Shade Trees
Shade trees are a boon to the ecology and bring beauty to any yard. When picking trees appropriate to New England you want to consider not only the hardiness of they varieties you are picking, you want to think about the fall, and what colors the tree can bring to your landscape. The top 5 trees to add into your landscaping plan.
Maple Trees
Available in a variety of species, maple trees are the best known of New England trees. For wet ground in your yard, consider the Silver Maple. In the fall it turns a spectacular golden yellow. Sugar Maples grow well in northern climates and turn a beautiful orange in fall. Japanese Maples have a more delicate leaf and sport a dark red color in the fall.A Landscape Supply business will know exactly what grows in your area.
Birch Trees
Birch trees have a white trunk with very dark green leaves. Some varieties of Birch feature peeling barks and have a smooth surface. Many Birches grow multiple trunks resulting in a clump of trees that grow together. While they can be susceptible to leaf miners and borers they tend to be healthy, hardy trees if well cared for. They can grow in moist soil but prefer well drained areas.
Ash Trees
New England’s cold winter can be hard on tress, Ash Tree hold up really well. Along your driveway consider both the Green and White Ash, they have some resistance to salt damage. These are low maintenance trees that grow beautifully with a minimum of care.
Oak Trees
Few things are as majestic as full grown Oak. Memories of Robin Hood and his Merry Men will spring to mind when you view the spread branches and rich foliage of an Oak. Think about Pin Oaks when your looking for something smaller in your landscape ideas. While Oaks do prefer an acidic soil they grow well all over the New England area. Slow to reach full size they can be huge trees that last for centuries if well treated.
Linden Trees
When they are young Lidens have a pyramid shape, it changes to a fuller shape as they age. Available in two basic varieties, little leaf and American, these trees like full sun whenever possible, but will do well in partial sun environments. Rarely plagued by insects they do well in just about any conditions. Added appeal comes from their fragrant flowers.
Beauty and value are added when you add tress to your yard. Few things in nature are as magnificent as a fully grown tree, and even fewer are as long lived. Trees provide much needed homes for birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Trees are relaxing to look at, and provide the perfect location for sitting at the end of a long day.
Shade trees will help cut energy costs during the hot summer months. Noise reduction and enhanced privacy are just two more resons to add shade trees. Well developed trees can be a favored spot for children looking for a hide out, make good structures for hanging swings and can be the perfect place to spot fairies with your kids.
Trees are remarkable things, taking in our waste gases and turning them into clean, breathable air, holding onto soil and reducing erosion and providing comforting beauty wherever they are planted. Shade tress are a solid investment in the health of the environment. Take a bit of time shopping at different Landscaping Supplier to find just the right tree that fits your price.
