Vegetation Management and Maintenance Plan - Watsonville ...

CALIFORNIA BUCKEYE
Aesculus californica
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES This deciduous tree is known for its
palmate, 5-parted leaves. Flowers form on long spikes, which are followed
by large brown chestnut-like fruits. Trees can range from 15 to
40 feet in height.
BLOOMS White, in large spikes, April - June.
PREFERRED HABITAT Planted along Struve Slough, upstream of
Main Street. Prefers summer dry soil conditions.
BIG LEAF MAPLE
Acer macrophyllum
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES This is a deciduous trees, characterized
by its large (8-14 inches wide) bright green 3-5 lobed, palmate leaves.
The leaves turn bright yellow or orange in the fall. Drooping clusters
of yellow-green flowers ripen into double-winged fruits (samaras).
Mature trees can reach 80 feet tall.
BLOOMS Yellow-green in clusters, March - May.
PREFERRED HABITAT Along creeks; planted along upper Struve
Slough.