Unless you have a lot of
space, stay away from trees like Cottonwoods, Mulberry, Ash, or Willows. These
need a minimum of 25’ – 30’ distance from your home, sidewalks, or block walls.
Why? These trees have vigorous surface roots that can crack foundations, heave
sidewalks, and knock over walls. Plus if their large branches overhang your
home or office, they can cause considerable damage if they break and fall.
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:
Canopy 35’ – 40’ tall, 20’ – 25’ wide, makes acorns, Chisos Red Oak slightly smaller
Tap root
Fall Color- Gorgeous Red- Maroon
Canopy 25’ tall and wide
Deep roots
Fall Color- Yellow-Gold
Canopy 25’ – 30’ tall and wide
Tap root
Fall Color- Various shades of Red-Pink-Orange-Yellow
Canopy 40’ – 45’ tall, 25’ – 30’ wide, edible acorns
Tap root
Fall Color- Yellow, some specimens turn Red-Orange
Canopy 20’ - 25’ tall, 20’ – 25’ wide
Deep roots, Persistent seed pods that look like Japanese Lanterns
Fall Color- Yellow-Gold
Canopy 18’- 25’ tall, 18’-25’ wide
Deep roots, multiple trunks, flowers (available in pink, burgundy, and white) all summer
Fall Color- Yellow
Gray
Oak
Fast growth (1’-3’ per year),
Canopy 35’ – 40’ tall and wide
Tap root, Evergreen, makes acorns
Fall Color- Leaves are evergreen
Canopy 25’-30’ tall, 20’ – 25’ wide, makes acorns
Tap root
Fall Color- Yellow, Orangish-Yellow
Canopy 18’ – 25’ tall and wide, multiple trunks
Tap root, Evergreen, makes acorns
Fall Color- Leaves are evergreen
Visit
Trees That Please Nursery for more information and pricing. Our summer hours
are daily 9-5 and that’s seven days a week.
Staff Plant Physiologist
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
Comments
It would be helpful if planting zones were included in the info.
Mike