The database

Trees

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

945 plants

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes

Common Plum

Prunus Domestica

Full · Zones 5–10

Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — The Picea pungens 'Compacta' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense, rounded form

Compact Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 4–7

Coolibah (Eucalyptus Microtheca) — The Coolibah (Eucalyptus microtheca) is a resilient Australian native tree

Coolibah

Eucalyptus Microtheca

Full · Zones 8–11

Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — It is recognized for its distinctive copper-colored foliage; purpurea, is an ornamental cultivar of, image 54

Copper Beech

Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea

Full · Zones 4–7

Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — is celebrated for its vibrant coral-red young branches

Coral Bark Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

Full · Zones 5–10

Coral Gum (Eucalyptus Torquata) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Coral Gum

Eucalyptus Torquata

Full · Zones 9–9

Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — requiring minimal pruning and care post-establishment; and when mature can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet, image 59

Cork Oak

Quercus Suber

Full · Zones 4–10

Corkscrew Willow (Salix Babylonica 'Tortuosa') — as it is known for an extensive root system

Corkscrew Willow

Salix Babylonica 'Tortuosa'

Full · Zones 5–10

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a versatile deciduous shrub or small tree

Cornelian Dogwood

Cornus Mas

Full · Zones 4–8

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine (Pinus Coulteri) — Pinus coulteri, known as the Coulter or Bigcone Pine, is a robust conifer native to coastal California

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine

Pinus Coulteri

Full · Zones 7–10

Cow Itch Tree (Lagunaria Patersonii) — Reaching heights of 40-50 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet

Cow Itch Tree

Lagunaria Patersonii

Full · Zones 9–10

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica) — The Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a versatile, flowering shrub/small tree, thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica

Full · Zones 7–10

Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — The Crimson Bottlebrush, Callistemon lanceolatus, is a vibrant shrub, reaching 5-10 ft high and 4-8 ft wide

Crimson Bottlebrush

Callistemon Lanceolatus

Full · Zones 9–10

Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Reaching up to 35-50 feet in height with a 25-40 feet spread

Crimson King Maple

Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King'

Full · Zones 3–10

Crimson Queen Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Crimson Queen') — burgundy-red foliage that turns brilliant crimson in fall

Crimson Queen Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

Half · Zones 3–10

Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — typically reaching between 50 to 70 feet in height

Cucumber Tree

Magnolia Acuminata

Full · Zones 7–9

Curly Leaf Globe Willow (Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa') — is an ornamental tree known for its twisted branches and vibrant green

Curly Leaf Globe Willow

Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa'

Full · Zones 5–8

Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Laciniata') — The Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula pendula 'Laciniata') is a deciduous tree

Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Betula Pendula 'Laciniata'

Full · Zones 3–9

Dappled Willow (Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki') — The Dappled Willow or Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki' is a striking

Dappled Willow

Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'

Full · Zones 5–7

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Prefers partial to full sun

David's Maple

Acer Davidii

Half · Zones 5–10

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia Glyptostroboides) — fern-like foliage and storied history

Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia Glyptostroboides

Full · Zones 5–10

D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') — Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D

D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard'

Full · Zones 6–10

Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — The Deodar Cedar, Cedrus deodara, stands out with its graceful, pyramidal form and drooping branches

Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara

Full · Zones 7–10

Desert Ironwood (Olneya Tesota) — The Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota), native to the Sonoran Desert, thrives in arid conditions

Desert Ironwood

Olneya Tesota

Full · Zones 9–11