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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus Macrophylla Nitida) — Note its aggressive roots can disrupt nearby structures; which can grow up to 10 inches in length

Tree

Moreton Bay Fig

Ficus Macrophylla Nitida

FullUSDA 10–10
Moroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — The Moroccan Blue Palm or Chamaerops humilis 'Cerifera' is a drought-tolerant

Palm

Moroccan Blue Palm

Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera'

FullUSDA 8–11
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — is a rare and exquisite conifer optimal for use as a focal point in a landscape design

Conifer

Moroccan Fir

Abies Marocana

FullUSDA 5–10
Mountain Alder (Alnus Incana Ssp. Tenuifolia) — Adaptable and versatile, it flourishes along streambanks and moist sites

Tree

Mountain Alder

Alnus Incana Ssp. Tenuifolia

FullUSDA 5–8
Mountain Cabbage Tree (Cussonia Paniculata V. Sinuata) — The Mountain Cabbage Tree, Cussonia paniculata v

Tree

Mountain Cabbage Tree

Cussonia Paniculata V. Sinuata

FullUSDA 9–11
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — Its narrow, conical shape and pendulous branches with fine, feathery foliage are distinctive

Conifer

Mountain Hemlock

Tsuga Mertensiana

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Betuloides) — well-suited for landscape designs aiming to incorporate elements of natural beauty and local flora; with leathery

Shrub

Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Betuloides

FullUSDA 5–10
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Fall foliage is a striking red-orange

Tree

Mountain Maple

Acer Spicatum

FullUSDA 3–7
Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — with a glossy green upper surface and a contrasting paler underside

Tree

Mountain Pepper

Drimys Lanceolata

FullUSDA 7–10
Mount Royal Plum (Prunus 'Mount Royal') — The Prunus 'Mount Royal', an exquisite self-pollinating dwarf plum tree, stands 10-12 ft tall

Tree

Mount Royal Plum

Prunus 'Mount Royal'

FullUSDA 5–10
Mt Atlas Pistache (Pistacia Atlantica) — is a hardy deciduous tree reaching heights of 25-30 feet with an equal or greater spread

Tree

Mt Atlas Pistache

Pistacia Atlantica

FullUSDA 9–10
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — requiring minimal pruning once established and is tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions; it offers both shade and, image 94

Tree

Mulberry

Morus Alba

FullUSDA 4–10
Mule Palm (Butiagrus Nabonnandii) — With a cold hardiness to about 14°F

Palm

Mule Palm

Butiagrus Nabonnandii

FullUSDA 10–10
Mulga (Acacia Aneura) — distinguished for its ability to thrive in dry conditions with low annual rainfall

Tree

Mulga

Acacia Aneura

FullUSDA 8–11
Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee') — and excellent disease resistance; and prefers well-draining soil to flourish

Tree

Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee'

FullUSDA 7–10
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — boasting a width of 15 to 20 feet at maturity; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun, image 95

Shrub

Myoporum

Myoporum Laetum

FullUSDA 9–11
Nagami Kumquat (Fortunella Margarita 'Nagami') — dwarf citrus tree highly prized in landscape design for its compact size; this tree can tolerate temperatures

Tree

Nagami Kumquat

Fortunella Margarita 'Nagami'

FullUSDA 8–11
Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Erythrina coralloides boasts a moderate growth rate and thrives in USDA zones 7 through 11

Tree

Naked Coral Tree

Erythrina Coralloides

FullUSDA 10–10
Narrow Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus 'Fastigata') — it matures to around 40-50 feet tall by 10-15 feet wide

Conifer

Narrow Eastern White Pine

Pinus Strobus 'Fastigata'

FullUSDA 3–7
Narrow Leaf Pittosporum (Pittosporum Phillyraeoides) — is an elegant evergreen shrub native to Australia

Shrub

Narrow Leaf Pittosporum

Pittosporum Phillyraeoides

FullUSDA 9–10
Narrow Leaved Cordyline (Cordyline Stricta) — This evergreen species is highly versatile and valued for both its ornamental appeal and its resilience

Tree

Narrow Leaved Cordyline

Cordyline Stricta

FullUSDA 8–11
Natal Bottlebrush (Greyia Sutherlandii) — It thrives in well-drained soils and is relatively drought-resistant once established

Shrub

Natal Bottlebrush

Greyia Sutherlandii

FullUSDA 8–11
Natal Coral Tree (Erythrina Humeana) — The Natal Coral Tree (Erythrina humeana) is a vibrant, deciduous shrub reaching heights of 6-10 feet

Tree

Natal Coral Tree

Erythrina Humeana

FullUSDA 10–10
Natchez Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Natchez') — These clusters are a haven for pollinators and add a bright contrast against the foliage

Tree

Natchez Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Natchez'

FullUSDA 7–10

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