Landscaping Trees: Benefits & Best Picks

What Benefits Do Landscaping Trees Deliver to Residential & Commercial Properties?

Trees remain a critical asset in landscaping that provides significant benefits. The challenge for many property owners involves deciding which trees best serve their needs and interests. Residential and commercial property owners must consider the mature height and width when planting trees near buildings.

It’s also essential to consider the direct sunlight, soil conditions, and other factors to ensure your trees succeed. That’s why landowners typically conduct due diligence or consult with a nursery professional. Considering the following benefits and popular trees in your decision-making may also prove helpful.

Benefits of Trees in Landscaping

Regarding landscaping assets, trees typically require less maintenance and care than other plants. They produce deep root systems and withstand incidents such as drought and flooding. People usually select trees daily because they provide robust shade and iconic fall foliage. All of these positives support improved property values. But the following benefits sometimes go unnoticed.

Enhanced Comfort: Integrating trees into a property promptly creates shaded areas. The type of tree you select does not necessarily have to enjoy a wide limb spread. Planting trees throughout the property peppers it with comfort spaces.

Save Money: Strategically integrating deciduous trees can reduce the direct sunlight your home receives during hot months, reducing the need for air conditioning and saving money. During the cold winter months, leaves fall to the ground, allowing direct sunlight to warm your home.

Environmental: Trees naturally process carbon and produce fresh air for people and wildlife to breathe. They help filter rainwater as it trickles into the aquifer we drink. Planting trees also augments the habitat options of birds and other wildlife.

Windbreak: Farmers and people with large tracts of land often plant rows of trees as protective windbreaks. These natural barriers remain less expensive and more effective than fencing.

Residential and commercial property owners find investing in trees wise. When included in a landscape design, they generally help raise property values.

Popular Trees to Consider Planting on Your Property

Although we carry a comprehensive inventory of landscaping trees, the Weeping Willow, Maple, and Oak highlight popular uses. To help you make informed decisions about how to employ landscaping trees, we hope these examples prove valuable.

Weeping Willow: The Weeping Willow ranks among the most iconic shade trees. This graceful tree matures to 40 feet, thrives near water sources, and grows approximately 24 inches annually. It is best known for its sweeping spread, reaching 35 feet; it remains one of the most popular shade tree assets.

Maple: Based on fall foliage, a wide range of trees can be selected for landscaping. Maple trees like Red, Silver, and Sugar offer fascinating and colorful leaves. Some varieties reach upwards of 70 feet or taller.

Oak Trees: Like Maples, trees enjoy diverse fall foliage. Oak varieties, among others, include White, Red, and Pin and can mature to 100 feet. Many landscaping professionals utilize Oak trees because they withstand high winds, resist pests, and the acorns support wildlife.

Willow, Maple, and Oak trees are mainstays in landscaping because they deliver shade, habitat benefits, and eye-catching fall foliage.

Best Sellers

Pawpaw Tree - TN Nursery

Pawpaw Tree

Pawpaw Tree: Asimina Triloba The Pawpaw tree is a small deciduous type with large, tropical-looking leaves and greenish-brown, banana-like fruits. It is known for its unique flavor and suitability for North American temperate regions. It is one of our hottest sellers because of its native fruiting abilities, distinctive appearance, contributions to biodiversity, potential for edible fruit, ability to create natural habitats, and role in promoting ecological balance, which makes it a valuable addition to outdoor spaces. One of the key advantages of using it in landscaping is its distinctive appearance. Ours are already pollinated when shipped, and we guarantee they will bear fruit when they are mature. Pawpaw trees are a popular choice, and property owners are looking for medium-sized plants with an unusual look. They have a slim, grayish-brown trunk topped by thick clusters of leaves. Its crown is usually higher than it is vast and can be slightly triangular. They can reach up to 50 feet high. Their pleasantly compact shape makes them look excellent when planted as a focal point in a lawn. Landscapers also like to plant them in bunches or rows to create accent points near driveways, sidewalks, or other landscapes.  One of the most distinctive traits of this plant is its gorgeous leaves. Each branch is draped in large leaves that gracefully droop downwards. The leaves are a smooth oval shape with a slight flare towards the tip, and they are rich, emerald green for most of the year. In early fall, long before other plants change color, these leaves turn a rich golden-yellow color that adds plenty of appeal to your landscape. Pawpaw Tree Offers Appealing Flowers in Spring Starting in mid-spring, this plant begins to produce some very eye-catching blossoms. The flowers of this plant are a rich, purplish-red color. The deep burgundy flowers have a set of three small petals nestled inside of a set of three larger petals. The flowers often appear before the plant regains the leaves it lost in winter, so the effect of the deep purple blooms on bare branches is quite striking. The Pawpaw Tree Fruits In Summer And Fall During the summer and fall months, they produces some exciting fruit. These fruits start around two inches wide and gradually grow to six inches. They're an elongated, oval shape with a green, matte peel. The fruits' colors can include subtle variations of yellow, brown, orange, and green, adding many stunning features to the plant. The contrast between the darker leaves and the paler fruit clusters makes this plant look especially interesting and exciting. This Is Our Most Popular Fruit Tree At TN Nursery Where do they grow best? They grow best in USDA hardiness zone 5-8 on neutral to moderately acidic well-draining loam soil, deep and rich loam soil. They like full or part shade, often river valleys or forest but not in the major canopy.  When is it possible to get fruits from them?  They generally take between 4-8 years to start producing fruits based on the environment and type. Grafting also helps in reducing the time taken before fruiting.  How can we best fertilize them?  10-10-10 - A slow-release, balanced fertilizer should be spread on them when they are in flower. Fungicides should be used sparingly, nitrogen in particular being the main one which stops fruit production.  How long do they live?  They are said to live for about 60 years if allowed the best possible growing conditions, but they can live much longer. Usually fertile for about 25-35 years of their reproductive life.

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Red Maple Tree - TN Nursery

Red Maple Tree

Red Maple Tree: Acer Rubrum The red maple tree has vibrant foliage in autumn and can grow in hardness zones 3-9. These can tolerate full sun or filtered shade areas in landscaping. The height reaches forty to ninety feet, and its width is 30-40 feet. This is the right choice if you want to add beauty and color to your landscape. It's easy to thrive where you plant it and is a top choice for homeowners wanting a low-maintenance type. Perfectly named, they have something scarlet year-round. It is great for providing shade in the summer with vibrant green leaves, then turning colors in late Autumn. During the spring, the twigs are bright to dark scarlet. Scarlet buds develop on the limbs for next year's growth, which can be seen during winter.  Red Maple Trees Aesthetic Appearance and Usage The height of their beauty comes during autumn when the leaves turn a beautiful, brilliant scarlet with some yellow and deep burgundy. The fruit of it, known as samaras, grows in clusters and ripens between late May and early June. If you are looking to bring wildlife to your landscape, samaras are known to attract squirrels and other rodents. They do produce very small quantities of sugar. Unlike other maples, the seeds of them ripens in late spring rather than in the fall. Characteristics Of The Red Maple Tree The trunk of them is greyish brown with scarlet limbs. It's unique in appearance and a highly sought-after shade type family favorite. As it reaches maturity, the bark becomes thicker and scaly. It is a hardy and resilient type and one of our best sellers at TN Nursery for good reason. It's beautiful and provides shade in warm months and beauty in colder seasons. It Is Fast-growing and disease-resistant Growing extremely fast, the deciduous red maple tree grows up to 2 feet yearly in good soil. They thrive in moist or dry soil without irrigation. It is not susceptible to blight or disease like other species. Being a native variety, it does not require a lot of maintenance to thrive anywhere you plant it. Drought Tolerant and Attracts Wildlife They are drought tolerant, retain moisture in their structure and root system, and can live for many weeks without water. Its year-round beauty and fast growth make it a favorite among many landscapers. It does well in drought and attracts wildlife, which is a plus for many sightseers who may visit the landscape. it  is one of the first to bud out and produce foliage, which is great if you do not want your landscape to look bare in the early spring. TN Nursery sells over 50,000 of these per year. It's uncommonly known as an all-around best-selling and has been for over half a century.

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weeping willow tree

Weeping Willow

Weeping Willow: Salix babylonica The Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) is an ancient tree of the senses admired for its thin, slender limbs and glossy leaves. This tree grows rapidly and is ideal for creating an idyllic garden or making a statement in any landscape. Planting and Maintenance of Weeping Willow Trees These fast-growing trees are easy to plant and grow, making them ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners. They like a well-drained, wet environment and can live in full sun or partial shade. Place the root ball in a hole twice its size, plant the tree, and fill it with soil and water. Once planted, they require very little care other than watering when the weather is dry and occasional pruning to shape or remove dead branches. Seasonal Beauty and Color Changes Of The Weeping Willow They are visually stimulating year-round. The delicate yellow-green flowers bloom in the spring. During the summer, the tree’s graceful, sloping canopy is lined with glossy green leaves, providing cool shade. The leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall and fall slowly off, keeping the classy branching design on display all winter. Shape and Longevity The tree is renowned for its familiar cascading form, with limbs falling straight to the ground. They develop quickly, growing to 30-50 feet high and equally wide. If treated well, these trees will survive for many decades as a beloved landscape addition. Life History of Salix babylonica Trees  TN Nursery grows all types of trees, including the weeping willow, and transports them as fresh, ready-to-plant plants. These trees grow quickly, providing fast-growing trees, stunning beauty year-round and a permanent, quiet presence in your landscape. Add one to your garden today for grace and peace!

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White Oak Tree - TN Nursery

White Oak Tree

White Oak Tree - Quercus Alba The White Oak Tree is a majestic and long-lived deciduous type native to eastern North America. It is known for its iconic rounded crown, deeply lobed leaves, and valuable wood used in furniture and construction. White Oak Trees Provide Food And Shelter For Wildlife Growing it on your property can be an excellent way to branch out and tend to new types of plants. One such option that you consider is this. They are a distinctly recognizable species many hold in high regard. Let's examine why this plant is so revered and why you might wish to make space for it in your yard. White Oak Tree Is a Major Source of Food for Nearby Critters This acorn is said to be the most palatable in their species, making them especially appealing to local wildlife looking for a snack. Its low-hanging branches offer food for wildlife like deer, while those higher up, like birds, often spend time in its branches to catch insects. These magnificent plants support a whole ecosystem, attracting various critters that will benefit other areas of your property. They Offer Shelter for Local Wildlife Beyond just food, these towering spectacles offer shelter in the form of cavities that form in it, often housing smaller rodents or flying creatures. If you're a fan of either, you're sure to enjoy seeing families of animals call your great and mighty addition their new home. Some areas of your property might need something much more significant to fill the space, and these are an excellent and welcome addition. Over time, they can grow to 80 or even 100 feet tall, towering over your property. Who knows? You may even want to plant multiple ones throughout your property and create a pathway of these awe-inspiring monoliths. They Tend To Benefit Their Surroundings White Oak Trees have many uses, including reducing soil erosion with robust root systems and providing shade for other plants that need it. Unlike other types, this species is said to be more resistant to rot, meaning it may encounter fewer issues regardless of whether you're transplanting it or growing it from a sapling.

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