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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — Needles in bundles of two add year-round interest

Tree

Japanese Red Pine

Pinus Densiflora

FullUSDA 1–4
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — it is an ideal selection for residential gardens

Tree

Japanese Snowbell

Styrax Japonicus

FullUSDA 5–8
Japanese Spikenard (Aralia Cordata) — Japanese Spikenard (Aralia cordata) offers a bold, tropical appearance with its sizable, bright green leaves; this

Shrub

Japanese Spikenard

Aralia Cordata

FullUSDA 3–9
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — this specimen thrives in USDA zones 5-8; white flowers in the garden

Tree

Japanese Stewartia

Stewartia Pseudocamellia

HalfUSDA 5–8
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — Not a true pine, it is the sole member of its family, Sciadopityaceae; each "umbrella" consists of 12 to 30

Conifer

Japanese Umbrella Pine

Sciadopitys Verticillata

FullUSDA 4–9
Japanese White Pine (Pinus Parviflora) — the Japanese White Pine reaches mature heights of approximately 25 to 50 feet with a spread of 20 to 35 feet

Conifer

Japanese White Pine

Pinus Parviflora

FullUSDA 5–7
Jeffrey Pine (Pinus Jeffreyii) — Typically reaching heights of 80 to 150 feet

Conifer

Jeffrey Pine

Pinus Jeffreyii

FullUSDA 5–7
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — commonly called Mexican Weeping Pine or Jelecote Pine

Conifer

Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine

Pinus Patula

FullUSDA 8–10
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — but it also bears cultural significance; a phenomenon known as cauliflory, image 117

Tree

Jicaro

Crescentia Alata

FullUSDA 4–11
Joshua Tree (Yucca Brevifolia) — It is essential to give it ample space to accommodate its broad root system and mature size for a spectacular; each leaf

Tree

Joshua Tree

Yucca Brevifolia

FullUSDA 7–11
Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca) — hence the tree's common name

Tree

Joy Perfume Tree

Michelia Champaca

FullUSDA 9–11
Jujube, Chinese-Date, Tsao (Ziziphus Jujuba) — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, Ziziphus jujuba is easy to care for and highly pest-resistant; is an attractive

Tree

Jujube, Chinese-Date, Tsao

Ziziphus Jujuba

FullUSDA 8–10
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Growing to an average height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in

Shrub

Juneberry

Amelanchier Lamarckii

FullUSDA 4–8
Kaffirboom Coral Tree (Erythrina Caffra) — tree with orange and red blooms

Tree

Kaffirboom Coral Tree

Erythrina Caffra

FullUSDA 10–10
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — is a unique and aromatic member of the Rutaceae family; tree for full

Tree

Kaffir Lime

Citrus Hystrix

FullUSDA 9–10
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — exuding a charm that accentuates a multitude of landscape designs

Shrub

Kanooka Box, Water Gum

Tristaniopsis Laurina

FullUSDA 9–10
Kashmir Cypress (Cupressus Cashmeriana) — the Kashmir Cypress will remain a striking feature in the garden for years to come

Conifer

Kashmir Cypress

Cupressus Cashmeriana

FullUSDA 4–11
Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — turning to green in summer

Tree

Katsura Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Katsura'

FullUSDA 5–10
Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil but can also adapt to a variety of soil conditions; native to Japan and China

Tree

Katsura Tree

Cercidiphyllum Japonicum

FullUSDA 5–8
Kay Parris Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Kay Parris') — The Kay Parris Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris') is a compact evergreen

Shrub

Kay Parris Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

FullUSDA 7–9
Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus Dioicus) — the Kentucky Coffee Tree is a versatile choice for a range of climates

Tree

Kentucky Coffee Tree

Gymnocladus Dioicus

FullUSDA 3–8
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — is a fruit-bearing treasure of the subtropical garden landscape

Tree

Key Lime

Citrus X Aurantifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — lush appearance and feature a light green to silver-green color.<br><br>As a landscape architect

Palm

Key Thatch Palm

Leucothrinax Morrisii

FullUSDA 10–11
Kindred Spirit Hybrid Oak (Quercus X Kindred Spirit&reg;) — The Kindred Spirit&reg; Hybrid Oak (Quercus x Kindred Spirit&reg;) is a slender

Tree

Kindred Spirit Hybrid Oak

Quercus X Kindred Spirit&reg;

FullUSDA 4–8

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