LANDMARK TREES

City of Fremont

L A N D M A R K T R E E S

OF THE

C ITY OF F REMONT

Printed: August 2012

Landscape Architecture Division Community Services Department

L A N D M A R K T R E E S introduction

Drawings: Phillip Eaker

In May of 1966, the City of Fremont, sponsored by the City Beautiful Committee, adopted a tree preservation ordinance to encourage and promote the preservation of trees. In August of 1970, the City Beautiful Committee received approval by the city council to conduct a survey of specimen trees for the final selection of outstanding landmark trees. The survey indicated the findings of 124 landmark trees to be preserved under resolution no. 3027, adopted in May 16, 1972. Several locations of the original 124 trees were inaccessible or hidden from public view. As a result, the list was reduced to sixty.1

The first publication containing the sixty landmark trees was published in 1973. The pages were black and white and each tree had beautifully hand-drawn sketches for visual reference. Since then, the publication has been a living encyclopedia of Fremont’s natural heritage. New trees were given landmark status by City Council over the years, but the publication remained the same.

Almost 40 years later, in August 2010, the City’s landmark trees were revisited. Several did not survive the test of time and some suffered from urbanization. However, the majority of the orig- inal sixty still exists today and continues to tower above Fremont’s changed landscape. The original sets of trees along with new additions are included in this updated version of the Landmark Trees publication. On June 19, 2012, the City Council approved the de-listing of 42 missing or dead landmark trees and added to the landmark list 23 new qualifying trees. This updated book will hopefully encourage citizen stewardship for the protection of the city’s great trees.

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Table of Contents

Importance of Landmark Trees 3 Explanatory Notes 5 Directory of Landmark Trees 7 Centerville Landmark Trees 12 Central Landmark Trees 30 Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum Introduction 34 Irvington District 44 Mission San Jose District Trees 48 Niles Landmark Trees 73 California Nursery Company Introduction 79 North Fremont District 97 South Fremont District 99 Warm Springs District 101 Stanford Avenue and Hidden Valley Terrace Introduction 102 Appendix 109 City Council Resolutions List 110 1966 Tree Preservation Ordinance 111 Top 10 Tallest Landmark Trees 112 Top 10 Most Unique Trees 112 Landmark Trees Memorial List 113 The California Nursery Company 114 Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum 116 Listing of Landmark Trees by Botanical Name (Index) 118 Bibliography and Credits 120

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“No town can fail of beauty, though its walks were gutters and houses hovels, if venerable trees make magnificent colonnades along its streets.”

Henry Ward Beecher, Proverbs, 1887

The Importance of Landmark Trees

Landmark or historical trees provide a rich heritage and a vital link to the City of Fremont’s past. They offer references to a point in time, particularly for the younger generations, on “where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going.”2 The location of landmark trees in Fremont coincides with the clustering of old farm ranches, nurseries, orchards and wineries in the Irvington and Warm Springs District. These trees provided a skyline relief from the broad plain of the original farming areas from the bay to the hills. Many of the landmark trees are located on land developed by pioneer families such as Shinn, Rock, Leland, Stanford, Vallejo, Patterson and Chadbourne.2 Trees play a major role in providing and maintaining future identity with the commu- nity. They provide softness to streets, and are often the only spokesmen for the community’s character. Besides contributing natural beauty and tranquility, they also provide environmental benefits. Trees screen unsightly areas, limit the impact of air pollution, and reduce traffic noise and solar radiation. In short, trees are a direct means of reinforcing human dignity, and provide contrast to the world of cars, signs, wires, sounds and gases. A tangible cooperative community effort can provide for the continuity of this valuable resource.2 To sum it up: no place is complete without trees. A home without trees is charmless. A street without trees is shadeless. A park without trees is purposeless. A country without trees is hopeless.2

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How a Tree Qualifies for Landmark Status

Today, a tree will presumptively qualify for landmark status if it meets the following criteria as spelled out in the City Tree Preservation Ordinance No. FMC 4-5112.

A tree meeting all of the following criteria qualifies for designation as a landmark tree: a) The tree has a DBH is 54 inches or greater; b) The tree’s structure and character exemplify its species or it has an extraordinary form caused by environmental influences; c) The tree is free, or can practicably be made to be free, of any structural defect posing a threat or injury to persons or of substantial damage to property; d) The tree has substantial aesthetic appeal, or its lack of such appeal can be remedied by standard arboricultural practices; and e) The tree has a probability of at least 50 percent that it will for survive more than 5 years from date of landmarking while retaining substantial aesthetic appeal.

If a tree does not meet the criteria as stated previously, it may still qualify for landmark designation if the tree meets any of the following criteria: a) The tree has important historic significance in that: 1. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to local state or national cultural heritage; or 2. It is associated with the life of a person important to local, state or national history. b) The tree is a native tree or a tree of exceptional adaptability to the Fremont Area which has a special significance to the community; c) The tree has an especially prominent and beautiful visual impact; d) The tree is one of a group of trees that as a group meets one or more of the criteria for landmark tree designation; e) Any other factor causing the tree to have a special and important significance to the community.3

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Introduction:

The following pages are arranged according to the City’s planning districts. Within each district landmark trees are alphabetized according to the street names and addresses a single tree or a group of them. The pages display the tree’s botanical and common name, identification number, one full-view photo, one detail photo, a “tree information” section and the identification number. The “tree information” section will provide facts of the landmark tree’s DBH (diameter at breast height or 4.5 feet above ground level), height, canopy spread, native origin, quantity, the City Council Resolution Date, and relevant historical information.

Botanical Cedrus deodara 38219 Fremont Boulevard Address & Name & Deodar Cedar Centerville District Common Planning Name District

Map Full-View Approximate location on map. Photo

Detail Photo

Large trunk with vertical scaffold branch,

Photo Taken: August 2010 Tree Statistics CEN-10 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 65 ft. QUANTITY: 1 Section Tree ID SPREAD: 67 ft. NATIVE TO: Himalayas Number & DBH: 3 ft. 11 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark Deodar Cedar has historic sentimental value to the current property owner. In Date Surveyed 1900, her father bought the property to prevent it from developing into a Bank of America and to provide a home for his family. In 1924, when the owner was only 4 years old, her father pur- chased the Deodar Cedar and planted it in their front yard as a Christmas tree. At the time, it was perfect for the holiday, but if you see it along Fremont Boulevard now the tree towers above Historical the house as if it is “reaching for the heavens!”, as quoted by the owner. Information

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CENTERVILLE DISTRICT • 12 4315 Baine Avenue Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 13 2826 Benchmark Avenue Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine 14 Camden Street & Eggers Drive Brachychiton rupestris - Queensland Bottle Tree 15 5250 Central Avenue Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Acacia 16 37167 Fremont Boulevard Juglans hindsii - Northern California Walnut 17 37629 Fremont Boulevard Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia 18 37638 Fremont Boulevard Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar 19 37767 Fremont Boulevard Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar 20 37767 Fremont Boulevard Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 21 37845 Fremont Boulevard Magnolia x soulangeana - Saucer Magnolia 22 37957 Fremont Boulevard Sequoia sempervirens - Coast Redwood 23 38219 Fremont Boulevard Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar 24 38162 Glenmoor Drive Fraxinus uhdei - Evergreen Ash 25 4467 Mattos Drive Eucalyptus ficifolia - Scarlet Gum 26 3813 Parish Avenue Cinnamomum camphora - Camphor 27 37350 Sequoia Road Callistemon viminalis - Bottle Brush 28 4555 Thornton Avenue Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ - Copper Beech 29

CENTRAL DISTRICT • 30 39139 Fremont Hub Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 31 4025 Mowry Avenue Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 32 Paseo Padre Parkway (Central Park) Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum 33 1251 Peralta Boulevard Cryptocarya rubra - Chilean Bellota 35 1251 Peralta Boulevard Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig 36

8 - landmark trees - City of Fremont 1251 Peralta Boulevard Ginkgo biloba - Maidenhair Tree 37 1251 Peralta Boulevard Jubaea chilensis - Chilean Wine Palm 38 1251 Peralta Boulevard Magnolia x soulangeana - Saucer Magnolia 39 1251 Peralta Boulevard Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood 40 1251 Peralta Boulevard Taxus baccata - English Yew 41 1251 Peralta Boulevard Taxodium distichum - Bald Cypress 42 Shinn Street (near train tracks) Quercus suber - Cork Oak 43

IRVINGTON DISTRICT • 44 Driscoll Road & Washington Boulevard Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palms 45 40673 Fremont Boulevard Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia 46 40991 Fremont Boulevard Libocedrus decurrens - Incense Cedar 47

MISSION SAN JOSE DISTRICT • 48 20 Espada Court Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 49 Gallegos Avenue/Hawthorne Drive Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm 50 246 Grove Avenue Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust 51 23 Las Palmas Avenue Umbellularia californica - California Bay 52 39812 Mission Boulevard Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 53 E Las Palmas Avenue Olea europaea - Olive 54 43100 Mission Boulevard Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm 55 43148 Mission Boulevard Persea americana - Avocado Tree 56 43148 Mission Boulevard Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm 57 43148 Mission Boulevard Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 58 43314 Mission Boulevard Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm 59 43500 Mission Boulevard Olea europaea - Olive 60 45500 Mission Boulevard Phoenix loureirii - Mountain Date Palm 61

9 - landmark trees - City of Fremont 43551 Mission Boulevard Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar 62 43600 Mission Boulevard Olea europaea - Olive 63 Palm Avenue Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm 64 Sabercat Creek Canyon Historic Park Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak 65 181 Stevie Court Cupressus sempervirens - Italian Cypress 66 Starr Street & Olive Avenue Olea europaea - Olive 67 St. Joseph Terrace Olea europaea - Olive 68 St. Joseph Terrace Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm 69 Washington Boulevard & Olive Avenue Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm 70 201 Washington Boulevard Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 71 560 Washington Boulevard Phoenix canariensis & Washingtonia robusta - Palm Trees 72

NILES DISTRICT • 73 37000 2nd Street Cinnamomum camphora - Camphor 74 37112 2nd Street Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree 75 37587 2nd Street Castanea sativa - Spanish Chestnut 76 315 I Street Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak 77 331 I Street Acer saccharinum - Silver Maple 78 36501 Niles Boulevard Agathis robusta - Queensland Kauri Pine 80

36501 Niles Boulevard Araucaria bidwillii - Bunya Bunya 81 36501 Niles Boulevard Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree 82 36501 Niles Boulevard Cupressus macrocarpa - Monterey Cypress 83 36501 Niles Boulevard Eucalyptus globulus ‘Compacta’ - Dwarf Blue Gum 84 36501 Niles Boulevard Juniperus cedrus - Canary Island Juniper Pine 85 36501 Niles Boulevard Melaleuca styphelioides - Prickly Paperbark 86 36501 Niles Boulevard Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palms 87 36501 Niles Boulevard Phoenix reclinata - Senegal Date Palm 88

10 - landmark trees - City of Fremont 36501 Niles Boulevard Pinus canariensis - Canary Island Pine 89 36501 Niles Boulevard Populus nigra - Lombardy Poplar 90 36501 Niles Boulevard Quercus suber - Cork Oak 91 36501 Niles Boulevard Ulmus pumila - Siberian Elm 92 36501 Niles Boulevard Zelkova serrata - Japanese Zelkova 93 585 Pickering Avenue Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine 94 Rancho Arroyo Parkway Sequoia sempervirens - Coast Redwood 95 470 School Street Taxodium distichum - Bald Cypress 96

NORTH FREMONT • 97 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard Quercus macrocarpa - Bur Oak 98 (Patterson House/Ardenwood Historical Farm)

SOUTH FREMONT • 99 Hannover Place Pinus pinea - Italian Stone Pine 100

WARM SPRINGS DISTRICT • 101 Hidden Valley Terrace Olea europaea - Olive 103 Hidden Valley Terrace Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 104 Hidden Valley Terrace Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak 105 46644 Rancho Higuera Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 106 Stanford Avenue Eucalyptus globulus - Blue Gum 107

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12 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Schinus molle 4218 Baine Avenue California Pepper Tree Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Close-up of the lanceolate-shaped leaves and trunk detail.

Photo Taken: September 2010

CEN-16 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 30 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 50 ft. NATIVE TO: Peruvian Andes in South America DBH: 3 ft. 7 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

This California Pepper Tree is located at Maple Square Apartments across from the train tracks.

At the time of landmarking, the tree was observed to be in a healthy state. Its beautiful branch structure and foliage provides a stately presence to the streetscape.

The California Pepper is an evergreen tree. In the beginning of summer, flowers appear followed by red berries in great quantities, leading to the colloquial name “Pepper-tree.”17

13 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Araucaria heterophylla 2826 Benchmark Avenue Norfolk Island Pine Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Branch and leaflets.

Photo Taken: September2010

CEN-1 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010

HEIGHT: 57 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 43 ft. NATIVE TO: Norfolk Island near Australia DBH: 3 ft. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark Araucaria is located on a residential property in a neighborhood that historically was a single large plot of land. It can be seen from the intersection of Paseo Padre Parkway and Peralta Boulevard.

The Norfolk Island Pine is a conifer native to Norfolk Island, a small island between Australia and New Zealand. It has horizontal branches that are densely covered with small, bright green, needle-like leaves.8

14 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Brachychiton rupestris Camden Street & Eggers Drive Queensland Bottle Tree Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Buldging trunk of the Queensland Bottle Tree.

Photo Taken: February 2011

CEN-17 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 25 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 35 ft. NATIVE TO: Australia DBH: 3 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The Queensland Bottle Tree is an evergreen that can grow up to heights of 25 feet. This tree is notable for its bottle-like structure because the trunk looks bulgy and swollen. It produces small yellow flowers, deeply lobed leaves when young, and unlobed leaves when mature.

This tree demonstrates its unique appearance near Washington High School on Eggers Drive.

15 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Acacia melanoxylon 5250 Central Avenue Blackwood Acacia Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Leaves have vertical veins,

Photo Taken: September 2010

CEN-2 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010

HEIGHT: 56 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 75 ft. NATIVE TO: Australia DBH: 4 ft. 2 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

The Blackwood Acacia is an evergreen tree that produces creamy-white flowers in early spring. A special feature of the Blackwood Acacia is the wood that is harvested for cabinets and decorative work in Australia.11 It is located in the center of the 5.48 acre Holy Ghost Cemetery. In 2004, the Blackwood Acacia was enlisted to the Official Registry of California Big Trees and obtained State Champion status.

16 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Juglans hindsii 37167 Fremont Boulevard California Black Walnut Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Deep vertical grooves on bark.

Photo Taken: July 2010

FUNCEN-3 FACTSTREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: 35.5 ft. NATIVE TO: South America HEIGHT: 35 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 50 ft. FIRST INVENTORIED: 1971 SPREAD: 68 ft. NATIVE TO: Northern California DBH: 75.5 LAST INVENTORIED: 2010 DBH: 4 ft 1 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972 Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular socialThe centers,Northern the CaliforniaFremont Hub.Walnut Though is a deciduous these trees tree are nativesurrounded to Northern by concrete California. parking It haslots, they 16 arepinnately both protected compound with leaves a raised and planter a dark bedbrown that etchy-looking acts as a harrier bark. from potential forces that may harm the tree. So, if you happen to visit the Fremont Hub in the near future, take time to stroll At the time of this publication, Juglans hindsii was listed on the California Native Plant Society overInventory and admire of Rare two and of ourEndangered city’s landmark Plants. trees.

17 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Magnolia grandiflora 37629 Fremont Boulevard Southern Magnolia Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Glossy leaves and large flowers.

Photo Taken: July 2010

CEN-4FUN FACTS TREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: NATIVE TO: HEIGHT: Average 26 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: FIRST INVENTORIED: SPREAD: Average 37 ft. NATIVE TO: Southeastern United States DBH: LAST INVENTORIED: DBH: Average 1 ft. 7 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular Thesocial Southern centers, theMagnolia Fremont is a Hub.broadleaf Though evergreen these treestree. Itare has surrounded large lustrous by concretegreen leaves parking with lots, a deep they rust-brownare both protected underside. with It alsoa raised produces planter large bed waxy-white that acts as coloreda harrier flowers from potential that grow forces up to that 8 to may 10 5 inchesharm acrossthe tree. composed So, if you of happen6 cup-shaped to visit petals the Fremont which emerge Hub in throughout the near future, summer take and time fall. to stroll Theseover andtwo admirelandmark two trees of our are city’s located landmark at Fremont trees. Boulevard and Central Avenue across the street from a landmarked Deodar Cedar.

18 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cedrus deodara 37638 Fremont Boulevard Deodar Cedar Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Short pointy needles and cones.

Photo Taken: November2010

CEN-5 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 55 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 34 ft. NATIVE TO: Western Himalayas DBH: 3ft 3 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

The Deodar Cedar is a conifer native to the Western Himalayas.4 This landmark cedar tree is

located on a residential lot near the Holy Spirit Church. It is clearly visible along Fremont Boulevard as it creates a noticeable presence with its towering height.

19 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cedrus deodara 37767 Fremont Boulevard Deodar Cedar Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Second Deodar Cedar landmark tree at this location.

Photo Taken: July 2010

CEN-6FUN FACTS TREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: NATIVE TO: HEIGHT: Average 55 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: FIRST INVENTORIED: SPREAD: Average 60 ft. NATIVE TO: Western Himalayas DBH: LAST INVENTORIED: DBH: Average 3 ft 5 in LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular Thesesocial twocenters, landmark the Fremont deodars Hub. are Thoughlocated onthese the treesPepper are surroundedTree Apartments by concrete property parking adjacent lots, to they the giantare bothCalifornia protected Pepper with Tree. a raised These planter deodars bed provide that acts plenty as a harrierof shade from for the potential apartment forces complex that may and addharm character the tree. to So,Centerville’s if you happen low skyline. to visit the Fremont Hub in the near future, take time to stroll Theover Deodarand admire Cedar two is aof conifer our city’s native landmark to the trees.Western Himalayas which can grow to great heights of up to 150 feet and has extremely graceful pendulous branches that can form a 50 foot crown spread.4

20 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Schinus molle 37767 Fremont Boulevard California Pepper Tree Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Unique branching pattern.

Photo Taken: September 2010

FUN CEN-7 FACTS TREE INFORMATION/September 2010 HEIGHT: 35.5 ft. NATIVE TO: South America HEIGHT: 40 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 50 ft. FIRST INVENTORIED: 1971 SPREAD: 65 ft. NATIVE TO: Peruvian Andes in South America DBH: 75.5 LAST INVENTORIED: 2010 DBH: 12 ft. 2 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972 Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular This landmark tree is located near two landmark Deodar Cedars. As of June 2012, this Califor- social centers, the Fremont Hub. Though these trees are surrounded by concrete parking lots, they arenia both Pepper protected Tree hadwith the a raised largest planter DBH ofbed all that landmark acts as atrees harrier in Fremont. from potential Due to forces its size, that several may harmbranches the tree. have So, steel if yousupports happen to preventto visit thebreakage Fremont as shown Hub in in the the near photo future, above. take time to stroll overThe and California admire twoPepper of our is ancity’s evergreen landmark tree. trees. In the early summer, flowers appear followed by red berries in great quantities, leading to the colloquial name “Pepper-tree.”17

21 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Magnolia x soulangeana 37845 Fremont Boulevard Saucer Magnolia Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Ovate green leaves.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CEN-8FUN FACTS TREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: NATIVE TO: HEIGHT: 30 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: FIRST INVENTORIED: SPREAD: 30 ft. NATIVE TO: Asia. South and Central America DBH: LAST INVENTORIED: DBH: 3 ft. 4 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular Thesocial Saucer centers, Magnolia the Fremont is located Hub. on Though a property these that trees was are owned surrounded by early by Fremontconcrete entrepreneurparking lots, theyOtto N.are Hirsh both in protected 1917. Early with records a raised indicate planter thebed distinguishedthat acts as a harrierCraftsman from potentialBungalow-style forces thathouse may was built in 1915. Since then, it has been owned by prominent individuals including Fremont harm the tree. So, if you happen20 to visit the Fremont Hub in the near future, take time to stroll historianover and Dr. admire Robert two Fisher. of our city’sThe currentlandmark owner trees. of this Saucer Magnolia stated that the tree was purchased by the original property owner from a nursery located in present-day Hayward. Orange orchards also thrived throughout the property, though only a few remnants of them still remain.

22 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Sequoia sempervirens 37957 Fremont Boulevard Coast Redwood Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Flat needles and leaves.

Photo Taken: July 2010

CEN-9 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 70 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 48 ft. NATIVE TO: Coast of So. Oregon & Central CA. DBH: 5 ft. 2 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark tree is located near other redwoods and has a strong presence along Fremont

Boulevard.

The Coast Redwood is California’s state tree. It is an evergreen tree with the ability to perpetuate itself by sprouting. After a fire, the redwood tree often sends out sprouts around the base of its trunk, forming redwood grove rings which are common in sequoia forests.17

23 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cedrus deodara 38219 Fremont Boulevard Deodar Cedar Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Large trunk with vertical scaffold branch,

Photo Taken: August 2010

CEN-10 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 65 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 67 ft. NATIVE TO: Himalayas DBH: 3 ft. 11 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark Deodar Cedar has historic sentimental value to the current property owner. In 1900, her father bought the property to prevent it from developing into a Bank of America and to provide a home for his family. In 1924, when the owner was only 4 years old, her father pur- chased the Deodar Cedar and planted it in their front yard as a Christmas tree. At the time, it was perfect for the holiday, but if you see it along Fremont Boulevard now the tree towers above the house as if it is “reaching for the heavens!”, as quoted by the owner.

24 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Fraxinus uhdei 38162 Glenmoor Drive Evergreen Ash Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Glossy leaves and serrated edges.

Photo Taken: July 2010

FUN CEN-11 FACTS TREE INFORMATION/August 2010 HEIGHT: 35.5 ft. NATIVE TO: South America HEIGHT: 50 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 50 ft. FIRST INVENTORIED: 1971 SPREAD: 62 ft 5 in. NATIVE TO: Mexico DBH: 75.5 LAST INVENTORIED: 2010 DBH: 4 ft. 1 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972 Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular The Evergreen Ash is an evergreen to semi-evergreen tree native to Mexico. It is a rapidly growing social centers, the Fremont Hub. Though these trees are surrounded by concrete parking lots, they aretree both and protected forms an with upright a raised narrow planter canopy bed structurethat acts aswhen a harrier young, from eventually potential spreading forces that as it may ages. harmThe the Evergreen tree. So, Ashif you has happen 5-9 odd-pinnately to visit the Fremontcompound Hub leaflets in the that near appear future, glossy take timeand canto strollgrow up 19 overto fourand admireinches long.two of Thisour city’s tree landmarkprovides plentytrees. of shade with it is massive spreading canopy and creates a showy presence in a residential block with very few tall trees.

25 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Eucalyptus ficifolia 4467 Mattos Drive Scarlet Gum Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Gold-colored bark.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CEN-12FUN FACTS TREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: NATIVE TO: HEIGHT: 37 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: FIRST INVENTORIED: SPREAD: 38 ft. NATIVE TO: Western Australia DBH: LAST INVENTORIED: DBH: 4 ft. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular Thissocial landmark centers, thetree Fremont is located Hub. on aThough residential these property trees are visible surrounded from the by street.concrete The parking Scarlet lots, Gum they isare a broadleaf both protected evergreen with tree a raised native planter to Western bed thatAustralia. acts as It a featuresharrier fromyear-round potential red forces flowers that and may 13 golden-coloredharm the tree. bark So, if making you happen it an attractive to visit the tree. Fremont The HubScarlet in theGum near also future, has showy, take timeyear-round to stroll clustersover and of redadmire flowers. two of our city’s landmark trees.

26 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cinnamomum camphora 3813 Parish Avenue Camphor Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Glossy yellow-green leaves.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CEN-13FUN FACTS TREE INFORMATION/August 2010 HEIGHT: NATIVE TO: HEIGHT: 55 ft., 60 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: FIRST INVENTORIED: SPREAD: Average 33 ft. NATIVE TO: China, Japan DBH: LAST INVENTORIED: DBH: Average 3ft. 10 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

These twoTwo landmark of Fremont’s Camphor special trees California are located pepper on Parishtrees areAvenue, found formerly in one of knownthe city’s as popularSchool Street. Thesocial property centers, is thepart Fremont of the AugustHub. Though May Tract, these named trees areafter surrounded the subdivision’s by concrete developer parking August lots, they May, Jr.,are filed both on protected March 26, with 1906. a raised Early planterassessor bed maps that show acts thatas a theharrier first from property potential owner forces of 3813 that may Parishharm Avenue the tree. was So, Dr. if you Elon happen A. Ormsby, to visit who the resided Fremont in Hubthe house in the from near 1918 future, to 1936,take time though to strollthe houseover andwas admirebuilt in two1910. of In our 1945, city’s the landmark house was trees. sold to Centerville’s Sunrise Bakery owners, Law- rence and Emmeline Rose. Today, the house is historically known for its Neo-Classical/Colonial Revival style architecture, and is framed by two large shady Camphor trees.21

27 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Callistemon viminalis 37350 Sequoia Road Bottle Brush Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Bright red brushes of the Bottle Brush Tree.

Photo Taken: June 2012

CEN-15 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 25 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 15 ft. NATIVE TO: New South Wales, Australia DBH: 2 ft. 8 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

This Bottle Brush tree is located at the City’s former coporation yard. Remnants of the buildings and walkways that once existed there can still be seen. Bottle Brush trees are typically fast-growing and have narrow leaves that are light green in color. The Bottle Brush also produces red brush-like flowers from late spring into summer. This specimen is on the Register of California Big Trees.

28 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ 4555 Thornton Avenue Copper Beech Centerville District

Approximate location on map.

Green leaves with red veins.

Photo Taken: July 2010

FUN CEN-14 FACTS TREE INFORMATION/September 2010 HEIGHT: 35.5 ft. NATIVE TO: South America HEIGHT: 43 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 50 ft. FIRST INVENTORIED: 1971 SPREAD: 45 ft. NATIVE TO: Caucasus region DBH: 75.5 LAST INVENTORIED: 2010 DBH: 2 ft. 7 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972 Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular This landmark Copper Beech can be found at the Countrywood Apartments on Thornton Avenue social centers, the Fremont Hub. Though these trees are surrounded by concrete parking lots, they areand both Coronado protected Drive. with Duea raised to its planter height, bed the thatCopper acts Beechas a harrier is clearly from visible potential from forces the street that amongstmay harmthe otherthe tree. trees So, in if the you area. happen to visit the Fremont Hub in the near future, take time to stroll overThe and Copper admire Beech two ofis oura deciduous city’s landmark tree that trees. produces edible beech-nuts and ovular red and green leaves that turn a glowing yellow during the autumn season. 13

29 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Landmark Trees of the Central District

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30 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Schinus molle 39139 Fremont Hub California Pepper Tree Central District

Approximate location on map.

One of two landmark California Pepper Trees. This is distinguishable for its pedestrian walkway location.

Photo Taken: June 2010

FUN CRL-1 FACTS TREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: 35.5 ft. NATIVE TO: South America HEIGHT: 37 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: 50 ft. FIRST INVENTORIED: 1971 SPREAD: Average 45ft. NATIVE TO: South America DBH: 75.5 LAST INVENTORIED: 2010 DBH: 6 ft. 5 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

ThereT woare oftwo Fremont’s landmark special California California Pepper pepper Trees locatedtrees are in found the Fremont in one ofHub the Shoppingcity’s popular Center socialnear centers, Williams the Historical Fremont Park.Hub. ThoughAs shown these in the trees photograph are surrounded above, byone concrete tree is locatedparking in lots, the they areforeground both protected with thewith second a raised tree planter in the bedbackground. that acts as a harrier from potential forces that may harm the tree. So, if you happen to visit the Fremont Hub in the near future, take time to stroll overThe and California admire twoPepper of our Tree city’s is an landmark evergreen trees. tree. In the beginning of summer, it produces flowers followed by many red berries, leading to the colloquial name “pepper tree.”17

31 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Platanus racemosa 4025 Mowry Avenue California Sycamore Central District

Approximate location on map.

Sycamore leaves.

Photo Taken: November 2010

FUN CRL-2 FACTS TREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: 35.5 ft. NATIVE TO: South America HEIGHT: 49 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 50 ft. FIRST INVENTORIED: 1971 SPREAD: 60 ft. NATIVE TO: California DBH: 75.5 LAST INVENTORIED: 2010 DBH: 4 ft. 10.5 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972 Two of Fremont’s special California pepper trees are found in one of the city’s popular This sycamore can be seen on the busy intersection of Mowry Avenue and Fremont Boulevard. social centers, the Fremont Hub. Though these trees are surrounded by concrete parking lots, they areThe both California protected Sycamore, with a raised also planterknown bedas the that Western acts as Sycamore a harrier fromand the potential California forces Plane that Tree, may is a harmdeciduous the tree. tree So, native if you to happen California. to visit They the especiallyFremont Hubthrive in alongthe near streams, future, foothills take time and to the stroll Coast overRange. and admireThis tree two has of oura sturdy city’s trunklandmark that trees. divides into secondary branches and yellowish green, palmately lobed leaves.7

32 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Angophora costata Paseo Padre Parkway (Central Park) Sydney Red Gum Central District

Approximate location on map.

Multicolored bark and twisted branch structure of the Sydney Red Gum.

Photo Taken: June 2012

CRL-10 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 55 ft. QUANTITY: 8 SPREAD: 30 ft. NATIVE TO: Australia DBH: 3 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

Central Park is home to eight landmark Sydney Red Gums of different DBH (diameter at breast height, or 4.5 feet from ground level) sizes, with the largest specimen measured at 3 feet. Sydney Red Gums have a smooth and multicolored bark. It has 6 inch long green to red-colored leaves and somewhat gnarly branches. The Sydney Red Gum to the left of the large photo shown above is on the Register of California Big Trees.

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Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum Introduction SKELTON AVE 1251 Peralta Boulevard MOWRY AVE The Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum is a remnant of Fremont’s early pioneer days. The park contains a main house built in 1875-1876 with traditional Victorian architectural influences, two cot-

O MOWRYAVE tages, barns and outbuildings. These buildings supported the numerous functions of early pioneerCMN life. 1:1,800 BURDETTE ST 8/10/2012 BERKELEY Shinn Park’s history began with two of the area’s earliest pioneers, John M. Horner and Elias W. Beard, who bought parcels of ex-Mission lands. These lands were sold to Captain William Sim in 1852, marking the beginning of the ranch. Captain Sim planted the first orchard in the Niles District and conducted the first fruit propagation experiments. He also built a cottage that was later home to three generations of the Shinn Family. 24 In 1856, 250 acres of Sim’s property was purchased by San Franciscan Dr. Joseph Clark and was given to James and Lucy Shinn to manage and continue the experiments instigated by Capt. Sim. In 1860, the land was officially passed onto the Shinn family with the addition of more acreage until the ranch encompassed approximately 300 acres.

James Shinn and Dr. Clark imported rare trees and plants from around the world and soon operated one of the first nurseries in the state. In 1888, a San Francisco firm purchased the nursery lands and changed the business to accommodate fruit orchards.25

Today, the 4.5 acre Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum displays a wealth of trees, shrubs and flowers and serves as an outdoor museum for educational purposes and public and private events.

To read more about the Shinn family and the park, please refer to Appendix G.

34 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cryptocarya rubra 1251 Peralta Boulevard Chilean Bellota Central District

Approximate location on map.

Vertical branching pattern and horizontal trunk lines.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CRL-3 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 50 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 64 ft. NATIVE TO: Chile DBH: 2 ft. 8.5 in. LAST INVENTORIED: March 17, 1972

The Chilean Bellota was planted in 1876 by the Shinn family. It is located near the lankmark ginkgo tree and continues to thrive in a healthy state.

This tree is an evergreen tree native to Chile. Its unique bark features deep horizontal lines running throughout making it distinguishable among other trees. The Chilean Bellota grows to moderate height, and has shiny-green leaves with prominent veins.19

35 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Ficus macrophylla 1251 Peralta Boulevard Moreton Bay Fig Central District

Approximate location on map.

Impressive above-ground root structure.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CRL-4 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010

HEIGHT: 45 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 64 ft. 5 in. NATIVE TO: Queensland, Australia DBH: 7 ft. 7 in. LAST INVENTORIED: March 17, 1972

The Moreton Bay Fig can be found near the Shinn House at the Shinn Historical Park and Arbo- retum. It was planted in 1876 by the Shinn family. This tree makes an extraordinary impression to those who see it.

The landmark fig tree is an evergreen tree native to Queensland, Australia. It is a handsome tree characterized by its wide-spreading branches and large buttressed trunk.19.

36 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Ginkgo biloba 1251 Peralta Boulevard Maidenhair Tree Central District

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Fan-shaped leaves.

Photo Taken: November 2010

CRL-5 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 45 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 55 ft. NATIVE TO: China DBH: 4 ft. 1 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark Ginkgo tree was planted in 1876 by the Shinn family and is located near the landmark Chilean Bellota.

Ginkgos are coined the “living fossil” for being known as the oldest living tree specimen in the world, dating back to the Carboniferous age. It has fan-shaped leaves that turn a beautiful shade of golden yellow in the autumn season.18

37 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Jubaea chilensis 1251 Peralta Boulevard Chilean Wine Palm Central District

Approximate location on map.

View of leaves ground-level.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CRL-6 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: Average 45 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: Average 25 ft. NATIVE TO: Chile DBH: Average 4 ft. 11 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This pair of Chilean Wine Palms was planted in 1878 by the Shinn family and is located in the Japanese garden designed by Shig Nakamoto.

The Chilean Wine Palm, also known as Syrup Palm or Monkey Coconut Palm, has a massive trunk patterned with scars from fallen leaves. This palm is also popular for its sap and nuts which are converted into sugar and candy respectively.16

38 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Magnolia x soulangeana 1251 Peralta Boulevard Saucer Magnolia Central District

Approximate location on map.

Broad, flat simple leaves with prominent veins.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CRL-7 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: 35 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 25 ft. NATIVE TO: Hybrid of M. denudata & M. liliflora DBH: 1 ft. 6 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

The Saucer Magnolia is located to the right of the Victorian-style Shinn House.

It is a hybrid between Magnolia denudata (Yulan Magnolia) and Magnolia liliflora (Mulan Magnolia), orginally bred in 1820 by a retired French cavalry officer from Napolean’s army. The Saucer Magnolia, often called Tulip Tree, produces dazzling white, pink and purple blossoms around March and April before foliage appears.5

39 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Metasequoia glyptostroboides 1251 Peralta Boulevard Dawn Redwood Central District

Approximate location on map.

Rough bark texture.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CRL-8 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 65 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 28 ft. NATIVE TO: China DBH: 2 ft. 6 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

The Dawn Redwood is a deciduous conifer native to China. It has soft, light-green, flat needles that appear in the spring and turn yellow-brown before dropping in autumn. This Dawn Redwood was planted in the Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum on Arbor Day in 1965. It was only 10 years old when it was enlisted as a landmark tree.14

40 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Taxus baccata 1251 Peralta Boulevard English Yew Central District

Approximate location on map.

Short, dense needles of the Irish Yew.

Photo Taken: June 2012

CRL-12 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 15 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 15 ft. NATIVE TO: Europe, North Africa, western Asia DBH: 2 ft. 7 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

This landmark Irish Yew is located at Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum. A notable character- istic that sets the Irish Yew apart from other yews is that its canopy tends to spread at the top. All parts of the tree except for the flesh are extremely poisonous and immediate help must be sought after ingestion of any part of the tree.

41 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Taxodium distichum 1251 Peralta Boulevard Bald Cypress Central District

Approximate location on map.

Upward view of the trunk and branch structure of the Bald Cypress.

Photo Taken: August 2010

CRL-11 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 60 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 35 ft. NATIVE TO: Southeastern United States DBH: 3 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

This Bald Cypress was planted in 1878 at Shinn Park and is located near the Maidenhair Tree and Chilean Bellota. Bald Cypresses can grow up to 100 feet tall in the wild and up to 70 feet in gar- dens. Its half inch-long leaves are feathery and delicate and yellow-tinged green in color. This tree tolerates wet conditions and develops knobby growth called knees when growing in water-logged soil. In the southeastern United States, Bald Cypresses are usually found in swamps and common- ly have buttressed trunk bases.34

42 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Quercus suber Shinn Street (near train tracks) Cork Oak Central District

Approximate location on map.

Bark is used to produce cork products.

Photo Taken: July 2010

CRL-9 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: Average 35 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: Average 62 ft. NATIVE TO: Western Mediterranean & North Africa DBH: Average 3ft. 7 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

These landmark Cork Oaks are found near the train tracks on Shinn Street.

The Cork Oak is an evergreen tree native to the Western Mediterranean region, most commonly in Portugal, Spain and Algeria where extensive cork plantations may be found. The thick cork bark is cut from trees on an average of every twelve years to be used for wine bottle toppers and flooring, among other purposes.7

43 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Landmark Trees of the Irvington District

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44 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Phoenix canariensis Washington Boulevard & Driscoll Road Canary Island Date Palms Irvington District

Approximate location on map.

Photo showing the palms in front of the Gallego Winery before the1906 earthquake. Photo courtesy of Fre- mont Museum of Local History. Photo Taken: February 2011

IRV-3 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: NA QUANTITY: 6 SPREAD: Average 25 ft. NATIVE TO: Canary Island DBH: NA LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The semicircular formation of Canary Island Date Palms is a remnant of the historical Gallegos

Winery. Early photographs dating back to 1906 show that the palms were planted in front of the winery.23 In 1893, the Gallegos Winery was comprised of about 600 acres and had a cooperage totalling 1,250,000 gallons the of 2,058,800 gallons produced overall in Irvington at the time. Un- fortunately the winery was destroyed during the 1906 earthquake and the vineyards faced decline during the following years. Eventually the lands were sold for housing and road development.33

45 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Magnolia grandiflora 40673 Fremont Boulevard Southern Magnolia Irvington District

Approximate location on map.

One of the two landmark Southern Magnolias.

Photo Taken: June 2010

IRV-1 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: Average 35.5 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: Average 40 ft. NATIVE TO: Southeastern United States DBH: Average 3 ft LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

These Southern Magnolias are located along Fremont Boulevard in the Fremont Shopping Center. Before the current development, there was a drive-through diary located in-between these two landmark trees.

The Southern Magnolia is a broadleaf evergreen tree. It has large lustrous green leaves with a deep rust-brown underside. It also produces large waxy-white colored flowers that grow up to 8 to 10 inches across composed of 6 cup-shaped petals, which emerge throughout summer and fall.5

46 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Libocedrus decurrens 40991 Fremont Boulevard Incense Cedar Irvington District

Approximate location on map.

Bark and branch structure.

Photo Taken: June 2010

IRV-2 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 50 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 33 ft. NATIVE TO: Oregon, California and Nevada DBH: 2 ft. 9 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark Incense Cedar is located in the Irvington Plaza Park at the historic “five corners” intersection. The park was dedicated to the City on August 12, 1958 by the Mission Peak Lodge #114 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Though the tree appears unhealthy, Incense Cedars can live up to 600 years old under favorable conditions.5 The tree is situated near Fremont’s oldest commercial buildings, the earliest constructed in 1876.31 Together, these historical landmark buildings are a remnant of the original downtown and serve as examples of Fremont’s early commercial development.

47 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Landmark Trees of the Mission San Jose District

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48 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Platanus racemosa 20 Espada Court California Sycamore Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

White bark and picturesque branching patterns.

Photo Taken: July 2010

MSJ-1 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 75 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 75 ft. NATIVE TO: California foothills and coast DBH: 4 ft. 10 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark Sycamore tree is located on a residential lot and is proudly owned by the residents. The tree is in good condition and has wide-spreading branches.

The California Sycamore, also known as the Western Sycamore and the California Plane Tree, is a deciduous tree native to California. It thrives along streams, foothills and the Coast Range. Its leaves are yellowish green and palmately lobed much like the leaves of a maple.7

49 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Washingtonia robusta Gallegos Avenue & Hawthorne Drive Mexican Fan Palm Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Remnants of dead fronds.

Photo Taken: August 2010

MSJ-2 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: Average 45 ft. QUANTITY: Group of 8 SPREAD: Average 10 ft. NATIVE TO: Mexico DBH: Average 1 ft 2 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

These landmark Mexican Fan Palms are located in a residential neighborhood, where they provide height appeal to the area’s relatively low skyline.

The Mexican Fan Palm is native to Mexico. It grows rapidly and has brilliant green foliage that forms a compact crown.19

50 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Robinia pseudoacacia 246 Grove Avenue Black Locust Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Fast growing deciduous tree. It has pinnately compound leaves, and long clusters of fragrant white flowers.17 Photo Taken: June 2010

MSJ-3 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 38 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 45 ft. NATIVE TO: Eastern United States DBH: 3 ft. 3.5 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972 The landmark Black Locust is located on a property that was originally owned by Antoine F. Pereira/Praria, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1885 from Azores, Portugal. He owned the parcel of what is now Grove Avenue. In 1889, a Portuguese farmer also from Azores, Frank Martin, acquired the property presently 246 Grove Avenue. The Queen Anne-style house was built by either Pereira or Martin. Following Martin’s death, his son Frank Jr. took care of the property and family and operated a blacksmith shop. The property was eventually sold to Antone and Mary Abreu in 1923. Following Frank Jr.’s death, Mary sold the property in 1970.26

51 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Umbellularia californica 23 Las Palmas Avenue California Bay Misson San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Smooth-margined leaves.

Photo Taken: August 2010

MSJ-4 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 48 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 50 ft. NATIVE TO: California, Oregon Coast Range DBH: 4 ft. 8 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

The California Bay is an evergreen tree native to California, the Oregon Coast Range, and loamy elevations of the Sierra Nevada Range. It can grow up to 75 feet in height and over 100 feet in crown width. The leaves are extremely aromatic and are often used for culinary purposes. The California Bay’s wood is heavy and has beautifully figured grain for craft objects such as vases, trays, bowls and pins.19

52 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Schinus molle 39812 Mission Boulevard California Pepper Tree Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Pinnately compound leaves and clusters of berries.

Photo Taken: June 2010

MSJ-5 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 50 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 78 ft. NATIVE TO: South America DBH: 9 ft. 9 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark tree is located in a parking lot and bordered by a planting strip. The California Pepper is an evergreen tree native to South America. It was brought to California by Spanish padres during the Missionary period. In the early summer, flowers appear followed by red berries in great quantities, leading to the colloquial name “Pepper-tree.”17

53 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Olea europaea E. Las Palmas Avenue Olive Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Smooth-margined leaves and olives.

Photo Taken: August 2010

MSJ-6 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: Average 50 ft. QUANTITY: Group of 8 SPREAD: Average 35 NATIVE TO: Mediterranean region DBH: Average 4 ft. 3 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This neighborhood in the Mission San Jose district is home to a group of 8 landmark Olive trees. As of August 2010, they are among the tallest Olive trees found in Fremont.

Olives are broadleaf evergreens native to the Mediterranean region where they can live to be 1000 years old. They were brought from the Mediterranean to the Mission gardens by Franciscan fa- thers for oil and ornamental use.14

54 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Washingtonia robusta 43100 Mission Boulevard Mexican Fan Palm Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Canopy structure.

Photo Taken: June 2010

MSJ-7 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 50-85’ QUANTITY: Row of 44 SPREAD: Average 9 ft. NATIVE TO: Mexico DBH: 2 ft 1 in. - 2 ft. 6 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

This row of fan palms was planted along a sidewalk strip near the Mission San Jose as part of the Palmdale landscape design. These palms are listed as one of the City’s Landscape Primary Historic Resources, which is a collection of the City’s historical landmarks.27 Other Primary Historic Resources include sites, buildings and natural features.

The Mexican Fan Palm grows rapidly and has brilliant green foliage that forms a compact crown.19

55 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Persea americana 43148 Mission Boulevard Avocado Tree Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Glossy, smooth-margined leaves.

Photo Taken: November 2010

MSJ-8 TREE INFORMATION/November 2010

HEIGHT: 40 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 78 ft. NATIVE TO: Central America DBH: 7ft. 10 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 28, 2006

The only landmark Avacado Tree, as of November 2010, is located on the St. Joesph Catholic Church property near the landmark palms and sycamores. This tree has a low branching pattern, a large spreading crown, and a boastful DBH.

The Persea americana is a broadleaf evergreen tree. It is native to Central America but is now cultivated in various regions of the world, particularly the tropics and subtropics. Archaeologists have discovered that avocados were cultivated in Central America as early as 7000 years ago.30

56 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Phoenix canariensis 43148 Mission Boulevard Canary Island Date Palm Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

View from St. Joseph’s Terrace.

Photo Taken: August 2010

MSJ-9 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 30-40 ft. QUANTITY: Two Rows of 66 SPREAD: Average 27 ft. NATIVE TO: Canary Islands DBH: 2 ft 2 in- 3 ft 6 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

There are approximately sixty-six palms aligned in two rows along Mission Creek. The bases of these Canary Island Date Palms are infested with ivy and poison oak. These palms are listed as one of the City’s Landscape Primary Historic Resources, which is a collection of the City’s historical landmarks.27

The Canary Island Date Palm was to have been brought by the missionary fathers to California.14

57 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Platanus racemosa 43148 Mission Boulevard California sycamore Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Palmately-lobed leaves.

Photo Taken: September 2010

MSJ-10 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010

HEIGHT: Average 55’ QUANITY: 3 SPREAD: Average 65 ft. NATIVE TO: California DBH: 3 ft. 7 in., 2 ft, 8 in., unknown LANDMARK DATE: March 28, 2006

These three California Sycamores are engulfed ivy and poision oak, causing some of their branches to decline. They are located near the landmark rows of Canary Island Date Palms.

The California Sycamore, also known as the Western Sycamore and the California Plane Tree, is a deciduous tree. They thrive along streams, foothills and the Coast Range.7

58 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Phoenix canariensis 43314 Mission Boulevard Canary Island Date Palm Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Canopy structure.

Photo Taken: August 2010

MSJ-11 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 35-40 ft. QUANTITY: 5 SPREAD: Average 25 ft. NATIVE TO: Canary Islands DBH: Average 2 ft. 6 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

There are three Canary Island Date Palms in front of Mission San Jose Museum and two in the adjacent Mission San Jose Bicentennial Park.

The Canary Island Date Palm is a native of the Canary Islands. It was said that they were brought to California by the missionary fathers. 14

59 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Olea europaea 43500 Mission Boulevard Olive Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Dark-green leaves with a light-green under-side.

Photo Taken: June 2010

MSJ-13 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 25-35 ft. QUANTITY: Two Rows of Approximately 147 SPREAD: Average 35 ft. NATIVE TO: Mediterranean region DBH: Average 1 ft 8 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

There are approximately 147 landmark Olives at this location. These Olives were planted from the old Mission grounds to the Old Irvington train station.

Olives are broadleaf evergreen trees native to the Mediterranean region where they can live to be over 1000 years old. They were brought to Mission gardens by Franciscan fathers for oil and ornamental-use.14

60 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Phoenix loureirii 43500 Mission Boulevard Mountain Date Palm Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

The dead fronds of the Mountain Date Palm.

Photo Taken: February 2011

MSJ-23 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 50 ft. QUANTITY: 6 SPREAD: 35 ft. NATIVE TO: from India to China DBH: 2 ft. 6 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

Mountain Date Palms are native in from India to China. They resemble smaller, slimmer versions of the Canary Island Palms.

This date palm is located on the Ohlone Campus along the Anza-Pine Road. It is found amongst 5 other Mountain Date Palms.

61 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cedrus deodara 43551 Mission Boulevard Deodar Cedar Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Short needle-like leaves.

Photo Taken: June 2010

MSJ-12 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 58 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 60 ft. NATIVE TO: Himalayas DBH: 3 ft 8 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This Deodar Cedar is the only one of its species that is a landmark tree in the Mission San Jose District, as of September 2010. It was planted in the 1930s and is located adjacent to a building that used was the City of Fremont’s first City Hall. The tree is the focal point of a plaza’s courtyard and provides an abundance of shade to most of the surrounding buildings. It is bordered by a low wall of shrubs that encircles the base of the tree to prevent vandalism. This Deodar Cedar is in a healthy state and provides aesthetic and environmental value to its surroundings.

62 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Olea europaea 43600 Mission Boulevard Olive Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Base of an Olive tree.

Photo Taken: July 2010

MSJ-14 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 20-30 ft. QUANTITY: Approximately 50 in 1-2 Rows SPREAD: Average 35 ft. NATIVE TO: Mediterranean region DBH: Average 2 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

These landmark Olive trees are located on the Ohlone campus and are planted in two rows. The Ohlone College grounds were once the Linda Vista Vineyards and the Linda Vista Park, and it is likely that these olives were planted as part of those properties. These olives are listed as one of the City’s Landscape Primary Historic Resources, which is a collection of the City’s histori- cal landmarks.27 Olives are broadleaf evergreen trees, and were brought to mission gardens by Franciscan fathers for oil and ornamental-use.14

63 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Washingtonia robusta Palm Avenue Mexican Fan Palm Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Close-up of dead frond bases.

Photo Taken: September 2010

MSJ-21 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: Average 60 ft. QUANTITY: row of 25 SPREAD: Average 15 ft. NATIVE TO: Mexico DBH: Average 2 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

These landmark Mexican Fan Palms have a towering presence along Palm Avenue. Each palm has varying heights from 50 feet to 70 feet high. From Mission Boulevard to Mission Creek Drive, the landmark palms are located on the public right-of-way opposite from Mission San Jose High School along Palm Avenue. The row of landmark palms continues from Mission Creek Drive to 4 Winds Terrace on the opposite side from the previous row.

64 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Quercus agrifolia Sabercat Creek Canyon Coast Live Oak Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Photo showing wooden planks nailed into the tree’s trunk. Photo also shows the tree’s vast canopy spread in the background. Photo Taken: February 2012

MSJ-24 TREE INFORMATION/February 2012

HEIGHT: 60 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 90 ft. NATIVE TO: California DBH: average 4ft 5 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The Sabercat Creek, a thriving riparian habitat, is home to a grand Coast Live Oak. This landmark tree specimen is perched on the slopes and can easily be accessed along the creek’s trail. The tree suffers from a major branch break wound, but still maintains excellent branch structure and a wide picturesque canopy typical of oak trees. Historically, the Sabercat Creek Canyon became an area of interest when several prehistoric mammoth and sabercat fossils were unearthed in the 1940s. Currently, conservations efforts from local organizations seek to maintain and improve the creek’s natural benefits and beauty.

65 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cupressus sempervirens 181 Stevie Court Italian Cypress Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Dense branches and dark green foliage.

Photo Taken: January 2011

MSJ-22 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 45 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: 20 ft. NATIVE TO: Southern Europe and western Asia DBH: left-2ft. 2 in., right-3 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

These Italian Cypresses were saved from demolition in anticipation for the construction of new subdivision in the early 2000s. This set of landmark trees provide a very prominent presence in the thoroughfare, and are located next to rolling hills creating a reminiscent Italian landscape.

The Italian Cypress is a dense and narrow conifer. It has scale-like leaves, horizontal branches and dark green foliage. They are known to grow up to 60 ft. high under favorable conditions.

66 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Olea europaea Starr Street & Olive Avenue Olive Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Olives in planter median located in residential neighborhood,

Photo Taken: July 2010

MSJ-15 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: Average 18 ft. QUANTITY: Numerous, on Planter Strips SPREAD: Average 27 ft. NATIVE TO: Mediterranean region DBH: Average 1ft. 7.5 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

These landmark Olives are remnants of what used be the Palmdale Estate. They create a stunning median along the length of Olive Avenue and Starr Street. These palms are listed as one of the City’s Landscape Primary Historic Resources, which is a collection of the City’s historical landmarks.23

Olives are broadleaf evergreen trees whose character develop with age as the trunks become gnarled and twisted.14

67 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Olea europaea St. Joseph Terrace Olive Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Lanceolate leaves; distinctive trunk texture.

Photo Taken: September 2010

MSJ-16 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010

HEIGHT: Average 15 ft. QUANTITY: Rows and Groupings of 105 SPREAD: Average 22 ft. NATIVE TO: South America DBH: Average 2 ft 4 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

There are 105 landmark Olive trees throughout St. Joseph’s Terrace and School and Dominican Covent Grounds. They were planted in scattered rows throughout the property and were believed to be identical to the variety brought from Spain during the eighteenth century.29

Olives are broadleaf evergreen trees, and are able to live up to 1000 years old in the Mediterranean region. The Olive tree’s character develops with age as the trunks become gnarled and twisted.14

68 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Phoenix canariensis St. Joseph Terrace Canary Island Date Palm Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Eastern view of the Canary Island Date Palm row.

Photo Taken: August 2010

MSJ-17 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: Average 45 ft. QUANTITY: Row of 22 SPREAD: Average 25 ft. NATIVE TO: Canary Island DBH: Average 2 ft 2 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

There is a row of 22 palms under landmark status on the St. Joseph’s Church property. The Native Sons of the Golden West, in 1915 and 1950, saved the surviving portion of the Mission wing and converted it into a museum.

The Canary Island Date Palm is a native of the Canary Islands and were brought to California by the missionary fathers. 14

69 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Washingtonia robusta Washington Blvd. & Olive Ave. Mexican Fan Palm Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Leaves and canopy structure.

Photo Taken: August 2010

MSJ-18 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 40-90 ft. QUANTITY: Row of 51 SPREAD: Average 10 ft. NATIVE TO: Mexico DBH: Average 1 ft. 11 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

A row of towering landmark Mexican Fan Palms are located on the street median along Washington Boulevard and Olive Avenue. These palms were originally planted as part of the Palmdate Estate and were later transplanted at this street median.These palms are listed as one of the City’s Landscape Primary Historic Resources, which is a collection of the City’s historical landmarks.23 The Mexican Fan Palm grows rapidly and has brilliant green foliage that forms a compact crown.19

70 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Schinus molle 201 Washington Boulevard California Pepper Tree Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Trunk detail close-up.

Photo Taken: September 2010

MSJ-19 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010

HEIGHT: Average 25 ft. QUANTITY: Row of 8 SPREAD: Average 40 ft. NATIVE TO: Peruvian Andes in South America DBH: Average 3 ft. 11 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

A row of these landmark trees are located near the entrance of Palmdale Estates, which was

originally part of the Old San Jose Mission garden.

The California Pepper is an evergreen tree. It was brought to California by Spanish padres dur- ing the Missionary period. In the beginning of summer, flowers appear followed by red berries in great quantities, leading to the colloquial name “Pepper-tree.”17

71 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Phoenix canariensis & Washingtonia robusta 560 Washington Boulevard Palm Trees Mission San Jose District

Approximate location on map.

Row of palms along sidewalk.

Photo Taken: August 2010

MSJ-20 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 55-65 ft.(P), 25-30 ft.(W) QUANTITY: Multiple in Two Rows SPREAD: Average 25(P) ft, 9 ft.(W) NATIVE TO: Canary Island(P), Mexico(W) DBH: 2 ft 1 in.(P), 1 ft 7 in. (W) LANDMARK DATE: June 07, 1991

These palms were originally planted for the entrance into the old orphanage, “Saint Mary’s of the Palms.” They are listed as one of the City’s Landscape Primary Historic Resources, which is a col- lection of the City’s historical landmarks.23

The Canary Island Date Palm was said to be brought to California by the missionary fathers.14 The Mexican Fan Palm grows rapidly and has brilliant green foliage that forms a compact crown.19

72 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Landmark Trees of the Niles District

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73 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cinnamomum camphora 37000 2nd Street Camphor Niles District

Approximate location on map.

View of tree canopy from sidewalk path.

Photo Taken: July 2010

NIL-1 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: Average 45 ft. QUANTITY: Approximately 18 in Row SPREAD: Average 50 ft. NATIVE TO: China, Japan DBH: Average 4 ft. 6 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

The rows of camphors along the 37000 block of Second Street in the Niles District are a spectacular sight. Their canopies shade the homes and streets from hot summer rays, and also provide aesthetic appeal to the neighborhood.

The camphor is a broadleaf evergreen tree that is native to China and Japan. It produces glossy yellow-green leaves, small white flowers, and blackberry-like fruit.4

74 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Liriodendron tulipifera 37112 2nd Street Tulip Tree Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Leaves have four lobes and prominent veins.

Photo Taken: July 2010

NIL-2 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 48 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 55 ft. NATIVE TO: Eastern United States DBH: 4 ft. 6 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark tree is located in the Niles District across from the Grace Baptist Church and next to a spectacular row of landmark camphor trees.

The Tulip Tree is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It is known for its lyre-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall and its tulip-shaped green, cream and orange flowers that bloom in the summer..5

75 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Castanea sativa 37587 2nd Street Spanish Chestnut Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Oblong-lanceolate leaves with serrated edges. Nuts are edible.

Photo Taken: July 2010

NIL-3 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 35 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 40 ft. NATIVE TO: S. Europe, N. Africa, S. Asia DBH: 4ft. 10 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This Spanish Chestnut is located along a residential sidewalk in the Niles District.

The Spanish Chestnut is a deciduous tree native to southern Europe, northern Africa and southern Asia. It can reach impressive heights of up to 100 feet and even greater in spread. It pro- duces chestnuts and has showy white flowers in long catkins that appear in June or July.6

76 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Quercus agrifolia x Q. suber 315 I Street Coast Live Oak & Cork Oak hybrid Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Oval leaves with spiny-toothed margins.

Photo Taken: June 2010

NIL-4 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 50 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 50 ft. NATIVE TO: California DBH: 3 ft. 5 in. LAST INVENTORIED: March 17, 1972

Compared to the other landmark trees, this tree is special because it is a hybrid of the Coast Live Oak and Cork Oak. Its bark has characteristics of a Coast Live Oak, while the leaves closely resemble that of a Cork Oak’s.

The Coast Live Oak is known for its highly picturesque silhouette, assuming many artistic shapes. The Cork Oak is an evergreen tree whose thick cork bark is cut from the trunks on an average of every twelve years. 7

77 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Acer saccharinum 331 I Street Silver Maple Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Palmate leaves with five lobes.

Photo Taken: June 2010

NIL-5 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 55 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 70 ft. NATIVE TO: Eastern North America DBH: 2 ft. 8 in. LAST INVENTORIED: March 17, 1972

This tree is located in the Niles District near the Niles Community Park in a quiet residential neighborhood on the same street as the landmark Coast Live Oak.

The Silver Maple is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, with upright spreading branches. It has greenish-yellow flowers in the spring and leaves that transition from green to bright yellow before they drop.8

78 - landmark trees - City of Fremont City of Fremont GIS Division Information Technology Services 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building B L A N D M A R K T R E E I N V E N T O R Y Fremont, California 94538 CALIFORNIA NURSERY -- NILES COMMUNITY PLAN AREA

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RIVIERA DR California Nursery Company Introduction O 36501 Niles Boulevard 1:2,400 8/10/2012 BARCELONA DR

The California Nursery Company was once a grand nursery operation covering 463 acres when it was established in 1884.9 It brought notable presence to the East Bay and was “significantly associated with the evolution of the nursery industry on a statewide level.”10 Today, the 20.1 acre nursery remains a public property available to visitors to enjoy the historic landmark trees and buildings.9 There are fourteen species of landmark trees located throughout the site as of 2012.

To read more about the California Nursery Company, please refer to Appendix F.

79 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Agathis robusta 36501 Niles Boulevard Queensland Kauri Pine Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Close-up detail of the peeling bark of a Queensland Kauri Pine.

Photo Taken: February 2011

NIL-17 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 40 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 35 ft. NATIVE TO: Eastern Queensland, Australia DBH: 1 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The Queensland Kauri Pine is located in the California Nursery and is a rare specimen in the Bay Area. There are only two populations in its native Queensland where these trees are exten- sively found. This tree is characterized by a multicolored peeling bark and a very straight trunnk. According to Gold Coast Nursery, its leaves are 2-5 cm wide and 5-12 cm long. In the past, the Queensland Kauri Pine was extensively logged for its high quality soft wood.

80 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Araucaria bidwillii 36501 Niles Boulevard Bunya Bunya Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Green alternate leaves.

Photo Taken: August 2010

NIL-6 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 60 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 30 ft. NATIVE TO: Australia DBH: 4 ft. 2 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark tree can be found in the historic California Nursery Company near the experimental vegetable garden. The top of this tree broke off during a storm in 1980s.

The Bunya Bunya, native to Austalia, is a conifer that is planted in coastal and valley regions of California. It has a dense, wide-spreading, pyramidal crown with horizontal branches that dip gradually downward and turn up at the tips.8

81 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Brachychiton rupestris 36501 Niles Boulevard Forest Kurrajong Tree Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Produces bell-shaped flowers.

Photo Taken: July 2010

NIL-7 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010

HEIGHT: 30 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 25 ft. NATIVE TO: Australia DBH: 2 ft. 3 in. LAST INVENTORIED: March 17, 1972

This landmark Kurrajong Bottle Tree can be found in the California Nursery Company near the Vallejo Adobe.

This tree is a broadleaf evergreen native to Australia. It stands out among other landmark trees because of its odd bottle-shaped trunk that bulges at the base. This tree produces bell-shaped whitish flowers that appear around May to June, followed by canoe-shaped woody brown pods.6

82 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Cupressus macrocarpa 36501 Niles Boulevard Monterey Cypress Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Scale-like leaves.

Photo Taken: Septemper 2010

NIL-8 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010

HEIGHT: Average 55 ft. QUANTITY: Grouping of 5 SPREAD: Average 45 ft. NATIVE TO: Monterey Peninsula DBH: Average 4 ft. LAST INVENTORIED: March 17, 1972

The City has five Monterey Cypresses located in the California Nursery Historical Park near the landmark Senegal Date Palm.

The Monterey Cypress is an evergreen tree native to the Monterey Peninsula. It is there that the Monterey Cypress’s famous irregular windswept appearance makes a popular scenic look-out along the famous 17-mile drive. Monterey Cypresses have deep-green, cord-like foliage and glob- ular cones that grow up to one inch in diameter.12

83 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Eucalyptus globulus ‘Compacta’ 36501 Niles Boulevard Dwarf Blue Gum Niles District

Approximate location on map.

The trunk of this tree was cut in half and now has a gaping hole making it highly susceptible to disease and decay. Photo Taken: August 2010

NIL-9 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: 15 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 26 ft. 5 in. NATIVE TO: Australia DBH: 3 ft. 7 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

Similar to the Blue Gum, Dwarf Blue Gums are characterized with dark green sickle-shaped leaves and fibrous peeling bark.13 This particular Dwarf Blue Gum was the mother tree bred by John Rock in the 1800s. It was propagated and sold all over California. Dwarf Blue Gums are used for low screening and is often planted next to larger blue gums for monarch butterly habitat.

Unfortunately, due to the development of nearby land the tree’s health has been in decline. The trunk of the tree was cut in half making it highly susceptible to decease and decay.

84 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Juniperus cedrus 36501 Niles Boulevard Canary Islands Juniper Pine Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Close-up detail of the bark of a Canary Island Juniper Pine.

Photo Taken: February 2011

NIL-16 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 25 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 10 ft. NATIVE TO: Western Canary Islands DBH: 1 ft. 8 in, 1 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

This landmark Canary Islands Juniper Pine can be found in the parking lot of the California Nurs- ery. This tree is special because, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, it is an endangered species due to over-grazing, deforestation and fires. Therefore, its rarity is an outstanding trait for a landmark tree. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, there are about 572 trees remaining on the Canary Islands (Spain) and 40 trees remaining in Madeira (Portugal).

85 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Melaleuca styphelioides 36501 Niles Boulevard Prickly Paperbark Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Sessile unstalked leaves with pointy tips.

Photo Taken: July 2010

NIL-10 TREE INFORMATION/August 2010

HEIGHT: Average 60 ft. QUANTITY: 2 SPREAD: Average 39 NATIVE TO: Australia DBH: Average 4 ft 5 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

These two landmark Melaleucas are located near the California Nursery’s main office building and the landmark Cork Oak. Each of these Melaleucas were observed to have multiple trunks.

The Prickly Paperbark is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It has deep roots, dense pendu- lous branches, light green leaves and clusters of creamy white flowers that appear from summer through fall.14

86 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Phoenix canariensis 36501 Niles Boulevard Canary Island Date Palm Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Canary Island Palms at the entrance of the California Nursery.

Photo Taken: May 2012

NIL-18 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 60 ft. QUANTITY: row of 19, set of 7 SPREAD: 35 ft. NATIVE TO: Canary Islands DBH: avg 3 ft. 8 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

These Canary Island Date Palms exemplify old age and were planted when the California Nursery Company thrived under John Rock and the Roeding Family in the late 1880s to late 1900s. Many of these palms are single-trunked, but a few multi-trunked specimens are amongst the set.

A row of 19 landmark palm trees are located near the Lander’s House and another set of 7 are located at the entrance to the California Nursery.

87 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Phoenix reclinata 36501 Niles Boulevard Senegal Date Palm Niles District

Approximate location on map.

View of the multi-trunk structure of the Senegal Date Palm.

Photo Taken: May 2012

NIL-21 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012 HEIGHT: 54 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 25 ft. NATIVE TO: Africa DBH: avg. 1 ft 5 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The Phoenix reclinata is on the Register of California Big Trees. According to the Western Sunset Western Garden Book, the Senegal Date Palm can grow up to 30 feet. However, this specimen located in the California Nursery is 54 feet tall. The Senegal Date Palm produces offshoots, which allows it to regenerate quickly.

This landmark specimen is located towards the rear of the nursery near the landmark Monterey Cypresses.

88 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Pinus canariensis 36501 Niles Boulevard Canary Island Pine Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Cone of a Canary Island Pine.

Photo Taken: September 2010

NIL-11 TREE INFORMATION/September 2010 HEIGHT: 75 ft. QUANTITY: 2 Groups Totalling 6 Trees SPREAD: 48 ft. NATIVE TO: Canary Islands off of Western Africa DBH: 3 ft. 7 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

There are two groups of landmark Canary Island Pines on the California Nursery Company property. One landmark tree is located near the historic Landers House and is visible from Niles Boulevard. The group of five Canary Island Pines is located near the Vallejo Adobe.

This tree is pyramidal in shape with distinctive tiers of branches and whorls representing one year’s growth.15 Canary Island Pines have 3 needles per fascicle bundle.

89 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Populus nigra ‘Italica’ 36501 Niles Boulevard Lombardy Poplar Niles District

Approximate location on map.

View of the canopy and numerous sprouts growing from the branches.

Photo Taken: May 2012

NIL-22 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 55 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 20 ft. NATIVE TO: Europe DBH: 5 ft. 4 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

This landmark Lombardy Poplar has a wide girth of about 64 inches. It is located towards the back of the California Nursery. This poplar, in comparsion to the other poplars in the nursery, is in good health.

Lombardy Poplars have bright green, 4 inch leaves that turn golden yellow in the fall. They are widely used as windbreaks and skyline enhancement.

90 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Quercus suber 36501 Niles Boulevard Cork Oak Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Multiple-trunk and wide branching pattern.

Photo Taken: September 2010

NIL-12 TREE INFORMATION/November 2010

HEIGHT: 35 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 45 ft. NATIVE TO: Western Mediterranean & North Africa DBH: 5 ft. 8 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This landmark Cork Oak is located in the California Nursery Company along Niles Boulevard. It has an unique split trunk branching structure that is not common among Cork Oaks.

The Cork Oak is an evergreen tree whose thick cork bark is cut from the trunks on an average of every twelve years. The cork is often used as wine bottle toppers and flooring, among other purposes. The tree regenerates a new layer of cork bark, making it a renewable resource.7

91 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Ulmus pumila 36501 Niles Boulevard Siberian Elm Niles District

Approximate location on map.

One of the three landmark Siberian Elms with a split-trunk.

Photo Taken: May 2012

NIL-20 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 65 ft. (tallest) QUANTITY: 3 SPREAD: 45 ft. NATIVE TO: Russia, northern China DBH: 3 ft. 1 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The California Nursery is home to three landmark Siberian Elms. They are located between the Landers House and the row of 19 landmark Canary Island Date Palms (NIL-18).

The Siberian Elm has smooth dark green leaves that grow up to 2 inches long. This tree is resis- tant to the Dutch elm disease and can endure various extreme climates. It also produces papery, winged seeds.

92 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Zelkova serrata 36501 Niles Boulevard Japanese Zelkova Niles District

Approximate location on map.

The Sawleaf Zelkova displaying its colorful leaves in the fall.

Photo Taken: February 2011

NIL-15 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 50 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 35 ft. NATIVE TO: Japan DBH: 4ft. 3 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The Sawleaf Zelkova, also known as the Japanese Zelkova, is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It has wide spreading branches and a colorful display of yellow to dark red leaves before they drop. Just as its name suggests, the margins of its leaves are serrated.

This zelkova is located behind the Lander’s House in the California Nursery. It provides a bounti- ful amount of shade when its leaves are apparent.

93 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Araucaria heterophylla 585 Pickering Avenue Norfolk Island Pine Niles District

Approximate location on map.

Large symmetrical-like leaves.

Photo Taken: July 2010

NIL-13 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010

HEIGHT: 73 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 40 ft. NATIVE TO: Island near Australia DBH: 2 ft. 9 in. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

This tree is located in a residential property where it gracefully displays its majestic height against a hilly backdrop.

The Norfolk Island Pine is a conifer with a very formal, pyramidal form and with beautifully proportioned branches spreading out in horizontal planes. Its branches are densely covered with small, bright green, needle-like leaves.8

94 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Sequoia sempervirens Rancho Arroyo Parkway Coast Redwood Niles District

Approximate location on map.

This specimen displays a split trunk stucture, a feature rarely found in Coast Redwoods. Photo Taken: February 2011

NIL-14 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 65 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 47 ft. NATIVE TO: Coast of So. Oregon & Central CA. DBH: 7 ft. 2 in LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The neighborhood of Rancho Arroyo Parkway was originally part of the California Nursery

Company. It is not known whether or not the Coast Redwood was planted as part of the nursery, but its presence is landmark-worthy.

The Coast Redwood is California’s state tree. It is an evergreen tree and has the ability to perpetuate itself by sprouting. After a fire, a redwood tree often sends out sprouts around the base of its trunk, forming redwood grove rings which are common in sequoia forests.17

95 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Taxodium distichum 470 School Street Bald Cypress Niles District

Approximate location on map.

View of Bald Cypresses from the main entrance of Grau Pond.

Photo Taken: February 2011

NIL-19 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 60 ft. QUANTITY: 3 SPREAD: 35 ft. NATIVE TO: Southeastern United States DBH: 3 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The Bald Cypress is a deciduous tree native to southeastern United States. It is tolerant of both wet and dry soils. When Bald Cypresses flourish in swampy conditions, the tree produces buttressed roots and knobby growth called knees. It has long, narrow leaves that are yellow-green in color. These three Bald Cypresses are found in the Grau Pond at the end of School Street. They are a spectacular sight as they are the only few trees in Fremont that are growing in such a moist envi- ronment.

96 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Landmark Trees of the North Fremont

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97 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Quercus macrocarpa 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard Bur Oak North Fremont

Approximate location on map.

Lobed leaves of the Bur Oak. The leaves can grow 8-10 inches long.

Photo Taken: May 2012

NFR-1 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 60 ft QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 60 ft. NATIVE TO: Eastern United States DBH: 4 ft. 7 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

The Bur Oak, also known as the Mossycup Oak, is a deciduous tree native to eastern United States. It features flaky grayish-brown bark, and glossy leaves containing 5-7 rounded lobes.

The landmark Bur Oak is located in the Ardenwood Historical Farm. It has a short leader with two very prominent primary branches. At the time of landmark in June 2012, it was located near an abadoned house on stilts.

98 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Landmark Trees of the South Fremont

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99 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Pinus pinea Hannover Place Italian Stone Pine South Fremont

Approximate location on map.

View of the two rows of Italian Stone Pines.

Photo Taken: January 2011

SFR-1 TREE INFORMATION/January 2011

HEIGHT: 55 ft. QUANTITY: 15 SPREAD: average 60 ft. NATIVE TO: Mediterranean DBH: average 4ft 2 in. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

These landmark Italian Stone Pines provide a significant contrast to the concrete facades of the industrial area. They shade cars and create a notable identity in the industrial district.

The Italian Stone Pine is a conifer native to the Mediterranean area. This pine tree has a sturdy trunk and heavy branches that form an umbrella-like crown. It also has dark green needles and cone that grow up to three to five inches.

100 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Landmark Trees of the Warm Springs District

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101 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Grouping of trees on Hidden Valley Terrace.

Stanford Avenue and Hidden Valley Terrace Introduction

The Warm Springs District, though commonly known for its industrial companies and residential neighborhoods, is home to some of the City’s most recognizable historical landmarks such as the Leland Stanford Winery, Mission Peak, and numerous landmark trees. Stanford Avenue was named after the Leland Stanford Winery, where remnants of the winery still exist today. It is also home to a row of majestically towering Blue Gums that create an impressive entry to the Mission Peak trail head. Along Stanford Avenue, beyond the gates of Hidden Valley Terrace, are landmark trees too numerous to identify. Records from the previous Landmark Trees publication show the listing of three species of trees- Coast Live Oaks, Olives, and California Sycamores. These trees are located along the Aqua Caliente Creek, part of the Laguna Creek Watershed system which drains into the bay. The creek’s steep terrain and abundance of trees and shrubs complicates the documentation of the landmark trees and also deters safe accessibility. As a result, these landmark trees have been grouped under one address and will not be made accessible to those who do not already have access to the community.

102 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Olea europaea Hidden Valley Terrace Olive Warm Springs District

Approximate location on map.

Cluster of Olives.

Photo Taken: October 2010

WMS-1 TREE INFORMATION/October 2010 HEIGHT: Average 31 ft. QUANTITY: Multiple in Row SPREAD: Varies NATIVE TO: Mediterranean region DBH: Average 1 ft. 6 inches LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

The landmark Olives are located above the banks of the Aqua Caliente Creek.

Olives are broadleaf evergreen trees native to the Mediterranean region where they can live to be 1000 years old. They were brought from the Mediterranean to Mission gardens by Franciscan fathers for oil and ornamental use.14

103 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Platanus racemosa Hidden Valley Terrace California Sycamore Warm Springs District

Approximate location on map.

Trunk and branch detail; located on bank slope.

Photo Taken: October 2010

WMS-2 TREE INFORMATION/October 2010

HEIGHT: Average 58 ft. QUANTITY: Multiple SPREAD: Varies NATIVE TO: California DBH: Varies LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

These landmark trees located in Hidden Valley Terrace can be easily spotted by their distinct maple-like foliage and majestic canopies.

The California Sycamore is a deciduous tree native to California. They thrive along streams, foot- hills and the Coast Range. The California Sycamore has a sturdy trunk that divides into secondary branches and yellowish green, palmately lobed leaves.7

104 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Quercus agrifolia Hidden Valley Terrace Coast Live Oak Warm Springs District

Approximate location on map.

Branching pattern.

Photo Taken: October 2010

WMS-3 TREE INFORMATION/October 2010

HEIGHT: Average 52 ft. QUANTITY: Multiple SPREAD: Varies NATIVE TO: California coast DBH: Average 4 ft. LANDMARK DATE: March 17, 1972

The Coast Live Oaks are located throughout Hidden Valley Terrace along the banks of the Agua Caliente Creek. They are hidden amongst other landmark trees and heavy brush.

The Coast Live Oak is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to the California coastal ranges. It is known for its highly picturesque silhouette, assuming many artistic shapes. The trunk is often divided at ground level. It has semi-glossy, dark green leaves with spiny margins.7

105 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Platanus racemosa 46644 Rancho Higuera California Sycamore Warm Springs District

Approximate location on map.

Uniquely grotesque branching pattern.

Photo Taken: August 2010

WMS-5 TREE INFORMATION/June 2012

HEIGHT: 70 ft. QUANTITY: 1 SPREAD: 135 ft. NATIVE TO: California DBH: 11 ft. LANDMARK DATE: June 19, 2012

This California Sycamore is the largest species of its kind found in Fremont, and is located on its own .26-acre City owned lot. It is one of the neighborhood’s most prominent features because of its wide-spreading branches and unique branch formations. The tree was nominated for State Champion status, but lost to a slightly larger sycamore in Sacramento. On June 21, 2012, two days after Council placed this tree on the landmark list, a major branch failure occurred at the south- west portion of the tree. As a result, the tree lost its large, low-drooping branch structure as shown in the photos above.

106 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Eucalyptus globulus Stanford Avenue Blue Gum Warm Springs District

Approximate location on map.

Peeling bark detail.

Photo Taken: June 2010

WMS-4 TREE INFORMATION/July 2010 HEIGHT: Average 70 ft. QUANTITY: Multiple in Row SPREAD: 50 ft. NATIVE TO: Australia DBH: Largest 8 ft. 3 in. LAST INVENTORIED: March 17, 1972

These landmark Eucalyptus trees are located along Stanford Avenue above the banks of the Aqua Caliente Creek. The Blue Gums’ towering height and unique trunks create a breathtaking entry way to Mission Peak, and are often seen being photographed by passersby.

The Blue gum a broadleaf evergreen tree known to be among one of the fastest growing trees in the world. 13

107 - landmark trees - City of Fremont

Appendix

Table of Contents

Appendix A. City Council Resolutions List 110 Appendix B. 1966 Tree Preservation Ordinance 111 Appendix C. Top 10 Tallest Landmark Trees 112 Appendix D. Top 10 Most Unique Trees 112 Appendix E. Landmark Trees Memorial List 113 Appendix F. The California Nursery Company 114 Appendix G. Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum 116 Appendix H. Listing of Landmark Trees by Botanical Name 118 Appendix I. Bibliography and Credits 120

109 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Appendix A.

City Council Resolutions & Ordinances Regarding Landmark Trees

May 1966 (FMC 4-5100) The first tree preservation ordinance was adopted by City Council in sponsorship with the City Beautiful Committee. This ordinance provided the criteria for the listing of landmark trees.

May 16, 1972 - Resolution no. 3027 The first sixty landmark trees were adopted by City Council. In 1973, the Landmark Trees of the City Fremont publication was published and was available to the public.

June 07, 1991 Nine trees were listed as the City of Fremont’s Primary Historic Resources under resource type category titled “Landscape.” These trees are primarily found in the Mission San Jose District. (Note: With the City Council adoption of the updated Tree Preservation Ordinance No. 2481 on June 23, 2002, all Primary Historic Re source Trees become landmark trees.)

June 23, 2002 - Tree Preservation Ordinance No. 2481 (FMC 4-5112) This major update to the tree preservation ordinance provides revised criteria and procedures for the designation and listing of landmark trees.

March 28, 2006 - Resolution No. 2006-23 The St. Joseph Church Tree Report prepared by HortScience, Inc. supports the City proposed three California Sycamore and one Avocado Tree for landmark status.

June 19, 2012 - Resolution No. 2012-35 Forty-two dead and missing trees are removed from landmark tree status and twenty-three trees are aded to landmark tree status.

110 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Appendix B.

1966 Tree Preservation Ordinance Criteria for Establishing Landmark Trees (This was superceded with the updated tree preservation ordinance on June 23, 2002.)

The Fremont City Beautiful Committee selected the landmark trees for the 1973 publication based on the following criteria listed below. Since then, several changes have been made to the City of Fremont’s Tree Preservation Ordinance allowing a tree to be designated under landmark status (see page 5).

Requirements used for the designation of landmark trees in 1966: a. Historical significance b. Trunk diameter of 16 inches or more measured at 4.5 feet above natural grade. c. California nativity or exceptional adaptability to California d. Inclusion within an interdependent stand of trees e. Visual accessibility and desirability of location. f. Present condition and state of health indicating a high chance for survival. g. Horticultural or arboricultural interest especially in regard to skyline effect.

h. Permanence of location with minimal possibility of future removal due to land development.

111 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Appendix C. Top 10 Tallest Landmark Trees

Coast Redwood - Sequoia sempervirens 23 Deodar Cedar- Cedrus deodara 24 California Sycamore - Platanus racemosa 49 Mexican Fan Palm - Washingtonia robusta 55 Coast Live Oak - Quercus agrifolia 65 Mexican Fan Palm - Washingtonia robusta 70 Canary Island Pine - Pinus canariensis 89 Norfolk Island Pine - Araucaria heterophylla 94 Coast Redwood - Sequoia sempervires 95 Blue Gum - Eucalyptus globulus 106

Appendix D.

Top 10 Most Unique Trees by Character and Form

Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris 15 California Pepper Tree - Schinus molle 21 Chilean Bellota - Cryptocarya rubrum 35 Moreton Bay Fig - Ficus macrophylla 36 Chilean Wine Palm - Jubaea chilensis 38 Canary Island Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis 57 Deodar Cedar - Cedrus deodara 62 Olive - Olea europaea 64 Coast Live Oak - Quercus agrifolia 65 Cork Oak- Quercus suber 91

112 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Appendix E. Landmark Trees Memorial List

These trees are derived from the 1973 Landmark Trees publication. During tree surveys conducted in 2010, it is concluded that these trees are no longer existing. NILES *Acer saccharum Silver Maple 331 I Street (1 remaining) *Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree 37112 Second Street (1 remaining) Cupressus macrocarpa Monterey Cypress 841 Rancho Arroyo Parkway Abies cephalonica Greek Fir California Nursery Company Eucalptus globulus Blue Gum California Nursery Company Fagus sylvatica ‘purpurea’ Copper Beech California Nursery Company Picea pugens ‘glauca’ Colorado Blue Spruce California Nursery Company Cryptomeria japonica Japanese cryptomeria California Nursery Company Acer davidii David’s Maple California Nursery Company Eucalyptus globulus Blue Gum California Nursery Company Platanus racemosa California sycamore 101 Niles Canyon Boulevard Albizzia julibrissin Silk Tree 36696 Niles Boulevard Picea pugens ‘glauca’ Picea pugens ‘glauca’ 38848 Cherry Lane Ceratonia siliqua Carob 160 J Street on Second Street Pinus picea Italian Stone Pine Niles Boulevard at H St Ulmus americana American Elm 38416 Mission Boulevard Jubaea chilensis Wine Palm 37899 Third Street Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Acacia 37929 Third Street Cupressus macrocarpa Monterey Cypress 37891 Second Street Ilex aquifolium English Holly Shinn Park Acer palmatum dissectum atropurpureum Red Laceleaf Japanese Maple Shinn Park CENTERVILLE Pinus picea Italian Stone Pine 36025 Fremont Boulevard Eucalyptus ficifolia Red Flower Gum 3881 Decoto Road Cedrus deodara Deodar Cedar 4525 Bartolo Terrace Maidenhair Tree Ginkgo biloba next to Deodar Cedar Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig north of 4549 Coronado Drive Ceratonia siliqua Carob 38048 Glenmoor Drive Libocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar 38246 Fremont Boulevard Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak 2615 Peralta Boulevard MISSION SAN JOSE Washingtonia filifera California Fan Palm 43300 Mission Boulevard Pinus radiata Monterey Pine 43551 Mission Boulevard Juglans hindsi California Black Walnut 39925 Mission Boulevard WARM SPRINGS Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood 47112 Warm Springs Boulevard Grevillea robusta Silk Oak 47221 Warm Springs Boulevard IRVINGTON Eucalptus globulus Blue Gum 3573 Union Street Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 41152 Fremont Boulevard Araucaria bidwillii Bunyabunya 41668 Fremont Boulevard Casuarina cunninghamiana Beefwood 39454 Fremont Boulevard Albizzia julibrissin Silk Tree 5063 Brett Court Aesculus californica California Buckeye Williams Historical Park Chamaerops humilis Mediterranean Fan Palm Fremont Hub *Libocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar Irvington Plaza Park (1 remaining) *Trees that have been reduced in quantity due to disease, decay, removal, etc.

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The California Nursery Company

The California Nursery Company was once a grand nursery operation that brought no- table presence to the East Bay and was “significantly associated with the evolution of the nursery industry on a statewide level.”10 The California Nursery Company’s history dates back to Jose de Jesus Vallejo(1797-1882) who served as the administrator of the old Mission San Jose and military commander of San Jose. He owned Rancho Arroyo de la Alameda which comprised 17,705 acres of land spreading west of Alameda Creek. Vallejo’s property included a mill that gave name to a town called Vallejo Mills, later re-named Niles when the railroad was established in 1869. J.J. Vallejo sold a third of his land but was still able to retain title to his property after surviving extensive development in the region in the 1850s. However, on July 1862, he was forced to give up about 11,000 acres of his land due to legal debts to Jonas G. Clark, a San Francisco merchant and real estate speculator. J.J. Vallejo’s rancho property was formed into the present-day Niles District of Fremont and the majority of Union City. 9 On November 10, 1884, Jonas G. Clark sold 463.38 acres of land to John Rock, the founder of the California Nursery Company in 1865. Under the ownership of John Rock, the nursery “be-

114 - landmark trees - City of Fremont came a great experimental farm, where all varieties of plants, secured from various countries, were tested and those suited to the climate and soil conditions of California were distributed throughout the state.”10 In 1893, the California Nursery Company took first prize at the Colum- bian Exposition for its exhibit of roses, and furnished Golden Gate Park with about 600 decidu- ous trees and shrubs in that same year. The nursery’s land was divided into acres that served different purposes such as the cultivation of over 600 varieties of roses, experimental efforts, and for ornamental plants and trees. Its immense stock of plants drew attention from the Washington Press, where in 1898, the nursery was commented on having the most variety of trees, plants, shrubs, flowers, etc, “than at any other [nursery] in the United States.”9 After the ownership of John Rock, the nursery was sold to William J. Landers on August 17, 1899. John Rock continued to serve as the manager until his death in August 1904 when William V. Eberly took over the position. Under Lander’s ownership, the nursery was com- missioned to supply palm trees for the “Avenue of Palms” at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. In 1917, Landers sold the nursery to the George C. Roeding Company.9 The Roeding Family was well-known for their nursery businesses in Fresno, Modesto and Sacramento. When George C. Roeding Sr. acquired the California Nursery Company, it became the headquarters for the wholesale of fruit and ornamental trees. In 1928, George Jr. became the owner following his father’s death. He opted to shift the business to the retail pro- duction of roses and bulbs. From 1939-1940, The California Nursery Company provided plants for the Golden Gate Park International Exposition on Treasure Island. The nursery prospered from demands for fruit trees in residential orchards and wartime properties to garden supply and landscape services until its bankruptcy in 1968.9 The California Nursery covered 463 acres of land when it was established in 1884. Due to residential and industrial development, the nursery presently covers 20.1 acres under the ownership of the City of Fremont. The grounds were leased to Mission Adobe Nursery for retail business and Naka Nursery for wholesale business. Many of the buildings that were built during its heyday, such as the Vallejo Adobe(1842), Tankhouse remnant(1890), Office Building(1907), President’s House(1907), and Garden Store(1932), still exist on the historical nursery grounds. Presently, the California Nursery is home to nine of the City’shistorical landmark trees.9

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Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum

The Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum is a remnant of Fremont’s early pioneer, which presently includes a main house two cottages, several barns and outbuildings. Shinn Park’s history began with two of the area’s earliest pioneers, John M. Horner and Elias W. Beard who bought parcels of ex-Mission lands. These lands were sold to Captain William Sim in 1852, marking the establishment of the ranch. Captain Sim planted the first orchard in the Niles District and conducted the first fruit propagation experiments. He also built a cottage that was later home to three generations of the Shinn Family.24 In 1856, 250 acres of Sim’s property was purchased by San Franciscan Dr. Joseph Clark and was later given to James and Lucy Shinn to manage and continue the experiments instigated by Capt. Sim. In 1860, the land was officially passed onto the Shinn family with the addition of more acreage until the ranch encompassed approximately 300 acres.24 James Shinn and Dr. Clark imported rare trees and plants from around the world and soon operated one of the first nurseries in the state. In 1888, a San Francisco firm purchased the nursery lands and changed the business to accommodate fruit orchards.24 The Shinn family was known not only for their nursery and fruit orchards but for many other notable accomplishments. James Shinn operated one of California’s first gravel operations along Alameda Creek, which supplied gravel for road beds used by the Central Pacific Railroad Company. Charles Shinn, the eldest, took interest in agriculture and horticulture. He graduated from Johns Hopkins with an AB in 1884. He was an accomplished journalist and an Inspector for Experiment of the University of California; he worked with Theodore Roosevelt as a member of the National Forest Commission to establish the National Forest system; and he was appointed Head Ranger in the Forest Reserve, the U.S. Government Supervisor of the Madera Reserve, and the first supervisor of the Sierra National Forest in 1905.

116 - landmark trees - City of Fremont Milicent Shinn, like her brother Charles, was also an accomplished journalist. In 1898, she was the first woman to receive a doctorate degree, magna cum laude from the University of California, and helped organize the university’s California Alumnae Association. She wrote numerous articles, papers, essays, poems and sketches on child development and genetic psychology, and advocated for women’s rights. Milicent Shinn died at the age of 82 as one of 25 California’s most distinguished women. Joseph Clark Shinn managed the ranch after his father became ill, and in 1905, he married Florence Mayhew. Under Joseph’s management, the sand and gravel business flourished, providing materials for development in the bay area such as the amphitheater at the University of California, and for the redevelopment of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. He was known for his horticulture expertise and leadership in establishing the local high school system. Joseph also served as the president of the Niles Improvement Club, a trustee of the Niles Library Association, a trustee for the Niles Congregational Church, and held positions in the Alameda County Water District.25 Florence Mayhew Shinn attended the University of California, and like her husband, played an important role in the community’s development. She was one of the founders of the Washington Township Historical Society; a member of the Toyon Branch of Children’s Hospital; an active member and worker of the Country Club of Washington Township; and she also belonged to the Sierra Club, the California Historical Society and the English Speaking Union. 25 From 1912 to the 1940s, portions of the Shinn ranch were sold for the development of a new elementary school in Niles, the Veterans Memorial Building, a residential homes, and the Niles Community Center. In 1947, the rest of the property was sold after Joseph’s accidental drowning in the lake of an abandoned gravel pit. Florence Shinn operated the remainder of the ranch with her son, Joseph C. Shinn Jr. until his death in 1967.25 In February 1962, Florence Shinn donated the 4.5 acres of the family property to the City of Fremont to designate as a historical park and arboretum. The donation included the garden, which contained rare and special trees, and which were also part of the original nursery; three family homes; the barn; and cottages. Florence lived in the Victorian house until November 1968 when she journeyed to Marin County to spend time with her daughter for Thanksgiving. During the trip, she became ill and was cared for until her death in 1971.25 Today, restoration work at the park is headed under the supervision of Mission Peak Heritage Foundation. City Councilman, Don Dillon, and Parks Director, Ted Harpainter, organized the first volunteer event for Shinn Park. Under the leadership of Marion Wolfe, garden rehabitiliation projects took place, one of which included the installation of a Japanese garden designed by Shig Nakamoto. Dr. Robert Fish, Chairman of Mission Peak Heritage Foundation, drew plans for the restoration of the park to maintain its authentic early California ranch-theme.25

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List of Landmark Trees by Botanical Name

Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Acacia 16 Acer saccharinum - Silver Maple 78

Agathis robusta - Queensland Kauri Pine - 80 Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum 33 Araucaria bidwillii - Bunya Bunya 81 Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine 14 Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine 94 Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree 82 Brachychiton rupestris - Queensland Bottle Tree 15 Callistemon viminalis - Bottle Brush 28 Castanea sativa - Spanish Chestnut 76 Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar 19 Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar 20 Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar 62 Cinnamomum camphora - Camphor 27 Cinnamomum camphora - Camphor 74 Cryptocarya rubra - Chilean Bellota 35 Cupressus macrocarpa - Monterey Cypress 83 Cupressus sempervirens - Italian Cypress 66 Eucalyptus ficifolia - Scarlet Gum 26 Eucalyptus globulus - Blue Gum 105 Eucalyptus globulus ‘Compacta’ - Dwarf Blue Gum 84 Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ - Copper Beech 29 Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig 36 Fraxinus uhdei - Evergreen Ash 25 Ginkgo biloba - Ginkgo 37 Jubaea chilensis - Chilean Wine Palm 38 Jugland hindsii - Northern California Walnut 17 Juniperus cedrus - Canary Island Juniper Pine 85 Libocedrus decurrens - Incense Cedar 47 Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree 75 Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia 18 Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia 46 Magnolia x soulangeana - Saucer Magnolia 22 Magnolia x soulangeana - Saucer Magnolia 39 Melaleuca styphelioides - Prickly Paperbark 86 Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood 40 Olea europaea - Olive 54 Olea europaea - Olive 60 Olea europaea - Olive 63 Olea europaea - Olive 67 Olea europaea - Olive 68 Olea europaea - Olive 101 Persea americana - Avocado Tree 56 Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm 45 Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm 57 Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm 59 Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm 69

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Phoenix canariensis & Washingtonia robusta - Palm Trees 72 Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm 87 Phoenix loureirii - Mountain Date Palm 61 Phoenix reclinata - Senegal Date Palm 88 Pinus canariensis - Canary Island Pine 89 Pinus pinea - Italian Stone Pine 99 Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 32 Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 49 Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 58 Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 102 Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore 106 Populus nigra - Lombardy Poplar 90 Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak 77 Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak 103 Quercus macrocarpa - Bur Oak 97 Quercus suber - Cork Oak 43 Quercus suber - Cork Oak 91 Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust 51 Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 21 Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 31 Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 53 Schinus molle - California Pepper Tree 71 Sequoia sempervirens - Coast Redwood 23 Sequoia sempervirens - Coast Redwood 95 Taxodium baccata - Irish Yew 41 Taxodium distichum - Bald Cypress 42 Ulmus pumilia - Siberian Elm 92 Umbellularia californica - California Bay 52 Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm 50 Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm 55 Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm 64 Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm 70 Zelkova serrata - Japanese Zelkova 93

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2010 Project Team (City Staff) Connie Chao: Landscape Architecture Intern,. Author, Photography, Desktop Publishing, Survey Roger Ravenstad: City Landscape Architect, Editing, Staff in Charge Tara Bhuthimethee: Landscape Architect, Editing, Survey

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