Deciduous trees with seasonal color and canopy shade in a Bay Area garden landscape

Deciduous Trees

Seasonal shade, fall color, spring bloom, and a landscape that changes with you.

Deciduous Trees bring the kind of “four-season” beauty that evergreens can’t—fresh spring leaves, cooling summer shade, showy fall color, and elegant winter structure. Whether you’re framing a driveway, building a backyard canopy, or adding an accent tree for curb appeal, this collection focuses on varieties that perform well in the San Francisco Bay Area and reward you year after year.

  • Shade and canopy trees for patios, lawns, and outdoor living spaces

  • Flowering deciduous trees for spring impact and pollinator support

  • Ornamental forms for smaller gardens and tighter lots

  • Options suited to common Bay Area microclimates (cool coastal to warmer inland)
Crape Myrtle

Crape Myrtle

Japanese Maple leaf

Japanese Maple

Magnolia flower

Magnolia Trees

Maple Trees

Maple

Redbud

Redbud

Cotinus Trees

Smoke Tree

Sakura Tree

Sakura Tree

Ginkgo

Ginkgo

Flowering Crabapple Tree

Flowering Crabapple Tree

Platanus Trees

Sycamore Tree

Dogwood Tree

Dogwood Tree

Flowering Plum

Flowering Plum

Wisteria

Wisteria

Birch Tree

Birch Tree

Deciduous fruit trees collection featuring apple, peach, plum and pear trees for Bay Area gardens

Deciduous Fruit Trees

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  • 20th Century Asian Pear Tree

    20th Century Asian Pear Tree

    20th Century Asian Pear Tree
  • Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia

    Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia

    Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia
  • Allee® Chinese Elm

    Allee Chinese Elm

    Allee Chinese Elm
  • Almonds on a tree branch with green leaves

    Almond Tree

    Almond Tree
  • American Sweet Gum

    American Sweet Gum

    American Sweet Gum
  • Angel Face Floribunda Rose

    Angel Face Rose

    Angel Face Rose
  • Angel Red Pomegranate

    Angel Red Pomegranate

    Angel Red Pomegranate
  • Anna Apple

    Anna Apple Tree

    Anna Apple Tree
  • Arctic Blaze Nectarine

    Arctic Blaze Nectarine

    Arctic Blaze Nectarine
  • Arctic Sprite Nectarine

    Arctic Sprite Nectarine

    Arctic Sprite Nectarine
  • Armstrong Maple

    Armstrong Red Maple

    Armstrong Red Maple
  • Autumn Blaze Jeffersred Maple

    Autumn Blaze Red Maple

    Autumn Blaze Red Maple
  • Autumn Gold Ginkgo

    Autumn Gold Ginkgo

    Autumn Gold Ginkgo
  • Avondale Redbud

    Avondale Redbud

    Avondale Redbud
  • Babcock Peach

    Babcock Peach

    Babcock Peach
  • Barbra Streisand Rose

    Barbra Streisand Rose

    Barbra Streisand Rose
  • Bartlett Pear

    Bartlett Pear Tree

    Bartlett Pear Tree
  • Beauty Japanese Plum

    Beauty Japanese Plum

    Beauty Japanese Plum
  • Bing Cherry

    Bing Cherry

    Bing Cherry
  • Black Mission Fig

    Black Mission Fig

    Black Mission Fig
  • Black Tartarian Cherry

    Black Tartarian Cherry

    Black Tartarian Cherry
  • Close-up of Black Tulip Saucer Magnolia flower with a blurred background

    Black Tulip Saucer Magnolia

    Black Tulip Saucer Magnolia
  • Blenheim Apricot

    Blenheim Apricot

    Blenheim Apricot
  • Hand holding a purple Bloodgood Japanese Maple leaf with more leaves in the background

    Bloodgood Japanese Maple

    Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is a deciduous tree?
A deciduous tree drops its leaves in fall or winter and regrows them in spring. This seasonal cycle brings changing color, light, and texture throughout the year.

Q2: Are deciduous trees good for Bay Area climates?
Yes—many deciduous trees thrive in the Bay Area when matched to microclimate, sun exposure, and watering style. Coastal areas tend to be cooler and windier; inland areas are warmer and drier in summer.

Q3: How do I choose the right size tree for my yard?
Start with mature height and canopy width, then check distance to structures, fences, and utilities. For patios and small lots, consider ornamental or smaller-canopy options; for shade, choose broader canopy trees with room to grow.

Q4: When is the best time to plant deciduous trees in Northern California?
Fall through early spring is usually ideal because cooler weather supports root establishment. With proper watering, planting can also work in other seasons, but summer installs require closer attention.

Q5: Do you offer planting or garden services?
Yes. We can assist with selection, delivery coordination, and planting/garden support depending on your project needs.

Q6: What maintenance should I expect?
Most deciduous trees benefit from young-tree training, seasonal pruning, and consistent watering during establishment. After establishment, care depends on species, sun, and soil conditions.