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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Hawthorn Leaf Maple (Acer Crataegifolium) — the foliage emerges in a fresh green hue

Tree

Hawthorn Leaf Maple

Acer Crataegifolium

FullUSDA 5–7
Hazel Alder (Alnus Serrulata) — thrives alongside streams and marshes

Shrub

Hazel Alder

Alnus Serrulata

FullUSDA 5–9
Hearts Of Gold Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold') — notable for its striking golden-yellow foliage

Shrub

Hearts Of Gold Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold'

FullUSDA 4–9
Heaven Scent Magnolia (Magnolia 'Heaven Scent') — The Magnolia 'Heaven Scent' is a deciduous tree prized for its aromatic, pink flowers

Shrub

Heaven Scent Magnolia

Magnolia 'Heaven Scent'

FullUSDA 4–9
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — as the common name suggests; tree with green and yellow blooms, image 86

Tree

Hedge Maple

Acer Campestre

FullUSDA 5–8
Higan Cherry (Prunus Subhirtella) — the Higan Cherry offers autumn interest when leaves turn to vibrant shades of yellow; standing between 20 to 30 feet in

Tree

Higan Cherry

Prunus Subhirtella

FullUSDA 4–8
Himalayan Maple Tree (Acer oblongum) — Its moderate growth rate and low maintenance make it ideal for creating focal points in landscapes

Tree

Himalayan Maple Tree

Acer oblongum

FullUSDA 7–9
Himalayan White Pine (Pinus Wallichiana) — The Himalayan White Pine (Pinus wallichiana)

Conifer

Himalayan White Pine

Pinus Wallichiana

FullUSDA 5–8
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Provides year-round interest with its textured bark and tiered branches; this striking species is admired for its dense

Conifer

Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa

FullUSDA 4–8
Hollyleaf Cherry (Prunus Ilicifolia Ssp. Ilicifolia) — including birds and mammals

Shrub

Hollyleaf Cherry

Prunus Ilicifolia Ssp. Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Holly Oak (Quercus Ilex) — one must consider the Holly Oak's preference for full sun and well-drained soils; adding to the tree's ecological value.<br><br>When

Tree

Holly Oak

Quercus Ilex

FullUSDA 8–10
Honeycrisp Apple (Malus Pumila 'Honeycrisp') — This cultivar is renowned for its sweet, juicy fruit ready for harvest in late September

Tree

Honeycrisp Apple

Malus Pumila 'Honeycrisp'

FullUSDA 4–9
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — the tree requires minimal care; the tree reaches a mature height of 30 to 70 feet, image 73

Tree

Honey Locust

Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis

FullUSDA 3–10
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — creating a vivid contrast against the grey bark.<br><br>Preferring USDA zones 9b through 11; moderate, image 110

Tree

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Bauhinia X Blakeana

FullUSDA 10–10
Hoop Pine (Araucaria Cunninghamii) — Typically reaching up to 50-75 feet tall with a spread of 15-25 feet; making it a valuable addition to your client's

Conifer

Hoop Pine

Araucaria Cunninghamii

FullUSDA 7–11
Hoopsi Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Hoopsii') — pyramidal tree reaches up to 50 feet in height and spreads 20 feet

Conifer

Hoopsi Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Hoopsii'

FullUSDA 2–7
Hop Tree (Ptelea Trifoliata) — With minimal pruning required; which resemble hops and were used as a substitute for brewing in the past

Tree

Hop Tree

Ptelea Trifoliata

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Horsetail Tree (Casuarina Equisetifolia) — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11, preferring full sun exposure and well-draining soils; it's able to

Tree

Horsetail Tree

Casuarina Equisetifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Hosui Asian Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Hosui') — The 'Hosui' Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) is a prized cultivar known for its juicy, sweet fruit

Tree

Hosui Asian Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Hosui'

FullUSDA 4–8
Hungarian Oak (Quercus Frainetto) — turning to captivating shades of gold and brown in the fall; with a spread of 40-60 feet

Tree

Hungarian Oak

Quercus Frainetto

FullUSDA 6–8
Improved Meyer Lemon (Citrus X 'Improved Meyer') — Mature size is about 6-10 feet high and wide

Tree

Improved Meyer Lemon

Citrus X 'Improved Meyer'

FullUSDA 9–11
Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Inaba Shidare') — Its striking fall color and delicate structure enhance any garden, making it an ideal

Tree

Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Inaba Shidare'

FullUSDA 5–9
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer

Conifer

Incense Cedar

Calocedrus Decurrens

FullUSDA 5–10
Indian Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Indica) — When incorporating this tree into a landscape plan; upright panicles of pink-tinged white flowers

Tree

Indian Horse Chestnut

Aesculus Indica

FullUSDA 7–9

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