Altadena is the only unincorporated community of Los Angeles County to designate an official tree and flower. The designation was made by the Altadena Town Council and was officially recognized by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
The Deodar Cedar
Official Tree: The Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara). Indigenous to the Himalayas, the deodar was brought as seeds to Altadena in 1883 by Founder John Woodbury who saw the beautiful trees in Italy. Two years grown the trees were transplanted to Santa Rosa Avenue where they now stand majestically as Christmas Tree Lane.
The California Golden Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Official Flower: The California Golden Poppy (Eschscholzia californica). Indigenous to the southland the golden poppy was a landmark to Spanish sailors who recognized the area by a sweeping gold carpet. They referred to the marvelous vision as sabanilla de oro, "altar cloth of gold."
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