6.0-8.4 foot sites without high voltage power lines
Measure the width of the planting site from the inside of the curb to the edge of the sidewalk. Use this list for 6.0-8.4 foot planting sites WITHOUT overhead high voltage power lines. Other types of overhead wires are okay to plant under unless specified. Click here for help with identifying high voltage power lines.
Features: Fall color
Showy flowers
Fruit/nuts for wildlife
Textured bark
Evergreen
Native
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Features |
Common Name (Scientific Name) |
Size (height by width) & Form |
Description |
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Alder, Black (Alnus glutinosa) |
50’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Flowers in March. Catkins form in fall and remain on tree over winter. |
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Ash, Autumn Applause (Fraxinus americana ‘Autumn Applause’) |
45’ x 40’ Round |
Dense form. Mahogany and purple fall color. |
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Ash, Autumn Purple® (Fraxinus americana ‘Junginger’) |
45’ x 40’ Round |
Vibrant reddish-purple fall color. |
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Ash, Flowering (Fraxinus ornus) |
40’ x 30’ Oval |
Fragrant white flower clusters in May. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon to purple. |
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Ash, Oregon (Fraxinus latifolia) |
70’ x 40’ Round |
Native. Golden yellow fall color. |
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Ash, Patmore (Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Patmore’) |
45’ x 35’ Oval |
Very hardy and easy to care for. Seedless with bright yellow fall color. |
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Ash, Raywood (Fraxinus oxycarpa ‘Raywood’) |
70’ x 40’ Round |
Exceptionally striking, wine-red fall foliage. |
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Ash, Urbanite® (Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbanite’) |
50’ x 40’ Pyramidal |
Deep green, leathery summer foliage and bronze fall color. |
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Beech, Copper (Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropurpurea’) |
70’ x 50’ Oval |
Purple leaves turn bronze in the fall. Very smooth, grey bark. |
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Beech, Rivers Purple (Fagus sylvatica ‘Riversii’) |
50’ x 40’ Oval |
Beautiful purple summer foliage and interesting silver-grey bark in the fall. |
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Birch, Dura-Heat® River (Betula nigra ‘BNMTF’) |
40’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Naturally exfoliating bark adds interest year-round. |
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Birch, Heritage River (Betula nigra ‘Heritage’) |
50’ x 35’ Pyramidal |
Pinkish-white or creamy exfoliating bark. Tolerates clay soils. Prefers moist soils. |
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Catalpa, Purple (Catalpa erubescens ‘Purpurea’) |
50’ x 30’ Oval |
Emerging shoots are black-purple. Bell-shaped white flowers and large leaves. |
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Catalpa, Southern (Catalpa bignonioides) |
60’ x 40’ Round |
Profuse bell-shaped flowers. Interesting long seedpods. |
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Chestnut, Spanish (Castanea sativa) |
70’ x 50’ Oval |
Edible chestnuts ripen in October. |
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Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) |
100’ x 40’ Pyramidal |
Soft, small evergreen needles. Beautiful red bark.** |
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Coffeetree, Kentucky (Gymnocladus dioicus) |
60’ x 40’ Oval |
Large, double-compound leaves give a tropical appearance during summer months. |
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Cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica) |
55’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Evergreen foliage develops distinct bronze color in winter.** |
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Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) |
75’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Deciduous redwood conifer. Needles turn yellow to orange in the fall.** |
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Dogwood, June Snow Giant (Cornus controversa ‘June Snow’) |
40’ x 30’ Spreading |
Flat white clusters of flowers. Blue to black clusters of fruit. Bright orange to red fall color. |
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Douglas-Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) |
100’ x 50’ Pyramidal |
Native. Stately evergreen with small cones.** |
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Dove Tree (Davidia involucrata) |
60’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Blooms resemble doves. Blooms in early spring. |
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Elm, Accolade™ (Ulmus japonica x U. wilsoniana ‘Morton’) |
70’ x 60’ Vase |
Lovely shape with arching limbs. |
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Elm, Danada Charm™ (Ulmus ‘Morton Red Tip’) |
60’ x 50’ Vase |
Leaves emerge red in spring. Outstanding gold fall color. |
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Elm, Frontier (Ulmus carpinifolia x U. parvifolia ‘Frontier’) |
40’ x 15’ Pyramidal |
Reddish-purple fall color. Tolerant of urban conditions and soil compaction. |
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Elm, Patriot (Ulmus x ‘Patriot’) |
50’ x 40’ Vase |
Narrow vase-shaped crown. Dark green foliage. Yellow fall color. |
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Elm, Pioneer (Ulmus x hollandica ‘Pioneer’) |
50’ x 50’ Round |
Fast growing shade tree. Yellow to red fall foliage. |
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Elm, Prospector (Ulmus wilsoniana ‘Prospector’) |
60’ x 40’ Vase |
Nice vase shape. Good yellow fall color. |
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Elm, Valley Forge (Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’) |
60’ x 50’ Vase |
Classic American elm form. |
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Filbert, Turkish (Corylus colurna) |
40’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Very tolerant of urban conditions. Virtually free of pests and disease. |
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Ginkgo, Autumn Gold® (Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’) |
50’ x 30’ Spreading |
Fruitless male ginkgo. Golden yellow fall color. |
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Ginkgo, Halka (Ginkgo biloba ‘Halka’) |
45’ x 40’ Pyramidal |
Fruitless male ginkgo with strong form. Bright yellow fall color. |
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Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) |
45’ x 35’ Spreading |
Yellow fall color and interesting rough, corky bark. |
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Honeylocust, Skyline® (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Skycole’) |
50’ x 35’ Round |
Golden or yellow fall color. Lawns grow well beneath tree. |
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Horsechestnut, Fruitless (Aesculus hippocastanum ‘Baumannii’) |
55’ x 40’ Oval |
Nice large shade tree with interesting palmate leaves and showy flowers. |
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Hornbeam, European (Carpinus betulus) |
50’ x 35’ Oval |
Golden-yellow fall color. |
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Hornbeam, Pyramidal European (Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’) |
40’ x 25’ Oval |
Resistant to drought, disease, and pest problems. |
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Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) |
60’ x 30’ Round |
Gold, orange, and red fall color. Does better with summer watering. |
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Larch, European (Larix decidua) |
80’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Soft green foliage turns golden yellow in fall before dropping.** |
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Linden, Bigleaf (Tilia platyphyllos) |
70’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Large shade tree with fragrant spring blossoms. |
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Linden, Glenleven (Tilia cordata ‘Glenleven’) |
50’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Yellow fall color. Fast growing. |
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Linden, Greenspire (Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’) |
50’ x 40’ Pyramidal |
Dense foliage casts deep shade. Prolific bloomer. |
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Linden, Harvest Gold® (Tilia cordata x mongolica ‘Harvest Gold’) |
40’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Deep green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves turn bright golden yellow in fall. |
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Linden, Redmond (Tilia americana ‘Redmond’) |
40’ x 25’ Pyramidal |
Strong pyramidal form. Heart-shaped leaves are dark green in summer and yellow in fall. |
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Linden, Sterling Silver (Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’) |
45’ x 35’ Pyramidal |
Fast growing and tidy. Leaves are resistant to Japanese beetle. |
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London Planetree, Bloodgood (Platanus x acerifolia ‘Bloodgood’) |
50’ x 40’ Pyramidal |
Resistant to anthracnose. Naturally peeling bark reveals shades of cream, brown, and grey. |
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London Planetree, Columbia (Platanus x acerifolia ‘Columbia’) |
60’ x 35’ Pyramidal |
Resistant to anthracnose. Ornamental bark adds winter interest. |
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Madrone, Pacific (Arbutus menziesii) |
40’ x 35’ Pyramidal |
Native broadleaved evergreen. Bright orange bark peels away to reveal bright green bark underneath. |
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Monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana) |
65’ x 25’ Pyramidal |
Dark green leaves grow in striking green whorls.** |
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Myrtle, Oregon (Umbellularia californica) |
40’ x 40’ Round |
Broadleaf evergreen with bay-like scent. |
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Oak, Bamboo-Leaf (Quercus myrsinifolia) |
40’ x 30’ Round |
Evergreen, fast grower, attractive year round. Very cold hardy. |
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Oak, Blue (Quercus douglasii) |
45’ x 30’ Round |
Short tree with an open canopy. Drought tolerant. |
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Oak, Bur (Quercus macrocarpa) |
55’ x 45’ Oval |
Large tree with beautiful dark green foliage. |
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Oak, Canyon Live (Quercus chrysolepis) |
50’ x 30’ Round |
Popular food source for wildlife. |
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Oak, Crimson Spire™ (Quercus robur x Q. alba ‘Crimschmidt’) |
45’ x 15’ Columnar |
Rusty red fall color. Fast-growing and hardy. Narrow form. |
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Oak, Forest Green® (Quercus frainetto ‘Schmidt’) |
50’ x 30’ Oval |
Glossy deep green summer foliage and strong symmetrical shape. |
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Oak, Interior Live (Quercus wislizeni) |
50’ x 40’ Round |
Evergreen. Heat and drought tolerant. Slow growing. |
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Oak, Oregon White (Quercus garryana) |
65’ x 45’ Round |
Native. Wide crown with twisting branch structure. |
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Oak, Sawtooth (Quercus acutissima) |
40’ x 40’ Round |
Fast growing with a spreading shape. Yellow fall color. |
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Oak, Scarlet (Quercus coccinea) |
50’ x 40’ Oval |
Brilliant shades of red fall color. |
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Oak, Silverleaf (Quercus hypoleucoides) |
40’ x 35’ Spreading |
Lance-shaped leaves are silvery white below and dark green above. |
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Oak, Swamp White (Quercus bicolor) |
45’ x 45’ Round |
Deep green summer foliage and yellow fall color. Drought resistant. |
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Oak, Willow (Quercus phellos) |
50’ x 35’ Oval |
Easily grown. Important food source for wildlife. |
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Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonica) |
65’ x 40’ Round |
Attractive compound foliage and fragrant late summer flowers. |
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Pine, Ponderosa (Pinus ponderosa) |
80’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Native. Bark turns yellowish-brown to cinnamon-red with age and forms deep plates.** |
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Pine, Scotch (Pinus sylvestris) |
30’ x 20’ Pyramidal |
Medium-sized evergreen conifer with orange-brown peeling bark. |
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Redcedar, Hogan (Thuja plicata ‘Hogan’) |
100’ x 20’ Columnar |
Excellent for wildlife.** |
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Redcedar, Western (Thuja plicata) |
100’ x 30’ Pyramidal |
Native. Interesting reddish bark.** |
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Sassafras Tree (Sassafras albidum) |
45’ x 35’ Pyramidal |
Attractive greenish-yellow flowers. Excellent purple, yellow, and red fall color. |
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Silverbell (Halesia carolina) |
40’ x 35’ Round |
Clusters of bell-shaped white flowers. Yellow fall color. |
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Tupelo, Forum® (Nyssa sylvatica ‘NXSXF’ PP11391) |
45’ x 25’ Pyramidal |
Great form with strong central leader. Red fall color. |
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Tupelo, Wildfire Black (Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’) |
40’ x 25’ Pyramidal |
New spring growth is deep red. Fall color is deep orange. |
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Walnut, English (Juglans regia) |
60’ x 60’ Spreading |
Edible nuts are thin-shelled. Leaves aromatic when crushed. |
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Yellowwood, Perkins Pink American (Cladrastis kentukea ‘Perkins Pink’) |
40’ x 40’ Round |
Copious pink flower clusters drip from the canopy. Yellow fall foliage. |
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Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) |
40’ x 40’ Round |
Clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring. Yellow foliage in fall. |
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Zelkova, Green Vase (Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’) |
50’ x 40’ Vase |
Vivid orange fall color and graceful vase shape. |
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Zelkova, Musashino Columnar (Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’) |
45’ x 15’ Columnar |
Tightly columnar shape rises above traffic. Yellow to orange fall color. |
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Zelkova, Village Green (Zelkova serrata ‘Village Green’) |
40’ x 40’ Vase |
Fast growing cultivar with dark red fall color. |