Trees

Trees define long-term garden structure. Choose for mature size, root behavior, canopy spread, climate, and maintenance.

Tree Kinds

Kind	Examples	Notes
Shade trees	Oak, maple, plane tree, elm	Long-lived canopy, large root zones
Flowering trees	Magnolia, jacaranda, dogwood, cherry	Seasonal display
Fruit trees	Citrus, apple, peach, fig, olive	Productive pruning and harvest access
Evergreen trees	Eucalyptus, podocarpus, holly, bay	Year-round screen or canopy
Deciduous trees	Maple, birch, ginkgo, liquidambar	Summer shade, winter light
Street trees	Crepe myrtle, pear, ginkgo, zelkova	Tolerate compacted urban conditions
Specimen trees	Japanese maple, palm, cycad, weeping forms	Focal point planting

Selection Notes

Do not choose a tree only by nursery size. Confirm mature height, width, root spread, drop mess, allergen concerns, local restrictions, and nearby utilities.