Bellevue Tree Catalog • 2026

Choosing the right tree for the conditions at your planting location will help the tree enjoy a long, healthy life. For help, please see the Tree Selection, Planting, and Care information on our website.

Summary Chart

This chart provides a quick reference for choosing a tree by its features and attributes. Detailed information on each tree is provided on subsequent pages. Click on the tree name to go to the detail page.

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Tree	Type	Shape	Height: Maximum [10 year]	Spread (ft)	Sun	Soil & Water	Growth Rate	Features
Grand Fir	Coniferous evergreen		100 [25]	30		Dry to moist	Moderate	Citrusy scent. Wildlife habitat. Establish in some shade. Adapts well to a variety of soil conditions.
Western Redcedar	Coniferous evergreen		80-100 [12]	40		Moist well drained	Moderate	Pyramidal form. Sweet odor when crushed. Requires moist site.
Incense Cedar	Coniferous evergreen		60 [10]	20		Moist well drained	Slow	Perfect yard tree. Beautiful narrow growth habit. Can tolerate poor soils, drought and is relatively pest free.
Blue Atlas Cedar	Coniferous evergreen		60 [15-20]	40		Moist well drained	Slow	Bright blue needles, upright cones, weeping branches, drought tolerant.
Pacific Wax Myrtle	Evergreen broadleaf		15	25		Dry to moist	Fast	Yellow flowers and bright berries that attract birds. Powerline safe. Drought tolerant.
Beaked Hazelnut	Deciduous		15	10		Moist well drained	Moderate	Long catkins. Fall color. Edible nut. Need 2 trees for nut production.
Saskatoon Serviceberry	Deciduous		20	20		Dry to moist	Moderate	Attractive flowers. Vibrant fall foliage. Edible berries.
Cascara	Deciduous		30	20		Wet to dry	Moderate	Tiny spring flowers. Attractive summer fruit for wildlife. Great fall color.
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia	Evergreen broadleaf		30-50	15-30		Moist well drained	Moderate	Large flowers, evergreen leaves. Requires frequent watering during establishment.

Tree Details

Grand Fir • Abies grandis Type: Coniferous evergreen Size: Large Shape: Pyramidal Mature Height: 100 ft , 10 Year: 25 ft Spread: 30 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Dry to moist Growth Rate: Moderate Drought Tolerant Wildlife Value: ★★★★ Deer Resistant Fragrant, citrusy scent, produces few cones, attractive form, tidy foliage. Fantastic habitat and food source for wildlife. Prefers to establish under some shade. Adapts well to a variety of soil conditions. ⇧
Western Redcedar • Thuja plicata Type: Coniferous evergreen Size: Large Shape: Pyramidal Mature Height: 80-100 ft , 10 Year: 12 ft Spread: 40 ft Light: Full sun to full shade Ideal light: Part shade Soil: Moist well drained Growth Rate: Moderate Wildlife Value: ★★★★★ This native conifer's strong pyramidal form and gray-red fibrous bark are an appreciated site throughout Pacific Northwest gardens. This tree has beautiful evergreen foliage in flat sprays that hang from horizontal stems. The foliage has a sweet chamomile or tansy odor when crushed. Plant in a moist, well-drained site for it to flourish. Can tolerate a wide range of soils, with some tolerance for wet sites. ⇧
Incense Cedar • Calocedrus decurrens Type: Coniferous evergreen Size: Large Shape: Pyramidal Mature Height: 60 ft , 10 Year: 10 ft Spread: 20 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Ideal light: Full sun Soil: Moist well drained Growth Rate: Slow Drought Tolerant Wildlife Value: ★★ Beautiful appearance with a narrow shape, bright green foliage, and a distinct incense-like scent when crushed. Perfect yard tree, even in smaller yard spaces because of its narrow growth habit. Can tolerate poor soils and is relatively pest free. Drought tolerant. ⇧
Blue Atlas Cedar • Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca' Type: Coniferous evergreen Size: Large Shape: Pyramidal Mature Height: 60 ft , 10 Year: 15-20 ft Spread: 40 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist well drained Growth Rate: Slow Drought Tolerant Wildlife Value: ★★ Seasonal features: Fall cones, winter interest Striking silver-blue foliage, with short spurlike needle clusters and upright barrel-shaped cones on weeping branches. Pyramidal form when young, but becomes flat-topped with age. Great as a showstopper or a screen! ⇧
Pacific Wax Myrtle • Morella californica Type: Evergreen broadleaf Size: Small Shape: Upright Oval Mature Height: 15 ft Spread: 25 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Dry to moist Growth Rate: Fast Wildlife Value: ★★★ Deer Resistant Evergreen shrubby plant with fragrant, spicy aroma. Small berries are great food source for wildlife. Can be pruned into tree shape or planted en masse to form a hedge. Grows best with some sunlight but will grow in almost full shade. Drought tolerant. ⇧
Beaked Hazelnut • Corylus cornuta Type: Deciduous Size: Small Shape: Upright Oval Mature Height: 15 ft Spread: 10 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Ideal light: Full sun Soil: Moist well drained Growth Rate: Moderate Drought Tolerant Produces Fruit Wildlife Value: ★★★★★ Early bloomer with long catkins. Edible oval nut that is enclosed by 2 leaf-like bracts, which often hide it from the undiscerning eye. Food source for wildlife. Smaller than the European counterpart but taste is just as good. Two trees are required to produce nuts. Yellow leaves in fall. ⇧
Saskatoon Serviceberry • Amelanchier alnifolia Type: Deciduous Size: Small Shape: Upright Oval Mature Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Dry to moist Growth Rate: Moderate Wildlife Value: ★★★★★ Seasonal features: Attractive spring flowers; Brilliant red/yellow fall leaves Prized for its edible berries, attractive white spring flowers, and vibrant fall foliage. Large blue berries are popular for both human consumption and attracting wildlife. Needs plenty of sun for fruit to ripen. ⇧
Cascara • Rhamnus purshiana Type: Deciduous Size: Medium Shape: Upright Oval Mature Height: 30 ft Spread: 20 ft Light: Full sun to full shade Ideal light: Part sun Soil: Wet to dry Growth Rate: Moderate Drought Tolerant Flowering Wildlife Value: ★★★ Seasonal features: White flowers in May-June, beautiful fall color Small hidden spring flowers. Very attractive fruit. Both flowers and fruit attract wildlife. Attractive fall color. Fire resistant. Fruit not recommended for human consumption. ⇧
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia • Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty' Type: Evergreen broadleaf Size: Medium Shape: Upright Oval Mature Height: 30-50 ft Spread: 15-30 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist well drained Growth Rate: Moderate Wildlife Value: ★★★ Deer Resistant This evergreen magnolia produces 5-6 inch fragrant white flowers in the spring. Tree generally has a pyramidal foliage shape with low canopy, typically only about 3 feet of clearance from the ground. Delicate roots mean gardening activity should be kept away from the tree. Prefers moist, well-drained soil, can tolerate more damp conditions. ⇧