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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  • Twilight Zone Grandiflora Rose
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    Twilight Zone Rose

    Twilight Zone Rose
  • Twisty Baby ® Dwarf Black Locust

    Twisty Baby Dwarf Black Locust

    Twisty Baby Dwarf Black Locust
  • Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple leaf held in a hand

    Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple

    Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple
  • Valley Oak

    Valley Oak

    Valley Oak
  • Village Green Japanese Zelkova

    Village Green Japanese Zelkova

    Village Green Japanese Zelkova
  • Viridis Lace Japanese Maple

    Viridis Lace Japanese Maple

    Viridis Lace Japanese Maple
  • Warren Pear

    Warren Pear Tree

    Warren Pear Tree
  • Washington Hawthorn

    Washington Hawthorn

    Washington Hawthorn
  • Weeping Willow branches hanging over wooden planters in an outdoor setting with a clear sky.

    Weeping Willow

    Weeping Willow
  • Western Redbud

    Western Redbud

    Western Redbud
  • White Yellow Plumeria
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    White Yellow Plumeria

    White Yellow Plumeria
  • Wonderful Pomegranate

    Wonderful Pomegranate

    Wonderful Pomegranate
  • Ya Li Pear Tree

    Ya Li Pear Tree

    Ya Li Pear Tree
  • Collection of potted Yellow Bird Magnolia trees in a garden setting with clear blue sky.

    Yellow Bird Magnolia

    Yellow Bird Magnolia
  • Yoinashi Asian Pear

    Yoinashi Asian Pear Tree

    Yoinashi Asian Pear Tree
  • Yoshino Flowering Cherry

    Yoshino Flowering Cherry

    Yoshino Flowering Cherry
  • Two pink and white flowers on Yulan Magnolia
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    Yulan Magnolia

    Yulan Magnolia
  • Zuni Crape Myrtle

    Zuni Crape Myrtle

    Zuni Crape Myrtle
  • Autumn Moon Fullmoon Maple

    Autumn Moon Fullmoon Maple

    Autumn Moon Fullmoon Maple
  • Bavay’s Green Gage Plum
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    Bavay’s Green Gage Plum

    Bavay’s Green Gage Plum
  • Chineae Apricot
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    Chineae Apricot

    Chineae Apricot
  • Chinese Fringe Tree
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    Chinese Fringe Tree

    Chinese Fringe Tree
  • Tobiosho Japanese Maple

    Tobiosho Japanese Maple

    Tobiosho Japanese Maple
  • Dapple Dandy Pluot

    Dapple Dandy Pluot

    Dapple Dandy Pluot

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.