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Front Yard Trees That Offer Curb Appeal | Planting Tree

Are you thinking about adding a tree to your front yard? Front yard trees add curb appeal and even increase your property value! Luckily you have a lot of options. Flowering trees and ornamental trees are most often planted in front yards. If you have more space, you can add a shade tree with gorgeous fall color. No matter what type of tree you choose, planting a tree will beautify your yard and home.

Here are some of our favorite front yard trees:

Crape Myrtles

Crape Myrtles are easily recognizable with their multi-trunks, peeling but smooth bark, and months of colorful blooms. These trees are mainly grown in the southern United States, but some varieties are more cold hardy than others and can grow in cooler regions. Crape myrtles are heat, humidity, and drought tolerant. They are available in a variety of colors.

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Dogwood Trees

Dogwood Trees are one of the most popular front yard trees because of their amazing spring display. Choose from red, pink, or white flowers. For a slightly different look, the popular Kousa Dogwood has white blooms in spring and red fall foliage. Dogwood trees are adaptable and drought tolerant. Do not plant them in a wet site. Cornus florida trees are native and flower before the leaves emerge while Cornus kousa trees tend to have more pest and disease resistance and bloom later in spring when the leaves are already on the tree.

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Evergreen Trees

You probably want to consider smaller evergreen trees in the front yard like: junipers, hollies, or arborvitae. We really like Emerald Green Arborvitae, Blue Point Juniper, Nellie Stevens Holly, Italian Cypress, and Oakland Holly for front yards. If you have a large yard you also have options like cypress, thuja, spruce, or cedars. Evergreen trees offer year-round interest and tend to be very low maintenance.

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Flowering Cherry Trees

Cherry Blossom Trees are absolutely breathtaking. These trees offer phenomenal spring beauty. For white flowers look to the Yoshino Cherry Tree or the Weeping Yoshino. For pink blooms consider the Kwanzan Cherry Tree or the Okame Cherry Tree. Cherry trees are easy to maintain, but can have problems with disease. They make a beautiful addition to any front yard.

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Hydrangea Trees

We all love hydrangeas, but did you know that there are hydrangea trees? These exciting dwarf trees give your home major curb appeal. Hydrangea trees are easy to grow and look attractive in any landscape. Tree hydrangea are generally Hydrangea paniculata and come in white, pink, and red colors. The Pinky Winky Hydrangea Tree and Limelight Hydrangea Tree are stunning choices.

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Japanese Maples

Japanese Maple Trees are some of the best front yard trees available. They are absolutely beautiful and unique. They come in weeping and upright forms and a variety of leaf colors. Japanese maples tend to be dwarf trees so they can fit in just about any yard. Just keep in mind Japanese maples (especially the smaller varieties) can be pretty slow growing. Patience is required to allow these trees to reach their full potential. Try the Bloodgood Japanese Maple or the Coral Bark Japanese Maple for a pop of color.

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Magnolia Trees

Magnolia Trees have large gorgeous blooms. These stunning blooms are fragrant and most often white, but there are pink, purple, and yellow flower varieties as well. There are magnolia trees for just about every region in the United States. Check the growing zone recommendations before buying to be sure the magnolia tree you chose is appropriate for your area. The Jane Magnolia Tree provides beautiful purple-pink blossoms for growing zones 5 through 8.

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Redbud Trees

Redbud Trees are another top choice for your front yard. These trees can handle some shade so they are great for adding spring color to yards with existing shade trees. Redbuds are small, easy to grow, drought tolerant, and adaptable. If you love early spring bloomers with a lot of color and loads of blooms, these are the perfect trees for you. If you're looking for purple, the Eastern Redbud and the Forest Pansy Redbud have gorgeous purple blooms. The Rising Redbud shines with yellows and oranges, while the Royal White Redbud has snow white blossoms.

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Rose Trees

Rose Trees are great for creating an upscale look in even the smallest front yard. They even grow well in pots so you can transform an entryway, deck, or patio with them. Many rose trees bloom for three seasons. This adds a ton of color to your landscape. For rose trees that bloom in spring, summer, and fall, check out Knock Out Roses.

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There are many other flowering trees for your front yard. The Blue Chinese Wisteria Tree has unique, cascading blossoms. The Royal Purple Smoke Tree has billowy purple plumes. The Cleveland Pear Tree blooms with white blossoms in the spring and then has mahogany leaves in fall. There are a variety of colors and shapes to beautifully adorn your front yard.

Hopefully we helped you find the perfect tree for your front yard. If not, we have a huge selection of trees of all shapes, colors, and sizes, from large shade trees to small trees. Browse our entire selection of trees for sale to find just what you want. Happy planting!

Need more reasons to plant a front yard tree? Read about the benefits of planting trees. If you are looking for the best backyard trees instead, check out our blog? Or, browse all trees for sale.

Tune in next week for Front Yard Plants That Make it Look Professionally Landscaped.

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Which trees can be planted 🏡 on the plot near the house, and which ones cannot

It is difficult to imagine a private house without a single tree on the plot. It is plants that create a sense of harmony in any space where people are going to live or already live. Usually, seedlings are selected and planted at the stage of building a house - this is done by a landscape designer, and sometimes by the owner of suburban housing.

For many years, green plantings delight the owners of the house with flowering, aroma and even delicious fruits. However, each plant requires a certain approach and affects everything that surrounds it. Some of them have even acquired superstitions, and the Internet is full of information about the energy properties of certain breeds. As for their location, distance from each other and from other objects, this is regulated by the requirements of SNiP.

Which tree species are best planted near the house and why?

The first thing you should pay attention to before planting seedlings is the climatic conditions in which you place the plant. They determine which tree is best planted in the garden. In the northern regions, it is rare to see fruit varieties that simply die in inappropriate conditions. In the south, acacias, yews, lindens and firs are common.

When choosing a garden plant, owners usually rely on its appearance. However, do not forget about the features of the root system and the structure of the trunk - they allow you to understand whether the plant is suitable for a residential area.

Based on the characteristics of the climate, it is better to choose a plant for your garden from the following unpretentious representatives.

• Birch. This well-known tree can be planted in a variety of soils, but it should be remembered that it hardly tolerates transplants. Birch is an easy-to-care plant that easily tolerates even severe frosts. Planting is best done in early spring, and if your garden is small, choose low species, such as Karelian birch. Many consider this plant to be typically Russian, but this is not entirely true. Birches are common in Europe and in some regions of the United States. In "one-story America" ​​they often decorate the gardens of numerous private houses.

• Spruce. The evergreen coniferous tree is often used for hedges. It perfectly protects from the wind and creates a beautiful green barrier between the private area and the street. In addition, this plant has beneficial properties: the phytonicide contained in its aroma stimulates the work of the heart, nervous system and respiratory organs. According to the sign, the tree protects the inhabitants of the dwelling from quarrels and helps to control raging emotions. Only in one case it is better to refuse spruce - it is highly flammable and poses a danger to wooden houses.

• Linden. This plant is often used to create alleys, however, a lonely linden tree looks beautiful. In the 10th year of life, it begins to bloom. Linden flowers, like its bark, leaves and buds, are widely used in folk medicine. This tree can be cut and molded at any time in its life. Linden makes excellent hedges, balls, pyramids and other shapes. The plant is shade-tolerant and can improve the condition of the soil in which it grows: linden leaves contain many useful substances that fertilize the soil.

• Rowan. Among the ancient Slavs, this plant was considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Rowan looks very impressive even in the cold season due to bright red fruits. It is better to plant a tree where there is more sun, and make sure that the soil is not too wet. Rowan berries contain a lot of vitamin C, which makes them indispensable for folk recipes for colds and flu. Official medicine also uses the healing properties of mountain ash - mainly to create multivitamin products.

• Iva. The biggest advantage of willow is how easy it is to plant. Chopped shoots are simply stuck into the loosened earth, then they take root just as easily. Often this tree is planted next to a pond or garden path. Willow branches are also used to create arches. From several willows, you can make a beautiful alley that will protect you from the scorching rays of the sun in summer, and in winter it will become an excellent basis for a garland.

• Cherry. This profusely flowering plant in spring is surprisingly unpretentious. Cherry does not require special care, and the pleasure of contemplating it will bring many pleasant minutes to the inhabitants of the house. On the side of the cherry and folk signs - the tree is considered to bring prosperity and prosperity. At the same time, the belief says that a fire built under it increases the chances of the owners for wealth. Therefore, cherries should be planted where it is planned to organize a place for barbecue.

• In addition to trees, you can often see acacia and viburnum near houses. These are shrubs with a spreading crown, which perfectly protect the windows from the sun's rays. Acacia is unpretentious, blooms beautifully and exudes a wonderful aroma. Kalina grows very quickly, and its fruits contain many medicinal substances.

We have sorted out suitable plants, but which trees should not be planted near the house? There are not so many of them, and the reasons for the negative impact have different grounds.

Tree species not best planted near the house

• Poplar. This plant rightfully occupies the top of the anti-rating. Poplar is extremely undesirable in a small private garden: its trunk is hollow and fragile, so a strong gust of wind can easily break it. This is fraught with consequences for the house and its inhabitants, as well as for the car, gazebo and other objects in the garden. In addition, many people are allergic to poplar fluff.
• Oak. Esotericists and pragmatists converge here. On the one hand, the belief says that the oak is a danger to the head of the family - if he is not too strong in body and spirit, the plant will take away his vital energy. On the other hand, this tree cannot be planted near the house: its powerful roots can violate the integrity of the foundation.
• Walnut. This plant also has a powerful root system, which poses a danger to the foundation of the house. Nuts falling from a tree can damage the roof of the house and garden buildings. The average height of a walnut is 18 meters, its crown creates a shadow under which little can grow.
• Willows and aspens are trees that esotericists and Old Believers do not recommend planting. It is believed that these plants feed on living energy and are able to "survive" from people's homes. Believe it or not - it's up to you, because there are no objective reasons to dislike willow and aspen.

So, you have decided which tree to plant in your garden. In addition to your personal preferences and natural features of plants, there are a number of rules that determine their location. The distance between plantings and their distance from the neighboring allotment are indicated in special SNiP.

Green space requirements

SNiP 30-03-97 - a regulatory document containing the rules for the development of land plots. It is in it that the distance between plantings and their remoteness from construction sites and neighboring properties are indicated. The rules also take into account the distance between the plant and underground utilities.

• According to SNiP, it is recommended to plant trees at a distance of 1.5 m from the garden path. The distance from the main building should be at least 5 m, from communications - at least 2 m.
• The distance between plantings is determined by their type and ranges from 2 to 5 m. This is necessary for the plant to develop normally. For example, coniferous trees should be 2.5 m apart, and fruit-bearing species - 5 m. For shrubs, a distance of 1-2 m is sufficient.
• According to the requirements of SNiP, the distance of plantings from the fence is at least 1 m. The same applies to small buildings.

In order to accurately calculate planting sites, topographic surveys are sometimes required. It takes into account all the objects on the territory, determines their exact coordinates and provides comprehensive information about the area. Based on its results, a topographic plan is drawn up, which is used by builders and landscape designers.

The trees planted near the house, whichever species you choose, determine the unique look of your garden. Country houses made of SIP panels are a place of rest for some, a permanent place of residence for others. In both cases, green spaces create coziness and enhance the feeling of peace and remoteness from the bustle of the city.

10 amazing garden trees you can try growing in the suburbs - Roomble.

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2022-04-24T07:55:34+00:00 2022-04-19T21:52:48+00:00 10 delightful trees for the garden, which you can try to grow in the suburbs 2022-04-24T07:55:34+00:00 Do you want to dilute the fruit and berry dacha mass with exotic trees? We will tell you which of them can take root in central Russia 10 delightful trees for the garden, which you can try to grow in the suburbs

Do you want to dilute the summer cottage fruit and berry mass with exotic trees? We will tell you which of them can take root in central Russia

Apple trees and cherries, maples and birches, Christmas trees and young pines - all this has already been planted. And you want something beautiful and exotic, which you will not find in cold Russia. We talk about ten unusual and beautiful trees for the garden, which are rarely seen in the Moscow region.

Common quince is still an infrequent guest in Russian gardens. But in vain! The seeds of the fruit are a storehouse of useful substances and oils, and even the leaves of the plant have a number of healing properties. What can we say about delicious jams, candied fruits, compotes and so on. Thanks to the emergence of a new variety, quince can now be planted in the Moscow region and not worry that the plant will die in winter (for example, the Moscow Susova variety is highly frost-resistant, as well as resistant to diseases characteristic of this tree in the southern regions). Some important tips for the future happy owner of quince in a garden near Moscow:

• quince needs warmth and more light, careful care;
• mandatory conditions - timely loosening of the soil, top dressing and pruning;
• quince can be grown both as a tree and a shrub (the latter is preferable in our harsh winters).

Not all ornamental trees from the list of “the most beautiful and unusual” can compete with the fantastic beauty and sophistication of the wig tree. Skumpia is a real cloud of floral smoke that changes color throughout the growing season. Other names for the tree include sumac and yellowberry, as well as leather tree. Mostly the tree lives in North Africa, in China (in some places) and in hot European regions. Of course, in order to grow skumpia in a completely non-southern suburb of Moscow, you should study the intricacies of caring for a tree and choose the right variety:

• Choose the most cold-resistant variety for our climate We recommend varieties with green leaves. Plants with a purple color can also take root, but sometimes they do not recover after severe frosts. "American skumpia" or "olive sumac" - more frost-resistant and unpretentious varieties;
• seedlings are recommended to buy those that have already been able to survive at least one Russian winter;
• young wig bushes need to be covered for the first few years in the winter season;
• we choose a place for skumpiya as for ourselves - so that there are no drafts, no gusts of wind;
• skumpia does not like strong moisture near the roots. But top dressing will be glad, especially with poor soil.

Growing a philodendron is a difficult but interesting task for any gardener. The tree reaches 28 meters in height, and it is recommended to choose the Amur "first-born" (in order to take root better) from six-year-old seedlings that have already grown up. The plant bears abundantly, but inedible fruits. It is important to correctly choose a landing site, which is carried out in early spring, in the earth heated by the sun. What you need to know:

• A tree needs free space to grow comfortably. That is, no other trees or buildings nearby;
• plant does not like shady areas and groundwater. Therefore, we choose a sunny place, with moist and fertile soil;
• flowering will not begin until the twentieth year of the tree's life;
• the tree is not afraid of cold winter, but it is recommended to cover seedlings for the winter.

Many have heard about the benefits of goji berries, photos of which were full of many publications. Dereza Chinese, which gives these berries, is able to withstand frost up to 25 degrees. Although mild winters with temperatures down to -15 ° C are considered optimal for it. Given the weather fluctuations in the Moscow region, you can use the option of growing dereza in containers, which you will hide in a cellar or basement during the winter. Things to remember:

• do not confuse dereza with Tibetan barberry, which has nothing to do with goji;
• choose a sunny landing site;
• dereza grows calmly in any soil, but does not accept stagnant water;
• harvest from this plant can be harvested up to ten times in one summer.

Spectacular cercis in our country is better known as Canadian purple. Contrary to the status of a plant completely unsuitable for winter, cercis takes root not only in the southern regions (and not only in containers, although this is also a great option for giving in the middle lane). A two-meter (usually it does not exceed this height) crimson is distinguished by an amazingly beautiful crown and non-standard flowering.

What you need to know:

• the young cranberry should be hidden from the wind and covered in winter;
• Cercis is drought tolerant and will thrive in alkaline, well-drained soil and full sun;
• the plant is resistant to pests and diseases, it is better to immediately allocate more space for the root system.

Editor's note:

— Unfortunately, not all trees that are popular in warm climates can take root in our harsh winters. But this is not a reason to get upset and stop experimenting: there is always an alternative. For example, choosing a close relative of the desired plant - albeit a slightly different appearance, but more resistant to frost. Almost all exotics have "copies". The famous honshu maple can be replaced with green maple, sakura with Sakhalin cherry, and so on. In addition, do not forget about the tub option for growing trees - even rare tropical plants can be grown in tubs.

Orientally beautiful, light and airy winged euonymus is one of the landscape designers' favorites. The shrub, bred in Asian countries, quickly gained an army of fans, including from Russia. Even in the absence of a strict landscape design scheme, with an arbitrary planting of a plant, it quickly transforms your site. Euonymus, growing up to three meters, is frost-resistant and has excellent tolerance to polluted air. Therefore, it can be planted even in the city. In addition, it is completely picky about fertilizers and soil acidity. What you need to know about euonymus:

• shrubs need fertile and well-drained soil, loose and with lime;
• for landing, choose a semi-shaded place;
• Euonymus easily gets along with the flowers in the flower bed.

Japanese sakura is admired by everyone who at least once had the good fortune to sit in its shade or just see it in photographs. Today, this Japanese beauty can be grown in the middle zone of the country. It will be difficult to “implant” sakura itself into the harsh Russian lands, but some of its species have long been registered in our country. Including small serrated cherry, which you can try to grow in the suburbs. Foreign breeders were able to breed several double varieties of sakura, but only non-double varieties can winter in the Russian middle lane. The rest are only in tubs. What you need to know:

• it is recommended to choose a planting site in sunny areas, always with fertile soil and hidden from winds and drafts;
• the most frost-resistant (withstands up to -50 degrees!) Cherry - Sakhalin (varieties - "cypress" and "rosanna").
• Another option is hybrid strains like Hally Tolivett, Spire or Shidare Yoshino. They are able to withstand frost at 29 degrees.

Usually in nature, large flowers are not characteristic of northern trees, so magnolia kobus always surprises them with its size - more than ten centimeters. However, in central Russia, she surprises everyone with her mere presence. Of more than sixty species of the plant, kobus confidently holds its position in the top of frost-resistant magnolias. An Asian tree, accustomed to a temperate climate and subtropics, of course, hard to take root in cold Russia, and yet the shape of the kobus has already adapted to our weather conditions. A plant in the Moscow region is unlikely to grow above eight meters (with a traditional height of 25 meters). Features:

• magnolia will begin to bloom after ten years of growth;
• plant perfectly tolerates polluted city air and drought;
• for landing we are looking for a sunny place, protected from the winds.

A stunning two-meter "grandfather's beard" came to us from North American territories as a snowflower, virginian chionanthus or snowman. A tree with a fringed cap of light airy inflorescences can bloom even after the harshest winter. The secret is simple: flowering begins exclusively on young branches. What you need to know about snowbloom:

• shrubs need a secure shelter if you decide to plant them in the area near Moscow;
• snowman blooms annually;
• winterization required;
• the plant needs more light, heat and light soil with a pH of 6.

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