Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Looking for a nice light green tree., 1 by robin_joey

robin_joey wrote:
Hello!

Everyone was SO helpful in helping to identify the red maple I have growing in my flower bed. I did a lot of research and came up with the Golden Rain Tree, but am having second thoughts. I have seen a few in my neighborhood and maybe they are not great specimens, but they aren't very pretty to me.

I was considering some of my second choices, such as
* Western Soapberry
* Chinese Pistache
* Flowering Crabapple
* Serviceberry

The other trees it would be sharing a yard with are a purple leafed plum, a redbud, and most likely, the red maple. I am especially looking for something with bright green leaves. I think it would look nice next to the plum tree. I am attaching a pic of a tree I saw in our neighborhood with nice bright green color and a pretty shape. I don't know what it is though. Anyone know?

I would love for the tree I choose to be fast growing, have decent clearance (nothing that branches too low, since it will be a street tree), full sun and clay and alkaline soil.

If you have a suggestion, I would love to hear from you!

Thanks - these boards are such a wealth of info!!!!

Robin ;-D