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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Knife Acacia (Acacia Cultriformis) — This Australian native is particularly lauded for its unique

Shrub

Knife Acacia

Acacia Cultriformis

FullUSDA 8–10
Korean Fir (Abies Koreana) — Its striking needles display a dark green top with silvery undersides

Conifer

Korean Fir

Abies Koreana

FullUSDA 5–7
Korean Maple (Acer Pseudosieboldianum) — The Korean Maple is also moderately drought-tolerant once established

Shrub

Korean Maple

Acer Pseudosieboldianum

FullUSDA 5–10
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — It boasts a vase shape with horizontal branching, creating a distinctive silhouette; the Kousa Dogwood's true flowers

Tree

Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood

Cornus Kousa

FullUSDA 5–8
Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum (Prunus Cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius') — This deciduous tree reaches up to 20 feet in height and 15 feet in width

Tree

Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum

Prunus Cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'

FullUSDA 4–10
Kumquat (Citrus Dwarf Kumquat) — providing sensory appeal and attracting pollinators

Tree

Kumquat

Citrus Dwarf Kumquat

FullUSDA 8–11
Kumquat (Citrus Japonica) — is a must-have for any citrus lover's garden

Tree

Kumquat

Citrus Japonica

FullUSDA 8–11
Kwanzan Flowering Japanese Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Kwanzan') — and watching for pests like aphids and tent caterpillars

Tree

Kwanzan Flowering Japanese Cherry

Prunus Serrulata 'Kwanzan'

FullUSDA 5–10
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — dark green leaves that span 4 to 8 inches long; remember to include room for vertical and horizontal growth when, image 68

Tree

Lacebark

Brachychiton Discolor

FullUSDA 10–11
Lacebark Pine (Pinus Bungeana) — This bark feature adds year-round visual interest

Conifer

Lacebark Pine

Pinus Bungeana

FullUSDA 4–7
Laceleaf Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Viridis') — feathery texture which contrasts beautifully against more heavily foliaged plants

Tree

Laceleaf Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Viridis'

FullUSDA 5–9
Lacey Oak (Quercus Glaucoides) — Lacey Oak (Quercus glaucoides) is a resilient

Tree

Lacey Oak

Quercus Glaucoides

FullUSDA 7–10
Laurel Leaf Snail Seed (Cocculus Laurifolius) — commonly known as Laurel Leaf Snail Seed

Shrub

Laurel Leaf Snail Seed

Cocculus Laurifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — tree for full or half or shade; making it both an aesthetic and aromatic gem suited to various landscape designs

Tree

Laurel Magnolia

Magnolia Laevifolia

FullUSDA 10–11
Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) — ensuring ample space for growth without interference with structures or paved surfaces; the Laurel Oak should be planted in

Tree

Laurel Oak

Quercus laurifolia

FullUSDA 7–11
Laurel Oak (Quercus Hemisphaerica) — often growing 12 to 24 inches per annum

Tree

Laurel Oak

Quercus Hemisphaerica

FullUSDA 7–11
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — It features glossy, aromatic leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in spring

Shrub

Laurel Sumac

Malosma Laurina

FullUSDA 9–10
Leatherleaf Acacia (Acacia Craspedocarpa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 10-15 feet in height with an equal spread

Shrub

Leatherleaf Acacia

Acacia Craspedocarpa

FullUSDA 8–11
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — multi-stemmed silhouette that brings a natural

Shrub

Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle

Cyrilla Racemiflora

FullUSDA 6–9
Legacy Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Legacy') — renowned for its glossy green leaves resistant to leaf tatter and drought

Tree

Legacy Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum 'Legacy'

FullUSDA 3–8
Lemon (Citrus Limon Cv.) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil

Tree

Lemon

Citrus Limon Cv.

FullUSDA 9–11
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — Callistemon citrinus thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11; ensuring the plant remains a focal, image 96

Tree

Lemon Bottlebrush

Callistemon Citrinus

FullUSDA 9–10
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — release essential oils that are both pleasing to the senses and a natural mosquito repellent

Tree

Lemon Scented Gum

Eucalyptus Citriodora

FullUSDA 9–11
Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — scientifically named Leptospermum petersonii

Tree

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree

Leptospermum Petersonii

FullUSDA 9–11

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