PICK A SHADE TREE
Adding an oak or shade tree to your yard provides a multitude of benefits:
- Natural Cooling: Shade trees reduce temperatures and energy costs by cooling your home and outdoor spaces.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Their majestic presence enhances the beauty and value of your property.
- Wildlife Habitat: Oaks and other shade trees support local ecosystems, providing shelter and food for birds and pollinators.
- Environmental Impact: Trees improve air quality, reduce carbon dioxide, and prevent soil erosion.
- Long-Term Investment: With proper care, these trees grow into stunning, long-lived focal points for generations to enjoy.
An oak or shade tree is more than just a landscaping element—it’s an investment in beauty, comfort, and sustainability for your home.
MORE SHADE TREE OPTIONS
Add some privacy
Incorporating Thuja or other border trees enhances the structure, privacy, and aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space while offering practical benefits:
- Privacy Screen: Dense foliage forms a natural barrier, providing privacy from neighbors or roadways.
- Wind and Noise Protection: Acts as a shield, reducing wind impact and muffling unwanted noise.
- Year-Round Beauty: Many border trees, including Thuja Green Giant, offer lush greenery throughout all seasons.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, these trees require minimal care and adapt well to various conditions.
- Defined Spaces: Perfect for creating defined property lines or separating garden areas.
The Thuja Green Giant is a large and dense, pyramidal-shaped evergreen. The arborvitae is fast-growing and reaches a height of 30 ft. to 40 ft. with a 12 ft. to 15 ft. spread, quickly giving you a lush, rich privacy screen. The foliage is lustrous green in the summer and darkens or bronzes slightly in the winter. The tree works nicely as a specimen tree or can be planted with others to create a tall hedge or border. Growing 3 to 5 feet per year, it quickly adds height to your landscape. It is cold hardy in USDA Zones 6-8.
USDA ZONES: Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Now for a splash of color
Ornamental trees like crape myrtles add charm, color, and elegance to any landscape:
- Seasonal Beauty: Vibrant blooms, striking bark, and autumn foliage create year-round visual interest.
- Compact Size: Ideal for small or large spaces, offering versatility in placement.
- Pollinator Friendly: Their flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting local ecosystems.
- Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and easy to care for, ornamental trees thrive with minimal effort.
- Curb Appeal: Instantly enhances the aesthetic and value of your home with their striking presence.
