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Large Trees
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red maple is a good shade tree providing beautiful yellow
and red fall color. This tree grows 40 to 60 foot tall with
a rounded shape. The red maple has a wider spread than the
sugar maple. "October glory" and 'Red Sunset' are the most
common cultivars, providing beautiful orange red to red fall
color. In early spring, reddish flowers appear, followed by
red fruit. New leaves in the spring are reddish, turning to
medium or dark green.
 One of the
best fall-coloring trees, with brilliant yellow and orange
colors. It grows 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide. It is narrow
in its youth. This maple grows best in full sun on an open
lawn. The sugar maple is narrower than the red maple
but has a denser branch and leaf structure.
 Multi-trunked
tree (usually three or four) with attractive soft white to
cinnamon brown peeling bark. The tree has an airy appearance
with small light green leaves. The leaves and small twigs
fall throughout the summer, making the tree a little messy.
Fall color is yellow, but not spectacular. Popular tree
which grows 40 to 70 feet tall and 40 to 60 feet wide.
Often, this tree is planted too close to the house.
The tree tolerates wet soils and is found near swamps and
streams, its natural setting.
 A native of
southern swamps, bald cypress prefers moist, rich soil, but
will tolerate poor dry soil. Bald Cypress grows quickly into
a unique cone shape. Mature trees grow to 50 to 70 feet tall
and 20 to 30 feet wide. Its leaves are fine textured and
needle-like. The leaves are light green in the spring,
changing to dark green in summer. The fall color is russet
brown.
 A shade tree
best known for its V shape form and speedy growth. It grows
to 50 to 80 feet tall with a similar spread and best grown
in full sun. The zelkova resembles the American elm, but it
is resistant to Dutch elm disease.
 Elegant,
wide spread tree growing to 40 to 60 feet high and wide.
The katsura is good for large lawns and parks.
 A
large shade tree with brilliant yellow fall color.
Plant male trees only, as the female tree drops seeds with a
very objectionable odor. Gingko grows 50 to 80 feet
tall with variable spreads.
 One
of the largest shade trees. The majestic white oak
grows to 90 feet in height with a 50-80 foot spread.
This slow growing tree may take up to 60 years to achieve
its full height and spread. The white oak is difficult
to transplant and not commonly available in nurseries.
Plant in full sun and rich slightly acidic soil.
Trees Intro
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Japanese Maples
Flowering Trees
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