Cotinus coggygria
Smoke Tree
Smoke Tree is a tree or shrub grown for its colorful foliage rather than flowers. The interesting "flower puffs" are actually faded flowers. Fall color in shades of yellow and orange is an attraction. 'Royal Purple' is a popular selection; additional selections are available with foliage in different colors. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Cupressus arizonica
Arizona Cypress
Look for improved selections such as 'Gareei', 'Pyramidalis' and 'Blue Pyramid'. Cupressus glabra is similar, commonly known as smooth-barked Arizona cypress. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Cupressus arizonica var. glabra
Smooth Arizona Cypress
This Cypress is quite similar to Arizona Cypress. It is commonly known as Smooth Arizona Cypress. Bark is smooth and a cherry red color. 'Blue Ice' is a popular selection with silver-blue foliage. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Cupressus sempervirens
Italian Cypress
Italian Cypress is well-known for its use in the formal landscape. Selections 'Stricta' and 'Glauca' (blue-green foliage) present more refined forms. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
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Ebenopsis ebano
Texas Ebony
Texas Ebony makes an attractive small tree. Bark can sunburn in hot-summer areas, so prune carefully to avoid too much sun exposure, especially when plants are young. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Eriobotyra japonica
Loquat
Large leaves and edible pear-shaped fruit give this tree a subtropical feeling. Be aware fruit are damaged at 28F. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Look for 'Champagne' or 'Thales' for more tasty fruit. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Eucalyptus cinerea
Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Gum
Interesting reddish bark on twisting branches and stark, grayish leaves are attractions of this Eucalyptus. Leaves are round in juvenile (young) stage, then elongate and curve as they age. Foliage is so distinctive it is often used in floral arrangements. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Eucalyptus leucoxylon
White Ironbark
Mature size of this tree is highly variable depending on soil and moisture conditions. Consider height and width noted here as a general guide. Also consider Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea, and its hot pink flower show in winter. Canopy coverage: 707 square feet.
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Eucalyptus microtheca
Coolibah
This is a Eucalyptus that typically remains in scale for residential use. Can make a nice, tall screen. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Silver Dollar Gum
The common name of Silver Dollar Gum is due to the shape of its juvenile (young) leaves. Leaves eventually elongate to look more like the typical Eucalyptus foliage but only after a number of years. Makes a nice screen or windbreak. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Ficus carica
Fig Tree
Fig plants can be maintained at about any size and even work well as shrubby trees. If damaged by cold, they often regrow to take on a shrub form. Check locally for varieties best-suited to your region. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Forestiera neomexicana
Desert Olive
Train Desert Olive as a small tree or shrub. Appealing features include the light gray bark, which contrasts nicely with its bright green leaves. Attractive yellow fall color. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
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Fraxinus greggii
Littleleaf Ash
Littleleaf Ash can be grown as a small tree or shrub. Graceful rounded form. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
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Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood'
Raywood Ash
Raywood Ash is an excellent specimen tree for shade. Dramatic purple to red fall color is an attraction. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Fraxinus velutina
Arizona Ash
Arizona Ash has an open, round-headed form. Provide additional water when conditions are windy. Attractive yellow fall color. Canopy coverage: 707 square feet.
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Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto'
Modesto Ash
Modesto Ash can get too large for many residences so select and plant with mature size in mind. Excellent large-scale shade tree. Yellow fall color. Canopy coverage: 1,257 square feet.
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Ginkgo biloba
Maidenhair Tree
This tree is treasured for its unique, fan-shaped leaves that turn a golden yellow in fall. Choice tree for lawn area. Canopy coverage: 1,257 square feet.
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Gleditsia triacanthos inermis
Honey Locust
Upright spreading form helps make this a quality shade tree. Golden yellow fall color. 'Shade Master' is a popular selection. Canopy coverage: 962 square feet.
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Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon
When in bloom, Rose of Sharon reminds one of hollyhocks. It can be pruned to suit the needs of the landscape, from small tree to large, natural shrub or screen. Flowers are mostly shades of pink. Leaves have a coarse texture. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.
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Juniperus californica
California Juniper
Form and mature size is highly variable. Stems and branches are irregular, with an open, upright shrubby form most common. Can become a tree with time, up to 40 feet high and as wide, but requires more moisture and deep, loose soil for this to occur. Light blue berries follow flowers, turning reddish brown at maturity. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Koelreuteria paniculata
Goldenrain Tree
The open, branching form of Goldenrain Tree produces light shade. Papery fruit capsules emerge red then turn brown. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Canopy coverage: 962 square feet.
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