After the red car line running along the Brentwood median
was removed in the 1940s, our community resolved to plant trees where the
tracks once lay. Erythrina Caffra, a
coral tree native to South Africa, was chosen as the suitable tree.
These trees have become the icon for Brentwood and a
cherished vision as they are interesting to look at and stately in a row of 120
trees planted on a 20 block median.
In the 1980s, the residents were concerned about the city’s
inadequate care of these beautiful trees.
Coral trees are fragile; limbs break relatively easily and too much
water can cause them to fall. Tree
experts advise that these trees be pruned at least once a year.
The community is raising money for an endowment to pay the
costs because the City of Los Angeles does not care for trees due to budget
cuts. Each year a drive in the spring
raises funds to provide trimming. We encourage all people who love trees to
help support this effort. Each year the
pruning is $30,000. Excess raised goes
in to the endowment.
PayPal may be used to contribute above or by logging on to www.brentwoodcommunitycouncil.org
See Donate tab and
follow prompt.
Checks may be sent
to :
Brentwood Coral Tree
Fund
149 S. Barrington Ave
#194
Los Angeles, CA 90049
All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the
law.
Give generously and watch the trees blossom!!
Thank you!!!
