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Trees

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

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Trees in the database

Leonard Messel Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri 'Leonard Messel') — It has moderate water requirements and exhibits good tolerance to air pollution

Tree

Leonard Messel Magnolia

Magnolia X Loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

FullUSDA 5–9
Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — This native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas reaches up to 30 ft in height

Tree

Lignum Vitae

Guaiacum Sanctum

FullUSDA 9–10
Lily Of The Valley Tree (Crinodendron Patagua) — revered for its profuse white; preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun to partial, image 39

Shrub

Lily Of The Valley Tree

Crinodendron Patagua

FullUSDA 8–11
Limber Pine (Pinus Flexilis) — is a resilient and versatile conifer ideal for creating interest in landscapes

Tree

Limber Pine

Pinus Flexilis

FullUSDA 4–7
Little Cado Avocado (Persea Americana 'Little Cado') — The Persea americana 'Little Cado' is a dwarf avocado cultivar ideal for limited spaces

Tree

Little Cado Avocado

Persea Americana 'Little Cado'

FullUSDA 10–10
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — Ideal for small gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 23

Shrub

Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem'

FullUSDA 6–10
Little Ghost Gum (Eucalyptus Victrix) — is a captivating Australian native

Broadleaf Evergreen

Little Ghost Gum

Eucalyptus Victrix

FullUSDA 9–10
Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton Bidwilli) — this Australian native thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure

Tree

Little Kurrajong

Brachychiton Bidwilli

FullUSDA 8–11
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — round nutlets that persist into the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8

Tree

Littleleaf Linden

Tilia Cordata

FullUSDA 3–10
Lodgepole Pine (Pinus Contorta) — this coniferous evergreen boasts a narrow canopy that spreads from 10 to 20 feet wide

Tree

Lodgepole Pine

Pinus Contorta

FullUSDA 7–10
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — starry blossoms in early to mid-spring; the flower buds are tantalizingly tinged pink, image 52

Shrub

Loebner Magnolia

Magnolia X Loebneri

FullUSDA 4–4
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — These deciduous leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall before dropping; offering a brief yet dramatic seasonal

Tree

Lombardy Poplar

Populus Nigra 'Italica'

FullUSDA 4–10
London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Ideal for creating a striking focal point or natural privacy screen; making it a staple in urban, image 77

Tree

London Plane Tree

Platanus X Hispanica

FullUSDA 7–10
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — it is most attractive when allowed to develop naturally.<br><br>The Long-Leafed Yellowwood is, image 40

Conifer

Long- Leafed Yellowwood

Podocarpus Henkelii

FullUSDA 9–10
Longleaf Pine (Pinus Palustris) — These needles create a soft, feathery texture that contrasts strikingly with the reddish-brown, scaly bark

Conifer

Longleaf Pine

Pinus Palustris

FullUSDA 7–10
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit; often compared to a mixture of peach

Tree

Loquat

Eriobotrya Japonica

FullUSDA 8–10
Louie White Pine (Pinus Strobus 'Louie') — The Pinus strobus 'Louie', or Louie White Pine, is a vibrant conifer boasting eye-catching golden needles

Conifer

Louie White Pine

Pinus Strobus 'Louie'

FullUSDA 3–8
Mac Dougal's Or Oaxacan Furcraea (Furcraea Macdougalii) — This agave relative thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, demanding minimal water

Succulent

Mac Dougal's Or Oaxacan Furcraea

Furcraea Macdougalii

FullUSDA 9–11
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — delicate petals with long

Tree

Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind

Pithecellobium Dulce

FullUSDA 10–11
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — These leaves are typically 2 to 3 inches in width; tree for full or half, image 79

Tree

Maidenhair Tree

Ginkgo Biloba

FullUSDA 4–11
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — Ideal for focal points or privacy screens

Shrub

Mallet Flower

Schefflera Pueckleri

FullUSDA 10–10
Mandarin Orange (Citrus Reticulata) — with reduced frequency during the cooler months; suited for USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Tree

Mandarin Orange

Citrus Reticulata

FullUSDA 9–11
Mango (Mangifera indica) — Allow ample space from structures to accommodate its extensive root system; its domed and dense structure provides ample, image 115

Tree

Mango

Mangifera indica

FullUSDA 9–10
Manna Gum (Eucalyptus Viminalis) — scientifically referred to as Eucalyptus viminalis; although it does best in moist conditions

Tree

Manna Gum

Eucalyptus Viminalis

FullUSDA 9–11

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