| Hot summers where the temperature rises above the 100° mark make Modesto a natural place for trees to be planted. While the oak tree is indigenous to the area, many other types of trees have found their way into Modesto. With 55 parks in the city, it's not hard to find a place to relax or play or just sit in the shade. Modesto also has its own tree, the Modesto Ash, acclimated to the weather, it was, for many years, the tree of choice to line streets and grace the yards in Modesto. Over the years, the tree has fallen into disfavor - it has a busy root system that breaks sidewalks and driveways, and it is not, as previously thought, impervious to pests and diseases. | |
