Wide-Canopy Tree Comparison Database

Each bar is scaled against the widest entry in the table (Banyan Fig, ~60 m spread at maturity). It plots the midpoint of each species' typical spread range, so you can compare relative width at a glance instead of reading two numbers per row.

Size category here mirrors a common shade-tree classification by canopy footprint at maturity (Small: under ~6 m, Medium: ~6–12 m, Large: 12 m+). A few species — Spotted Gum, Tulip Tree — grow tall with a comparatively narrow crown, so they're sized by height-driven landscape role even though their horizontal spread sits closer to the medium band.

In this table, High maintenance flags trees with aggressive or invasive root systems (Weeping Willow, Camphor Laurel), brittle wood prone to limb drop (Silver Maple), or weed/seed spread in non-native regions (Camphor Laurel). Check local council planting guidance before placing these near structures, pools, or pipework.

For quick coverage, filter Growth rate to "Fast" — Rain Tree, Silver Maple, London Plane, and Chinese Elm typically reach useful canopy within 5–10 years. For long-term structural shade with less upkeep, the "Slow" filter surfaces Live Oak, English Oak, and Japanese Maple — trees that take longer to mature but hold their form with less pruning.

Not simultaneously — clicking a column header sorts by that column only (click again to reverse direction). To narrow results before sorting, combine the size, foliage, and growth-rate filter chips with the search box first, then sort the remaining rows.