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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Blue Japanese White Pine (Pinus Parviflora 'Glauca') — offers striking silvery-blue needles bringing year-round interest to any landscape

Conifer

Blue Japanese White Pine

Pinus Parviflora 'Glauca'

FullUSDA 5–9
Blue-Leaf Wattle, Weeping Wattle (Acacia Saligna) — each one reaching 4 to 8 inches in length

Tree

Blue-Leaf Wattle, Weeping Wattle

Acacia Saligna

FullUSDA 9–11
Blue Noble Fir (Abies Procera 'Glauca') — is a majestic evergreen with striking

Conifer

Blue Noble Fir

Abies Procera 'Glauca'

FullUSDA 5–8
Blue Oak (Quercus Douglasii) — Quercus douglasii, the Blue Oak, is a deciduous tree native to California's coastal ranges; drought-tolerant once established

Tree

Blue Oak

Quercus Douglasii

FullUSDA 7–7
Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Floridum) — airy structure provides dappled shade; open canopy provides dappled shade

Tree

Blue Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Floridum

FullUSDA 8–11
Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — is a stunning coniferous evergreen that imparts a touch of majestic beauty to any landscape design

Conifer

Blue Spanish Fir

Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca'

FullUSDA 5–10
Bodhi Tree (Ficus Religiosa) — The Bodhi Tree produces small figs, but they are generally not considered an edible commodity

Tree

Bodhi Tree

Ficus Religiosa

FullUSDA 10–11
Bolleana Poplar (Populus Bolleana) — The Bolleana Poplar (Populus bolleana) is a fast-growing

Tree

Bolleana Poplar

Populus Bolleana

FullUSDA 4–10
Bosnian Pine (Pinus Heldreichii) — This exquisite conifer can achieve a height ranging from 30 to 60 feet; it boasts a narrow, pyramidal form, reaching up to

Conifer

Bosnian Pine

Pinus Heldreichii

FullUSDA 7–10
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — resembling those of the poplar - hence the species name 'populneus'; it is pest-resistant and requires, image 100

Tree

Bottle Tree

Brachychiton Populneus

FullUSDA 8–11
Bowhall Red Maple (Acer Rubrum 'Franksred') — This stately tree reaches a mature height of 40-45 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet

Tree

Bowhall Red Maple

Acer Rubrum 'Franksred'

FullUSDA 3–9
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — stands as a deciduous tree offering a dynamic presence in any garden or landscape design; acer negundo, or Box Elder, is, image 86

Tree

Box Elder

Acer Negundo

FullUSDA 2–10
Box-Leafted Azara (Azara Microphylla) — Noteworthy for its vanilla-scented

Shrub

Box-Leafted Azara

Azara Microphylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Bradford Callery Pear (Pyrus Calleryana 'Bradford') — is a popular ornamental tree that stands out with its profuse spring blossoms and glossy green leaves

Tree

Bradford Callery Pear

Pyrus Calleryana 'Bradford'

FullUSDA 4–10
Braeburn Apple (Malus Pumila 'Braeburn') — The Braeburn Apple (Malus pumila 'Braeburn') is a deciduous tree

Tree

Braeburn Apple

Malus Pumila 'Braeburn'

FullUSDA 5–8
Brazilian Butterfly Tree (Bauhinia forficata) — ranging in size from 4 to 6 inches across.<br><br>In late winter to early spring

Tree

Brazilian Butterfly Tree

Bauhinia forficata

FullUSDA 10–10
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — Native to Brazil and parts of Central America

Tree

Brazilian Fern Tree

Schizolobium Parahyba

FullUSDA 8–11
Brazilian Pepper Tree (Schinus Terebinthifolius) — Prefers full sun and adaptable to various soils; always consult local guidelines before incorporating this

Tree

Brazilian Pepper Tree

Schinus Terebinthifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Bridal Bouquet Frangipani (Plumeria Acuminata 'Bridal Bouquet') — Plumeria acuminata 'Bridal Bouquet' is a captivating tropical shrub

Shrub

Bridal Bouquet Frangipani

Plumeria Acuminata 'Bridal Bouquet'

FullUSDA 10–10
Brisbane Box (Lophostemon Confertus) — white flowers in the garden; this adaptability makes it a prime choice for avenues, image 82

Tree

Brisbane Box

Lophostemon Confertus

FullUSDA 9–10
Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Longaeva) — with needles that can persist for 40 years

Conifer

Bristlecone Pine

Pinus Longaeva

FullUSDA 4–7
Broad-Leaved Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Persimilis 'Prunifolia') — maturing at about 25 feet tall and 25 feet wide

Shrub

Broad-Leaved Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus Persimilis 'Prunifolia'

FullUSDA 6–7
Brodie Eastern Red Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Brodie') — Brodie Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Brodie') is a columnar conifer

Conifer

Brodie Eastern Red Juniper

Juniperus Virginiana 'Brodie'

FullUSDA 6–9
Bronze Loquat (Eriobotrya Deflexa) — evergreen appeal with its bronze-tinted

Shrub

Bronze Loquat

Eriobotrya Deflexa

FullUSDA 9–10

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