Trees

Trees

by Rod Smith

Former Iowa Certified Nurseryman and
Oregon Certified Nursery Professional

© 2000-2025 Rodney A. Smith
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You can find plants by common name by clicking on Common and Scientific Names of Trees, Shrubs, Vines & Perennials

Click on underlined plant names to see a picture.

Low = under 15 feet, Medium = 15 feet to 25 feet, Tall = over 25 feet

BEG = Broadleaf Evergreen. NEG = Needleleaf Evergreen. Unmarked plants are deciduous.

NAT = Native. PNP = Included in the Portland Native Plant list of recommended plants.

FR = Fire Resistant

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


Scientific name           USDA Zone Height X Width      Description
  Common name                 Water Exposure

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Abies fraseri                  4-7  40' X 20'  NEG. Pyramidal with short, dark    
  Fraser Fir                   Med. Sun-Part     green needles.                   
Abies grandis                  5-6  100' X 25' NAT NEG. Pyramidal. Likes cool,    
  Grand Fir                    Med. Sun-Part     moist soil. Dark green needle.PNP
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'    5-7  20' X 12'  NEG. Dark green needles with silver
  Silberlocke Korean Fir       Med. Sun-Part     bands underneath.                
Abies lasiocarpa               4-7  50' X 25'  NAT NEG. Slow growing. Drooping    
  Alpine Fir                   Med. Sun-Part     branches. Likes cool, moist soil.
Abies procera                  5-6  90' X 20'  NAT NEG. Pyramidal. Short, stiff   
  Noble Fir                    Med. Sun-Part     branches. Likes cool, moist soil.
Acer buergerianum              5-9  20' X 20'  Rounded shape. Red/orange leaves in
  Trident Maple                Med. Sun-Part     fall.                            
Acer campestre                 5-8  30' X 30'  Dense, rounded, tough tree. Corky  
  Hedge Maple                  Med. Sun-Part     bark. Yellow fall leaves.        
Acer circinatum                4-7  20' X 15'  NAT. Multiple trunks. Yellow orange
  Vine Maple                   Med. Shade-Part   red fall leaves. No hot sun!  PNP
Acer grandidentatum            3-8  25' X 15'  Multi-stemmed tree. Red, orange,   
  Bigtooth Maple               Med. Shade-Part   yellow leaves in fall.         FR
Acer griseum                   4-8  25' X 20'  Reddish brown bark peels like      
  Paper Bark Maple             Med. Sun-Part     paper. Brilliant red in fall.    
Acer japonicum                 5-7  20' X 15'  Outstanding orange-red leaves in   
  Full Moon Maple              Med. Sun-Part     the Fall.                        
Acer macrophyllum              5-8  60' X 40'  NAT. Large spreading shade tree.   
  Bigleaf Maple                Med. Sun-Part     Big leaves. Yellow in fall.PNP FR
Acer miyabei                   4-8  35' X 35'  Oval shaped tree. 5 lobed leaves.  
  Miyabe Maple                 Med. Sun-Part     Pest free leaves. Yellow in fall.
Acer negundo 'Variegatum'      3-8  25' X 20'  Compound leaves are green and      
  Variegated Box Elder         Med. Sun-Part     creamy white.                    
Acer palmatum                  5-8  20' X 20'  Vase shaped tree. Red, variegated  
  Japanese Maple               Med. Sun-Part     or green leaves. Yellow-red fall.
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'     5-8  20' X 15'  Vase shaped. Yellow fall leaves.   
  Coral Bark Japane. Maple     Med. Sun-Part     Coral colored bark.              
Acer platanoides               3-7  40' X 30'  Upright oval shape. Yellow leaves  
  Norway Maple                 Med. Sun-Part     in fall. Heavy shade underneath. 
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King 3-7  40' X 35'  Rounded shape. Purple leaves all   
  Crimson King Norway Maple    Med. Sun-Part     summer, turn darker in the fall. 
Acer rubrum                    3-9  40' X 30'  Upright oval shape. Red leaves in  
  Red Maple                    M-H  Sun-Part     fall.                          FR
Acer rubrum 'Armstrong'        4-9  50' X 15'  Fast growing. Columnar shape.      
  Armstrong Red Maple          Med. Sun          Yellow to red fall leaves.     FR
Acer saccharinum               3-9  50' X 40'  Fast growing. Rounded shape.       
  Silver Maple                 M-H  Sun-Part     Yellow fall leaves.              
Acer saccharum                 3-8  50' X 40'  Broad rounded shape. Orange or red 
  Sugar Maple                  Med. Sun-Part     fall leaves. Very thick shade. FR
Acer tataricum                 3-8  25' X 20'  Oval to rounded shape. Yellow to   
  Tatarian Maple               Med. Sun          orange-red fall leaves.          
Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala  3-8  15' X 15'  Vase shaped tree. Small leaves turn
  Amur Maple                   L-M  Sun-Part     bright orange-red in fall.     FR
Aesculus hippocastanum         3-8  50' X 50'  Large rounded shape. Large inedible
  Horsechestnut                Med. Sun          nuts. Yellow fall leaves.        
Aesculus x carnea              4-9  30' X 30'  Round. Dense shade. Red flowers in 
  Red Horsechestnut            Med. Sun-Part     April and May. Yellow in fall. FR
Alnus rubra                    5-6  70' X 40'  NAT. Fast growing. Tolerates wet   
  Red Alder                    High Sun-Part     soil. Yellow fall leaves.  PNP FR
Alnus tenuifolia               5-8  25' X 20'  NAT. Small tree or multi-stemmed    
  Mountain Alder               M-H  Sun          shrub. Yellow fall leaves.     FR
Amelanchier x grandiflora      4-9  20' X 15'  White flowers May. Edible berries  
  Apple Serviceberry           Med. Sun-Shade    in June. Red-orange in fall.   FR
Araucaria auracana             7-10 70' X 35'  NEG. Rope-like branches with       
  Monkey Puzzle Tree           Med. Sun          closely set, sharp leaves.       
Arbutus menziesii              5-9  50' X 40'  NAT BEG. White flowers in spring.  
  Madrone                      Low  Sun-Part     Edible berries. Peeling bark. PNP
Arbutus x 'Marina'             7-9  20' X 20'  BEG. Pink flowers and red fruit in 
  Marina Strawberry Tree       Low  Sun          fall and winter. Feeds birds.    
Asimina triloba                5-8  20' X 20'  Slow growing tree. Large fruit with
  Pawpaw                       Med. Sun-Part     banana/mango/pineapple flavor.   
Azara microphylla              7-10 30' X 12'  BEG. Yellow flowers smell of       
  Boxleaf Azara                Med. Sun-Shade    vanilla. Small orange-red fruit. 

B
Betula nigra                   2-9  40' X 35'  Bark peels to tan/orange. Resistant
  River Birch                  Med. Sun          to bronze birch borer.         FR
Betula papyrifera              2-7  50' X 35'  Oval shape. White bark. Yellow fall
  Paper Or Canoe Birch         Med. Sun          leaves. Resistant to birch borer.
Betula pendula 'Youngii'       2-7  15' X 20'  Asymmetric weeping shape. Yellow   
  Weeping European Birch       Med. Sun          fall leaves.                   FR

C
Calocedrus decurrens           5-8  50' X 15'  NAT NEG. Pyramidal. Fragrant twigs 
  Incense Cedar                Med. Sun-Part     used for garlands.               
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'  4-8  40' X 30'  Dense columnar tree. Yellow in fall
  Columnar European Hornbeam   Med. Sun-Part     Almost no insects and diseases.  
Catalpa speciosa               4-8  60' X 40'  Large, open tough tree. Orchid-like
  Northern Catalpa             M-H  Sun-Part     flowers in spring. Bean pods.  FR
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'      6-9  60' X 40'  NEG. Open pyramidal shape.         
  Blue Atlas Cedar             Med. Sun          Blue needles.                    
Cedrus atlantica 'Pendula'     6-8  15' X 15'  NEG. Can be staked as column or    
  Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar     Med. Sun          waterfall. Green needles.        
Cedrus deodara                 7-9  60' X 25'  NEG. Pyramidal blue-green needles. 
  Deodar Cedar                 Med. Sun          Drooping branch tips.            
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'         6-9  40' X 30'  NEG. Open pyramidal shape. Golden  
  Golden Deodar Cedar          Med. Sun          needles. Drooping branch tips.   
Cedrus deodara 'Pendula'       6-9  10' X 4'   NEG. Can be staked as column or    
  Weeping Deodar Cedar         Med. Sun          waterfall. Blue-green needles.   
Cedrus libani                  5-7  50' X 50'  NEG. Slow growing. Bright green    
  Cedar Of Lebanon             Med. Sun          needles. Pyramidal when young.   
Cedrus libani 'Sargentii'      5-7  3' X 4'    NEG. Slow growing. Can be          
  Weeping Cedar Of Lebanon     Med. Sun          staked as column or waterfall.   
Celtis occidentalis            2-9  50' X 40'  Light green leaves. Corky bark.   
  Hackberry                    Low  Sun-Part     Attracts bees. Yellow in fall. FR
Cercidiphyllum japonicum       4-8  50' X 40'  Bronzy new leaves in spring turn   
  Katsura Tree                 Med. Sun-Part     orange or yellow in the fall.    
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pend 4-8  25' X 15'  Weeping. Bronzy new leaves turn    
  Weeping Katsura Tree         Med  Sun-Part     yellow in fall.                  
Cercis canadensis              4-9  25' X 20'  Vase shaped. Pink sweet pea flowers
  Eastern Redbud               Med. Sun-Part     in April. Yellow fall leaves.  FR
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pan. 5-9  25' X 30'  Vase shaped. Pink sweet pea flowers
  Forest Pansy Redbud          Med. Sun-Part     in April. Purple leaves.         
Cercis chinensis               6-9  12' X 10'  Upright rounded shape. Pink sweet  
  Chinese Redbud               Med. Sun-Part     pea flowers in April. Light bark.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana       5-9  100' X 45' NAT NEG. Pyramidal shape with      
  Port Orford Cypress          Med. Sun-Part     drooping branch tips.            
Chamaecyparis nootkaten. 'Pend 4-7  35' X 12'  NEG. Irregular pyramidal shape.    
  Weeping Alaska Cypress       Med. Sun-Part     Blue-green needles. Weeping.     
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulev 4-8  10' X 4'   NEG. Blue-green foliage. Slow      
  Boulevard False Cypress      Med. Sun-Part     growing and dense.               
Chamaerops humilis             8-11 12' X 12'  BEG. Hardiest of all palms. Large  
  European Fan Palm            Med. Sun-Part     fan shaped leaves.               
Chionanthus retusus            5-9  15' X 15'  Large, white flower clusters June- 
  Chinese Fringe Tree          Med. Sun          July. Bright yellow fall leaves. 
Cladrastis kentukea            4-8  40' X 45'  Slow growing. Very fragrant white  
  Yellowwood                   Med. Sun          flowers in May. Yellow in fall.  
Clerodendrum trichotomum       7-9  15' X 15'  Fragrant white flowers in July.    
  Harlequin Glorybower         Med. Sun          Metallic blue berries.           
Cornus alternifolia            3-7  20' X 25'  Layered branches. White flowers in 
  Pagoda Dogwood               Med. Sun-Part     May-June. Red fall leaves.       
Cornus florida                 5-9  25' X 25'  White or pink flowers in April and 
  Eastern Flowering Dogwood    Med. Sun-Part     May. Red fall leaves.          FR
Cornus kousa                   5-8  25' X 25'  White or pink flowers in May-June. 
  Kousa Dogwood                Med. Sun-Part     Resistant to Anthracnose disease.
Cornus mas                     4-8  20' X 20'  Yellow flowers in March. Red fall  
  Cornelian Cherry Dogwood     Med. Sun-Part     leaves. Edible berries feed birds
Cornus nuttallii               7-9  30' X 20'  NAT. Large white flowers in May.   
  Pacific Dogwood              Low  Sun-Part     Red in fall. Likes dry summer PNP
Crataegus douglasii            3-9  20'X 20'   NAT. Clusters of white flowers.    
  Black Hawthorn               Med. Sun          Large edible scarlet berries.  FR
Crataegus laevigata 'Paulii'   5-8  20' X 20'  Scarlet flowers in April and May   
  Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn      Med. Sun          feed bees. Red berries.        FR
Crataegus suksdorfii           4-7  20' X 15'  NAT. White flowers April-May.      
  Klamath Hawthorn             Med. Sun          Purple berries feed birds.     FR
Crataegus x lavallei           4-7  20' X 15'  White flowers in spring. Clusters  
  Lavalle Hawthorn             Med. Sun          of red berries in fall. Thorns.FR
Cryptomeria japonica           5-9  50" X 25'  NEG. Feathery foliage. Green in    
  Japanese Cedar               Med. Sun          summer. Purplish in winter.      
Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Glauc 7-9  50' X 20'  NEG. Pyramidal. Flat needles are   
  Chinese Blue Fir             Med. Sun-Part     soft blue.                       
Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca 7-10 50' X 15'  NEG. Columnar. Blue-green foliage. 
  Blue Italian Cypress         Med. Sun          Drought tolerant. No strong winds                                 
Cuprocyparis leylandii         6-10 60' X 15'  NEG. Dense pyramidal. Fast growing.
  Leyland Cypress              Med. Sun          Gray-green color.                

D
Davidia involucrata            6-8  35' X 30'  Unusual white flowers in April-May.
  Dove Tree                    Med. Sun-Part     Dull pastel to bright red in fall
Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu Jiro'     7-10 25' X 25'  Non-astringent orange fruit in fall
  Sweet Fuyu Asian Persimmon   Med. Sun-Part     Crunchy when ripe. Self fruitful

E
Elaeocarpus decipiens          8-11 35' X 25'  BEG. Tiny fragrant white flowers.  
  Japanese Blueberry Tree      Med. Sun-Part     Blue berries in winter.          
Eucalyptus species             8-11 40' X 15'  Attractive leaves in different     
  Eucalyptus                   Low  Sun          shapes and colors.               
Euonymus europaeus             4-7  20' X 15'  Pink fruit split open to reveal    
  Spindle Tree                 Med. Sun-Part     orange berries. Red fall leaves. 

F
Fagus sylvatica                4-7  50' X 40'  Broad cone shape. Smooth bark.     
  European Beech               Med. Sun-Part     Green or purple leaves.        FR
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pend 4-7  10' X 10'  Weeping shape with purple leaves.  
  Weeping Copper Beech         Med. Sun-Part     Stake to desired height.       FR
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tric 4-7  30' X 20'  Slow growing. Purple leaves are    
  Tricolor Beech               Med. Part Shade   edged with white & pink.       FR
Ficus carica                   7-10 20' X 20'  Edible green, yellow or purple figs
  Edible Fig                   Med. Sun-Part     in summer.                       
Frangula purshiana             4-9  30' X 25'  NAT. Tiny yellowish flower May-Jun.
  Cascara Buckthorn            M-H  Sun-Shade    Poison berries feed birds, PNP FR
Franklinia alatamaha           5-8  15' X 12'  3" wide fragrant flowers July-Aug. 
  Franklin Tree                Med. Sun-Part     Scarlet leaves in fall.          
Fraxinus americana             3-9  70' X 70'  Bronze to purple fall color. Named 
  White Ash                    Med. Sun          varieties are seedless.          
Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood'    5-8  45' X 30'  Fast growing. Reddish purple leaves
  Raywood Ash                  Low  Sun          in fall.                         
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Marsha 3-9  50' X 40'  Large dense shade tree in summer.  
  Marshall Seedless Ash        Low  Sun          Sunny in winter. Yellow in fall. 

G
Ginkgo biloba                  3-8  50' X 30'  Large pyramidal shape. Pest free.  
  Maidenhair Tree              Med. Sun-Part     Yellow leaves in fall.           
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentr 3-8  45' X 25'  Narrow pyramidal shape. Bright yel-
  Princeton Sentry Ginkgo      Med. Sun          low fall leaves. Seedless.       
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburs 4-8  35' X 35'  Golden yellow new leaves turn yel- 
  Sunburst Honey Locust        Med. Sun          low again in fall. Light shade.FR
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis  3-8  50' X 35'  Open, irregular shape gives light  
  Thornless Honey Locust       Med. Sun          shade. Yellow fall leaves.     FR
Gymnocladus dioicus            3-8  70' X 50'  Large doubly compound leaves drop  
  Kentucky Coffee Tree         Med. Sun          to allow more sun in winter.   FR

H
Halesia carolina               4-8  35' X 30'  Clusters of snow white flowers in  
  Carolina Silver Bell         Med. Sun-Part     May. Yellow leaves in fall.      
Halesia monticola              5-8  30' X 25'  Clusters of snow-white bell-shaped 
  Mountain Silver Bell         Med. Part Sun     flowers in May. Winged brown seed
Hesperocyparis glabra          7-11 50' X 20'  NEG. Conical. Blue-green foliage.  
  Arizona Cypress              Low  Sun          Drought tolerant.                
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa      7-10 60' X 30'  NEG. Tall, narrow when young. Fast 
  Monterey Cypress             Med. Sun          growing. Lemon fragrance.        

I
Ilex aquifolium                7-9  40' X 20'  BEG. Shiny, spiny leaves. Red ber- 
  English Holly                Med. Sun-Shade    ries on female plants for birds. 

J
Juglans nigra                  4-9  80' X 80'  Large spreading tree with compound 
  Black Walnut                 Med. Sun          leaves. Black walnuts in fall. FR
Juglans regia                  3-7  50' X 50'  Large spreading tree with compound 
  English Walnut               Low  Sun          leaves. Walnuts in fall.       FR

K
Koelreuteria paniculata        5-9  35' X 35'  Yellow flowers in June-July. Yellow
  Golden Rain Tree             L-M  Sun          fall leaves. Open branching.   

L
Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum'    4-7  20' X 20'  Long weeping chains of yellow flow-
  Weeping Goldenchain          Med. Sun          ers in May-June. Seeds poisonous.
Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'   5-7  25' X 25'  Long chains of yellow flowers in   
  Golden Chain                 Med. Sun-Part     June. Open vase shape. Poisonous.
Larix decidua                  2-6  80' X 25'  Deciduous conifer. Soft green need-
  European Larch               Med. Sun          les in spring. Yellow in fall.   
Larix decidua 'Pendula'        3-6  12' X 8'   Deciduous conifer. Soft green need-
  Weeping European Larch       Med. Sun          les in spring. Yellow in fall.   
Liquidambar styraciflua        5-9  70' X 50'  Pyramidal shape. Beautiful red,    
  Sweetgum                     Med. Sun-Part     orange and yellow fall leaves. FR
Liriodendron tulipifera        4-9  70' X 40'  Fast growing. Yellow fall leaves.  
  Tulip Tree                   Med. Sun          Yellow flowers in May-June.      

M
Magnolia grandiflora           7-9  70' X 40'  BEG. Large, fragrant white flowers 
  Southern Magnolia            Med. Sun-Part     June to September.               
Magnolia stellata              4-8  15' X 10'  White flowers in April and May.    
  Star Magnolia                Med. Sun-Part     Yellow Fall leaves.              
Magnolia x soulangeana         4-9  20' X 20'  Pink, white or purple flowers in   
  Saucer Magnolia              Med. Sun-Part     April and May.                   
Malus domestica                4-9  25' X 20'  Dwarfing rootstocks reduce the size
  Apple                        Med. Sun-Part     Plant 2 varieties for a full crop
Malus fusca                    6-8  25' X 20'  NAT. White, pink, red flowers Apr- 
  Pacific Crabapple            M-H  Sun          May. Yellow to red fruit.     PNP
Malus species                  4-8  20' X 20'  White, pink or red flowers in April
  Flowering Crabapple          Med. Sun          and May. Small red fruit.      FR
Metasequoia glyptostroboides   4-8  80' X 20'  Deciduous conifer. Soft green new  
  Dawn Redwood                 M-H  Sun          needles. Red-bronze in fall.     
Morus nigra                    5-9  35' X 40'  Large, heart-shaped leaves. Large  
  Black Mulberry               Med. Sun          red, edible fruit. Yellow in fal

N
Nothofagus species             8-9  80' X 65'  Slender arching branches. Green    
  Southern Beech               Med. Sun          leaves turn orange to red in fall
Nyssa sylvatica                3-9  30' X 20'  Tolerates poor soil and drought.   
  Black Gum, Tupelo            Any  Sun-Part     Outstanding red leaves in fall.  

O
Olea europa                    8-10 25' X 25'  Evergreen. Fragrant white flowers  
  Common Olive                 Low  Sun          in late spring produce olives.   
Ostrya virginiana              3-9  35' X 25'  Reddish-brown male catkins & green
  Eastern Hop Hornbeam         Med. Sun-Part     female catkins in April. Slow.   
Oxydendrum arboreum            5-9  30' X 20'  Strings of white flowers June-July.
  Sourwood                     Med. Sun-Part     Brilliant orange/red fall leaves

P
Parrotia persica               4-8  30' X 25'  Yellow/pink/scarlet fall leaves.   
  Persian Ironwood             Med. Sun          Flaking gray and white bark.     
Picea abies                    2-7  50' X 25'  NEG. Pyramidal. Fast growing.      
  Norway Spruce                Med. Sun          Drooping seondary branches.      
Picea abies 'Pendula'          3-7  10' X 8'   NEG. Weeping branches. Stake       
  Weeping Norway Spruce        Med. Sun          to desired height.               
Picea omorika                  4-7  60' X 20'  NEG. Narrow, pyramidal form. Douple
  Serbian Spruce               Med. Sun          white bands on needles.          
Picea omorika 'Nana'           4-7  6' X 6'    NEG. Rounded shape. Bluish-green   
  Dwarf Serbian Spruce         Med. Sun          needles. Slow growing.           
Picea pungens 'Bacheri'        3-8  15' X 7'   NEG. Semi-dwarf broad conical form.
  Bacheri Blue Spruce          Low  Sun          Best blue color and uniform shape
Picea pungens 'Glauca'         3-7  50' X 15'  Pyramidal evergreen. Blue color    
  Colorado Blue Spruce         Low  Sun          varies.  100 years to full size. 
Picea sitchensis               7-8  60' X 20'  NAT NEG. Pyramidal. Moist but well 
  Sitka Spruce                 M-H  Sun          drained soil. Salt tolerant.     
Pinus aristata                 4-7  15' X 10'  NEG. Slow growing. Irregular shape.
  Bristlecone Pine             Low  Sun          White dots on crowded needles.   
Pinus contorta                 6-8  25' X 20'  NAT NEG. Rounded. Drought and salt 
  Shore Pine                   Low  Sun          tolerant.                        
Pinus contorta var. latifolia  3-7  60' X 15'  NAT NEG. Tall, narrow pine with    
  Lodgepole Pine               Low  Sun          slender trunk.                   
Pinus densiflora 'Pendula'     4-7  5' X 5'    NEG. Weeping branches. Light green 
  Weeping Japanese Pine        Low  Sun          needles. Stake for height.       
Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifer 3-7  15' X 20'  NEG. Flattened top. Vase-shaped    
  Tanyosho Pine                Low  Sun          bottom. Orange-red bark.         
Pinus heldreichii              3-8  40' X 20'  NEG. Slow growing. Long, dark      
  Bosnian Pine                 Med. Sun          green needles.                   
Pinus nigra                    4-7  50' X 30'  NEG. Dense pyramidal crown.        
  Austrian Pine                Low  Sun          Black bark.                      
Pinus parviflora 'Glauca'      4-9  30' X 30'  NEG. Bluish green needles with     
  Blue Japanese White Pine     Med. Sun          white stripe. 5 per cluster.     
Pinus ponderosa                3-7  100' X 30' NAT NEG. Longest needles. 3 per    
  Ponderosa Pine               Med. Sun          cluster. Black & orange bark. PNP
Pinus strobus                  3-8  70' X 30'  NEG. Pyramidal. Soft, bluish need- 
  Eastern White Pine           Low  Sun-Part     les. 5 per cluster.              
Pinus strobus 'Pendula'        3-8  10' X 10'  NEG. Weeping shape. Soft, bluish   
  Weeping White Pine           Low  Sun-Part     needles. 5 per cluster.          
Pinus sylvestris               2-7  50' X 35'  NEG. Irregular shape. Orange bark. 
  Scots Pine                   Med. Sun          Twisted blue-green needles.      
Pinus thunbergii               4-8  50' X 15'  NEG. Irregular shape. Long, dark   
  Japanese Black Pine          Med. Sun          green needles. Black bark.       
Platanus occidentalis          4-8  100' X 70' Very large tree. Gray to white     
  American Sycamore            M-H  Sun          flaking bark. Many fluffy seeds. 
Platanus racemosa              7-9  80' X 70'  Very large tree. Flaking white-gray
  Western Sycamore             Med. Sun          bark. Yellow-orange fall.      FR
Platanus x acerifolia          4-8  90' X 70'  Fast growing. Flaking gray to white
  London Plane Tree            M-H  Sun          bark. Many fluffy seeds.         
Populus nigra 'Italica'        3-9  60' X 15'  Tall, narrow, upright tree. Fast   
  Lombardy Poplar              Med. Sun          growing. Fall yellow. Short life.
Populus tremuloides            1-8  40' X 15'  NAT. Leaves flutter in slightest   
  Quaking Aspen                L-M  Sun-Part     breeze. Golden fall leaves.PNP FR
Prunus armeniaca               4-9  18' X 15'  White flowers in early spring.     
  Apricot                      Med. Sun          Delicious yellow fruit in summer.
Prunus avium                   4-8  20' X 20'  White flowers in spring. Sweet red 
  Sweet Cherry                 Med. Sun          cherries in the summer.          
Prunus cerasifera              5-8  20' X 20'  Pink or white flowers in March and 
  Flowering Plum               Med. Sun-Part     April. Purple leaves.            
Prunus domestica               4-9  25' X 25'  White flowers in spring. Delicious 
  European Plum                Med. Sun          purple or yellow plums in summer.
Prunus emarginata              5-10 30' X 20'  NAT. White flowers in spring. Red  
  Bitter Cherry                M-H  Sun-Part     berries feed birds.           PNP
Prunus persica                 5-9  18' X 15'  White flowers in spring. Delicious 
  Nectarine, Peach             Med. Sun          peaches or nectarines in summer. 
Prunus salicina                5-8  25' X 25'  White flowers in spring. Delicious 
  Japanese Plum                Med. Sun-Part     plums in summer. Need pollinizer.
Prunus serrula                 5-8  25' X 20'  Red bark peels. Small white flowers
  Birch Bark Cherry            Med. Sun-Part     in April-May.                    
Prunus serrulata               5-8  15-30'X20' White or pink flowers in April and 
  Japanese Flowerng Cherry     Med. Sun-Part     May. Red fall leaves.            
Prunus subhirtella             4-8  25' X 25'  Pink flowers on weeping branches in
  Weeping Flowering Cherry     Med. Sun-Part     May. Red fall leaves.            
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis 4-8  25' X 20'  Pinkish white flowers in spring and
  Autumn Blooming Cherry       Med. Sun-Part     again in fall.                   
Prunus virginiana              2-7  25' X 20'  NAT. White flowers in April-May.   
  Chokecherry                  Med. Sun          Yellow-orange fall leaves. PNP FR
Prunus x yedoensis             5-8  35' X 25'  Light pink flowers in April. Red,  
  Yoshino Flowering Cherry     Med. Sun-Part     orange and yellow fall leaves.   
Pseudotsuga menziesii          4-7  80' X 20'  NAT NEG. Tall pyramidal. Fast      
  Douglas Fir                  M-H  Sun          growing.                      PNP
Pyrus calleryana               5-9  30'X15-25' Densely pyramidal shape. White flo-
  Flowering Pear               Med. Sun          wers in spring. Red fall leaves. 
Pyrus communis                 5-9  25 X 15'   White flowers in spring. Delicious 
  European Pear                Med  Sun          pears in fall. Red fall leaves.  
Pyrus pyrifolia                5-9  18' X 12'  White flowers in spring. Juicy     
  Asian Pear                   Med. Sun          Asian pears in the fall.         

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Quercus alba                   3-9  60' X 50'  Large spreading tree. Rounded lobed
  White Oak                    L-M  Sun          leaves turn red in fall.         
Quercus bicolor                3-8  55' X 55'  Leaves are silvery white underneath
  Swamp White Oak              Med. Sun          then turn yellow-red in fall.    
Quercus coccinea               5-9  50' X 40'  Rounded shape. Leaves red in fall, 
  Scarlet Oak                  Low  Sun          brown in winter.                 
Quercus garryana               7-10 60' X 30'  NAT. Tolerates occasional flooding.
  Oregon White Oak             Med. Sun          Red fall leaves.           PNP FR
Quercus palustris              4-8  60' X 50'  Pyramidal shape. Leaves turn red in
  Pin Oak                      M-H  Sun          fall, brown in winter.         FR
Quercus rubra                  4-8  60' X 50'  Rounded shape. Leaves turn dark red
  Red Oak                      Low  Sun          in fall.                       FR

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Rhus typhina                   4-8  15' X 10'  Open and irregular growth. Red     
  Staghorn Sumac               Low  Sun-Shade    leaves and berries in the fall.  
Robinia pseudoac. 'Purple Robe 3-8  40' X 30'  Upright oval shape. White, pink or 
  Purple Robe Locust           Med. Sun          purple flowers. Yellow in fall.FR
Robinia pseudoaca. 'Lace Lady' 4-8  10' X 15'  Contorted twigs and leaves. Yellow 
  Twisty Baby Black Locust     Low  Sun-Part     in fall.                         

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Salix alba 'Tristis'           4-9  60' X 60'  Weeping branches. Yellow twigs.    
  Niobe Golden Willow          High Sun-Part     Yellow fall leaves.              
Salix babylonica               6-8  35' X 25'  Rounded and weeping shape. Likes   
  Weeping Willow               High Sun-Part     wet soil. Yellow fall leaves.    
Salix discolor                 2-7  15' X 10'  White, fuzzy catkins in March to   
  Pussy Willow                 High Sun-Part     April.                           
Salix scouleriana              5-10 40' X 40'  NAT. Narrow young leaves are softly
  Scouler Willow               M-H  Sun-Part     fuzzy, shiny when mature.     PNP
Sassafras albidum              4-8  80' X 65'  Large spreading tree. Fragrant.    
  Sasafras                     Low  Sun          Small yellow flowers in spring.  
Sciadopitys verticillata       5-8  30' X 20'  NEG. Long, flattened, dark green   
  Umbrella Pine                Med. Sun          needles. Slow growing.           
Sequoia sempervirens           7-9  100' X 20' NEG. Tall, narrow. Reddish bark.   
  Coast Redwood                Med. Sun-Shade    Fast growing.                    
Sequoiadendron giganteum       6-8  100' X 40' Tall narrow evergreen. Fast        
  Giant Sequoia                Low  Sun          growing. Massive trunk.          
Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pen  7-9  15' X 3'   Evergreen. Narrow column of weeping
  Weeping Sequoia              Low  Sun          branches. Stake to desired height
Sophora japonica               5-9  45' X 35'  White flowers in late summer.      
  Japanese Pagoda Tree         Low  Sun-Part     Insect and disease resistant.    
Sorbus aucuparia               2    35' X 25'  White flowers in spring. Orange red
  European Mountain Ash        Med. Sun-Part     berry clusters in fall.          
Stewartia pseudocamellia       5-8  30' X 20'  Pyramidal shape. White flowers in  
  Japanese Stewartia           Med. Sun-Part     summer. Red fall leaves.         
Stewartia sinensis             5-7  20' X 15'  Fragrant white flowers in summer.  
  Chinese Stewartia            Med. Sun-Part     Red fall leaves. Peeling bark.   
Styrax japonicus               5-9  25' X 20'  White flowers in June. White       
  Japanese Snowbell            High Sun-Part     berries in late Summer.          

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Taxodium distichum             4-9  60' X 35'  Pyramidal deciduous conifer. Fine  
  Bald Cypress                 L-H  Sun          needles turn bronze in fall.     
Thuja occidentalis             3-8  50' X 12'  NEG. Narrow tree good for hedges   
  Pyramidal Arborvitae         Med. Sun-Part     and screen.                      
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'   2-8  15' X 4'   NEG. Dense. Holds bright green     
  Emerald Green Arborvitae     Med. Sun-Part     color through the winter.        
Thuja plicata                  5-7  60' X 20'  NAT NEG. Narrow. Branches might    
  Western Red Cedar            Med. Sun-Part     droop somewhat. Fast growing. PNP
Thuja plicata Golden Spire     5-8  20' X 5'   NEG. Pyramidal with golden yellow  
  Golden Spire Western Red     Med. Sun-Part     foliage & orange highlights.       
Tilia cordata                  3-7  60' X 45'  Densely pyramidal. Yellow flowers  
  Little Leaf Linden           Med. Sun-Part     in May feed bees. Yellow in fall.
Trachycarpus fortunei          7-11 25' X 8'   BEG. Large fan shaped leaves. Hard-
  Windmill Palm                Low  Sun-Part     iest palm, down to 10 degrees F. 
Tsuga canadensis               3-8  60' X 30'  NEG. Pyramidal. Green needles with 
  Canadian Hemlock             Med. Sun-Shade    silver bands underneath.         
Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula'     3-8  5' X 10'   NEG. Weeping with dark green need- 
  Sargent Weeping Hemlock      Med. Sun-Shade    les & silver bands underneath.   
Tsuga heterophylla             5-8  100' X 30' NAT MEG. Pyramidal. White bands on 
  Western Hemlock              Med. Sun-Part     bottom of large & small needles. 
Tsuga mertensiana              5-8  70' X 15'  NAT NEG. Slow growing. Equal length
  Mountain Hemlock             Med. Sun-Part     needles. Thrives on cool slopes. 

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Ulmus glabra 'Camperdowni'     4-6  20' X 25'  Weeping branches that reach to the 
  Camperdown Elm               Med. Sun          ground.                          
Umbellularia californica       7-10 25' X 25'  NAT BEG. Small creamy white flowers
  Oregon Myrtle                Med. Sun-Shade    in spring. Slow growing.         

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Washingtonia robusta           9-11 60' X 10'  BEG. Fast growing. Fan shaped      
  Mexican Fan Palm             L-M  Sun-Part     leaves. Borderline hardy.        

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Zelkova serrata                5-8  60' X 50'  Vase shaped like American Elm.     
  Zelkova                      Med. Sun          Yellow to orange fall leaves

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