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Trees

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

945 plants

Trees in the database

Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis) — It is drought-tolerant once established; pinnate leaves are deep green through spring and summer

Tree

Chinese Pistache

Pistacia Chinensis

FullUSDA 7–10
Chinese Redbud (Cercis Chinensis) — Before the heart-shaped leaves unfurl

Shrub

Chinese Redbud

Cercis Chinensis

FullUSDA 6–9
Chinese Sand Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Shinseiki') — The Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinseiki' is a deciduous fruit tree, typically reaching 10-20 ft with an equal spread

Tree

Chinese Sand Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Shinseiki'

FullUSDA 4–8
Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — offering a commanding presence.<br><br>Foliage is a key feature; it can reach up to 80 feet tall and, image 64

Tree

Chinese Sweet Gum

Liquidambar Formosana

FullUSDA 7–9
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree reaching up to 40 feet tall; white-waxy

Tree

Chinese Tallow Tree

Triadica Sebifera

FullUSDA 9–10
Chinquapin Oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii) — limestone-rich soils but is adaptable to drier conditions

Tree

Chinquapin Oak

Quercus Muehlenbergii

FullUSDA 4–7
Chitalpa (Chitalpa X Tashkentensis) — deciduous tree reaching heights of 20‚Äì30 ft

Tree

Chitalpa

Chitalpa X Tashkentensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana) — delicate clusters of white to pink-tinged flowers emerge; this hardy species entwines ornamental value with, image 84

Tree

Chokecherry

Prunus Virginiana

FullUSDA 5–10
Christmas Bush (Senna Bicapsularis) — suitable for incorporation into a variety of landscape designs

Tree

Christmas Bush

Senna Bicapsularis

FullUSDA 9–11
Coastal Scrub Oak (Quercus dumosa) — Mature at 6-15 ft tall, its dense foliage provides excellent cover for wildlife

Shrub

Coastal Scrub Oak

Quercus dumosa

FullUSDA 8–9
Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — They are elongated and leathery

Shrub

Coast Banksia

Banksia Integrifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Casuarina stricta, commonly called Coast Beefwood, is an evergreen tree native to Australia

Tree

Coast Beefwood

Casuarina stricta

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — <br><br>Equipped with thick

Tree

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) — well-drained soil and benefits from a climate offering abundant fog

Conifer

Coast Redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

FullUSDA 7–10
Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — so it's essential to place it out of reach of pets and children; and is an excellent choice for, image 65

Tree

Cockspur Coral Tree

Erythrina Crista-Galli

FullUSDA 10–10
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — white flowers in the garden; the Cockspur Hawthorn's most striking feature is its glossy deep green leaves

Tree

Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus Crus-Galli

FullUSDA 5–9
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Glauca') — renowned for its silvery-blue needles and classic pyramid shape; and ensure the soil is well-drained, image 56

Conifer

Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Glauca'

FullUSDA 2–6
Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — The Colorado Spruce, or Picea pungens, is a majestic, pyramidal conifer exuding a stately presence

Conifer

Colorado Spruce

Picea Pungens

FullUSDA 2–6
Columnar English Oak (Quercus Robur 'Fastigiata') — yellowish-green catkins gracefully add to its appeal.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade

Tree

Columnar English Oak

Quercus Robur 'Fastigiata'

FullUSDA 4–8
Commemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — Thriving in zones 4-8, it soars to heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 30-50 feet

Tree

Commemoration Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration'

FullUSDA 3–8
Common Catalpa (Catalpa Bignonioides) — heart-shaped leaves and showy; which can measure up to 12 inches across and provide a dense

Tree

Common Catalpa

Catalpa Bignonioides

FullUSDA 5–9
Common Hackberry (Celtis Occidentalis) — The leaves, ovate with a serrated edge, offer a subtle yet pleasing mid-green hue

Tree

Common Hackberry

Celtis Occidentalis

FullUSDA 3–9
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — tree with white blooms

Tree

Common Horsechestnut

Aesculus Hippocastanum

FullUSDA 3–10
Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — including bees and hummingbirds

Shrub

Common Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Manzanita

FullUSDA 7–10

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