Shade Tree For Backyard

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
Golden_Eagle Wauseon, OH(Zone 5a) May 30, 2010

I would like to know what would be a nice shade tree for the backyard, one that is clean and gets around 40 to 70 feet tall. I really don't care for Maples. The only thing I don't like about Maples is there seed pods. I live in a city.I would like a deep rooting tree and a hardwood tree.

Post #7841695
Quote
ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) May 30, 2010

You would really like Nyssa sylvatica - Blackgum.

American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) could also fit your interests - and it flowers prolifically.

Post #7842443
Quote
growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) May 30, 2010

Try a Catalpa. Yes, they can be a bit messy at times but the blooms are nice, they provide a nice canopy of shade, are easy to maintain and have a nice full structure. There is a purple-leafed and yellow-leafed cultivar which might not have the seed pods as do the species.

Thumbnail by growin
Post #7842547
Quote
flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Jun 01, 2010

Ginkgo Biloba, male species doesn't drop fruit
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/337/

Post #7850743
Quote
FrillyLily springfield area, MO(Zone 5b) Jun 10, 2010

there are many seedless varieties of maples.
that said, I don't know just HOW seedless they are ? :)

Pin oaks are nice.

Post #7877539
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Trees, Shrubs and Conifers Threads

Go to all Trees, Shrubs and Conifers threads
BACK TO TOP