Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Shade Tree to plant near patio and house, 0 by kdjoergensen

kdjoergensen wrote:
I am looking for a shade tree to replace the bradford pear which is currently there (and will be removed).

The tree must go in front of the deck and near the house.

The deck is 3.5 feet above the ground, and I am looking for a tree which is therefore 8-10 feet tall maxing out at 10-15 (max 20 feet). The tree will be placed to the south of the deck providing shade in summer.

I prefer:
decidious tree (sun in winter, shade in summer for the deck)
flowering, if possible (but shade function most important)
column shaped (preferably)
no pungent ordors, etc

I am in zip code 28173 near Charlotte, NC (USDA ardning zone 7b)

Any ideas?

(I enclose a picture of the current tree, bradford pear, in place)

Thank
Kenneth