What tree can I plant right next to my house?
The Japanese maple is widely considered to be the safest tree to plant near a house, as well as one of the prettiest. They’re a compact size, making them ideal for smaller spaces, and their shallow root system that reduces the risk of damaging foundations,’ says Steven Bell of Ethan Mason Paving. We really like Emerald Green Arborvitae, Blue Point Juniper, Nellie Stevens Holly, Italian Cypress, and Oakland Holly for front yards. If you have a large yard you also have options like cypress, thuja, spruce, or cedars. Evergreen trees offer year-round interest and tend to be very low maintenance.Some examples include small trees like the Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum), medium trees like Kousa Dogwood, and large trees such as Red Oak. Each of these options is suitable for various landscape needs while maintaining a non-invasive root structure.Most homeowners opt for the following types of trees to beautify and improve their yards: maples, redbuds, arborvitae or white cedars, Japanese maples, dogwoods, birch, cherry, magnolia and crepe myrtle. Unlike many other plants, a tree can significantly change the look and feel of your lawn for many years to come.Evergreen Shrubs for Year-Round Interest Evergreen shrubs like boxwood, juniper, and dwarf holly provide structure and color across the seasons. Their low water and pruning needs make them key players in low-maintenance gardens.
What is the best tree to plant in your backyard?
Most homeowners opt for the following types of trees to beautify and improve their yards: maples, redbuds, arborvitae or white cedars, Japanese maples, dogwoods, birch, cherry, magnolia and crepe myrtle. Unlike many other plants, a tree can significantly change the look and feel of your lawn for many years to come. Evergreen Shrubs for Year-Round Interest Evergreen shrubs like boxwood, juniper, and dwarf holly provide structure and color across the seasons. Their low water and pruning needs make them key players in low-maintenance gardens.
What are fast growing trees to block neighbors?
Fast-growing trees like Leyland Cypress, Green Giant Arborvitae, and Hybrid Poplar provide quick, dense privacy screens. Ideal for blocking views, reducing noise, and adding greenery, these trees thrive in various climates. The most popular privacy trees are Leyland Cypress, Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae, and Italian Cypress but there are many more options to choose from that may be better suited to your region or your yard.With growth rates from 3 to 5 feet per year the fastest growing privacy hedges are Thuja Green Giant, Leyland Cypress, Cryptomeria Radicans, and Wax Myrtle. Carolina Sapphire Cypress, Nellie Stevens Holly, Oakland Holly, and Wavy Leaf Ligustrum offer fast privacy with 2 to 3 feet of upward growth per year.