Pacific Southwest Research Station

Pacific Southwest Research Station
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Urban Ecosystems and Social Dynamics

Urban Ecosystems and Processes

Predictive Equations for Dimensions and Leaf Area of Coastal Southern California Street Trees

Summary

Equations for predicting diameter, height, crown width and leaf area for select street tree species of coastal southern California.

Years of Research:  1999-2000

Funded by:  Local Government Commission, USDA Forest Service

Cooperators:  City of Santa Monica

Products / Publications:

1. Peper, P.J., E.G. McPherson and S.M. Mori. 2001. Predictive equations for dimensions and leaf area of coastal Southern California street trees. Journal of Arboriculture. 27(4) :169-180 - View Document [1.07 MB]

2. Dodge, L., Geiger, J.R. 2003. Tree Roots and Sidewalk Damage. Western Arborist. 29 (3): 28-29 - View Document [216.49 KB]