Tree Catalog

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
Douglas-fir	Coniferous evergreen		100 [12]	20		Dry to moist	Fast	Thick, fire resistant bark and strong, straight growing trunks. Tolerates drought. Great for wildlife.
Western Redcedar	Coniferous evergreen		80-100 [12]	40		Moist well drained	Moderate	Pyramidal form. Sweet odor when crushed. Requires moist site.
Garry Oak	Deciduous Tree		75 [15]	50		Dry	Slow	Fire resistant. Drought-tolerant. Acorns for wildlife.
Shore Pine	Coniferous evergreen		20-50 [15]	20-30		Dry-Wet	Moderate	Excellent yard tree. Can be planted as a grouping for screening.
Cascara	Deciduous Tree		30	20		Wet to dry	Moderate	Tiny spring flowers. Attractive summer fruit for wildlife. Great fall color.
Pacific Wax Myrtle	Evergreen broadleaf		15	25		Dry to moist	Fast	Yellow flowers and bright berries that attract birds. Powerline safe. Drought tolerant.
Black Hawthorn	Deciduous		20-30	25		Moist to dry	Moderate	White spring flowers, red edible fruits, and vibrant fall colors.
Saskatoon Serviceberry	Deciduous		20	20		Dry to moist	Moderate	Attractive flowers. Vibrant fall foliage. Edible berries.
Vine Maple	Deciduous		20	15		Wet to moist	Slow	As beautiful as any imported species. Fall color. Drought tolerant once established.

Tree Details

Douglas-fir • Pseudotsuga menziesii Type: Coniferous evergreen Size: Large Shape: Pyramidal Mature Height: 100 ft , 10 Year: 12 ft Spread: 20 ft Light: Full sun Ideal light: Full sun Soil: Dry to moist Growth Rate: Fast Wildlife Value: ★★★★★ Deer Resistant Thick, fire resistant bark and strong, straight growing trunks. Tolerates drought when established. Great for wildlife. Evergreen Douglas-firs are an essential part of native Pacific Northwest forests. These conifers feature an upright, pyramidal shape with lush needles. Requires very little maintenance. Can be grown in almost any native soil. Best in groves that are thinned to allow air circulation. ⇧
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. ⇧
Garry Oak • Quercus garryana Type: Deciduous Tree Size: Large Shape: Broad Mature Height: 75 ft , 10 Year: 15 ft Spread: 50 ft Light: Full Sun to part shade Ideal light: Full sun Soil: Dry Growth Rate: Slow Drought Tolerant Wildlife Value: ★★★★★ Seasonal features: Coppery-orange to brown leaves in fall Large iconic tree. Fire resistant and drought tolerant. Majestic, long-lived, climate- resilient Pacific Northwest native. Acorns eaten by birds and mammals. Not good for irrigated lawns. Needs dry summer soil once established. Grows to 25 foot height in 20 years. ⇧
Shore Pine • Pinus contorta Type: Coniferous evergreen Size: Medium Shape: Irregular, broad canopy Mature Height: 20-50 ft , 10 Year: 15 ft Spread: 20-30 ft Light: Full sun Ideal light: Full sun Soil: Dry-Wet Growth Rate: Moderate Drought Tolerant Wildlife Value: ★★★★★ A uniquely shaped smaller native conifer that makes an excellent yard tree. A highly adaptable tree that thrives in poor soils, rocky sites, and even in boggy conditions. It's twisting, "contorted", trunk, branches and needles provide year-round interest. Can be planted as a grouping for screening. ⇧
Cascara • Rhamnus purshiana Type: Deciduous Tree 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. ⇧
Pacific Wax Myrtle • Morella californica Type: Evergreen broadleaf Size: Small Shape: Shrub 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 plan with fragrant, spicy aroma. Small berries are great food source for wildlife. Can be pruned into tree shape or planted enmass to form a hedge. Grows best with some sunlight but will grow in almost full shade. Drought tolerant. ⇧
Black Hawthorn • Crataegus douglasii Type: Deciduous Size: Small Shape: Round Mature Height: 20-30 ft Spread: 25 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist to dry Growth Rate: Moderate Wildlife Value: ★★★★★ Seasonal features: White flowers May-June. Orang Fall color. A birder's delight, this tree provides nesting habitat and small fruit beloved by birds like the Cedar Waxwing. White spring flowers, summer fruits, and orange-red leaves in fall give the Hawthorn year-round appeal. Infrequent, but sharp thorns add spiny interest. Prune to form shrub or tree shape. Edible fruit, best cooked in jams and sauces. ⇧
Saskatoon Serviceberry • Amelanchier alnifolia Type: Deciduous Size: Small Shape: Round 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. ⇧
Vine Maple • Acer circinatum Type: Deciduous Size: Small Shape: Upright Oval Mature Height: 20 ft Spread: 15 ft Light: Part sun to full shade Soil: Wet to moist Growth Rate: Slow Drought Tolerant Wildlife Value: ★★★★★ Seasonal features: Yellow to red fall color Airy and delicate, often multi-stemmed, this native is as beautiful as any imported species. Plant it in clumps or singly among conifers to set off its bright green foliage. Blazing fall color and winter silhouette. Attracts insects, bees, butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant once established. ⇧