Trees That Please Nursery propagates many shade trees ideally suited for home or business owners with limited space. These trees include those with deep root systems (tap roots) and / or those with smaller canopies. Some of the shade trees for small spaces that we propagate include:
Texas
and Chisos Red Oaks
Fast growth (1’-4’ per year) Canopy 35’ – 40’ tall, 20’ – 25’ wide, makes acorns, Chisos Red Oak slightly smaller
Tap root
Fall Color- Gorgeous Red- Maroon
Shantung
Maple
Fast growth (1’-3’ per year)Canopy 25’ tall and wide
Deep roots
Fall Color- Yellow-Gold
Chinese
Pistache
Fast growth (1’-3’ per year) Canopy 25’ – 30’ tall and wide
Tap root
Fall Color- Various shades of Red-Pink-Orange-Yellow
Chinquapin
Oak
Fast growth (1’-3’ per year, occasionally up to 8’ annually)Canopy 40’ – 45’ tall, 25’ – 30’ wide, edible acorns
Tap root
Fall Color- Yellow, some specimens turn Red-Orange
Golden
Rain Tree
Moderate growth (1’-2’ per year)Canopy 20’ - 25’ tall, 20’ – 25’ wide
Deep roots, Persistent seed pods that look like Japanese Lanterns
Fall Color- Yellow-Gold
Desert
Willow
Fast growth (1’-4’ per year), extremely heat & drought
tolerantCanopy 18’- 25’ tall, 18’-25’ wide
Deep roots, multiple trunks, flowers (available in pink, burgundy, and white) all summer
Fall Color- Yellow
Fast growth (1’-3’ per year),
Canopy 35’ – 40’ tall and wide
Tap root, Evergreen, makes acorns
Fall Color- Leaves are evergreen
Gambel
Oak
Moderate growth (1’-2’ per year)Canopy 25’-30’ tall, 20’ – 25’ wide, makes acorns
Tap root
Fall Color- Yellow, Orangish-Yellow
New
Mexico (Escarpment) Live Oak
Moderate growth (1’-3’ per year)Canopy 18’ – 25’ tall and wide, multiple trunks
Tap root, Evergreen, makes acorns
Fall Color- Leaves are evergreen
Photos
& Narrative By:
Stephen
SainStaff Plant Physiologist
Hi,
ReplyDeleteIt would be helpful if planting zones were included in the info.
Mike