Large mature trees over 20 feet providing shade and structure in a San Francisco Bay Area residential landscape

Large Trees

Big shade, instant presence, and long-term property value—built for Bay Area yards.

Large trees (over 20 feet at maturity) are the fastest way to transform a landscape—adding shade, privacy, structure, and a “finished” look that smaller plants can’t match. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the right large tree can cool your home in summer, soften wind, buffer street noise, and create a centerpiece that makes the whole garden feel established.

Shop this collection when you want dramatic scale: shade trees for patios and lawns, evergreen screens for year-round coverage, or specimen trees that define an entry or courtyard. Not sure what fits your space? Start with sun exposure, desired canopy width, and whether you want evergreen vs. deciduous—then choose the size that matches your timeline.
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  • Row of potted Gold Medallion Trees with stakes and green tape in a nursery setting
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    Gold Medallion Tree

    Gold Medallion Tree
  • Purple Bailey Acacia

    Purple Bailey Acacia

    Purple Bailey Acacia
  • Row of potted Bower Wattle trees with green foliage on a gravelly ground.

    Bower Wattle

    Bower Wattle
  • Bubba Desert Willow

    Bubba Desert Willow

    Bubba Desert Willow
  • Jacaranda Tree

    Jacaranda Tree

    Jacaranda Tree
  • Pink Dawn Chitalpa

    Pink Dawn Chitalpa

    Pink Dawn Chitalpa
  • Snowcone Japanese Snowdrop Tree

    Snowcone Japanese Snowdrop Tree

    Snowcone Japanese Snowdrop Tree
  • Frisia Golden Locust

    Frisia Golden Locust

    Frisia Golden Locust
  • Purple Robe Black Locust
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    Purple Robe Black Locust

    Purple Robe Black Locust
  • White Yellow Plumeria
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    White Yellow Plumeria

    White Yellow Plumeria
  • Silver Dollar Tree

    Silver Dollar Tree/ Argyle Apple

    Silver Dollar Tree/ Argyle Apple
  • Close-up of yellow flowers with green leaves on Desert Museum Palo Verde

    Desert Museum Palo Verde

    Desert Museum Palo Verde
  • Mimosa Silk Tree

    Pink Silk Tree

    Pink Silk Tree
  • Eddie’s White Wonder Dogwood

    Eddie’s White Wonder Dogwood

    Eddie’s White Wonder Dogwood
  • Pink Flowering Dogwood

    Pink Flowering Dogwood

    Pink Flowering Dogwood
  • Silver Cloud Michelia

    Silver Cloud Michelia

    Silver Cloud Michelia
  • Close-up of Southern Large Magnolia flower with green leaves on a blurred background

    D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia

    D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia
  • Close-up of Tulip Tree green leaves with a blurred background

    Tulip Tree

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

    Yellow Bird Magnolia

    Yellow Bird Magnolia
  • Two pink and white flowers on Yulan Magnolia
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    Yulan Magnolia

    Yulan Magnolia
  • Marina Strawberry Tree

    Marina Strawberry Tree

    Marina Strawberry Tree
  • Flame Thrower Redbud

    Flame Thrower Redbud

    Flame Thrower Redbud
  • Eastern Redbud

    Eastern Redbud

    Eastern Redbud
  • Spring Snow Crabapple

    Spring Snow Flowering Crabapple

    Spring Snow Flowering Crabapple

Frequently asked questions

1) What does “Large Trees” mean here?
In this collection, “Large Trees” means trees that typically reach over 20 feet in mature height (variety-dependent).

2) Are these trees delivered already over 20 feet tall?
Not necessarily. Many arrive at a substantial nursery size, but “over 20 feet” refers to mature height. Current height varies by species and container/box size.

3) How do I choose between evergreen and deciduous large trees?

  • Evergreen: year-round privacy and screening
  • Deciduous: summer shade + winter light, seasonal color, often lighter canopy feel

4) How much space do I need for a large tree?
Plan for both canopy width and root zone. A good rule: measure the planting area and keep the mature canopy off roofs/utility lines; pick a narrower form if space is tight.

5) Do large trees use a lot of water in the Bay Area?
Water needs vary widely. Many large trees establish well with deep, consistent watering in the first 1–2 seasons, then become moderate-to-low maintenance depending on variety and microclimate.

6) Do you offer planting or delivery help for heavy trees?
Yes—large trees can require special handling. If you need placement, access planning, or professional planting, choose the tree first and then arrange the right service for your site.

7) What are common Bay Area mistakes with large trees?
Planting too close to hardscape, ignoring mature canopy width, and under-watering during establishment (even drought-tolerant trees need consistent establishment watering).

8) I want fast privacy—should I buy a large tree or a hedge?
If you want height and overhead shade, choose a large tree. If you want dense, fence-line coverage, a hedge may create privacy faster and more uniformly.