What is the best tree to plant close to a house?
Choose columnar or fastigiate tree varieties like Italian Cypress or Sky Pencil Holly for tight spaces. These trees grow vertically with minimal spread, reducing root damage risk to foundations. Plant at least 8 feet from the house to avoid moisture buildup and pest issues. We carry a number of fast-growing evergreens, which are defined as growing at least two feet or more per year—but evergreens that are part of the Arborvitae family, like the Thuja Green Giant and Emerald Green, are known some of the fastest growers, making them incredibly versatile in the landscape.Plant small trees (25 feet tall or less, at maturity) at least 8 to 10 feet from a wall, or 6 to 8 feet from a corner of your home. Plant medium trees (up to 40 feet at maturity) at least 15 feet from walls, and at least 12 feet from a corner.Our #1 most popular privacy tree, the Thuja Green Giant is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can grow in Zones 5 to 9 at a rate of 3 to 5 feet per year. After three years, it can reach 15 to 20 feet, and at maturity can grow up to 30 to 40 feet fall.
What is the least messy shade tree?
What Is a Good Shade Tree That Is Not Messy? Shade trees that won’t make a big mess include maples, flowering dogwood, spruce and arborvitae.