Fullerton - The City Of Trees
Yes, it’s true! In the North Orange County area of California, Fullerton is known as the city of trees.
Downtown Fullerton.
Recently while arranging for the trimming of my grand Chinese elm, fig tree and fan palm by City Wide Tree Services, the owner, Ubaldo and I chatted about Fullerton’s trees. Ubaldo expressed that his hope is that all future generations will know the value of these great works of nature and honor as well as care for them.
Buyers, (and birds!) flock to Fullerton because of trees. You just can’t create the natural beauty overnight. It’s long established.
Fullerton was founded in 1887 and was, like most of California at the time, a land of orange, lemon and avocado orchards. Many will tell you the best avocados you’ll ever have come from the backyards of Fullerton homes. These trees are decades old or are the offspring of the original trees of Fullerton avocado groves.
Vast farms and ranches eventually were transformed into the smaller lots of city buildings and single family residences.
Many of the homes and public buildings in downtown Fullerton, and up into the hills in the 92832 zip code, were built before 1940. These homes, along with many prominent public buildings in the central part of the city create the wonderful feeling of yesteryear one gets walking through the gracious walkways and side streets of the town.
Stately, august churches and auditoriums built in the late 19th century and early 20th century sit along side quaint, picturesque homes of the same era.
And, the backdrop for it all are the majestic trees! Fullerton is one of the towns that has honored its historic beginnings and whenever possible protected the trees, encouraging planning around them and planting new trees along its many miles of trails that meander through the hills of Fullerton.
Individual residents of the city are more involved than ever in the care of our nature backdrop. Like folks everywhere we’re planting milkweed to attract butterflies, bee attracting plants and there is a flock of wild parrots that frequents the area in search of the goodies our trees yield!
The Heritage House built in 1894, at the Fullerton Arboretum.
If you’re someone who prizes the beauty of nature as a necessary part of your lifestyle, Fullerton is a great town to look for a home.
Call with your inquiries about Fullerton as a place to live or to learn the value of your home in Fullerton.
There are a number of fine tree services that know the area and its history. They and other vendors you may need are listed on the vendor page of my website. CJones4homes.com
If you’d like to know more about Fullerton. Visit my Fullerton page on the same website.
Jacaranda trees in full bloom.