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Chinese Ash

Deciduous

Oleaceae

Chinese Ash

Fraxinus chinensis

The Chinese Ash is a medium size tree with a light brown trunk, bright green leaves, and white flower clusters. It frequently grows in a single trunk, with bushy foliage overhead.

Chinese Fig Hazel

Deciduous

Hamamelidaceae

Chinese Fig Hazel

Sycopsis sinensis

This tree is sometimes thought to be a shrub, but grows to tree size in certain conditions. It is closely related to Witch Hazel, and grows in a small, rounded form. This tree has become popular amongst gardeners for its ability to screen unwanted areas with its filled out foliage.

Chinese Tulip

Deciduous

Magnoliaceae

Chinese Tulip

Liriodendron chinense

This tree has a remarkably unique leaf shape, similar to the outline of a tulip, for which (in addition to the flowers it produces) the tree is named. The Chinese Tulip is native to Asia, and is related to a North American counterpart, the Liriodendron tulipifera, which shares many of the same identifying characteristics.

Chinese Witch Hazel

Deciduous

Hamamelidaceae

Chinese Witch Hazel

Hamamelis mollis

The Chinese Witch Hazel is most known for its blooms. Yellow and red elongated flowers emerge each year before the tree produces foliage, usually in early spring. The smell of these flowers is described to be sweet but spicy.

Coast Redwood

Evergreen

Cupressaceae

Coast Redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

The Coast Redwood towers over forests of the Pacific Northwest. Often referred to as the California Redwood, this species has produced some of the tallest trees on Earth, reaching heights of close to 400 feet.

Coulter Pine

Evergreen

Pinaceae

Coulter Pine

Pinus coulteri

Coulter Pine trees are best known for their cones - they can grow to be 11 pounds each, and are second only to the Bunya Pine! This tree has spiky, green needles that grow in bunches off each branch.

Dawn Redwood

Evergreen

Cupressaceae

Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

This tree contains an abundance of lush foliage that forms upwards in a conical shape. This tree is unique in that it closely resembles members of the pine family, but is deciduous. Every year, the Dawn Redwood turns from green to brown before losing its needles for the winter.

Deodar Cedar

Evergreen

Pinaceae

Deodar Cedar

Cedrus deodara

Large, green, and elegant, the Deodar Cedar often gives the appearance of leaning or dripping. Its foliage hangs down on long branches, providing soft edges to the conical form of the tree.

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