Search
Close this search box.
Facebook Instagram Linkedin
Search
Close this search box.
Facebook Instagram Linkedin
Search
Close this search box.
Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Oak Woodland

SoFA Urban Garden

Located at 420 South First Street

The oak woodland is an expansive ecosystem in California and here in the Bay Area. In fact, a large portion of open space around San Jose is made of oak woodland. Plant species here are very well adapted to dry climates and can survive California’s heat waves. Many animals live among oak trees, which provide shelter and nutrients for critters such as turkeys, coyotes, mountain lions, deer, and large birds of prey.  

Oak Woodland

Marina Strawberry Tree


Scientific Name: Arbutus menziesii ‘Marina’

Native Habitat: Grows in western North America in warmer climates. 

Marina Strawberry Trees are both a decorative and drought tolerant tree that is popular to use for landscaping in dryer climates. Its pink flowers bloom year round, and attract bird pollinators. The ‘Marina’ variety was selected in 1984 in a San Francisco garden, and has been a nursery staple since. 

Marina Strawberry Tree

 

Scientific Name: Arbutus menziesii ‘Marina’

Native Habitat: Grows in western North America in warmer climates. 

Marina Strawberry Trees are both a decorative and drought tolerant tree that is popular to use for landscaping in dryer climates. Its pink flowers bloom year round, and attract bird pollinators. The ‘Marina’ variety was selected in 1984 in a San Francisco garden, and has been a nursery staple since. 

Planter Themes

Redwood Forest

Redwood forests are among the oldest in the world. The redwoods in the Bay Area were also used to construct many early buildings in their surrounding cities and played an integral part in the Bay Area’s development in the 1800s. In Downtown San Jose, one coastal redwood can be found in Plaza de Cesar Chavez.
View Exhibit

California Wetland

Wetlands are found where land and water meet. Common plants that make up riparian zones include grasses, shrubs, and trees that can tolerate a changing aquatic environment. Riparian habitats are found in many cities and are important for water storage, flood control, water quality protection, recreation, nutrient cycling, and habitat for fish and wildlife. This is a common ecosystem in San Jose, such as the Guadalupe River Park, which runs through downtown San Jose, providing lots of urban wildlife to the city’s center.
View Exhibit

Oak Woodland

The oak woodland is an expansive ecosystem in California, especially here in the Bay Area and large portion of open space around San Jose. Plant species here are very well adapted to dry climates and can survive California’s hottest days. The oaks provide shelter and nutrients for animals including turkeys, coyotes, mountain lions, deer and large birds of prey.
View Exhibit

California Chaparral

California’s chaparral landscape is home to many of the state's drought-tolerant plants that include woody shrubs, oak trees, and wild grasses. These species are often found in urban and residential landscapes, too, due to their low water usage and survivability during heat waves. The chaparral landscape is known for its distinctive Mediterranean-like appearance, and is a common site while driving through California’s rolling foothills. San Jose is also home to many chaparral open spaces due to the city’s warmer climate.
View Exhibit

California Grassland

California’s hills are famous for their decorated wildflowers and grasses. During the spring, these beautiful grasslands emit a wonderful array of colors from orange to purple. The state flower, the California Poppy, is a recognizable native plant that is adopted into the California Theater’s historic and iconic sign on South First Street.
View Exhibit

Coastal Sage Scrub

The coastal sage scrub uniquely exists along California’s coast, Baja California and islands just offshore. The plant community is dominated by shrubs similar to chaparral habitats. The main differences are that coastal sage scrub plants are much shorter and less woody compared to chaparral plants.
View Exhibit

DID YOU ENJOY THIS EXPERIENCE?

Let us know in this survey

HOW ARE THE PLANTS DOING?

Submit a maintenance request

28 N. First St., Suite 1000
San Jose, CA 95113

(408) 279-1775

Facebook Instagram Linkedin
Stay in touch with DTSJ
Submit your DTSJ Event
Contact Us

Things to do

More things to do

Features

SJDA Signature Events

SJDA Partner Events

Parking

Development

About SJDA

Groundwerx

Media Center

© Copyright 2024 San Jose Downtown Association
Translate
Skip to content