A San Francisco native, this tree can grow up to 20 feet provided it is well protected from the wind in windy San Francisco. The tree has long elliptical dark green leaves and produces long clusters of white flowers in May and June. The Native Americans used it's poisonous seeds to stupefy fish, making them easy prey. A good specimen can be found at the south side of Golden Gate Park's Mallard Lake. The pictures below are from a big tree at the corner of Mcallister and Willard Sts. Two blocks away from GGP.
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