forest.

Whether they are managed as public resources or privately owned, trees

provide a host of beneﬁts. In addition to beautifying neighborhoods and the

city, trees provide habitat for wildlife, reduce air pollution, conserve water

and energy, and reduce water pollution.

Trees also contribute to Santa Barbara’s cultural history. Since the 1800’s

conservators and horticulturists have adorned Santa Barbara’s landscape

with a variety of trees, shrubs and plants. Plantsmen like Joseph Sexton,

Francesco Franceschi, A. Boyd Doremus, and E.O. Orpet contributed to a

legacy of illustrious parks and tree lined streets we appreciate and enjoy

today. Maintaining this legacy is to preserve the cultural and historical

record of each tree, as well as to act as a conservatory for the display of

exotic, rare and even endangered species. Today, the City’s management

of the public urban forest, as well as its tree protection policies, are also

guided by sustainability, safety and resource conservation.

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Hong Kong

Orchid Tree

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Crepe Myrtle

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Planning, Planting, and Caring

for Your Tree

Planting a tree is an investment in time and money and should

therefore be a well thought out decision. Not all trees are

appropriate for all settings. Following the steps in this guide will

help you to successfully plan, plant and care for your new tree

and enjoy the beneﬁts it has to offer for 30 years or more.

Planning

To successfully grow trees, take a careful look at your property.

Proper placement of trees is critical for your enjoyment and their

long-term survival.

To help you plan, consider the following questions:

1. How tall will the tree be in 5, 10, and 30 years? Is there ample

room for proper development of the branches and leaves?

2. Are there any overhead utility lines?

3. Are there any underground utility lines or other structures in

the root zone of the planting area?

4. How close will the base of the tree be to the house foundation

and to surface structures such as walkways, driveways, patios,

curbs, etc.?

5. Will leaves, ﬂowers, or fruit drop be acceptable around the

planting site?

6. How will the tree be watered?

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Deodar Cedar

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Strategically Planting Trees

Follow these guidelines to maximize the beneﬁts of the trees you plant:

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Coast Live Oak

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Trees planted on the west side

of your home (deciduous or

evergreen) help counteract the

hot afternoon sun.

Plant trees in your front

yard to “frame” your home.

Avoid planting too close to hardscapes.

Planting deciduous trees

can help shade your

neighbor’s home

and provide you

with privacy.

Shade outdoor air

conditioning units so they

can run more efﬁciently.

Plant only

deciduous trees

on the south side

of your home to

let in the warm

winter sun.

Plant only small trees (less than 25’ tall) under power

lines to avoid power outages and severe pruning.

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Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place

Overhead Lines/Equipment

In general, do not plant trees that will grow greater than 25 feet tall under

utility lines. Please refer to the list of “Small Trees” in the table on page 18

for species that you can safely plant under overhead utility lines.

Underground Lines/Equipment

Before digging, make sure there are no utility lines underground.

Underground Service Alert of Southern California, known as DigAlert,

will mark underground lines for free. Call 800-227-2600 to learn more

about this service.

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Cajeput Tree

*Trees listed in the Arbor Day Foundation graphic are common to the State of

Washington and are not necessarily examples found in Santa Barbara. Refer to

pages 18 and 19 for tree species and sizes common to this area.

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Tree Selection

After you have analyzed your property and identiﬁed the best places

to plant trees, you need to consider what type(s) of trees to plant. It is

important to not only select trees that meet your needs for shade and

space, but also to choose those that will prosper in the site’s soil and

climate conditions. Answer the following questions to help guide your tree

selection process:

1. What trees do you prefer?

Evergreen Deciduous

2. What tree height will work best for your planting location?

Small:

Grow up to

25 feet tall.

Medium:

Grow 25 to 40

feet tall.

Large:

Grow (in most

cases) larger than

40 feet tall.

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Chinese Fringe

Tree

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3. What aesthetic qualities do you want from your trees?

Flowers

Fall color

Fine foliage

Dramatic form

Leaf color

Narrow Oval Pyramidal Round Spreading Vase-Shaped

5. What type of leaves do you prefer?

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Sweet Bay Tree

4. What type of tree shape appeals to you?

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6. In what kind of soil will the trees be planted?

7. How well does the soil drain?

8. Do you, or others who live in your home, have any allergies to

pollen that might be affected by the types of trees you plant?

(For information regarding trees that are allergenic visit:

http://forestry.about.com/od/difﬁcultissues/a/treeallergy.htm.)

After you have answered these questions, refer to pages 18 and 19 to

ﬁnd trees that ﬁt your criteria, and are appropriate for your planting area.

This list includes trees that grow well in Santa Barbara and is intended as

general guidance. Consult with a tree care professional if you would like

information about other species. Additional resources are also found on

page 22 of this booklet.

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Ginkgo

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Planting

A properly planted tree will grow twice as fast and live twice as long as one

improperly planted.

When you’re ready to plant your new tree, follow the steps shown on the

diagram:

Make planting hole

2 - 3 times width

of container.

Creating the Planting Hole

Root ball should

sit 1 - 2” above

surrounding soil.

Remove nursery

stake when new

stakes are installed

Dig hole to

depth of

root ball.

Keep pedestal in center

of hole 1 - 2” high to

improve drainage.

Loosen outside roots

from sides and bottom

of root ball.

Install new

stakes 18”

deep out-

side root

ball.

Add 3” layer

of mulch

around tree

keeping 2-3”

away from

trunk.

Rell hole

half way

and tap to

remove air

pockets.

Fill hole with

remaining soil.

Make sure not

to cover root

ball. Water

immediately.

Create 6”

high berm

along outer

edge of

planting

hole.

Use plastic

ties to secure

trunk and

to keep

tree from

falling over.

Allow tree to ex in

the wind to develop

stronger root system.

Planting and Staking Your Tree

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Caring For Your Tree

With early care and special attention, a young tree will develop its unique

character and grow 30 to 60 percent faster during the ﬁrst ﬁve growing

seasons. The cost of caring for young trees is minimal. In fact, proper

planting, watering, mulching, and pruning techniques are about the only

requirements for trees to grow to maturity.

Watering

For the ﬁrst year, trees need regular watering to establish their roots. Check

the soil frequently by inspecting it at a depth of 2 to 3 inches around the

root ball before watering. If the soil won’t form a ball or crumbles when you

press it together between your ﬁngers, the tree needs water.

Follow this general rule of thumb:

The 1st month: Deep water twice a week inside the watering basin.

The 2nd and 3rd months: Deep water weekly.

The 4th through 8th months: Deep water every other week.

The 9th through 12th months: Deep water every three to four weeks, or

every two weeks during hot summer months.

The 2nd and 3rd years: Deep water every four to six weeks during the

year, with perhaps more frequent waterings during the summer, depend-

ing on the type of tree and soil conditions. Continue to check the soil

moisture level if you’re not certain whether the tree needs water.

For information on deep watering and watering requirements for mature

trees, refer to the guidelines on page 18 and19.

Weeding

Remove weeds, grass and other plant life by pulling them by hand,

or through the use of composted mulch. Avoid the use of weed killers and

herbicides.

Staking

Stake a tree only if it cannot support itself. The sooner stakes and ties are

removed, the stronger the tree will become. Multi-trunk trees, or those with

several main trunks joined at the base, do not need stakes.

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Gold Medallion

Tree

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Fertilizing

It is not necessary to fertilize trees, even upon planting, unless there is a

known nutrient deﬁciency.

Mulching

Place a layer of mulch 2-3 inches deep around the tree but not touching the

tree. Mulch performs many different functions:

Retains moisture

Moderates soil temperature

Keeps out weeds

Prevents soil compaction

Reduces lawn mower and string trimmer damage

Adds an aesthetic touch

Pruning

Pruning helps a tree develop proper structure, controls its size, directs

its growth and maintains its health, safety and beauty. Prune trees to

remove dead, damaged, diseased, crossing, and rubbing branches. For

personal safety and to ensure proper pruning techniques are executed,

consider hiring a certiﬁed arborist for trees more than 12 feet tall. Visit the

International Society of Arboriculture’s website (www.isa-arbor.org) for a

listing of certiﬁed arborists in your area. If you would like to learn more

about how to prune trees, visit the U.S. Forest Service website:

www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht_prune/prune001.htm.

Protecting the Trunk

To protect the trunk of your young tree, avoid using lawn equipment near

the trunk of the tree, and place mulch around the tree.

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Southern

Magnolia

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Where Roots Really Grow

Understanding how and where roots grow will help you avoid damage from

trenching and construction.

Here are some facts to remember:

Because roots need oxygen, they don’t normally grow in the compacted

oxygen-poor soil under paved streets.

Roots often grow outward to one to two times the height of the tree.

Eighty-ﬁve percent of a tree’s roots are located within eight to 24 inches

of the surface.

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Silk Tree

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Long-Term Tree Health

With proper care, your trees should live a long, healthy life. However, it’s

important to keep an eye out for signs of damage or disease. If you notice

any of the following problems, check with a certiﬁed arborist or other tree

care professional for the most appropriate steps to take:

Large dying or dead branches

Reduced growth

Rot (including fruiting bodies of fungi, such as mushrooms) in the tree

roots or base

Large, deep, vertical cracks on the opposite sides of the trunk

Clustered, or non-spreading, leaves at the end of branches

Yellowing leaves or excessive leaf drop out of season

Signs of insect infestation

Additionally:

Do not nail things to trees.

Do not place heavy materials and equipment under tree.

Do not wrap wire, twine or other materials around the trunk or branches

of a tree.

Maintaining the right soil conditions, and keeping your tree properly

watered and mulched, are the best ways to prevent your tree from

becoming weakened or wounded, and more susceptible to health problems.

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Firewheel Tree

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SMALL TREES (15-25 feet)

NAME TYPE HEIGHT SPREAD GROWTH RATE WATER USE

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FLOWERING LOCATION

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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Semi 20 20 Moderate Moderate Purple 200 blk E Padre

Gold Medallion Tree

2

Semi 25 25 Fast Moderate Yellow 1400 blk Carpinteria

Chinese Fringe Tree

Evergreen 20 20 Slow

Low White 2000 blk Chino

Chitalpa

Deciduous 25 25 Fast

Low Pink 925 State

Crepe Myrtle

3,4

Deciduous 25 15 Moderate Moderate Various colors 300 blk San Roque

Firewheel Tree

Evergreen 25 20 Slow

Moderate Red 700 blk Casiano Dr

MEDIUM TREES (25-45 feet)

NAME TYPE HEIGHT SPREAD GROWTH RATE WATER USE

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FLOWERING LOCATION

Silk Tree

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Deciduous

40

40 Fast Moderate Pink N. Voluntario

Cape Chestnut

1

Semi

30

30 Slow Moderate Light Pink Portoﬁno Way

Ginkgo

4

Deciduous

35

25 Slow Moderate Inconspicuous W Alameda Park along Santa Barbara St

Sweet Bay Tree

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Evergreen

40

35 Slow Low Inconspicuous Alice Keck Park along Micheltorena

Brisbane Box Tree

Evergreen

45

30 Moderate

Moderate Inconspicuous 1400 blk Anacapa Street

Chinese Pistache

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Deciduous 35 35 Moderate Moderate Inconspicuous 400 - 500 blk Alan Rd

LARGE TREES (45+ feet)

NAME TYPE HEIGHT SPREAD GROWTH RATE WATER USE

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FLOWERING LOCATION

Camphor Tree

5

Evergreen 50 50+ Slow Moderate Inconspicuous 1400 blk Laguna

Deodar Cedar

2

Evergreen 80 60 Fast Low Inconspicuous Canon Drive

Southern Magnolia

2

Evergreen 70 50 Fast Moderate White San Andres

Cajeput Tree

Evergreen 50 40 Moderate

Moderate White 500 blk Castillo by DMV

California Sycamore

2

Deciduous 60 40 Fast Low Inconspicuous 1001 E Montecito at the corner of Alisos

Coast Live Oak

Evergreen 60 70 Moderate

Low Inconspicuous Oak Park

Comments

1 Tree can look a little awkward at times during the year

2 Fast growing trees require higher levels of maintenance

3 Use only Mildew resistant varieties

4 Provides a brilliant display of Fall colors

5 Aromatic foliage

6 Trees require supplemental water throughout their life. After trees are established they need water in differing

amounts. Moderate water use trees require supplemental water once every 3 months. Low water use trees

require supplemental water once every 6 months. These amounts are based on annual averages and should

be adjusted in wetter and dryer years. While deep watering depends on soil type, a general guideline is to turn

the water on to a very slow ﬂow and allow it to run until it no longer penetrates the soil.

Examples of Trees That Grow Well in Santa Barbara

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SMALL TREES (15-25 feet)

NAME TYPE HEIGHT SPREAD GROWTH RATE WATER USE

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FLOWERING LOCATION

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

1

Semi 20 20 Moderate Moderate Purple 200 blk E Padre

Gold Medallion Tree

2

Semi 25 25 Fast Moderate Yellow 1400 blk Carpinteria

Chinese Fringe Tree

Evergreen 20 20 Slow

Low White 2000 blk Chino

Chitalpa

Deciduous 25 25 Fast

Low Pink 925 State

Crepe Myrtle

3,4

Deciduous 25 15 Moderate Moderate Various colors 300 blk San Roque

Firewheel Tree

Evergreen 25 20 Slow

Moderate Red 700 blk Casiano Dr

MEDIUM TREES (25-45 feet)

NAME TYPE HEIGHT SPREAD GROWTH RATE WATER USE

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FLOWERING LOCATION

Silk Tree

2

Deciduous

40

40 Fast Moderate Pink N. Voluntario

Cape Chestnut

1

Semi

30

30 Slow Moderate Light Pink Portoﬁno Way

Ginkgo

4

Deciduous

35

25 Slow Moderate Inconspicuous W Alameda Park along Santa Barbara St

Sweet Bay Tree

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Evergreen

40

35 Slow Low Inconspicuous Alice Keck Park along Micheltorena

Brisbane Box Tree

Evergreen

45

30 Moderate

Moderate Inconspicuous 1400 blk Anacapa Street

Chinese Pistache

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Deciduous 35 35 Moderate Moderate Inconspicuous 400 - 500 blk Alan Rd

LARGE TREES (45+ feet)

NAME TYPE HEIGHT SPREAD GROWTH RATE WATER USE

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FLOWERING LOCATION

Camphor Tree

5

Evergreen 50 50+ Slow Moderate Inconspicuous 1400 blk Laguna

Deodar Cedar

2

Evergreen 80 60 Fast Low Inconspicuous Canon Drive

Southern Magnolia

2

Evergreen 70 50 Fast Moderate White San Andres

Cajeput Tree

Evergreen 50 40 Moderate

Moderate White 500 blk Castillo by DMV

California Sycamore

2

Deciduous 60 40 Fast Low Inconspicuous 1001 E Montecito at the corner of Alisos

Coast Live Oak

Evergreen 60 70 Moderate

Low Inconspicuous Oak Park

Comments

1 Tree can look a little awkward at times during the year

2 Fast growing trees require higher levels of maintenance

3 Use only Mildew resistant varieties

4 Provides a brilliant display of Fall colors

5 Aromatic foliage

6 Trees require supplemental water throughout their life. After trees are established they need water in differing

amounts. Moderate water use trees require supplemental water once every 3 months. Low water use trees

require supplemental water once every 6 months. These amounts are based on annual averages and should

be adjusted in wetter and dryer years. While deep watering depends on soil type, a general guideline is to turn

the water on to a very slow ﬂow and allow it to run until it no longer penetrates the soil.

Examples of Trees That Grow Well in Santa Barbara

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Forestry Program Overview

A Public Resource

The mission of the Forestry Program is to plant and maintain City street, park and

public facility trees for the beneﬁt of residents, and to ensure a safe and healthy

community forest. Policies set forth in the Street Tree Master Plan (1977) and

Municipal Code Chapters 15.20 and 15.24 guide City forestry staff and the public in

carrying out this mission. Additional guidance comes from the public review process

related to tree planting, maintenance, and preservation. This is provided by the Street

Tree Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, Historic Landmark

Commission, Architectural Board of Review, and the City Council.

Coordination of community planting projects is also an integral part of managing

the urban forest. Forestry staff work together with the Arbor Day Foundation, Santa

Barbara Beautiful, schools, community groups and residents to successfully plant

hundreds of trees each year. As a result, Santa Barbara has earned the designation of

“Tree City U.S.A.” every year since 1980.

Tree Maintenance Policy

The City’s Forestry Program understands that a strong commitment to the

maintenance of each tree within the urban forest is critical to the long-term success of

the forest. The remainder of this section describes the Forestry Program management

and regulation of trees.

Street Tree Planting: The City has a designated tree species for planting along all

“improved” city streets (meaning streets with concrete curbs along the edge of the

road). To have the designated tree species planted, contact the Forestry Program

ofﬁce, a service request is made, and the request will be placed on a list for future

planting. A permit can also be issued for you to have a City speciﬁed tree planted.

Property owners are responsible to maintain all other vegetation within parkways.

City policy limits the height of the vegetation to 8 inches unless a permit is issued. To

initiate the planting process, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at

564-5433.

Young Tree Care Program: Young trees are cared for more intensely during the ﬁrst

three years after planting. Young trees are watered, staked, and pruned to develop a

strong structure and canopy clear of pedestrian and vehicle trafﬁc.

Pruning: The City is on a ﬁve to seven-year pruning cycle for street trees and eight

to ten-year cycle for park trees. Forestry staff also prune trees with speciﬁc problems

on an as needed basis. All pruning is based on International Society of Arboriculture

Pruning Standards. Each tree is catalogued and all tree care work is documented in a

database.

The City does not have jurisdiction over Southern California Edison’s (SCE) line

clearing practices. SCE will prune trees to ensure that tree branches do not interfere

with electric power lines.

Street Tree Removal: Trees are removed when they are dead, dying or structurally

unsound. Every tree removal is evaluated case-by-case, based upon a standard list of

criteria. Each tree considered for removal is posted with the Forestry Program contact

information in case there are questions. If there is an immediate concern for safety to

the public, the tree is removed

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Cape Chestnut

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Tree Preservation Policy

Trees growing in the parkways (the space between the curb and sidewalk), center

medians, along steps and walkways, and in City Parks are public trees. It is unlawful

for anyone to plant, prune or remove any tree within these areas without a permit

issued by the City. Private trees are all trees on private property, but are under the

jurisdiction of the City if the tree is:

a City designated ‘historic’ or ‘specimen’ tree; or

located within the minimum front yard setback area of a property; or

identiﬁed on a required landscape plan that is a component of a development

application approved by the Planning Commission, Architectural Board of

Review, or Historic Landmarks Commission.

If you have questions about whether your tree is protected, contact the city’s Arborist at

564-5433.

The following Santa Barbara Municipal Code ordinances address public and private

trees. The full text can be found on the City of Santa Barbara’s web site at: http://www.

santabarbaraca.gov/Resident/Community/Parks_and_Beaches/Street_Trees.htm

MC 15.20 “Tree Planting and Maintenance”

This code is referred to as the “Tree Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara”

and addresses City-owned trees in parks and parkways (street trees).

MC 15.24 “Preservation of Trees”

This ordinance regulates tree removal and the degree of pruning allowed for

privately-owned trees, located in the regulated front set back of a residential or

commercial property, regulated parking lots, trees identiﬁed on an approved

landscape plan, and Historic and Specimen trees.

To request the removal of a tree that is within the City’s jurisdiction, submit a tree

removal application with the application fee. Tree applications can be found on the

City’s website. Anyone who signiﬁcantly alters or removes a City-owned tree without

the proper permits can be penalized according to the ﬁne schedule below.

Trees in High Fire Zones

Trees and other vegetation planted in areas zoned as high ﬁre hazard must be

maintained according to the Santa Barbara Fire Departments High Fire Hazard

Landscape Guidelines. For information on these guidelines and ﬁre resistant plants,

call 965-9254 or go to:

www.santabarbaraca.gov/Government/Departments/Fire/WildlandInterface.htm.

For Tree Care Assistance and Information call the City’s Arborist at

564-5433 or go to www.santabarbaraca.gov/Resident/Community/

Parks_and_Beaches/

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Brisbane Box

Tree

Action without or in

violation of permit

Trunk diameter from

4” to 12”

Trunk diameter from

12” to 24”

Trunk diameter

over 24”

Signiﬁcant Alteration Up to $500 Up to $1,000 Up to $1,000

Removal Up to $1,000 Up to $3,000 Up to $5,000

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Additional Resources

Publications

California Native Plants for the Garden by Carol Bornstein, David Fross and Bart

O’Brien. Cachuma Press, 1999.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Home Tree Guide by Los Angeles

Department of Water and Power, 2005. http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/

ladwp000744.jsp

Native Shrubs of Southern California by Peter H. Raven. University of California

Press, Berkley, 1966.

Santa Barbara’s Street and Park Trees by Will Beittel. The Santa Barbara County

Horticultural Society, 1972.

Trees of Santa Barbara by Robert N. Muller and J. Robert Haller. Santa Barbara

Botanic Garden, 2005.

Trees and Shrubs of California by John D. Stuart and John O. Sawyer. University of

California Press, Berkley and Los Angeles, 2001.

Web Resources

Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening:

http://www.naturewithin.info/.

SB Water.org: http://sbwater.org/yourlandscape.htm.

Southern California Edison, Right Tree Right Place:

http://www.sce.com/safety/treesandpower/planting.

Tree Help.com How to Guide: http://www.tree-planting.com/index.html.

Tree Trust- Community Tree Planting:

http://www.na.fs.fed.us/Spfo/Pubs/uf/treeguidehtm/toc.htm.

University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners:

http://groups.ucanr.org/cagardenweb/Landscape_Trees/.

US Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service Tree Planting

Guide: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/TreePtg.html.

City Resources

City of Santa Barbara Forestry Program:

http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Resident/Community/Parks_and_Beaches/index.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

Trees and Views

Permit Applications

Santa Barbara Fire Safety:

http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Government/Departments/Fire/index.htm.

Santa Barbara Water Resources Division:

http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Resident/Water/.

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Camphor Tree

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Notes Page

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California

Sycamore

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City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department

Parks and Forestry Division

402 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805-564-5433 www.santabarbaraca.gov

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