You don’t have to be a tree expert to pick a tree by shape.

Whether you want a cone-shaped tree or a tree with horizontal branches, we have tree ideas for you.

They aren’t necessarily narrow, but they appear to be because of the branching pattern.

Horizontal Spreading Tree Illustration

Many commonly known trees are available in columnar versions.

These typically smaller, ornamental trees soften the hardscape.

Many commonly known trees are available in a weeping form.

Columnar Tree Illustration

Many deciduous trees and conifers have this classic shape.

The large ones are stunning on properties where they have room to grow.

Stately rows provide a strong linear feature, softened by the billow of their canopies.

Open Head Irregular Tree Illustration

When alone on a spacious lawn, they make handsome specimens.

Branches grow at a sharp upward angle from the trunk, flaring outward at the tips.

Canopies resemble upside-down triangles.

Weeping Tree Illustration

Usually massive, they overwhelm small properties and can dwarf single-story homes.

But their spreading habit contrasts well with a narrow house.

Pyramidal Tree Illustration

Globe Shape Tree Illustration

Fastigate Shape Tree Illustration

Vase Shape Tree Illustration