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Trees

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

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Trees in the database

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Leptospermum laevigatum prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil; when integrating into garden designs

Shrub

Australian Tea Tree

Leptospermum Laevigatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora) — the Australian Willow thrives best in well-drained conditions; adaptable to various soil conditions

Tree

Australian Willow

Geijera parviflora

FullUSDA 9–10
Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) — with a spread ranging from 20 to 40 feet

Conifer

Austrian Pine

Pinus nigra

FullUSDA 5–6
Autograph Tree (Clusia rosea) — and requires minimal maintenance once established; this low-maintenance trait

Shrub

Autograph Tree

Clusia rosea

FullUSDA 11–11
Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer X Freemanii 'Autumn Blaze') — signifying a moderately fast grower

Tree

Autumn Blaze Maple

Acer X Freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'

FullUSDA 3–9
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry (Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance') — dark purple in early summer

Shrub

Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance'

FullUSDA 4–8
Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold') — providing robust longevity and seasonal interest for both traditional and contemporary landscapes

Tree

Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

FullUSDA 4–10
Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies') — The Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' is a male cultivar, ensuring a mess-free landscape

Shrub

Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies'

FullUSDA 4–8
Autumn Splendor Buckeye (Aesculus X Arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor') — is a hybrid tree renowned for its vibrant fall foliage

Tree

Autumn Splendor Buckeye

Aesculus X Arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor'

FullUSDA 4–9
Avocado (Persea Americana) — Gardeners must be mindful of water needs

Tree

Avocado

Persea Americana

FullUSDA 10–10
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — Famed for its dense clusters of deep magenta blossoms that enliven springtime

Shrub

Avondale Redbud

Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale'

FullUSDA 6–9
Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — feathery green needles turning russet in fall; it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value

Conifer

Bald Cypress

Taxodium Distichum

FullUSDA 4–9
Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea) — measuring around 0.75 to 1.5 inches long

Conifer

Balsam Fir

Abies Balsamea

FullUSDA 3–6
Banana Leaf Fig (Ficus Maclellandii) — Ideal for accentuating vertical spaces, it can grow 5-6 feet tall indoors, adding a touch of green elegance

Tree

Banana Leaf Fig

Ficus Maclellandii

FullUSDA 9–11
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Its dense foliage offers summer shade while the small fruits attract wildlife; typically reaching 60-80 feet in height, image 63

Tree

Basswood

Tilia Americana

FullUSDA 2–8
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — typically a rich assortment of reds; commonly known as Bear Oak

Shrub

Bear Oak

Quercus Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 8–9
Bearss Seedless Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia 'Bearss Seedless') — is a vigorous evergreen tree

Tree

Bearss Seedless Lime

Citrus Aurantifolia 'Bearss Seedless'

FullUSDA 9–10
Big Bend Yucca (Yucca Rostrata) — showcasing clusters of pendent

Shrub

Big Bend Yucca

Yucca Rostrata

FullUSDA 5–11
Big Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — This robust tree reaches up to 90 feet tall with a spread of 20 feet

Conifer

Big Cone Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 3–10
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Native to the southeastern United States; reaching an impressive 20 to 30 inches in length and up to 12, image 81

Shrub

Bigleaf Magnolia

Magnolia Macrophylla

FullUSDA 5–9
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — the Bigleaf Maple is lauded for its capacity to sustain a variety of wildlife; this arboreal giant serves as a, image 74

Tree

Bigleaf Maple

Acer Macrophyllum

FullUSDA 3–10
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — red clusters of flowers in winter and spring

Shrub

Big Nellie Hakea

Hakea Archaeoides

FullUSDA 9–11
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — making it suited to a variety of temperate climates.<br><br>A moderate grower

Tree

Bigtooth Maple

Acer Grandidentatum

FullUSDA 3–10
Bitter Cherry (Prunus Emarginata) — as it generally reaches between 15 to 30 feet in height with a spread of up to 20 feet at maturity

Tree

Bitter Cherry

Prunus Emarginata

FullUSDA 8–10

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