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Use the visual sort below or the Main-Menu’s Ornamental Trees pulldown tab to find and select specific trees.
You’ll find the most important details needed to grow and care for 112 common landscape trees in this convenient, complete, and easy-to-use guide.
The best planting time for trees varies by species, zone, location, and weather conditions of the year in which you plant your tree.
Plant most trees in autumn. Autumn rains help newly planted roots grow quickly and become established, for a happy new addition to your yard or landscape.
Bare-root trees—sold without soil or a container—are an exception. Plant them in early spring after soils warm and frost hazard ends.
Choose a planting day when cooler air temperatures are forecast for the following week, but while the soil is still warm.
As autumn transitions into winter, days become shorter and the newly planted tree will enter dormancy. Short hours of sunlight means all growth will slow, helping the tree survive cold winter weather.
When daylight and warmth returns with spring breezes, the tree will awaken, begin to grow longer roots and bud with fresh deciduous leaves, candles of new evergreen needles, or other foliage.
We’ve organized the information about each landscape tree in the same, compact, easy-to-use pattern to help you find the topics you want quickly and answer your questions.
Trees give a landscape a sense of permanence and maturity. Their towering presence is more than pleasing to the eye—they enhance the environment in several significant ways.
Tree roots aerate and stabilize the soil, while their foliage shields the ground from sun and precipitation. Their foliage gives off moisture, and they breathe in carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen during photosynthesis.
Shade and flowering ornamental trees probably will be the dominant elements in your landscape or garden. Many trees grow to 80 ft. (24 m) or more in height and have a spread of 50 ft. (15 m) or wider, but others are small enough to thrive on a patio or balcony in a container.
Trees also have many different forms, from conical to round-headed and fountain-shaped to columnar. Select your trees by matching their mature size, form, foliage, and flowers to your site. Keep in mind their habits as well: Choose trees free of maintenance to reduce the need for care. Keep your walkways free of fallen leaves and fruit. Avoid planting those that have deep root systems near driveways or sidewalks to prevent cracking pavement.
At the same time, remember that some trees may take years to attain great size; plant a fast-growing filler if you desire shade before they can fulfill your needs. As you select and plant your trees, you’ll be creating a lifetime of beauty and enjoyment, both for yourself and for the many generations who will admire you for your planning and foresight.
Consult each tree’s listing to learn about the habits and needs of trees you’ll grow in your home’s yard and landscape.
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