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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Bruns Slender Spruce (Picea Omorika 'Bruns') — The Bruns Slender Spruce (Picea omorika 'Bruns') is a narrow, columnar evergreen, perfect for tight spaces

Conifer

Bruns Slender Spruce

Picea Omorika 'Bruns'

FullUSDA 2–7
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — attracting pollinators and providing subtle interest; ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun

Shrub

Brush Cherry

Syzygium Paniculatum

FullUSDA 9–11
Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa) — shrub / tree for full or half

Shrub

Buckhorn Cholla

Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa

FullUSDA 9–10
Bull Banksia (Banksia Grandis) — Resistant to drought, it's a low-maintenance choice for impactful landscapes

Shrub

Bull Banksia

Banksia Grandis

FullUSDA 9–10
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — providing a textural contrast to its surroundings.<br><br>Of particular note are the massive

Conifer

Bunya-Bunya

Araucaria Bidwillii

FullUSDA 8–11
Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Burgundy Lace') — and burst into vibrant red hues in fall

Tree

Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Burgundy Lace'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — they provide food for a range of wildlife; lobed outline that turns a resplendent gold come fall.<br><br>Another, image 64

Tree

Burr Oak

Quercus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 7–7
Bush Chinkapin (Chrysolepis Sempervirens) — and need moderate moisture

Tree

Bush Chinkapin

Chrysolepis Sempervirens

FullUSDA 5–7
Bushy Yate, Leymann's Gum (Eucalyptus Conferruminata) — Its drought-tolerance and adaptability to various soil types make it an ideal

Tree

Bushy Yate, Leymann's Gum

Eucalyptus Conferruminata

FullUSDA 9–11
Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — reaching 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread in 10 years

Tree

Butterfly Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Butternut (Juglans Cineria) — providing seasonal interest.<br><br>Spring brings forth inconspicuous yellow-green catkins

Tree

Butternut

Juglans Cineria

FullUSDA 3–7
Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — When planning the garden layout; hardy in USDA Zones 8 through 11, it thrives under full sunlight but can withstand partial

Palm

Cabbage Palm

Sabal Palmetto

FullUSDA 8–10
Cajeput (Melaleuca Quinquenervia) — tree with white blooms; gardeners should note the potential for invasiveness in some regions

Tree

Cajeput

Melaleuca Quinquenervia

FullUSDA 9–11
Calamondin Orange (Citrofortunella Mitis) — Its fragrant, white flowers bloom intermittently throughout the year, though peak blossoming occurs in spring

Tree

Calamondin Orange

Citrofortunella Mitis

FullUSDA 9–11
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — The California Ash, or Fraxinus dipetala, is a deciduous tree that brings graceful beauty to any landscape

Tree

California Ash

Fraxinus Dipetala

FullUSDA 6–10
California Bay (Umbellularia Californica) — The California Bay, Umbellularia californica, is a versatile evergreen tree native to coastal forests

Shrub

California Bay

Umbellularia Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Black Oak (Quercus Kelloggii) — the California Black Oak provides ample shade and is an excellent focal point for larger spaces

Tree

California Black Oak

Quercus Kelloggii

FullUSDA 6–11
California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica) — but this characteristic is a natural response to its environment and not a sign of ill health; this, image 75

Shrub

California Buckeye

Aesculus Californica

FullUSDA 8–10
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — manifesting itself as a vital part of the coastal ecosystem

Tree

California Island Oak

Quercus Tomentella

FullUSDA 10–11
California Juniper (Juniperus Californica) — showcasing dense blue-green foliage and reddish-brown bark; the plant\'s irregular growth habit and attractive

Conifer

California Juniper

Juniperus Californica

FullUSDA 3–11
California Nutmeg (Torreya Californica) — While the California Nutmeg is slow-growing; creating a unique visual interest

Conifer

California Nutmeg

Torreya Californica

FullUSDA 2–9
California Pepper (Schinus Molle) — pinnately compound leaves which emit a distinctive fragrant aroma when crushed; pink flowers in the garden, image 68

Tree

California Pepper

Schinus Molle

FullUSDA 8–10
California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — Following the flowering period

Shrub

California Privet

Ligustrum Ovalifolium

FullUSDA 5–8
California Scrub Oak (Quercus berberidifolia) — Its dark green, holly-like leaves and acorns offer food and shelter for wildlife

Shrub

California Scrub Oak

Quercus berberidifolia

FullUSDA 8–9

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