Tree Giveaway 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
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.
Mountain Hemlock	Coniferous evergreen		60 [10]	20		Well-drained	Slow	One of the Northwest's most beautiful native evergreens. Develops into slender small tree. Prefers moist, cool air.
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.
Pacific Wax Myrtle	Evergreen broadleaf		15	25		Dry to moist	Fast	Yellow flowers and bright berries that attract birds and pollinators. Drought tolerant.
Beaked Hazelnut	Deciduous		15	10		Moist well drained	Moderate	Long catkins. Fall color. Edible nut. Need 2 trees for nut production.
Cascara	Deciduous		30	20		Wet to dry	Moderate	Tiny spring flowers. Attractive summer fruit for wildlife. Great fall color.
Pacific Rhododendron	Evergreen broadleaf		25			Dry to moist	Moderate	Flowers rosy pink. Can be planted individually or as hedgerow.
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.
Chokecherry	Deciduous		20-30	15-20		Dry to moist	Moderate	Blooms ornamental. Food for wildlife. Edible fruit, best cooked.
California Lilac	Evergreen broadleaf		12	12		Well-drained	Fast	Flowers blue to white. Shrubby hedge. Susceptible to winter kill if exposed to prolonged freezing.

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. ⇧
Mountain Hemlock • Tsuga mertensiana Type: Coniferous evergreen Size: Large Shape: Pyramidal Mature Height: 60 ft , 10 Year: 10 ft Spread: 20 ft Light: Full Sun to part shade Soil: Well-drained Growth Rate: Slow Wildlife Value: ★★★ Deer Resistant One of the Northwest's most beautiful native evergreens. Develops into slender small tree with gracefully layered side branches. Excellent for creating an alpine look. No serious disease or insect problems. Prefers moist, cool air. ⇧
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. ⇧
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. Flowers support native bees and a wide variety of other pollinators. 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. ⇧
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. ⇧
Pacific Rhododendron • Rhododendron macrophyllum Type: Evergreen broadleaf Size: Medium Shape: Shrub Mature Height: 25 ft Light: Part shade to full shade Ideal light: Shade Soil: Dry to moist Growth Rate: Moderate Flowering Wildlife Value: ★★ Large clusters of rosy pink and rarely white flowers. Can be planted individually, as a thicket, or wide, evergreen hedgerow. Blooms best on forest edges but is known to bloom in dark forest as well. ⇧
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. ⇧
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. ⇧
Chokecherry • Prunus virginiana Type: Deciduous Size: Medium Shape: Round Mature Height: 20-30 ft Spread: 15-20 ft Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Dry to moist Growth Rate: Moderate Drought Tolerant Flowering Produces Fruit Wildlife Value: ★★★★ Broad range North American native. Blooms and fruits ornamental. Provides erosion control. Great understory tree. Blue-black edible cherries make good jelly. Important food source for wildlife. ⇧
California Lilac • Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Type: Evergreen broadleaf Size: Small Shape: Shrub Mature Height: 12 ft Spread: 12 ft Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained Growth Rate: Fast Drought Tolerant Flowering Wildlife Value: ★★★ Deer Resistant Seasonal features: Flowers Flowers range from blue to white. May be planted individually or en masse to form a shrubby screen or hedge. Attractive all year. Popular with birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Susceptible to winter kill if exposed to prolonged freezing. ⇧