Trees are a beautiful addition to any home. Not only are they beautiful, but some trees can add value to your home, making them an excellent investment for your landscaping. There are so many different types of trees to choose from, so when it comes to selecting a tree to add to your yard, the entire process can be overwhelming.
Climate and location are important
Not every tree will thrive in every environment. So make sure that you do your research before getting your heart set on a tree for your yard that might not do well where you live.
Silk Tree(Mimosa)
White Alder
Pecan
Western Redbud
Redbud
Mediterranean Fan Palm
Desert Willow(including Burgundy Lace and Rio Salado)
Pink Dawn Chitalpa
Ash varities
Purple Smoke Tree
Arizona and Italian Cypresses
Russian Olive
Honey Locust
Goldenrain Tree
Japanese Privet Tree
Saucer Magnolia
Flowering Crabapples
Texas Umbrella(Chinaberry)
Mondell Pine
Austrian Black Pine
Tropical/Warm Climates:
Pacific Dogwood
Pink Weeping Cherry Tree
Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree
Orchid Tree
Empress Tree
Blue Jacaranda Tree
Orange Geiger Tree
Tipu Tree
Caribbean Trumpet Tree
Prairiefire Flowering Crabapple Tree
Leucaena
Silk Floss Tree
Hercules Club Tree
Honey Locust
Kapok Tree
Pejibaye Palm
Pochote Tree
Sandbox Tree
Cold Climates:
Emerald Green Thuja
Juniper Wichita Blue
Russian Cypress
Hybrid Poplar
American Beech Tree
Tulip Poplar
Robinson Crabapple Tree
Honey Crisp Apple Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
Willow Hybrid
Windmill Palm Tree
Weeping Willow Tree
Knowing what type of tree will do well in your home is the most important step to choosing a tree for your yard. Once you’ve selected a great tree for your home, it’s a lot easier to decide which complementary plants and shrubberies to add alongside the trees. You can purchase a young tree at a local nursery. Make sure you plant it in an optimal spot so the roots don’t cause problems as the tree ages.