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WILDOMAR PARKS PLANT LIST

The Plant list as presented has been added in case some people think I just made it up.
This is the list of plants proposed to be planted in Wildomar’s local parks, I would have liked to have shown where in each park they would have been planted but that information was not made available in the agenda packet provide on the City of Wildomar website. 1st the latin name as given on the list, 2nd item is the common name, 3rd is whether it is native or non-native per the Calflora Database found at http://www.calflora.org/ , 4th is the Toxicity Level if plant is toxic per the California Poison Control Center database found at http://www.calpoison.org/ , 5th the number of plants and which park the will be planted in (W) Windsong (M) Marna O’Brien (H) Heritage following that the size and a brief description of any problems associated with the plant. After looking over the list if you have any likes or concerns e-mail the city council person of your choice and express your opinion. Timothy Walker Mayor twalker@cityofwildomar.org  Marsha Swanson Mayor Pro Tem mswanson@cityofwildomar.org  Ben Benoit bbenoit@cityofwildomar.org Bob Cashman bcashman@cityofwildomar.org Bridgette Moore bmoore@cityofwildomar.org 
TREES
Brachychiton populneus; Kurrajong;  Non-native; Toxicity Level 1Dermal; 2ea W Size: 30-45ft, spread to 30ft: The seeds are encased in a mass of prickly fibres which can cause irritation to the skin. short bristles, which are in high repute among small boys as itching powder; Moderately weak branch structure.

Chitalpa tashkentensis; No Common Name; Non-native, 9ea W, 17 MSize:15-25ft, spread 15-25ft: Per U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/83/ the chitalpa trees from New Mexico, Arizona, and California are frequently infected with X. fastidiosa. (Pierce disease) 98% similar to the grape Temecula-1, Pierce's disease is a bacterium, Xylella Fastidiosa, Pierce disease decimated vineyards in the Los Angeles Basin in the 1880s, and again in the 1930s and 1940s and has already impacted 25 percent of Temecula Valley's 3000 vineyard acres in Riverside County, resulting in an estimated $13 million in damage in that county alone, this was 2009.

Cinnamomum camphora; Camphor tree; Non-native; Toxicity Level 4 Major; 1ea MSize: 60-70ft, spread 30-50ft: Seed is poisonous if ingested, Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'; crape myrtle; Non-native; 11ea M, 7ea HSize: 4-21ft: spread 4-21ft: 

Platanus acerifolia 'Columbia; Sycamore London Plane Tree;  Non-native; 18ea M; Size: 75-100ft: spread 60-75ft: Has a number of problems in urban use, most notably the short, stiff hairs shed by the young leaves and the dispersing seeds; these are an irritant if breathed in, and can exacerbate breathing difficulties for people with asthma.

Platanus racemosa California sycamore; California Native; 15ea HSize: 40-100ft: spread 25-50ft:

Pyrus calleryana; Bradford pear; Non-native;  Toxicity 1 Dermal; 1ea W, 1ea MSize: 30-40ft: spread 10-15ft:  Skin contact with these plants can cause symptoms ranging from redness, itching, and rash to painful blisters like skin burns 

Quercus agrifolia; California Live Oak; California Native; Toxicity Level 1 Dermal, 3 Moderate 11ea W, 20ea HSize: 15-65ft: spread 10-30ft: Skin contact with these plants can cause symptoms ranging from redness, itching, and rash to painful blisters like skin burns. 3 Moderate Ingestion of these plants is expected to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms that may cause illness but is not life-threatening.

Quercus virginiana; Live Oak;   Non-native; Toxicity same as above 1,3; 1ea HSize: 30-50ft: spread 50-80ft: (with over 40 species of oaks native to California why this one)

Sapium sebiferum; Chinese Tallow Tree; Non-native, Invasive;  Toxicity same as above 1,3; 2ea W, 2ea M; a deciduous tree (family Euphorbiaceae) that invades wildland areas and rapidly replaces the natural communities.. Originally planted as a shade tree in urban areas, it can threaten wildlife habitat and crowd out native vegetation. It is only beginning to invade riparian areas of California, but is considered a major invasive species in the southern forest.

SHRUBS
Acacia redolens; No recognized common name, though prostrate acacia is descriptive; Non native; Invasive; 80ea W, 90ea M, 500ea HSize: 2-5ft: spread 6-12ft: Habitat types it invades: coastal habitats, wetlands and riparian areas that are adjacent to cultivated areas. Where invasive in Southern California: San Gabriel Valley, Mission Valley. Heritage Park is a flood control basin and Windsong Park borders a stream that empties into Murrieta Creek.  Alternative Native Plants Arctostaphylos ‘Sunset’, Baccharis pilularis prostrate varieties, Iva Hayesiana,  Sunset Manzanita, Prostrate Baccharis, San Diego Marsh Elder. 

Baccharis pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’; coyote brush; California Native; 200ea W, 370ea HSize: 4in-3ft: spread 3-12ft:

Carex divulsa (tumulicola); Berkeley Sedge; Non-native; Invasive; 700ea WSize: 1-2ft: spread 1-2ft: The physiological and reproductive traits of grey sedge predispose this species toward becoming a weed of West Coast watercourses and other moist sites. Diligent eradication now of any escaped plants could prevent another pampas grass analogue from invading West Coast wildlands. Basic plant identification skills are as essential for horticulturists as for botanists.

Ceanothus griseus 'Yankee Point'; Carmel Creeper; California Native 190ea HSize: 8in-3ft: spread 3-12ft: 

Juncus patens; spreading rush; California Native; 245ea M, 50ea HSize: 18in-3ft: spread 18in-3ft:  is a perennial herb that is native to California Communities: (many plant communities), wetland-riparian. This native can be difficult to stop when it’s happy. Seeds about and forms tenacious clumps.

Lavatera maritima; Tree Mallow; Non-native; 65ea H Size: 4-6ft: spread 4-6ft:  This is a great filler plant but lasts only about 5 years

Muhlenbergia rigens; Deer grass; California Native; 195ea W, 170ea M, 270ea HSize: 3-5ft: spread 3-5ft: 

Rosa 'Drift Red'; Red Rose; Non-native; 160ea M, 40ea HSize: 1-2ft: spread 2-3ft:

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Huntington Carpet'; Rosemary; Non-native; 260ea WSize: 1-2ft: spread 8ft: 

Callistemon 'Little John'; dwarf bottlebrush; Non-native; Toxicity Level 1 Dermal 150ea WSize: 3ft: spread 5ft:  Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Cistus 'Sunset';  Rock Rose; Non native; 75ea WSize: 2-3ft: spread 6-8ft:

Elaeagnus pungens; Sliverthorn, Russian Olive; Non native; Invasive; 95ea W, 25ea MSize: 6-10ft: spread 6-10ft:  Classified invasive in California (http://www.cal-ipc.org/) Take caution when handling this plant. Its common name, silverthorn, comes from the thorns on its branches. Ecological Threat: It is able to grow and thrive in a variety of conditions, and can tolerant shade, drought, and salt. Animals and birds disperse seed, therefore widening its area of distribution. Reproduction also occurs via stem sprouts. When in its climbing form, it can climb into trees, choking out native vegetation.Biology & Spread: The seeds are dispersed by animals, giving this plant the potential for rapid spread. It is able to grow and thrive in a variety of conditions, and can tolerant shade, drought, and salt. Animals and birds disperse seed, therefore widening its area of distribution. Reproduction also occurs via stem sprouts. When in its climbing form, it can climb into trees, choking out native vegetation.

Hesperaloe parviflora; coral false yucca; Non native; 175ea W, 200ea M, 270ea HSize: 2ft: spread 2ft:

Heteromeles arbutifolia; Christmas Berry;.California Native; Toxicity level 4 Major;335ea HSize: 6-20ft: spread 6-10ft: leaves and berries The pulp of immature fruits contains a toxic cyanogenic glucoside that protects developing fruits from bird predation.

Leucophyllum frutescens; Texas Sage;  Non native; 75ea M, 25ea HSize: 8ft: spread 8ft:

Myrtus communis 'Compacta'; Dwarf Myrtle; Non native;  55ea MSize: 2-3ft: spread 2-3ft:

Rhamnus californica 'Mound San Bruno'; California coffeeberry; California Native; Toxicity Moderate 3; 75ea W, 535ea H; Size: 4ft: spread 4ft:  Ingestion of these plants is expected to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms that may cause illness but is not life-threatening.

Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'; Santa Barbara Mexican Bush Sage; Non native; 95ea MSize: 3ft: spread 3ft:

Xylosma congestum; dense logwood; Non native; 5ea W, 65ea MSize 10-12ft: spread 10-12ft:

VINES
Parthenocissus tricuspidata; Boston Ivy; Non native; Toxicity 2a, Toxicity 2b; 12ea MSize: Climbing 30-45ft: Toxicity 2a The juice or sap of these plants contains tiny oxalate crystals that are shaped like tiny needles. Chewing on these plants can cause immediate pain and irritation to the lips, mouth and tongue. In severe cases, they may cause breathing problems by causing swelling in the throat. Toxicity 2b These plants also contain oxalate crystals but they do not cause immediate problems. These plants have tiny crystals that lodge in the kidneys and can cause kidney damage as well as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

Pyracantha fortuneana 'Graberi'; Red Berried Firethorn; Non native; 12ea MSize: 10-12ft: spread 8-10ft:

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