Save Fullerton's Heritage Trees
Mission
The mission of Friends for a Livable Fullerton’s Heritage Trees
Committee is to advocate for the enjoyment and preservation of
Fullerton’s unique and special public and private trees.
Project # 1 - Save Fullerton's 10 Most Threatened Trees
Fullerton loves trees, but many are in danger, whether due to threats of removal or damage from over-pruning, soil compaction, water damage, or pests and disease.
The Heritage Trees Committee (HTC) is focusing on Fullerton's 10 most threatened trees to protect them from harm.
You can also submit trees to be considered for this list.
(If you want to recognize trees that aren’t in immediate danger, just submit them to our Heritage Trees Inventory in the form below these photos.)
The Heritage Trees Committee (HTC) is focusing on Fullerton's 10 most threatened trees to protect them from harm.
You can also submit trees to be considered for this list.
(If you want to recognize trees that aren’t in immediate danger, just submit them to our Heritage Trees Inventory in the form below these photos.)
Fullerton’s 10 Most Threatened Trees --
Help us remove trees from this list! :

Coast Live Oak
Fullerton High School

Cork Oak
Fullerton High School

Coast Live Oak
Hillcrest Park

California Black Walnut
Hillcrest Park

Italian Cypress
Fullerton City Hall, corner of
Commonwealth and Highland

3 Jacarandas
Hunt Branch Library

Sycamores and Oaks
Hiltscher Trail
and
Coyote Hills Tree Park

Coast Live Oak
400 block E. Chapman Ave across from Fullerton College

Original Orange Tree Rootstock
Richman Park

Pecan
Richman Park
Project 2: Nominations to our Heritage Trees Inventory
(Similar to the City of Fullerton's tree landmarks list)Do you have a favorite Fullerton tree? Do you want to make sure that this special tree is respected, protected, and preserved as part of what makes Fullerton a livable city? Friends for a Livable Fullerton is currently taking nominations for Fullerton’s special trees as a first step in preserving and protecting these treasures.
Nominations can be for a single tree or a grouping and can be on public or private land.
Here are some ideas on what might make a tree special:
- Height
- Trunk size
- Age
- Rarity
- Function
- Associated with a famous person
- Associated with an historic event or location unique in some other way!
Project 3: Encouraging Proper Tree Care
The Heritage Trees
Committee of Fullerton encourages the public to voice their concerns regarding the City's proposed Community Forest Master Plan (CFMP) that replaces their 1998 Master Plan. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve Fullerton’s
tree care:
Tuesday April 18, 5:30pm (Item 21 - last item on agenda)
In person: City Hall: 303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Zoom
ID: 978
4219 1797
by phone:
1-669-900-9128
or web: www.zoom.us/join
Write or call Mayor and Councilmembers: CouncilMembers@cityoffullerton.com
(714) 738‑6311
Final City Draft:
Community Forest Management Plan CFMP 2023
Heritage Trees Committee:
CFMP Position Paper 2023
Fullerton Tree Information Resources
City of Fullerton Documents
City of Fullerton
Community Forestry Ordinance, Fullerton Municipal Code, Chapter 9.06
City of Fullerton
Community Forest Management Plan
City of Fullerton Master Street Tree Plan
City of Fullerton Approved Tree Species
City of Fullerton
Landmarks
City of Fullerton
Information on Donating a Memorial Tree: Individuals may donate a memorial tree for placement in a Fullerton City park
City of Fullerton General Plan Element D: The Fullerton Natural Environment
City of Fullerton General Plan - Resource Management (coming soon)
City of Fullerton’s
Tree City USA
Designation
City of Fullerton Urban Forest Improvement Project Grant Agreement
Fullerton's 10 Tree "Jurisdictions / Entities"
City of Fullerton:
Street trees, municipal parks, city buildings, new development landscaping and parking lot guidelines, landmark trees, local and federally designated historic landmarks, municipal ordinances and plans
Federal:
Brea Dam, Fullerton Dam, post offices, federal buildings, some creeks and streams, Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
County of Orange:
County parks, county buildings, county land "pockets", some flood control channels
State of California: state buildings, California Environmental Quality Act
Cal State Fullerton:
Campus, Fullerton Arboretum, and off-site facilities
Fullerton College / North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD):
Community college campus, district offices and off-site facilities
Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD):
High school campuses and district offices,
some creeks, streams, and flood control channels
Fullerton School District (FSD):
Elementary school campuses and district offices
Elementary school campuses and district offices
Special Districts and Public Utilities:
Southern California Edison, AT&T
Private:
We can't mandate, but we can encourage and offer help to people and businesses who want to protect their trees and take care of them the right way. Often they've been searching for right resources and are happy to know what the best practices are
We can't mandate, but we can encourage and offer help to people and businesses who want to protect their trees and take care of them the right way. Often they've been searching for right resources and are happy to know what the best practices are
State Law
CIV 3346 State Civil Code 3346
Trees and Nesting Bird Protection
City Resources
City of Fullerton Parks and Rec (714) 738-6575
City of Fullerton Public Works (714) 738-6845
City of Fullerton Tree Trimming / Maintenance (714) 738-6897
Accounts of Historic Trees in Fullerton
Some Interesting Trees in Fullerton - 1971 Booklet, p. 2, p. 3, p. 4, p. 5, Courtesy
Fullerton Public Library's Local History Room
Community Groups
Heritage Trees Committee 714-729-3019
savefullerton.com//trees
Friends of Fullerton’s Urban Forest https://www.facebook.com/groups/281619405846913
Fullerton Heritage 714-740-3051
https://www.fullertonheritage.org
The Harvest Club of
Orange County Food Access Coalition
(657) 234-0066 (May be closed temporarily due to Covid)
How You Can Help
Sign Up for Our Updates
Sign up to Help Us Save Our 10 Most Threatened Trees (above)
Nominate your Favorite Trees for our Heritage Tree List (above)
Volunteer to Help Create New Tree Protection Resources
Spread the Word to Never Top a Tree! (below)
Why topping is not an acceptable pruning technique / What are recommended alternatives?
Why Topping Hurts Trees
https://pruningguide.com/tree-topping/
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Care Topics: Tree Owner Information
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Care Topics: Tree Owner Information
These tree services companies are reputable and won't top trees:
(Friends for a Livable Fullerton / Heritage Trees Committee are not responsible for work performed by any business)
Jeff Buchanan Tree Service http://www.treeservicespecialists.com/ 714-738-4652
Vargas Tree Service http://www.vargastreeservice.com/ 714-630-5337
Peterson’s Tree Works
http://www.petersonstreeworks.com/ 714-771-4243
Specialized
Tree Works www.specializedtreeworks.com
714-649-4469
Shaun or Steve Peterson
Sims
Tree Health Specialists
www.simsths.com 951-685-6662 Tree health, safety, and disease prevention
Arborgate Consulting Inc. www.arborgate-consulting.com
714-731-6240 Greg
Applegate, Consulting Arborist and Appraiser
Derek Simpson, Attorney
951-787-9788, 213-293-9401
litigation
regarding neighbor-neighbor tree conflicts, tree-pruning
standards, trees wrongfully cut down