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Trees

Trees for shade, structure, and canopy in the designed landscape.

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Trees in the database

Edith Bogue Bull Bay (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Edith Bogue') — and produces intensely fragrant

Tree

Edith Bogue Bull Bay

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

FullUSDA 5–10
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — commonly known as the Elegant Water Gum

Shrub

Elegant Water Gum

Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant'

FullUSDA 9–10
Elephant Tree, Torote (Bursera Microphylla) — offering a striking focal point in xeriscaped gardens

Shrub

Elephant Tree, Torote

Bursera Microphylla

FullUSDA 10–11
Elizabeth Magnolia (Magnolia 'Elizabeth') — Typically reaching a mature height of 30 to 50 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 35 feet

Tree

Elizabeth Magnolia

Magnolia 'Elizabeth'

FullUSDA 4–8
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — It matures to 12-14 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width, offering dense, lustrous green foliage

Conifer

Emerald Green Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd'

FullUSDA 4–9
Empress Tree (Paulownia Tomentosa) — lavender flowers in the garden

Tree

Empress Tree

Paulownia Tomentosa

FullUSDA 5–8
Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak (Quercus Engelmannii) — California native that offers a majestic silhouette

Tree

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak

Quercus Engelmannii

FullUSDA 7–11
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — Admired for its pyramidal form and blue-green needles; conifer / tree for full

Conifer

Engelmann Spruce

Picea engelmannii

FullUSDA 2–6
English Elm (Ulmus Procera) — Thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil; tree with green and yellow blooms

Tree

English Elm

Ulmus Procera

FullUSDA 5–8
English Hawthorn (Crataegus Laevigata) — Its dense, thorny branches provide excellent privacy and support local wildlife; tree with pink and white, image 86

Tree

English Hawthorn

Crataegus Laevigata

FullUSDA 4–7
English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its glossy

Shrub

English Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus

FullUSDA 7–10
English Oak (Quercus Robur) — This oak is drought-resistant once established and requires minimal maintenance

Tree

English Oak

Quercus Robur

FullUSDA 4–8
English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — providing a food source for local bird species and a pop of color that lasts into winter; is a deciduous

Tree

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn

Crataegus Monogyna

FullUSDA 4–7
English Walnut (Juglans Regia) — thus care should be taken when selecting companion flora.<br><br>Furthermore; preferable in zones 4-9, it requires full sun

Tree

English Walnut

Juglans Regia

FullUSDA 4–10
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) stands as an iconic evergreen

Shrub

English Yew

Taxus Baccata

FullUSDA 6–10
Escarpment Live Oak (Quercus Fusiformis) — The Escarpment Live Oak, or Quercus fusiformis, is a hardy, drought-tolerant tree native to Texas

Tree

Escarpment Live Oak

Quercus Fusiformis

FullUSDA 7–10
Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset') — features striking variegated leaves with shades of pink

Tree

Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple

Acer Pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset'

HalfUSDA 4–11
Espaliered Apple (Malus Pumila Espalier) — it offers spring blossoms and edible fall fruit

Tree

Espaliered Apple

Malus Pumila Espalier

FullUSDA 5–8
Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — succulent pears while doubling as a living fence or elegant garden feature

Tree

Espaliered Edible Pear

Pyrus Communis Espalier

FullUSDA 4–8
Eureka Lemon (Citrus Limon 'Eureka') — with a spread of 10-15 feet

Tree

Eureka Lemon

Citrus Limon 'Eureka'

FullUSDA 9–11
European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) — year-round elegance for any landscape setting; the European Beech thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers full sun

Tree

European Beech

Fagus Sylvatica

FullUSDA 4–7
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — giving rise to its species name "glutinosa," meaning \'sticky\'; the European Black Alder (Alnus, image 52

Tree

European Black Alder

Alnus Glutinosa

FullUSDA 3–7
European Crabapple (Malus Sylvestris) — is a deciduous tree of modest size

Tree

European Crabapple

Malus Sylvestris

FullUSDA 4–9
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — reaching heights typically between 40 and 60 feet

Tree

European Hackberry

Celtis Australis

FullUSDA 8–9

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