Invasive Plant Rules in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Santa Clara, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
Santa Clara does not run a separate invasive-plant ordinance, but its tree protection code carves out eight species it labels "unsuitable species for single-family lots." SCCC § 12.35.090(c)(4)(F) lists Eucalyptus globulus, Liquidambar styraciflua, Pinus species, Ailanthus altissima, Liriodendron tulipifera, Ulmus pumila, Ceratonia siliqua, and palm trees as automatic grounds for the City to approve a protected-tree removal permit.
Santa Clara Unsuitable Tree Species Rule
Light RestrictionsSanta Clara City Code § 12.35.090(c)(4)(F)
That the tree(s) are on a private property single-family lot and are unsuitable species for single-family lots, including: Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum), Liquidambar styraciflua (sweet gum), Pinus (pines), Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven), Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree), Ulmus pumila (Siberian elm), Ceratonia siliqua (carob tree), and palm trees.
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