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Hand-selected for Southern California estates. Each specimen chosen for grandeur, performance, and a legacy that outlasts everything else.

Specimen Trees
6
Categories
36+
Varieties
15+
Years SoCal
The Marathon Standard

A tree is the longest
investment you'll ever make.

It outlives trends, outlives renovations, and grows more valuable — and more beautiful — with every passing year. Every specimen in our collection is hand-selected for Southern California's climate and the specific demands of luxury estate living.

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Shade Trees
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Grand Canopy. Cool Comfort.

Shade Trees

“The crown jewel of any estate.”

Large-canopy trees that create dramatic outdoor rooms, slash cooling costs, and add the kind of timeless grandeur that only a mature tree can deliver.

Varieties in this collection

01Southern Live Oak
Massive canopy, 200+ year lifespan
02California Sycamore
Dramatic white bark, enormous spread
03Chinese Elm
Graceful arching canopy, fast growth
04Tipu Tree
Golden blooms, wide spreading canopy
05Jacaranda
Iconic purple blooms, filtered shade
06Camphor Tree
Dense, aromatic, massive over time
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Evergreen Trees
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365 Days of Perfection.

Evergreen Trees

“Never a bare branch. Never a dull moment.”

Year-round structure, privacy, and beauty. These evergreen specimens maintain their lush, full appearance through every season — a consistently pristine estate aesthetic that never wavers.

Varieties in this collection

01Italian Cypress
Dramatic vertical columns — the estate statement
02Podocarpus
Dense, clean, perfect for formal screens
03Magnolia Grandiflora
Glossy leaves, iconic white blooms
04Brisbane Box
Tough, clean, beautiful reddish bark
05Ficus Nitida
Classic formal hedge tree, dense
06Olive Tree
Silver-green foliage, Mediterranean elegance
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Deciduous Trees
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Four Seasons. Four Moments.

Deciduous Trees

“Living art that changes with the calendar.”

Green and lush in summer, spectacular color in fall, then a graceful bare silhouette in winter that reveals the true architecture of the tree. A different kind of luxury.

Varieties in this collection

01Crape Myrtle
Summer blooms, fall color, winter silhouette
02Chinese Pistache
Brilliant fall color — the best in SoCal
03Ginkgo
Ancient, architectural, golden fall drop
04Japanese Maple
Delicate, refined, spectacular color
05Liquidambar
Star-shaped leaves, fiery fall display
06Raywood Ash
Fast-growing, rich burgundy fall color
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Flowering Trees
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Nature's Most Dramatic Display.

Flowering Trees

“When these bloom, everything stops.”

Guests stare. Neighbors ask questions. These are the statement pieces of the plant world — chosen for breathtaking seasonal flower displays that transform your property into something extraordinary.

Varieties in this collection

01Jacaranda
Purple bloom explosion — SoCal's most iconic
02Pink Trumpet Tree
Shocking pink blooms before leaves emerge
03Floss Silk Tree
Hot pink flowers on sculptural trunk
04Magnolia
Giant white or pink blooms, timeless
05Coral Tree
Fiery red blooms, dramatic form
06Golden Trumpet Tree
Brilliant yellow blooms, tropical drama
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Privacy & Screen Trees
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Your Own Private World.

Privacy & Screen Trees

“A living wall that grows more beautiful every year.”

Create a natural boundary between your estate and the outside world. Fast-growing, dense varieties that deliver complete visual privacy — no fences, no walls, just lush living architecture.

Varieties in this collection

01Podocarpus
The #1 privacy tree — dense, clean, fast
02Italian Cypress
Tall columnar screen, minimal footprint
03Clusia
Thick waxy leaves, impenetrable screen
04Arborvitae
Classic privacy column, year-round
05Ficus Nitida
Dense formal hedge tree, fast
06Eugenia
Compact, dense, perfect for tight spaces
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Drought-Tolerant Trees
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Built for California's Future.

Drought-Tolerant Trees

“Stunning beauty. Minimal water.”

Luxury that respects the land. These exceptional specimens thrive in Southern California's dry climate — delivering stunning beauty and presence while thriving on minimal water.

Varieties in this collection

01Olive Tree
Ancient, sculptural, thrives on minimal water
02Palo Verde
Green bark, yellow blooms, desert-proof
03Desert Willow
Orchid-like blooms, extreme tolerance
04Chitalpa
Blooms all summer, minimal water
05Acacia
Fast, golden, tough as nails
06Mesquite
Sculptural canopy, zero irrigation needed
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Legacy
“The best time to plant a tree
was twenty years ago.”

Ancient Proverb

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