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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — The California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) is a majestic, deciduous tree reaching heights up to 100 feet

Tree

California Sycamore

Platanus Racemosa

FullUSDA 7–10
California Walnut (Juglans Californica) — The California Walnut, Juglans californica, is a native, deciduous tree reaching up to 30 feet tall, image 39

Tree

California Walnut

Juglans Californica

FullUSDA 4–10
Callery Pear (Pyrus Calleryana) — commonly known as the Callery Pear

Tree

Callery Pear

Pyrus Calleryana

FullUSDA 4–10
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — reaching heights up to 25 ft

Tree

Camperdown Elm

Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii'

FullUSDA 3–10
Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Camphora) — which is both refreshing and therapeutic; hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 76

Tree

Camphor Tree

Cinnamomum Camphora

FullUSDA 8–11
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — this cultivar is renowned for its adaptive nature

Tree

Canada Red Chokecherry

Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red'

FullUSDA 5–10
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — these blooms give way to edible; it requires minimal maintenance once established and is largely, image 69

Shrub

Canadian Serviceberry

Amelanchier Canadensis

FullUSDA 4–8
Canary Island Pine (Pinus Canariensis) — it can reach upwards of 65 feet in cultivation; allowing the tree to withstand occasional wildfires.<br><br>Adapted to

Conifer

Canary Island Pine

Pinus Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — with a canopy spread of 30 ft; adding a dynamic aspect to the garden, image 63

Tree

Cape Chestnut

Calodendrum Capense

FullUSDA 9–11
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Regular watering and annual pruning promote fruit production and tree health

Tree

Cara Cara Navel Orange

Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara'

FullUSDA 8–10
Caribbean Copper Plant (Euphorbia Cotinifolia) — rounded leaves boasting a striking coppery-red hue; consider using Euphorbia cotinifolia as a, image 58

Shrub

Caribbean Copper Plant

Euphorbia Cotinifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — are known to be a chocolate substitute due to their rich

Tree

Carob Tree

Ceratonia Siliqua

FullUSDA 9–10
Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry (Rhamnus Caroliniana) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil

Shrub

Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry

Rhamnus Caroliniana

HalfUSDA 6–9
Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — making it an excellent choice for screens; the Carolina Laurel Cherry is an elegant addition to any landscape

Tree

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Prunus Caroliniana

FullUSDA 8–10
Carolina Silverbell (Halesia Carolina) — oblong seed pods that also hold visual interest

Tree

Carolina Silverbell

Halesia Carolina

FullUSDA 4–8
Carriere Or Lavalle Hawthorn (Crataegus X Lavallei) — commonly known as Lavalle Hawthorn

Tree

Carriere Or Lavalle Hawthorn

Crataegus X Lavallei

FullUSDA 4–4
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — These leaves cluster together in a visually striking manner; with its versatility and attractive features, image 96

Tree

Carrot Wood

Cupaniopsis Anacardioides

FullUSDA 8–11
Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — balanced canopy.<br><br>The foliage of Cascalote is comprised of fine

Tree

Cascalote

Caesalpinia Cacalaco

FullUSDA 9–11
Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Traskiae) — evergreen shrub native to Santa Catalina Island

Shrub

Catalina Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Traskiae

FullUSDA 9–10
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and provide winter protection in the cooler end of this range

Shrub

Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba'

FullUSDA 7–10
Catclaw Acacia (Acacia Greggii) — fissured bark contrasting with the vibrant green

Shrub

Catclaw Acacia

Acacia Greggii

FullUSDA 6–10
Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia) — tree with green and yellow blooms

Tree

Cedar Elm

Ulmus Crassifolia

FullUSDA 2–9
Cedar Of Lebanon (Cedrus Libani) — Durable and drought-resistant

Conifer

Cedar Of Lebanon

Cedrus Libani

FullUSDA 5–11
Celeste Fig (Ficus Carica 'Celeste') — growing 7-10 ft tall with a spread of 5-7 ft

Tree

Celeste Fig

Ficus Carica 'Celeste'

FullUSDA 7–9

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