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

Crape Myrtle

Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple leaf

Japanese Maple

Magnolia Trees
Magnolia flower

Magnolia Trees

Maple
Maple Trees

Maple

Redbud
Redbud

Redbud

Smoke Tree
Cotinus Trees

Smoke Tree

Sakura Tree
Sakura Tree

Sakura Tree

Ginkgo
Ginkgo

Ginkgo

Flowering Crabapple Tree
Flowering Crabapple Tree

Flowering Crabapple Tree

Sycamore Tree
Platanus Trees

Sycamore Tree

Dogwood Tree
Dogwood Tree

Dogwood Tree

Flowering Plum
Flowering Plum

Flowering Plum

Wisteria
Wisteria

Wisteria

Birch Tree
Birch Tree

Birch Tree

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

Deciduous Fruit Trees

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    Corkscrew Willow

  • Cox's Orange Pippin Apple

    Cox's Orange Pippin Apple

  • Crimson Queen Lace Japanese Maple

    Crimson Queen Lace Japanese Maple

  • Crimson Sentry Norway Maple

    Crimson Sentry Norway Maple

  • Dawn Redwood

    Dawn Redwood

  • Desert Museum Palo Verde

    Desert Museum Palo Verde

  • Doris Day Rose

    Doris Day Rose

  • Double Delight Rose

    Double Delight Rose

  • Double Delight Nectarine

    Double Delight Nectarine

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    Double Weeping Cherry

  • Dounut(Stark Saturn) Peach

    Dounut(Stark Saturn) Peach

  • Dragon Jujube Tree

    Dragon Jujube Tree

  • Dynamite Crape Myrtle

    Dynamite Crape Myrtle

  • Eastern Redbud

    Eastern Redbud

  • Easy Does It Rose

    Easy Does It Rose

  • Ebb Tide Rose

    Ebb Tide Rose

  • Eddie’s White Wonder Dogwood

    Eddie’s White Wonder Dogwood

  • Elephant Heart Japanese Plum

    Elephant Heart Japanese Plum

  • Emerald Beaut Japanese Plum

    Emerald Beaut Japanese Plum

  • Emerald Drop Pluot

    Emerald Drop Pluot

  • Emerald Sunshine Chinese Elm

    Emerald Sunshine Chinese Elm

  • Emperor One Japanese Maple

    Emperor One Japanese Maple

  • English Hawthorn

    English Hawthorn

  • English Morello Sour Cherry

    English Morello Sour Cherry

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.