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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Snowdrift Crabapple (Malus 'Snowdrift') — It boasts a rounded canopy with a height and spread of about 15-20 feet

Tree

Snowdrift Crabapple

Malus 'Snowdrift'

FullUSDA 4–10
Snow Sprite Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Snow Sprite') — The 'Snow Sprite' Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) offers stunning visual appeal with its dense

Conifer

Snow Sprite Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Snow Sprite'

FullUSDA 7–9
Soapbark Tree (Quillaja Saponaria) — native to the warm climates of central Chile

Tree

Soapbark Tree

Quillaja Saponaria

FullUSDA 9–10
Soledad Purple Ti Plant (Cordyline 'Soledad') — The Cordyline 'Soledad,' commonly known as the Soledad Purple Ti Plant

Tree

Soledad Purple Ti Plant

Cordyline 'Soledad'

FullUSDA 8–11
Sour Gum (Nyssa Sylvatica) — making it an excellent choice for diverse landscape designs; is a stately deciduous tree, image 59

Tree

Sour Gum

Nyssa Sylvatica

FullUSDA 4–10
Sourwood (Oxydendrum Arboreum) — though it can occasionally soar upwards of 50 feet under optimal conditions

Tree

Sourwood

Oxydendrum Arboreum

FullUSDA 3–9
South African Wild Plum (Harpephyllum Caffrum) — green and white flowers in the garden

Tree

South African Wild Plum

Harpephyllum Caffrum

FullUSDA 10–10
Southern Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana) — The Southern Live Oak, Quercus virginiana, is a robust evergreen native to the southeastern US

Tree

Southern Live Oak

Quercus Virginiana

FullUSDA 7–11
Southern Live Oak, Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana 'Heritage') — spreading canopy and evergreen leaves

Tree

Southern Live Oak, Live Oak

Quercus Virginiana 'Heritage'

FullUSDA 7–10
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic evergreen tree

Tree

Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora

FullUSDA 7–9
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree for full or half; especially during the establishment phase and hot spells, image 76

Tree

Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier

FullUSDA 7–9
Southern Prickly-Ash (Zanthoxylum Clava-Herculis) — A hardy native, it provides habitat for wildlife and can be used as a unique specimen or hedge

Tree

Southern Prickly-Ash

Zanthoxylum Clava-Herculis

FullUSDA 7–9
Southern Red Oak (Quercus Falcata) — the leaves are a rich green hue that transforms into a captivating display of reds and browns in the fall

Tree

Southern Red Oak

Quercus Falcata

FullUSDA 7–9
Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo) — Its dense growth habit and ornamental appeal make it an excellent choice for focal points in landscape designs, image 43

Conifer

Spanish Fir

Abies Pinsapo

FullUSDA 5–10
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — Notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in early spring and vibrant red berries in fall (on female plants)

Shrub

Spice Bush

Lindera Benzoin

FullUSDA 4–9
Spiny Smoke Tree (Psorothamnus Spinosus) — adding to its distinctive texture.<br><br>Adaptable to USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11

Shrub

Spiny Smoke Tree

Psorothamnus Spinosus

FullUSDA 9–10
Spiral Palm (Veitchia Spiralis) — This graceful palm hails from the rainforest regions of the Solomon Islands and boasts a sleek

Palm

Spiral Palm

Veitchia Spiralis

FullUSDA 10–11
Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus maculata) is an imposing evergreen tree native to Australia

Tree

Spotted Gum

Eucalyptus Maculata

FullUSDA 9–10
Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Shrub

Spreading English Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Repandens'

FullUSDA 6–10
Springfire Lehua (Metrosideros Collina 'Springfire') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Shrub

Springfire Lehua

Metrosideros Collina 'Springfire'

FullUSDA 9–11
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of yellow

Shrub

Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina

FullUSDA 3–8
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — tree with white blooms; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 83

Tree

Star Magnolia

Magnolia Stellata

FullUSDA 6–10
Steeds Upright Holly (Ilex Crenata 'Steeds') — is an evergreen shrub with a naturally pyramidal form reaching 6-8 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width

Tree

Steeds Upright Holly

Ilex Crenata 'Steeds'

FullUSDA 7–11
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Strawberry Guava

Psidium Cattleianum

FullUSDA 10–10

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