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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — the tree adds vibrant color and a sweet fragrance to landscapes

Tree

Strawberry Snowball Tree

Dombeya Cacuminum

FullUSDA 9–10
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — which interestingly coexist with the previous year's fruits - round; shrub / tree for full or half, image 57

Shrub

Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo

FullUSDA 8–11
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ft; is particularly notable for its ornate bark

Tree

Striped Maple

Acer Pensylvanicum

HalfUSDA 3–7
Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus Cladocalyx) — tree for full or half

Tree

Sugar Gum

Eucalyptus Cladocalyx

FullUSDA 10–10
Sugar Hackberry (Celtis Laevigata) — but the orange-red to dark purple berries that follow are a boon for local wildlife

Tree

Sugar Hackberry

Celtis Laevigata

FullUSDA 5–11
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — While it is adaptable to a range of soil types; this hardy deciduous tree has a 40-50ft spread and thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Tree

Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum

FullUSDA 3–8
Sugar Pine (Pinus Lambertiana) — mature Sugar Pines can reach soaring heights of up to 200 feet

Tree

Sugar Pine

Pinus Lambertiana

FullUSDA 7–10
Suminagashi Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Suminagashi') — The Suminagashi Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi') is revered for its deep red

Tree

Suminagashi Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Suminagashi'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Summer Chocolate Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate') — the Silk Tree boasts fluffy

Tree

Summer Chocolate Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

FullUSDA 7–11
Summit Golden Ash (Fraxinus Pennsylvanica) — Ideal as a street or lawn specimen for stunning visual interest

Tree

Summit Golden Ash

Fraxinus Pennsylvanica

FullUSDA 3–10
Sunburst Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos 'Sunburst') — is a captivating deciduous tree renowned for its stunning foliage and graceful; delicate leaves turn

Tree

Sunburst Honey Locust

Gleditsia Triacanthos 'Sunburst'

FullUSDA 3–10
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or depending on conditions; this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, image 68

Shrub

Surinam Cherry

Eugenia Uniflora

FullUSDA 9–11
Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus Michauxii) — In fall, foliage turns a vibrant bronze

Tree

Swamp Chestnut Oak

Quercus Michauxii

FullUSDA 7–11
Swamp White Oak (Quercus Bicolor) — Quercus bicolor has a notable tolerance for wet conditions; thriving in zones 4-8, it prefers wet, image 65

Tree

Swamp White Oak

Quercus Bicolor

FullUSDA 4–8
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — is an elegant and ornamental tree renowned for its distinctive

Tree

Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica'

FullUSDA 2–6
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — considering safe spacing from walkways and play areas; which are about 1 to 2 inches long.<br><br>Spring through, image 64

Shrub

Sweet Acacia

Acacia Farnesiana

FullUSDA 8–11
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — reaching heights of 15-25 feet

Tree

Sweet Acacia

Acacia Smallii

FullUSDA 8–11
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — is a versatile addition to any garden or landscape design; hardy in Zones 5-10, it‚Äôs an exquisite, image 56

Tree

Sweetbay Magnolia

Magnolia Virginiana

FullUSDA 7–9
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Features glossy green leaves and smooth bark, making it an attractive ornamental; reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, image 65

Tree

Sweet Cherry

Prunus Avium

FullUSDA 5–10
Sweet Hakea (Hakea Suaveolens) — reaching up to 3.5 inches long

Shrub

Sweet Hakea

Hakea Suaveolens

FullUSDA 9–11
Sweet Michelia (Michelia Doltsopa) — and the olfactory experience it provides

Tree

Sweet Michelia

Michelia Doltsopa

FullUSDA 9–9
Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — commonly known as the Sweet Orange; mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet, image 43

Tree

Sweet Orange

Citrus Sinensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Sweetshade (Hymenosporum Flavum) — tree for full or half

Tree

Sweetshade

Hymenosporum Flavum

FullUSDA 9–9
Swiss Stone Pine (Pinus Cembra 'Glauca') — is a distinguished conifer renowned for its graceful and durable characteristics

Conifer

Swiss Stone Pine

Pinus Cembra 'Glauca'

FullUSDA 3–8

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