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Trees

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

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Trees in the database

Thread-Leaf Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera 'Filifera') — plant it alongside perennials and broad-leaved shrubs to create a dynamic contrast of textures

Conifer

Thread-Leaf Sawara Cypress

Chamaecyparis Pisifera 'Filifera'

FullUSDA 4–8
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade, thrives in well-drained soils, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8

Tree

Three Flowered Maple

Acer Triflorum

FullUSDA 4–8
Thundercloud Plum (Prunus Cerasifera 'Thundercloud') — ensuring its beauty complements your garden for years to come

Tree

Thundercloud Plum

Prunus Cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

FullUSDA 5–10
Tiger Eyes Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Tiger Eyes') — With an ultimate height of 6 feet and a spread of up to 6 feet

Shrub

Tiger Eyes Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

FullUSDA 3–8
Tipu Tree (Tipuana Tipu) — bright green leaves span about 4 to 6 inches in length

Tree

Tipu Tree

Tipuana Tipu

FullUSDA 9–10
Torrey Pine (Pinus Torreyana) — Its resilience and coastal origin make it resistant to salt spray, an added benefit for seaside landscapes

Conifer

Torrey Pine

Pinus Torreyana

FullUSDA 9–10
Toyon (Heteromeles Arbutifolia) — Toyon adapts easily to full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types; though it thrives in, image 62

Shrub

Toyon

Heteromeles Arbutifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — the Tree Aloe blooms in the late fall to early winter; it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure

Tree

Tree Aloe

Aloe Barberae

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Heath (Erica Arborea) — white flowers measuring around 0.12 inches across; to achieve optimal growth and flowering

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree Heath

Erica Arborea

FullUSDA 7–9
Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Its compound leaves are quite lengthy; yellow flowers in the garden

Tree

Tree Of Heaven

Ailanthus Altissima

FullUSDA 4–8
Triangular Fig (Ficus Triangularis) — It thrives in well-draining, moist soil, and requires minimal watering

Shrub

Triangular Fig

Ficus Triangularis

FullUSDA 9–11
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — which boast a blend of purple; it makes an excellent focal point in landscape designs

Tree

Tricolor European Beech

Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor'

FullUSDA 4–7
Trident Maple (Acer Buergerianum) — tree with orange and red blooms; the Trident Maple thrives best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 8, image 65

Tree

Trident Maple

Acer Buergerianum

FullUSDA 6–9
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — Come late spring to early summer; when incorporating the Tulip Tree into landscapes, image 103

Tree

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron Tulipifera

FullUSDA 4–10
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — tree for full or half; the Turkish Filbert is an excellent choice for a structured yet naturalistic aesthetic

Tree

Turkish Filbert

Corylus Colurna

FullUSDA 4–7
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — showing a hardiness within USDA zones 7 to 9

Tree

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora'

FullUSDA 7–10
Tuskegee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee') — Hardy in Zones 7-9, it's also resistant to powdery mildew, ensuring robust foliage

Tree

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee'

FullUSDA 7–9
Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — coupled with its manageable size and minimal water requirements

Tree

Twisted Acacia

Acacia Schaffneri

FullUSDA 8–11
Twisted Desert Wattle (Acacia Aphylla) — adding to this low-maintenance plant's visual intrigue and habitat value

Tree

Twisted Desert Wattle

Acacia Aphylla

FullUSDA 10–10
Ulmo (Eucryphia Cordifolia) — native to the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina

Tree

Ulmo

Eucryphia Cordifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Valencia Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Valencia') — evergreen leaves with clusters of fragrant

Tree

Valencia Orange

Citrus Sinensis 'Valencia'

FullUSDA 8–10
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Its substantial presence requires a significant amount of space and unhindered room for root growth

Tree

Valley Oak

Quercus Lobata

FullUSDA 7–9
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine (Pinus Flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid') — particularly sought after for its unique aesthetic

Conifer

Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine

Pinus Flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

FullUSDA 3–11
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea (Hydrangea Paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry') — It flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil

Shrub

Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea

Hydrangea Paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry'

FullUSDA 4–9

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