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Trees

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

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Trees in the database

White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Alba') — Pruning is minimal, mainly to remove crossing or damaged limbs or to shape the tree as desired

Tree

White Flowering Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Alba'

FullUSDA 4–9
White Ironbark (Eucalyptus Leucoxylon) — It displays a high tolerance for drought conditions once established

Tree

White Ironbark

Eucalyptus Leucoxylon

FullUSDA 9–9
White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — Preferring well-drained soil, it requires moderate watering and suits USDA zones 10-11

Tree

White Joy Perfume Tree

Michelia Champaca 'Alba'

FullUSDA 9–11
Whiteleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Viscida) — although it can tolerate partial shade

Tree

Whiteleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Viscida

FullUSDA 11–11
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — Its growth rate is moderate

Tree

White Oak

Quercus Alba

FullUSDA 3–9
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating deciduous tree

Tree

White Orchid Tree

Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida'

FullUSDA 9–10
White Poplar (Populus Alba) — providing contrast and seasonal interest with its changing leaf colors and striking winter silhouette

Tree

White Poplar

Populus Alba

FullUSDA 3–8
White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — with an equal or wider canopy span; the White Sapote displays a lush, image 64

Tree

White Sapote

Casimiroa Edulis

FullUSDA 10–11
White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — allow sufficient space for the spruce to reach its full width.<br><br>Resistant to winter chill

Conifer

White Spruce

Picea Glauca

FullUSDA 2–6
White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — providing excellent cover for wildlife and a natural

Tree

White Thorn Acacia

Vachella constricta

FullUSDA 7–11
Willard's Acacia (Acacia Willardiana) — feathery gray-green foliage and showy clusters of bright yellow flowers

Tree

Willard's Acacia

Acacia Willardiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 20-40 feet in height with a 10-20-foot spread; rod-shaped

Tree

Willow Acacia, Australian Willow

Acacia Salicina

FullUSDA 9–11
Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — is a highly ornamental tree valued for its weeping foliage and distinctive aromatic presence

Tree

Willow-Leaf Peppermint

Eucalyptus Nicholii

FullUSDA 9–10
Willow Oak (Quercus Phellos) — and four-season interest to the setting; thriving in zones 5-9, it reaches 40-60 ft

Tree

Willow Oak

Quercus Phellos

FullUSDA 5–9
Wilson Holly (Ilex X Altaclarensis 'Wilsonii') — The Wilson Holly (Ilex x altaclarensis 'Wilsonii') is an elegant evergreen shrub

Tree

Wilson Holly

Ilex X Altaclarensis 'Wilsonii'

FullUSDA 7–11
Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — with a slender trunk reaching up to 40 feet tall; with some specimens reaching up to 20 inches in diameter, image 52

Palm

Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus Fortunei

FullUSDA 8–10
Winged Elm (Ulmus Alta) — this elm sports dark green leaves

Tree

Winged Elm

Ulmus Alta

FullUSDA 2–9
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — is a majestic deciduous tree that brings year-round interest to any landscape design

Tree

Winter King Green Hawthorn

Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King'

FullUSDA 4–7
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade to full sun; notably appreciated for its aromatic, image 73

Tree

Winter's Bark

Drimys Winteri

FullUSDA 7–10
Woodward Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Woodwardii') — is a compact evergreen conifer reaching up to 6-8 feet tall and wide

Conifer

Woodward Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Woodwardii'

FullUSDA 3–7
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — scientifically known as Markhamia lutea; the tree produces slender

Tree

Yellow Bell Bean Tree

Markhamia Lutea

FullUSDA 10–11
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — with a canopy spread of about 40 to 50 feet; offering a seasonal display that underscores its landscape value

Tree

Yellow Birch

Betula Alleghaniensis

FullUSDA 2–7
Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — the Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is adaptable to a range of soil types

Shrub

Yellow Bird Magnolia

Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'

FullUSDA 5–9
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — well-drained soils but exhibits remarkable adaptability

Conifer

Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress

Callitropsis Nootkatensis

FullUSDA 5–10

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