2026 Tree Options

Yard Trees (in limited situations for streets)

Street Tree Planting Strip Width (feet)

Bosnian Pine

(Pinus heldreichii var. leucodermis)

In youth this pine is slower growing with a dense, upright habit. With age it takes on a more open and layered habit 
yet keeps that pyramidal form. Some attractive details of this tree include upright bundles of dark green needles, 
bluish-purple young cones, and grayish-white young stems.   

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Grand fir
(Abies grandis)

Native to Seattle, the grand fir is truly grand. The glossy green foliage has a citrusy scent when crushed. This native conifer’s narrow habit and rounded top makes it a beautiful yard tree when given room to grow. It also makes a great home for wildlife. 

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Deodar cedar
(Cedrus deodara)

This gorgeous evergreen has a pyramidal shape in youth that eventually becomes a broad pyramidal shape with a flat top. Give it room to grow! The cones are barrel shaped and sit upright on the stems. The clusters of green tufted needles and graceful pendulous branches make this tree a distinctive site in the landscape.   

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Golden Japanese cedar
(Cryptomeria japonica ‘Sekkan-sugi’)

This cultivar is best known for its creamy yellow tipped foliage that adds a bright splash of color to a landscape.  
New growth has the most vibrant yellow color and becomes a darker green over the summer months.  
This tree grows quickly for the first few years after planting then slows down as it becomes denser over time.   

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Serbian spruce
(Picea omorika)

One of the best performing spruces, this narrow and graceful conifer has arching branches and flattened bright 
green needles with silvery-blue undersides. You’ll want to find a space in your garden for this spire-like wonder! 

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Street Trees (for yards too!)

Hackberry

(Celtis occidentalis)

A tough tree for urban environments. Mature bark has corky ridges and a warty texture. The sweet fruit is attractive to wildlife, especially birds. 

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Frans Fontaine hornbeam
(Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine')

This tall, columnar tree is one of the narrowest hornbeam cultivars. It is tolerant of tough urban conditions, 
pollution, and is drought tolerant once established, making it an excellent street tree. The leaves are a glossy, green color that turns a vibrant golden yellow in the fall. Planting several of these together can create screening for privacy. 

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Autumn Gold Ginkgo

(Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’)

This is a broadly pyramidal male selection of ginkgo that doesn’t produce stinky fruit. The uniquely fan-shaped leaves are medium green turning to a beautiful gold in the fall. Tolerant of tough urban conditions, this is a great choice for your planting strip or yard. 

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White Shield Osage orange

(Maclura pomifera ‘White Shield’) 

This fruitless, thornless cultivar makes a beautiful yard or street tree. It’s very tolerant of hot, dry conditions while 
providing excellent shade. It has glossy, green heart-shaped leaves that turn a vibrant yellow in the fall.   

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Red oak
(Quercus rubra)

A majestic shade tree with a rounded habit. A fast-growing tree that is tolerant of urban conditions, it has glossy dark green leaves that turn russet-red in fall. The acorns are a great food source for wildlife.  

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Summer Flare Japanese tree lilac
(Syringa reticulata ‘SumDak’)

A beautiful, street or yard tree that works well under powerlines. This tree has lovely, creamy white flowers that 
bloom in late spring. This tree also has attractive peeling, reddish-brown bark for winter interest!    

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Vanessa Persian parrotia
(Parrotia persica 'Vanessa')

An upright form of the species that is quite durable. From its exfoliating gray and tan bark to its remarkable kaleidoscope of leaf color, this tree provides beauty all year long.

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Moonglow magnolia

(Magnolia virginiana ‘Jim Wilson’)

This upright, evergreen magnolia has bright green leaves with silver undersides that catch your attention.  
It produces creamy-white blooms in the summer that carry a lemony fragrance.  

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Cascara
(Rhamnus purshiana) 

This small native tree boasts small flowers and purple fruit that feed many native birds. While it’s frequently overlooked, it’s a highly adaptable tree that will work well in a woodland setting or in a smaller yard. Its foliage turns brilliant yellow in autumn. 

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