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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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' ) |
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| 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' ) |
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| 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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