Right Tree in the Right Space
Several factors need to be considered when choosing a tree to put in your yard.
One of course is how big can the tree get, will it outgrow the space? Making sure you have enough room for the tree to grow is the biggest mistake we see in landscaping.
Second is beauty. A Linden has a beautiful canopy whereas a Black Locust actually looks twisted and ugly. Try to find some mature trees you like and then find out what they are.
Third is maintenance. This is so often overlooked. A willow will shed branches and make a mess all year long. A Sycamore will hold it's leaves through the winter making a mess of the yard allowing snow to pack the leaves down.
Maple leaves can be large and take a lot of clean up time, whereas an Ash leaf comes down quickly in early fall, is small and easy to clean up.
The tree has a function too, and we'll get into that a bit more later, but the shade requirement, how the tree positions on the South West side during the worse heat of July and August; all of these need to be considered.
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