Medium size trees for residential landscapes in the San Francisco Bay Area

Medium Trees

Balanced size. Immediate presence. Long-term value.

Trees in this collection are expected to reach approximately 12–20 feet at maturity, depending on species, pruning style, and growing conditions.

This range is ideal for:

  • Front yards and near-home planting

  • Areas with overhead considerations

  • Layered landscapes between shrubs and large trees

  • Customers seeking scale without complexity

Note: Actual mature height may vary based on species, climate, and maintenance practices.

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  • Leonard Messel Magnolia

    Leonard Messel Magnolia

  • Golden Falls Weeping Eastern Redbud

    Golden Falls Weeping Eastern Redbud

  • Merlot Eastern Redbud

    Merlot Eastern Redbud

  • Red Rocket Crape Mytle

    Red Rocket Crape Mytle

  • Mexican Redbud

    Mexican Redbud

  • Long Leafed Fern Pine

    Long Leafed Fern Pine

  • Shishigashira Japanese Maple

    Shishigashira Japanese Maple

  • Fireglow Japanese Maple

    Fireglow Japanese Maple

  • Jade Butterfly Ginkgo

    Jade Butterfly Ginkgo

  • Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum

    Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum

  • Toothed Azara

    Toothed Azara

  • Shiny Xylosma

    Shiny Xylosma

  • Twisty Baby Dwarf Black Locust

    Twisty Baby Dwarf Black Locust

  • Red Plumeria

    Red Plumeria

  • Gabrielle Plumeria

    Gabrielle Plumeria

  • Summer Fun Kousa Dogwood

    Summer Fun Kousa Dogwood

  • Kousa Dogwood

    Kousa Dogwood

  • Evergreen Pear Tree

    Evergreen Pear Tree

  • Red Flowering Preach

    Red Flowering Preach

  • Royal Star Magnolia

    Royal Star Magnolia

  • Susan Magnolia

    Susan Magnolia

  • Texas White Redbud

    Texas White Redbud

  • Hearts of Gold Eastern Redbud

    Hearts of Gold Eastern Redbud

  • Royal Raindrops Flowering Crabapple

    Royal Raindrops Flowering Crabapple

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will these trees stay under 20 feet permanently?
A: Most species in this collection are selected to mature within the 12–20 ft range. Proper pruning and site selection help maintain scale, though growth may vary by species.

Q: Is 12–20 feet tall enough to provide shade or privacy?
A: Yes. Many medium trees provide effective shade, screening, and structure without the challenges of large canopy trees.