A serene scene of a small arched bridge with decorative metal railings over a calm, greenish pond surrounded by lush trees and vegetation.
A lush garden with green foliage and large ceramic vases, along with seating furniture and a small table.
Wooden bench with carved decorative details, situated outdoors in front of dense green foliage.

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10 Best Trees for Pacific Northwest Gardens

A lush garden filled with a variety of green plants and trees, with some ancient ruins like columns, and a cloudy sky overhead.
A lush garden filled with a variety of green plants and trees, with some ancient ruins like columns, and a cloudy sky overhead.
Red autumn leaves on a tree with a blurred background of other foliage and sunlight.
Red autumn leaves on a tree with a blurred background of other foliage and sunlight.

Growth Habit Sun/Shade Mature Height Special Features

Japanese Maple ‍ Graceful, spreading. Part sun to part shade 10–25 ft. Spectacular fall color, many leaf forms and colors, ideal focal-point tree.

Pacific Dogwood ‍ ‍ ‍ Upright, layered branches Sun to part shade 20–40 ft Native tree with large white spring flowers and red fall berries for birds.

Vine Maple ‍ Multi-stemmed, woodland form Shade to part sun 5–25 ft Native understory tree with brilliant orange and red fall color.

Stewartia ‍ Upright, elegan Full sun to part shade 20–40 ft Camellia-like summer flowers and stunning exfoliating bark.

Kousa Dogwood ‍ Rounded, horizontal branching Full sun to part shade 15–25 ft Blooms after Pacific Dogwood, disease-resistant, attractive red fruits.

Paperbark Maple ‍ Small, rounded Full sun to part shade 20–30 ft Cinnamon-colored peeling bark provides winter interest.

Serviceberry ‍ Multi-season interest Full sun to part shade 5–25 ft White spring flowers, edible berries, excellent wildlife tree.

Western Redbud ‍ Vase-shaped Full sun 10–20 ft Brilliant magenta flowers on bare branches in early spring.

Parrotia (Ironwood) Rounded, broad canopy Full sun to part shade 10–40 ft One of the best fall-color trees; attractive mottled bark.

Japanese Snowbell ‍ Graceful, rounded Full sun to part shade 5–25 ft Fragrant white bell-shaped flowers hanging beneath branches.

A small tree with pink and white blossoms on green grass in a garden.
A small tree with pink and white blossoms on green grass in a garden.
A serene park scene with a pond, surrounded by tall green trees and a neatly manicured grassy area. There is a wooden bench in the foreground facing the pond.