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This list is for residents to find trees for their home yards, schools and parks. It is not for street trees in the parkway, where the City of LA has a Right Of Way easement (between the curb and sidewalk). The city requires a permit for any plantings, removals or pruning in the parkway. Please pay attention to the growing space information for each tree listed, as well as its mature size. Many of these trees may be too big for your home yard, though they may be good in s

Remember, the Right Tree, Right Place: This list has been compiled based on a combination of sources, including scientific research and input from experienced arboricultural and green industry professionals with extensive knowledge of fire tolerance and tree performance in fire-prone environments.