| I am planting a small to med. size tree at my sons school. I have a list of approved trees from LAUSD. We are 1 mile from the beach. I want it to bloom during the school year and to be relatively hardy. There are lawn sprinklers. The leading contenders are: 1. Bauhinia Blakeana-Purple Robe Locust 2. Pyrus Callerana-Flowering Pear or Kawakamii(evergreen) 3. Tabebuia Imp.- Pink Trumpet 4.Chionanthus retuses -Chinese Fringe Tree These are not on the top of my list: 5.Chiltalpa 6.Crape Myrtle 7.Sweetshade I would appreciate some expert feedback.What would bloom the longest during the year and would do the best and is the prettiest. Thank you, Julia |
| For all-around attractiveness, Purple Robe Locust would top my list. For long flowering, Tabebuia is the tree of choice; for ease of care, flowering pear would be the best. What a shame you have to narrow your choice to just one tree! Best wishes with your new tree! |
