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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Siebold Magnolia (Magnolia Sieboldii) — The Siebold Magnolia (Magnolia sieboldii)

Shrub

Siebold Magnolia

Magnolia Sieboldii

HalfUSDA 6–9
Siebolds Maple (Acer Sieboldianum) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Shrub

Siebolds Maple

Acer Sieboldianum

FullUSDA 5–10
Sierra Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Macranthera) — This sun-loving tree prefers well-drained soils and moderate watering

Tree

Sierra Orchid Tree

Bauhinia Macranthera

FullUSDA 7–10
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it commands attention in any landscape design; where it won't interfere with nearby structures

Tree

Silk Floss Tree

Ceiba Speciosa

FullUSDA 10–11
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta) — scientifically known as Grevillea robusta; and it's recommended to plant it away from areas with heavy pedestrian, image 57

Tree

Silk Oak

Grevillea Robusta

FullUSDA 8–10
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — Each pinnate flower cluster spans roughly 5 to 6 inches across; throughout the summer months, visitors will be enchanted by

Tree

Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin

FullUSDA 7–11
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — The Silver Dollar Gum is generally low maintenance

Tree

Silver Dollar Gum

Eucalyptus Polyanthemos

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Dollar Tree (Eucalyptus Cinerea) — needing little maintenance

Tree

Silver Dollar Tree

Eucalyptus Cinerea

FullUSDA 9–9
Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — Thriving in USDA zones 9b-11, it reaches 3 to 5 feet in height with an equal spread

Tree

Silver Leafed Princess Flower

Tibouchina Heteromala

FullUSDA 10–11
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — tree for full; its non-invasive root system also makes it a considerate neighbor to nearby hardscapes and plantings.<br>

Tree

Silver Linden

Tilia Tomentosa

FullUSDA 3–10
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — often between 50 to 80 feet; it's valued for its silver-green foliage

Tree

Silver Maple

Acer Saccharinum

FullUSDA 3–9
Silver Mountain Gum (Eucalyptus Pulverulenta) — The leaves are often arranged in opposing pairs along the stem, creating a visually interesting structure

Tree

Silver Mountain Gum

Eucalyptus Pulverulenta

FullUSDA 9–9
Silver Tree (Leucadendron Argenteum) — yellow flowers in the garden; hardy to USDA zones 10 and 11, image 90

Tree

Silver Tree

Leucadendron Argenteum

FullUSDA 9–10
Silver Wattle (Acacia Dealbata) — making it an excellent specimen or screening plant

Tree

Silver Wattle

Acacia Dealbata

FullUSDA 8–10
Singleleaf Pinyon Pine (Pinus Monophyla) — highly regarded for its adaptability and the distinctively flavorful nuts it produces

Conifer

Singleleaf Pinyon Pine

Pinus Monophyla

FullUSDA 5–10
Sioux Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia X 'Sioux') — deciduous shrub or small tree

Shrub

Sioux Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia X 'Sioux'

FullUSDA 7–10
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — signifying a robust addition to any grand design

Conifer

Sitka Spruce

Picea Sitchensis

FullUSDA 6–9
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — making it suitable for landscapes that experience such climates

Conifer

Slash Pine

Pinus Elliotii

FullUSDA 4–7
Slender Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Gracilis') — is a striking conical evergreen featuring densely packed

Conifer

Slender Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Gracilis'

FullUSDA 4–8
Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — rounded habit provides year-round interest

Shrub

Slender Honey-Myrtle

Melaleuca Gibbosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Slippery Elm (Ulmus Rubra) — preferring full sun to partial shade conditions

Tree

Slippery Elm

Ulmus Rubra

FullUSDA 3–9
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Typically growing to heights of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Smoke Bush

Cotinus Coggygria

FullUSDA 3–11
Smooth Sumac (Rhus Glabra) — reaches 10-15 ft in height; requiring both male and female plants for fruit production

Shrub

Smooth Sumac

Rhus Glabra

FullUSDA 3–8
Snake-Branched Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Araucarioides') — giving it a textured look

Conifer

Snake-Branched Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Araucarioides'

FullUSDA 6–9

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