Spruce, Colorado Blue
Picea pungens
A magnificent sight of silver blue-green spruce. Rated one of the most popular evergreens. It
Type of tree: The Colorado Blue Spruce falls into the following type(s): Evergreens
Mature Height: The Colorado Blue Spruce grows to be 50' - 75' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The Colorado Blue Spruce has a spread of about 25' at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate.
Sun: This spruce does well in full sun.
Soil: The Colorado Blue Spruce grows in acidic, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well drained, wet, wide range, clay soils.
Pine, Austrian
Pinus nigra
Very hardy, withstanding city or seaside conditions, heat and drought, and clay and alkaline soils. Good for windbreaks. Grows to 60', with 20'-40' spread. (zones 4-7)
Type of tree: The Austrian Pine falls into the following type(s): Evergreens
Mature Height: The Austrian Pine grows to be 60' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The Austrian Pine has a spread of about 20' - 40' at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a medium growth rate.
Sun: This pine does well in full sun.
Soil: The Austrian Pine grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, wide range, clay soils.
Pine, Scots
Pinus sylvestris
Scots pine, also known as Scotch pine is a beautiful evergreen which is hardy and adaptable to nearly all climates. Can be used as either a windbreak or a single specimen. Grows to 60', 40' spread. (zones 3-7)
Type of tree: The Scots Pine falls into the following type(s): Evergreens
Mature Height: The Scots Pine grows to be 60' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The Scots Pine has a spread of about 40' at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate.
Sun: This pine does well in full sun.
Soil: The Scots Pine grows in acidic, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, wide range, clay soils.
Golden Raintree
Koelreuteria paniculata
Showy yellow blossoms in early summer followed by papery hanging capsules through October. Adapts to many soil types and tolerates air pollution, drought, and alkalinity. Full sun. Grows to 30' to 40', 35' spread. (zones 5-9)
Type of tree:
The Goldenraintree falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees
Mature Height: The Goldenraintree grows to be 30' - 40' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The Goldenraintree has a spread of about 35' at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a medium to fast growth rate.
Sun: This Goldenraintree does well in full sun.
Soil: The Goldenraintree grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, sandy, well drained, wet, wide range, clay soils.
Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
Tolerant of a wide range of conditions, the Hackberry is a good landscape choice. Grows to a broad crown with arching branches, not unlike the American Elm. Well-suited to urban areas, it withstands wind and city conditions. Grows 40'-70' with a 50' spread. (Zones 3-9)
Type of tree: The Hackberry falls into the following type(s): Ornamental Trees, Shade Trees
Mature Height: The Hackberry grows to be 40' - 60' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The Hackberry has a spread of about 40' - 60' at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a medium to fast growth rate.
Sun: This Hackberry does well in full sun.
Soil: The Hackberry grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well drained, wet, wide range, clay soils.
Redbud,
Eastern Cercis canadensis
Rosy pink flowers appear in April. Reddish-purple leaves change to dark green, then to yellow. Forms a spreading, graceful crown. Full sun or light shade. Partial shade preferred in windy, dry areas. Grows to 20' to 30', 30' spread. (zones 4-9)
Type of tree: The Eastern Redbud falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees
Mature Height: The Eastern Redbud grows to be 20' - 30' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The Eastern Redbud has a spread of about 25' - 35' at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a medium growth rate.
Sun: This redbud does well in full sun, partial shade.
Sycamore, California
Platanus racemosa
Type of tree: The California Sycamore falls into the following type(s): Ornamental Trees, Shade Trees
Mature Height: The California Sycamore grows to be 40' - 100' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The California Sycamore has a spread of about 40' - 70' at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a fast growth rate.
Sun: This sycamore does well in full sun.
Mimosa
The Mimosa is commonly planted near back patios because they attract hummingbirds like no other tree we've ever seen. Great where you need a small to medium sized ornamental. Mimosa trees have a tropical look, but are very hardy. They adapt to almost any soil type. They are drought tolerant and can be planted in full sun or partial shade. Fragrant, hot pink blooms grow in clusters, adding an explosion of color and excitement to any spring setting. These trees can grow either as single-stem or multi-trunk trees. The bark is a gentle light gray, giving you a beautiful contrast of color. Easy to grow tree, even tolerates drought conditions. Also known as the "Silk Tree" because of its stunning, shimmering flowers.
Type of tree: The Mimosa falls into the following type(s): Ornamental Trees, Shade Trees
Mature Height: The Mimosa grows to be 20' - 25' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The Mimosa has a spread of about 10' - 20' at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a fast growth rate.
Sun: This Mimosa does well in full or partial sun.
Soil: This Mimosa does well in most soil types.
Bradford Pear
The Bradford Pear is a decorative small to mid-size tree that is covered in white flowers in the early spring. This tree holds a narrow shape and can be planted as close as six feet apart. Bradford Pear are hardy and disease resistant.
Type of tree: The Bradford Pear falls into the following type(s): Ornamental Trees, Flowering Trees
Mature Height: The Bradford Pear grows to be 35' - 40' feet in height.
Mature Spread: The Bradford Pear has a narrow spread at full maturity.
Growth Rate: This tree grows at a fast growth rate.
Sun: This Bradford Pear does well in full sun.
Soil: This Bradford Pear does well in moist well-drained fertile soils.
