Trees of Significance


What is this?

The Goleta Valley Trees of Significance Google Earth Map is a compilation of significant trees in the Goleta Valley that may someday qualify as Heritage Trees. Trees of Significance Trees are defined as those trees significant to this area because of size (more than 30”), age, species and location. Heritage Trees are identified on a separate map, as are Goleta Valley Beautiful planted trees. This project was sponsored by California ReLeaf through a 2010 Urban Forestry Grant.

The designations of these trees represent the opinions of arborists with Goleta Valley Beautiful, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of governmental agencies or property owners. Current public agency programs to recognize and preserve public and private heritage trees, or trees of significance, within the Goleta Valley are limited to certain trees located within environmentally sensitive habitat areas. The preparation of this information is the first step in public discussion about identifying, caring for, and preservation of special trees located throughout the Goleta Valley. We expect this list to be refined as additional public input is received.

Instructions

To navigate the tree map, you will need the Google Earth plug-in. Click here to install the plug-in.

Click and drag to move across the map and use your mouse's scroll wheel to zoom in and out. You can also use the controls on the right side of the map. These controls will appear when you move your mouse to the right side of the map.

Each tree has been assigned a unique identification number and a marker has been placed in the exact location where the tree is actually located. Click each tree marker to view the type of tree, and if available, statistical information, a photo and additional comments. Yellow tear drop makers with a star in the middle indicate an individual Tree of Significance.

To learn more about each type of tree, visit SelecTree, a database of information about trees including photos.

If you notice any errors, including trees marked in the wrong locations, trees with mislabeled types, or trees that are no longer alive, please contact us.

Note: Site under construction. All school site trees identified and some public park and street tree sites

Updated: June 14, 2011
Map Creation Overseen by Ken Knight and Dan Condon
Geographic Data Interns Tiffany Armstrong and Maribeth Condon
Map ID #St #St NameZIPHeritage/Tree of SignificancePart of a Grove? Yes/NOCommon NameSpecies Diameter at Breast Height inchesHeight (feet)Spread (feet)Comments
33 5767 Armitos Ave. 93117 S N Carob Ceratonia siliqua 42 35 45 Excellent Specimen. Broad leaf Evergreen native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Approximately 50-60 years old. Corner of Armitos and Tecolote AVE.
1 6244 Avenida Gamso 93117 S N Italy Stone Pine Pinus pinea 38 50 50 Nice 40 yr old example of 80 year olds on Anapamu St. (SB) and along S.H St. in Lompoc
2 332 Avenida Garza 93117 S N Kaffir Plum Harpephyllum caffrum 24 40 35 Edible plum with large seed and thin flesh. Native to Cape Province, S. Africa
3 5500 Berkeley Rd 93117 S Y California Sycamore Platanus racemosa 40 100 100 San Jose Creek- west side. Broad spreading three trunk CA Sycamore near Merida/ Berkely intersection. Tree is a large portion of the native Sycamore grove.
4 1256 Camino Rio Verde 93111 S N Incence Cedar Calocedrus decarrnes 29 65 30 An excellent example of Ca incence cedar tree, residential roads N.E of Patterson and Camino Meleno
5 300 Cathedral Oaks Road 93117 S N Red Cap Gum Eucalyptus torquata 14 35 40 About 10 Red Cod Gum trees. On Cathedral Oaks from Fairview to Windsor Wy. Best examples of this species locally.
37 173 Chapel Street 93117 S N Redwood Sequoia sempervirens 35 60 25
6 6139 Claigmant Dr. 93117 S N African Fern Pine Afrocarpus gracilior 20 60 40 Typical, nicely pruned example of often planted species, formerly named Podocarpus
7 6234 Covington Way 93117 S N Deodar Cedar Cedrus deodara 44 80 70 Private frenty and deodar cedar, 6234 covington way is a beautiful, large speciman, about 60 years old.
8 675 Edgewood 93117 S N American Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 33 90 40 Sweetgum (50 yrsold) typical of many similar street plantings in Goleta and unincorporared areas.
34 5088 Ella 93117 S N Silver Maple Acer saccarinium 29 40 50 A tale of 2 Silver Maples: Both in frontyards on short Cal de Sal. -1 at 5088 Ella and 1 at 5058 Ella. 5088 crown reduced by pruning with good primary branch structure.
35 5058 Ella 93117 S Y Silver Maple Acer saccarinium 58 85 65 Silver Maple allowed to grow unpruned but with poor primary structure/ Branching spacing
9 300 Glen Annie Rd 93117 S Y English Walnut Juglans californica 37 trees
10 300 Glen Annie Rd 93117 S N California Black Walnut Juglans californica regis v. Hindsii
11 4699 Holister Ave. 93117 S N Island Oak Quercus tomentella 13,15,15 40 30 Native Island Oak with 3 co-dominant trucks and included bank defects. Health, nicel looking tree.
12 5679 Hollister Ave 93117 S N Snowy Fleece Tree Melaleauca genistifolia 52 85 36 Snowy Flece Melaleuca- Golety Comm. Center- go0d example of liontail pruning; Typical form-6. Co-dom upright leaders.
13 5490 Hollister Ave 93117 S N Chinese Flame Koelreuteria bipinnata 26 55 60 A significant, spawling deciduous species with yellow branch and summer flowering spikes followed up with papery Chinese Lanterns
38 5349 Hollister Ave 93117 S N Chilean Wine Palm Jubeaa Chilensis 48.5 55 24
14 867 Kellogg South 93117 S Y Bushy Yate Eucalyptus lehmanii 38 55 65 One of the largest, healthy broad spreading Eucalyptus Lehmanu examples lolcally, industrial Goleta Zone.
15 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Kafferboom Coral Erythrina caffra 60 45 50 Typical Kaffirboom coral tree structure; a puzzle for the best tree trimmer
16 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Cajeput Tree Melaleuca quinquinervia 26 55 30 Two groves of Cajeput Trees mixed
17 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Cajeput Tree Melaleuca quimnquinervia 25 65 30 with bottle trees, oaks, and coral trees, all planted in small clusters
18 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S N Monterey Pine Pinus radiata 55 70 45 East Side of Park opposite line of 7 Live Oaks. Two fine fully mature Monterey Pine benefiting greatly from taller and more healthier pine
19 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S N Monterey Pine Pinus radiata 37 65 65 East Side of Park opposite line of 7 Live Oak- turfgrass irrigation; 2nd pine-more crown decline in health due to age
20 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Coast Live Oak Quercus agrifolia 25 55 45 5th of 6 oaks in Row-
21 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Red Gum Eucalyptus Eucalyptus camaldulensis 26"-42" 115-130 60 La Patera Euc. Row- a long statley row of roadside Red Gum Eucalyptus define the parks eastern boundary
22 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Coast Live Oak Quercus agrifolia 32 60 50 Twin Oak picnic- small picnic grove of two very nice specimen native live oaks.
23 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Coast Live Oak Quercus agrifolia 27, 18 60 50 area 80 SW of playground
24 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Victorian Box Pittosporum undulatum 10-14 (multi) 55 30 Lush, luxuriant spring foliage adorns this sweet smelling over grown hedgerow
25 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S N Canary Island Pine Pinus canariensis 14-18 65 25 Tall, stately, somewhat over thinned, rows of parking lot Canary Island Pines
26 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Western Sycamore Platanus racemosa 25 90 45 Nice adolescent grove of Western Sycamores
27 580 La Patera Lane 93117 S Y Bushy yate-Eucalypt Eucalyptus lehmanii 21 40 35 Nice specimen Bushy yate Eucalyptus provide boarder screening
28 63 Lassen Rd 93111 S Y Rusty Leaf Fig Ficus Australis multi 45 50
36 130 Nectarine Ave. 93117 S N Trident Maple Acer buergeranum 24 35 42 Approximately 60 years old.
29 205 Ravenscroft 93117 S N Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia 21 60 55 Typical parkway species, often planted in 1950s-1960s. Less used after due to frequent pruning needs.
30 6176 Stow Cyn Rd 93117 S N Sawtooth Zelkova Zelkova serrata 19 35 35 Unusual species of zelkova tree, uniquely represent on this S. coast Street.
31 5028 Via EL Cuadro 93117 S Y Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' 24 60 40 5028 Del Manico: Chinese Elm cultivar 'Drake', on Via El Cuadro, one of 4 uniform Street planitngs in this tracts off Hollister.
32 491 Windsor Ave 93117 S N Moldesto Ash Fraxinus velutina 25 45 50 Horticultural caltivar 'Glabra' is less robust a grower than specie and with smooth, glossy leaflets.

 
 
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