Chilean Bellota
Cryptocarya miersii ?

Address: 1251 Peralta
District: Niles
Shinn Historic Park
Origin: S. America
Type: flowering
Leaf: evergreen
Comments:
Evergreen, native to Chile. This is probably the largest specimen in northern California. Tree usually grows to moderate height and has shiny-green leaves with prominent veins. Planted approximately 1876.
More info on Chilean Bellota here and here too.

Illustration by Phillip Eaker

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