Sambucus mexicana
Mexican Elderberry
Leaf drop usually occurs in late summer and can be more complete with drought. Not refined in appearance, so avoid using close up to outdoor areas. Berries attract birds and can also be made into jelly or wine. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Schinus molle
California Pepper Tree
Picturesque tree but one with problems. Graceful weeping habit is appealing, but branches are susceptible to breaking in high winds, especially if trees are overwatered. Female trees produce interesting clusters of reddish pink berries in fall and winter. Considered extremely invasive. Canopy coverage: 530 square feet.
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Sophora secundiflora
Texas Mountain Laurel
This is a quality small tree or shrub with many desirable features. Fragrant, wisteria-like flowers are followed by interesting silvery bean pods. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Sophora secundiflora 'Silver Peso'
Silver Peso Mountain Laurel
Very similar tree as the species, Sophora secundiflora, but leaves are a distinctive silvery color. Grow as a small tree or shrub. Fragrant, wisteria-like flowers are followed by interesting silvery bean pods. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Sorbus alnifolia
Korean Mountain Ash
The dense-growing branches of Korean Mountain Ash make this a good shade tree. Berries that follow spring flowers turn orange-red in the fall, attracting birds. Requires acid, well drained, loamy soil to grow them successfully. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Sorbus aucuparia
European Mountain Ash
This is a top-of-the-list Mountain Ash, due to the varied interest it offers throughout the year: profuse flowers in spring, bright red berries and reddish fall color. Trees are upright when young then develop a spreading, open crown as they mature. Requires acid, well drained, loamy soil to grow them successfully. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Styphnolobium japonicum
Japanese Pagoda Tree
Japanese Pagoda Tree is an excellent shade tree with wide-spreading branches. Accepts sandy, clay and poor soils, as long as soil is well drained. Prefers moist soil. Accepts air pollution. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Tilia tomentosa
Silver Linden
Form is a regal broad, compact and dense pyramid. Leaves are glossy green above, whitish below, which adds interest as they flutter in the wind. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Accepts sandy to clay soils, if well drained. Canopy coverage: 707 square feet.
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Tipuana tipu
Tipu Tree
The mature size range provided here is typical but be aware trees can grow much larger. Defining feature is the profuse amounts of flowers that bloom late spring into summer. Provides fast shade but give it plenty of room. Prune frequently and carefully to control and direct growth. Canopy coverage: 1,257 square feet.
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Trachycarpus fortunei
Windmill Palm
A primary value of this palm is that it remains in scale for home landscapes. Dark brown fibers on trunk as trees age add interest. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
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Ulmus parvifolia
Evergreen Elm
Evergreen Elm is an extremely fast-growing tree for shade. Mottled tan and gray bark is an attraction. Thin—don't top—branches in crown to prevent wind damage. Canopy coverage: 962 square feet.
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Ulmus pumila
Lacebark Elm, Siberian Elm
This is a tree that is easy to grow, even in less-than-ideal conditions. Some issues include brittle branches that can suffer wind damage, invasive roots, prolific reseeding and litter from its winged fruit. Canopy coverage: 1,257 square feet.
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Vitex agnus-castus
Chaste Tree
Chaste Tree can be grown as a shrub or small tree. Makes a broad screen, although leaves drop in winter. Selections are available with pink or white flowers. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Washingtonia filifera
California Fan Palm
Very similar in appearance to Mexican Fan Palm, but California Fan Palm has a noticeably thicker and heavier trunk. Many gardeners leave the dead palm fronds on older palms, adding interest. Plant or transplant during warm season. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Washingtonia robusta
Mexican Fan Palm
The trunk of Mexican Fan Palm is more narrow and the tree grows taller than California Fan Palm. A definite skyline tree. Can be invasive as plants reseed easily. Plant or transplant during warm season. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
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Xanthoceras sorbifolium
Yellowhorn
A cold hardy tree or shrub with interesting flowers. They are white, fragrant, with red or yellow centers. Round to pear-shaped fruit follow. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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