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Trees

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

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Trees in the database

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — provided they are well-drained; this display is not only visually appealing but also attracts pollinators, image 132

Tree

Fringe Tree

Chionanthus Virginicus

FullUSDA 3–9
Fruitless Mulberry (Morus Alba 'Fruitless') — is a vigorous deciduous shade tree

Tree

Fruitless Mulberry

Morus Alba 'Fruitless'

FullUSDA 5–10
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — It particularly shines in the late spring when adorned with densely packed

Tree

Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut

Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair'

FullUSDA 4–9
Fuji Apple (Malus Pumila 'Fuji') — Requires cross-pollination for best yield, making pairing with another apple variety beneficial

Tree

Fuji Apple

Malus Pumila 'Fuji'

FullUSDA 5–8
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — it reaches up to 15-20 feet in height and spread

Tree

Fuji Flowering Cherry

Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae'

FullUSDA 5–10
Fullmoon Maple (Acer Japonicum) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade to full sun

Shrub

Fullmoon Maple

Acer Japonicum

FullUSDA 5–7
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — to protect the foliage from scorching

Shrub

Full Moon Maple

Acer Shirasawanum

FullUSDA 5–10
Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet; these offsets can be used for

Succulent

Furcraea Foetida

Furcraea Foetida

FullUSDA 9–11
Furcraea Mediopicta (Furcraea Foetida 'Mediopicta') — each tapering to a sharp point

Succulent

Furcraea Mediopicta

Furcraea Foetida 'Mediopicta'

FullUSDA 9–11
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — It requires full sun and well-drained soil

Tree

Gala Apple

Malus 'Gala'

FullUSDA 5–8
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — purple and red flowers in the garden

Tree

Galaxy Magnolia

Magnolia 'Galaxy'

FullUSDA 5–9
Gambel Oak (Quercus Gambelii) — Its rounded canopy reaches up to 30 feet tall and wide; gambel Oak has a rounded crown that offers dense shade, image 42

Tree

Gambel Oak

Quercus Gambelii

FullUSDA 4–10
Garnet Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Garnet') — This deciduous shrub matures to approximately 6-8 feet tall with a comparable spread, offering a

Tree

Garnet Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Garnet'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Ghost Gum (Eucalyptus Papuana) — the Ghost Gum thrives in full sunlight and can adapt to a wide range of well-drained soils

Tree

Ghost Gum

Eucalyptus Papuana

FullUSDA 8–11
Ghost Or Showy Gum (Eucalyptus Pauciflora) — Its spreading canopy, up to 35 feet wide, offers cool shade, while delicate white flowers provide contrast

Shrub

Ghost Or Showy Gum

Eucalyptus Pauciflora

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — awl-shaped leaves that persist year-round; originating from the western slopes of Sierra Nevada

Conifer

Giant Redwood

Sequoiadendron Giganteum

FullUSDA 5–9
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Its grand stature can reach a height of up to 20 feet or more, with a spread of 6 to 10 feet

Shrub

Giant White Bird Of Paradise

Strelitzia Nicolai

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Yucca (Yucca Elephantipes) — consider its potential height and sculptural form

Shrub

Giant Yucca

Yucca Elephantipes

FullUSDA 10–10
Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — Originating from China and Korea; is a robust evergreen tree revered for its versatile use in urban landscaping

Shrub

Glossy Privet

Ligustrum Lucidum

FullUSDA 8–10
Golden Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Aurea') — This slow-growing tree requires full sun and well-drained soil

Conifer

Golden Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 6–11
Golden Catalpa (Catalpa Bignonioides 'Aurea') — it thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Tree

Golden Catalpa

Catalpa Bignonioides 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 5–9
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — providing a dramatic visual display as well as a delightful fragrance; this tree thrives in well-drained, image 64

Tree

Goldenchain Tree

Laburnum Anagyroides

FullUSDA 5–7
Golden Chinkapin (Chrysolepis Chrysophylla) — With its striking foliage and robust form

Tree

Golden Chinkapin

Chrysolepis Chrysophylla

FullUSDA 5–7
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — This ornamental tree is a cultivar of the Himalayan Cedar and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 9

Conifer

Golden Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 7–11

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