Oreti naming trees bunched up in a single pic and not showing a total view of each tree is not a fair representation for the question. I thought it would be interesting since many gardeners here are extremely knowledgable. Trees in the pic are : 1) Evergreen: A popular timber tree also used for ornamental purposes. Great for Bonsai. It is a variety of Pinus . A Spanish Pine - Pinus Nigra Salzma. Highly recommend for small gardens it is slow growing and a dwarf sized tree only to 25’ in height. Long 5 needles in each cluster with brown blueish bark , bluegreen needles , easy care and drought resistant once established. 2 Evergreen: Chamaecyparis ontusa ( Japanese Cypress) 0r Hinoki cypress. A long standing ornamental landscape tree with a 4-5” bright yellow color at the end of each green heavily filled out branch . A slow growing dwarf tree. In cultivation for its decroative qualities. 15-20’ total height with red bark heavily textured. Leaves when squeezed smell like lemon. Can easily be grown in containers. 3) Evergreen : Douglas Fir tree is Oregon's official state tree, and it is common throughout the western part of the state, from the coast to the Cascade Range. It is an iconic tree known for its impressive height, thick bark, and importance to Oregon's ecosystem and economy. Trees tested from coastal western Canada , Washington and Oregon - new primary disease of concern from Douglas fir trees that can spread to humans is cryptococcosis, caused by the fungus Cryptococcus gattii. While Douglas fir trees can be hosts to this fungus, it primarily spreads to humans through inhaling fungal spores that are naturally present in the environment. Firs are beautiful, majestic and the right choice for many people. However, just like any other long-term relationship, make sure you know what you’re getting into. 4) Deciduous Dogwood pink blooms are native of the PNW widely planted horticulturally. Dogwood - Cornus nuttallii. Cherokee Brave Dogwood is a stunning native tree that adds beauty year-round. In spring, it blooms with soft, reddish-pink flowers with white centers. The flowers attract butterflies. Bright red berries appear in fall and winter, attracting birds like bluebirds, robins and cardinals. Its red-purple fall foliage makes it even more appealing . Super easy care and drought tolerant one established. Attracts birds, butterflies and bees. Be sure it is planted in a shady area in the afternoon. Dogwoods are very popular but also sensitive to trimming more than 1/3 at any given time. Winter offer’s good strong bones to the garden. Collecting the 1/4”-1/2” bright red seeds in fall , threaded for X-mas tree garlands is a tradition in our family. 5) Deciduous: Momosa - Albizia julibrissin . Broadleaf, deciduous tree, 20-30 ft fast growing, spreading crown, does not leaf out until very late in spring in my zone June. Be aware and don't be too quick cut down the "dead" tree in spring. It is not dead . Leaves alternate, large, up to 50 cm long, bipinnately compound, many oblong leaflets, each only 6-12 mm long. No fall color, leaves stay green until killed by frost. Showy pin-cushion-like flower clusters, 3.5 cm wide with 2 cm long pink statmens. Fruit is a flat long thin pod, 5-7 × 1 inches (13-18 × 2.5 cm), often somewhat curled, green then brown, persist into winter. In Warmer zones this tree is highly invasive, however in my zone it is not. Never makes a mess . In fall leafs are tiny and break down quickly. No need for raking. I know not everyone is hung up on trees as I am. I have made it a life long habit collecting various dwarfs, tall timber trees , rare unusual trees and everything inbetween. Planted more trees and shrubs than I can count. Be careful what you wish for. I’ve learned to be happy with a moderate collection of trees. If you don’t you’ll never be happy with what you have. Now it’s a matter of management keeping them healthy and happy. I luv my trees.
@Pacnorwest just thinking about a Mimosa tree makes me stretch out my arms and make the sign of the cross with my fingers !! You are lucky that they aren't invasive there. Here they willl take over your entire yard in no time and they remind me, in winter, of the Grinch's Christmas tree.
