Zone 8: Trees (USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8)

Browse trees suited for USDA Zone 8, curated for warm-climate landscapes with long growing seasons. These selections support shade, screening, and ornamental interest while establishing reliably with appropriate siting and care.

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Almanac Planting Co: Majestic Weeping Cherry Tree (Prunus x 'Snofozam'') in its full splendor, showcasing clusters of white-pink flowers that drape gracefully, ideal for gardeners aiming to cultivate a serene and picturesque outdoor space.
Snow Fountains® Weeping Cherry Tree
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A potted Bonfire Patio Peach Tree (Prunus persica) in flower
Bonfire Patio Peach Tree
$129.95
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Almanac Planting Co Sting™ Arborvitae by Proven Winners. A tall, narrow arb growing between other trees.
Sting™ Arborvitae
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Full Speed A Hedge® ‘American Pillar’ Arborvitae
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Almanac Planting Co Chicago Hardy Fig Tree. A cluster of green and purple figs growing on a branch. They're surrounded by green fig leaves.
Chicago Hardy Fig Tree
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Almanac Planting Co: Fluffy® Western Arborvitae. Two yellow dwarf arbs growing next to each other.
Fluffy® Western Arborvitae
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Almanac Planting Co: Lined up with precision, these Junior Giant Thuja (Thuja standishii x plicata) saplings in pots are showcased in a greenhouse environment, making them an ideal choice for privacy screens or as focal points in landscaping designs, highlighted for their fast growth and dense foliage.
Thuja 'Junior Giant'
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Almanac Planting Co: North Pole® Arborvitae by Proven Winners. A group of 7 arbs growing together on a bank.
North Pole® Arborvitae
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Almanac Planting Co Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree (Prunus × yedoensis 'Somei-yoshino'). A mature tree in full bloom with other mature trees in the background.
Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Corkscrew Willow (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'). Bare twisted branches contrasting against a cloudy winter sky.
Corkscrew Willow
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Co: Silver Dollar Eucalyptus tree showing mature form with silver-blue foliage in landscape
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
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Almanac Planting Co Forever Goldy™ Arborvitae (Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy' (aka '4EVER')). A group of three golden yellow arbs growing together.
Forever Goldy™ Arborvitae
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Almanac Planting Co Thuja Green Giant (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant'). Several large, tall, pyramidal evergreens surrounded by short evergreen bushes. The landscaping is affluent.
Thuja 'Green Giant'
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Almanac Planting Co Emerald Green Arborvitae 'Smaragd'. Three mature arbs growing in a row.
Emerald Green Arborvitae 'Smaragd'
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Almanac Planting Co: Sky Pencil Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'). A row of three, growing in a bed in front of a white, brick wall.
Sky Pencil Holly
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Co Forest Pansy Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy') in bloom. The flowers are pinkish purple and are profuse. The tree is in a grass lawn with forest in the background. Commonly called Purple Eastern Redbud, Purple American Redbud, and Purple American Judas Tree.
Forest Pansy Redbud
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Almanac Planting Co Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree (Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'). The tree is in flower and is covered in blooms of pink.
Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree (Kwanzan)
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Almanac Planting Co Japanese Snowbell Tree (Styrax japonicus). A side image of a branch with green leaves and clusters of white flowers hanging below the branch. The background is blurred green vegetation.
Japanese Snowbell Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Chinese Toon 'North Red' (Toona sinensis 'North Red'). A mature Chinese Toon tree next to a lake.
Chinese Toon 'North Red'
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Almanac Planting Co Elberta Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Elberta'). An orchard full of peach trees covered in pinkish white blooms.
Elberta Peach Tree
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Almanac Planting Flying Dragon Orange Tree (Citrus trifoliata (A.K.A. Poncirus trifoliata)) Close up of fruit and flower buds
Flying Dragon Orange Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Redhaven Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Redhaven'). Peach trees growing in an orchard covered in pink blossoms.
Redhaven Peach Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Eastern Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis) in bloom. The tree is in a grassy field with another Redbud Tree to its side and an evergreen tree to its other side. Commonly called Eastern Redbud, American Redbud, and American Judas Tree.
Eastern Redbud
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Almanac Planting Co: Kousa Dogwood (Japanese Dogwood) in full bloom, showcasing its lush canopy of white flowers. This beautiful ornamental tree is perfect for adding visual interest to any garden landscape.
Kousa Dogwood
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Almanac Planting Co: Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae growing together in a row creating a dense privacy screen!
Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae
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Zone 8 Tree FAQs

What trees are in this Zone 8 collection?


Trees establish the canopy framework that shapes structure, shade, and long-term landscape design. In USDA Zone 8, where cool winters bring regular frost and defined dormancy, these shade, ornamental, and smaller landscape trees are selected for dependable establishment, cold tolerance, and lasting performance when properly sited.

Evergreen and deciduous varieties are included to support diverse planting goals, seasonal interest, and enduring landscape impact.

Why is mature size so important when choosing trees?


Trees are foundational landscape elements that influence structure and shade for decades. In USDA Zone 8, steady seasonal growth combined with winter dormancy still results in significant mature canopy size over time.

Reviewing mature height and spread before planting helps avoid crowding, utility conflicts, and unnecessary pruning while supporting long-term landscape balance.

How long does it take for a tree to establish?


Most trees devote their first one to three growing seasons to root development before putting on substantial canopy growth. In USDA Zone 9, extended warm periods can support steady root expansion, provided irrigation and soil conditions are managed carefully.

Regular watering during early establishment greatly improves long-term vigor and structural strength.

What roles do trees play in a home landscape?


Trees add shade, seasonal interest, wind protection, and vertical structure to a landscape. In USDA Zone 8, deciduous varieties offer summer canopy cover while allowing winter light to reach the garden after leaf drop.

Strategically placed trees shape the overall design and provide the structural framework for layered plantings over time.

Should I choose evergreen or deciduous trees?


Your decision depends on desired function. In USDA Zone 8, deciduous trees provide summer shade while allowing winter sunlight after leaf drop, whereas evergreen trees maintain year-round structure and screening.

Blending both types often creates a balanced landscape with seasonal light shifts and consistent backbone planting.

How do trees work with the rest of my landscape?


Trees form the upper canopy layer that shapes light, shade, and structure across the landscape. In USDA Zone 8, seasonal leaf drop and winter light changes influence how understory shrubs and perennials perform throughout the year.

Planning tree placement first establishes a long-term framework that supports layered planting beneath it.