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Shade Tree List
The following is a list of trees that we have found to best handle Roseville's climate zone and soil conditions. You may find a tree of a  species not listed that will also qualify as a Shade Tree.  The main requirement is that the tree provides shade and is deciduous, meaning it looses it's leaves in the winter.  Evergreens and palms do not qualify.

Shade trees are listed by height with common and Latin names. Click on the name for a photo and description of the tree from the Roseville Urban Forest Foundation or view our printable tree list.

Small Trees - Up to 25' in height

Asian Fringe Tree - Chionanthus retusus
Trident Maple - Acer buergeranum
Hedge Maple
Eastern Redbud - Cercis canadensis
Prarifire Crabapple - Malus ‘Prairifire’
Krauter's Purple Leaf Plum - Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter's Veauvius'

Medium Trees - Up to 45' in height

Golden Rain Tree - Koelreuteria paniculata
Tupelo - Nyssa sylvatica
Chinese Pistache - Pistacia chinensis
Little Leaf Linden - Tilia cordata

Large Trees - Over 45' in height

Red Maple - Acer rubrum
Ginkgo - Ginkgo biloba
Willow Oak - Quercus phellos
Zelkova - Zelkova serrata
Chestnut Leaf Oak - Quercus canstaneaefolia

Special

Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum
Blue Oak - Quercus douglasii
Valley Oak - Quercus lobata
Chaste Tree
Pomegranate


Asian Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus)
Asian Fringe Tree
Height: 25 feet
Spread: 25 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: None
Flowers: Very showy, late spring white flowers shaped somewhat like fringe
Unusual small tree with lacy white flowers. This beautiful dome shaped tree has handsome leaves and showy spring flowers. It thrives in heat with regular irrigation. Usually pest and disease free. Sun or light shade. Attracts birds. Fruit: Dry oval seeds on female trees
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 6 feet
Drives/Patios: 6 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 25 feet

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Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum)
Height: 20-25 feet
Spread: 20-25 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: Red/Orange/Yellow
Flowers: Inconspicuous
A small, upright round headed tree. Graceful and dense in appearance. Tolerates many soils. Good lawn tree. Fruit: Winged seed 1" long
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 6 feet
Drives/Patios: 6 feet
Fence: 3 feet
Small trees : 12 feet

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Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
Height: 20-25 feet
Spread: 15-25 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: Reddish brown
Flowers: Inconspicuous

A small, graceful tree with irregular open branching. Tolerates many soils. Prefers good drainage.

Fruit: Winged seed 3/4" long
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 6 feet
Drives/Patios: 6 feet
Fence: 3 feet
Small trees : 12 feet

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Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Height: 20-25+ feet
Spread: 15-25 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: Yellow
Flowers: 1/2" pink, spring

An umbrella shaped tree with fluttery leaves. Tolerates many soils. Drought tolerant when established. Prefers good drainage.

Fruit: Pods 2" to 4" long
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 6 feet
Drives/Patios: 6 feet
Fence: 3 feet
Small trees : 12 feet

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Prairifire Crabapple (Malus 'Prairifire' )
Height: 20-25 feet
Spread: 20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: Orange/Red
Flowers: Large pink, double, fragrant

Small vase shaped tree. Seldom bears fruit. Tolerates a variety of soils, more tolerant of wet soils than other fruit trees.

Fruit: Green, size of quarter
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 6 feet
Drives/Patios: 4 feet
Fence: 3 feet
Small trees : 12 feet

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Krauter's Purpleleaf Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter's Vesuvius' )
Height: 18-20 feet
Spread: 12-15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: Burgandy
Flowers: Light pink in early spring

Upright, small tree with dark foliage. Darkest foliage of flowering plums. Prefers good drainage.

Fruit: Little to none
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 6 feet
Drives/Patios: 4 feet
Fence: 3 feet
Small trees : 8 feet

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Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)
Height: 30-40 feet
Spread: 30-40 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: Yellow
Flowers: yellow clusters, 8" to 14" long, summer

This tree has a rounded canopy and an interesting branch framework. Tolerates many soils. Drought resistant. Likes good drainage.

Fruit: showy 3" pods, coppery in fall
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 12 feet
Drives/Patios: 6 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 18 feet

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Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica)
Height: 30-50 feet
Spread: 15-30 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Fall Color: Red/Orange/Yellow
Flowers: Inconspicuous

This tree usually has a pyramidal shape. Tolerates many soil conditions, including poor drainage and occasional drought. Seeds attract wildlife. Good lawn tree with dependable fall color.

Fruit: Dark oval seeds on female trees, fall
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 15 feet
Drives/Patios: 6 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 25 feet

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Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinesis)
Height: 30-50 feet
Spread: 30-50 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: Orange/Red/Scarlet/Yellow
Flowers: Inconspicuous

A round headed tree with heavy arching branches. Tolerates a variety of soils. Prefers good drainage. Has an awkward growth pattern when young. Drops leaves within a short time span.

Fruit: Pinkish berry clusters on female trees
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 15 feet
Drives/Patios: 6 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 25 feet

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Little Leaf Linden (Tilia cordata)
Height: 30-50 feet
Spread: 15-30 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Fall Color: Yellow
Flowers: Yellowish white fragrant clusters, summer

This tree has a spreading, pyramidal shape and fragrant blossoms. Adaptable to a variety of soils. May attract bees.

Fruit: Pea like seeds, late summer
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 12 feet
Drives/Patios: 6 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 18 feet

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Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Height: 40-60 feet
Spread: 30-50 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Fall Color: Red/Orange/Yellow
Flowers: Small, red, spring

This tree has a rounded crown with upward reaching branches. Adaptable to many soils, tolerates moisture and alkalinity. May attract aphids. Good lawn tree.

Fruit: Winged seeds
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 15 feet
Drives/Patios: 8 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 25 feet

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Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
Height: 30-60 feet
Spread: 30-50 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Fall Color: Golden Yellow
Flowers: None

A unique, medicinal tree with straight trunk and open pyramidal crown. Widely adaptable to many soils and conditions. Trees provided are sterile trees which do not produce any fruit or flower. Leaves fall within a short time span. This tree is sometimes referred to as Maidenhair.

Fruit: None
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 12 feet
Drives/Patios: 8 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 25 feet

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Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii)
Height: 40-75 feet
Spread: 50-80 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Fall Color: None
Flowers: Catkins

A low branching, wide spreading tree. California native. Good in hot, dry situations. Tolerates a variety of soils. Not good in lawns due to oak root fungus.

Fruit: Small acorns
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 15 feet
Drives/Patios: 8 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 30 feet

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Valley Oak (Quercus lobata)
Height: 40-75 feet
Spread: 50-90 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Fall Color: None
Flowers: Catkins

The largest oak in North America. Limbs are often picturesquely twisted with long drooping outer branches. California native. Tolerates high heat and alkaline soils. Can grow 2½ to 3 feet a year under optimum conditions. Not good in lawns due to oak root fungus.

Fruit: Small acorns
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 15 feet
Drives/Patios: 8 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 30 feet

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Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)
Height: 50-80 feet
Spread: 30-60 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Fall Color: Yellow
Flowers: Inconspicuous

A more pyramidal oak with delicate leaves that resemble the leaves of a willow. Adaptable to many soils. Tolerant of poor drainage.

Fruit: Bears acorns after 20 years
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 12 feet
Drives/Patios: 8 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 25 feet

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Zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
Height: 50-60 feet
Spread: 60 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Fall Color: Red
Flowers: Inconspicuous

A well proportioned round headed tree, eventually becoming vase shaped. A close relative of the elm but relatively pest free. Prune out competing branches to permit full development of the strongest.

Fruit: Inconspicuous
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 15 feet
Drives/Patios: 8 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 30 feet

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Chestnut Leaf Oak (Quercus castaneaefolia)
Height: 40-80 feet
Spread: 30-60 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Fall Color: Yellow to orange
Flowers: Inconspicuous catkins

Large spreading tree with glossy green, toothed leaves. Beautiful leaves and interesting acorns, does well in lawns.

Fruit: Acorns after 15-20 years
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 15 feet
Drives/Patios: 8 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees : 30 feet

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Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Wonderful')
Height: 15-20 feet
Spread: 15-20 feet
Growth Rate:
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Bears fruit in the fall.
Can be pruned to fit in small or narrow spaces.

Fruit:
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Foundation:
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Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
Height: 15-30 feet
Spread: 15-30 feet
Growth Rate:
Fall Color:
Flowers:

Can be pruned to fit in small or narrow spaces

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Foundation:
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