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Best trees for front yards: 10 varieties to suit all gardens

By choosing the best trees for front yards, you can completely transform your front garden design. The right tree adds height to the garden landscape and creating a point of architectural interest around which the rest of the garden design can be orientated. 

However, with limited space available, selecting the right tree is key. It is important to look for a tree that can comfortably grow in a small garden – and one that will add year-round interest to your front yard landscaping ideas. 

'While really any tree can be grown in the front yard, the best varieties are those that offer some kind of ornamental value such as flower, leaf color, or general texture,' advises Blythe Yost, CEO of the online landscape design company Tilly , 'A few well placed shade trees will lend significance and grandeur to your property for years to come – they are a great investment and will do wonders for your curb appeal.'

Best trees for front yards

When choosing the best trees for front yards, it is important to first work out what you want from the tree. Do you want the tree to offer privacy or do you want it to be a stand out feature in your front yard? Are you looking for something to bring color to your outdoor space, or would you rather something low-maintenance that doesn't drop a lot of leaves come fall? Think size, too, since it's likely that you'll be looking for trees for small gardens, rather than ones suited to larger spaces.

It's also vital to factor in the conditions of your front yard – what sort of soil do you have, is it a north-facing garden or south-facing garden plot, do you have extreme summers and/or winters? All of these things will impact the long-term health and subsequent appearance of the tree – an unhealthy, drooping tree is never going to be one of the best trees for front yards.

‘Make sure the tree you select will thrive in the growing conditions. This includes the type of soil, wind, rainfall, winter cold and summer heat. Check the tag for this information as well as the mature height and spread,’ advises certified arborist and garden expert Melinda Myers . ‘Contact your University Extension service, local garden center, nature center, landscape professionals, certified arborists, or other more localized tree resources to find trees suited to their climate.’

1. Magnolia

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A herald of spring, magnolia is loved for its beautiful goblet flowers and sweet fragrance. There are lots of different varieties, from smaller varieties like Magnolia Black Tulip which reaches about 10 feet at maturity, through to evergreen cultivars such as Magnolia grandiflora that are fairly mess free and offer year-round privacy. 

Magnolia stellata is a popular choice for front yards as it has a small stature but still produces a stunning array of flowers. In fact, it can even be grown in a container so is ideal if you don't have the space to plant a tree in the ground. 

Magnolia trees are suited to USDA zones 7 to 9. One thing to note is that most magnolia trees prefer slightly acidic soil and full sun, though there are some varieties that can tolerate more neutral soil so be sure to do your research when looking for the best trees for front yards.  

2. Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida rubra)

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'When I have a design request from a client that centers around planting trees, I always recommend going for species that attract pollinators and animals,' advises Jane Clarke, landscape expert from Fantastic Gardeners .

Native to Eastern US, Pink Flowering Dogwood is one of the best trees for front yards if you want to attract wildlife into your garden. In spring, its stunning pink blooms will last for up to 4 weeks. Your tree will be rich with bees and butterflies enjoying the nectar. Once its flowered, the bright green leaves of its summer foliage will turn a deep, eye-catching purple shade throughout fall. Tolerant between USDA zones 5 to 9, the berries that the Pink Flowering Dogwood produces in the cooler months will become a mainstay for feeding birds in winter.

3. Paper Bark Birch (Betula papyrifera)

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Named for its beautiful white bark, which curls and peels into layers when the tree is mature, the paper bark birch would make for a beautiful centerpiece in a front yard. Famed for being the state tree of New Hampshire, it is a popular nesting site for woodpeckers, blue jay, nuthatches, chickadees and swallows. Able to thrive in gardens in USDA zones 2 through to 7, the paper bark birch is one of the best trees for front yards in colder parts of the country. 

4. Wisteria

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A staple of the cottage garden, wisteria is a romantic addition to any front yard. Whether you decide to grow wisteria up the wall of your house, on an archway over your front path, or over a garden fence, it adds color and character to your home.

Most varieties are tolerant from zones 5 to 9, though Kentucky wisteria – which is native to North America rather than Asia – can be grown even in zone 3. If growing wisteria, it is important to know how to prune wisteria as this will keep it in good condition and ensure an abundance of flowers.

5. Green giant arborvitae (Thuja x. ‘Green Giant’)

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If you're looking for an architectural, easy to care for, evergreen tree, then green giant arborvitae are one of the best trees for front yards. 'A moderately fast-growing evergreen conifer (3 feet per year), green giant arborvitae are easy to grow and low maintenance making them a great choice for front yards, especially in zones 5 to 9,' suggests Tammy Sons, CEO of TN Nurserys .

Their conical shape and their height – growing up to 60 feet tall – makes them a great focal point for year-round interest. Consider planting either side of a front porch to frame the house, then underplant with flowers and small shrubs for further interest. 

6. Redbud tree (Cercis canadensis)

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This beautiful tree is one of the prettiest trees to grow in the front yard and is suitable for planting from zones 4 through 8. Its bright pink blooms erupt at the start of spring, before the pretty heart-shaped leaves develop later in the season creating a colorful welcome to your home. Growing to 20 feet tall, and around 20 feet wide, this deciduous tree is also relatively small which makes it perfect for front yards.

7. Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia)

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If you are looking for a tree that produces plenty of flowers, then crape myrtle is one of the best trees for front yards. Exploding in a profusion of pink blooms in summer and retaining them well into the fall, they are popularly known as the lilac of the south. 

Tolerant in USDA zones 7 through to 10, the crape myrtle is a fairly small tree – only growing up to 15–25 feet tall – making it a great addition for small front yards. 'The Crape Myrtle trees bring a lot to the table in terms of augmenting your front yard with color that is year-round,' says Luke Kalawsky, manager of Central Phoenix Moon Valley Nurseries  . 'The Crape Myrtle is easy to care for and is moderately drought-resistant once established.

Crape myrtle needs full sun and thrive best in hot and dry conditions, so if you live in an area with high humidity, then they are best avoided as they are susceptible to mildew. 

8.

 Tibetan cherry tree (Prunus serrula)

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Tibetan cherry trees are one of the best trees for front yards due to its eye-catching color and interesting shape. Growing in zones 6 to 8, its beautiful, polished mahogany bark creates a stunning feature that adds color and interest all year around, especially come winter when the red bark pops against white snow. Then come spring, it erupts in a host of delicate white flowers, which contrast the deep red bark for a stunning display. 

9. Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

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If you're just going to have one tree in your front yard then you need to pick a hardworking variety that will make a statement. The Callery pear, also known as the flowering pear or Bradford pear starts the year with a profusion of late winter and early spring flowers, while its bright green leaves darken throughout the year, shifting to a deep orange-red hue in the fall – the quintessential fall tree.  

'The Flowering Pear is moderate to fast-growing and needs low to moderate watering once established. Flowering Pears love sun exposure and are highly resistant to fire-flight, making the tree a great choice for firescaping,' advises says Luke Kalawsky, manager of Central Phoenix Moon Valley Nursery . 

A large tree, growing up to 50 feet tall and tolerant through USDA zones 4 to 8, it is a great choice if you are also looking for a tree that will add shade and privacy to your front yard. 'Prune to maintain desired canopy shape and size, and fertilize monthly from early spring to fall to receive fullest flower potential,' continues Luke.

10. Bay tree in planter

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Even if you only have a small front yard, you can still grow trees in pots. When it comes to containers, the best trees for front yards differ slightly from the others on this list. Size becomes of vital importance, as the tree must be able to thrive with a constricted root area. Slow-growing trees are best for growing in pots as you won't have to constantly repot them.

There are lots of options for the best trees to grow in pots . Bay is a great choice for a classic, sophisticated look and fairs well in most areas. Olive trees are also popular for those looking to create a Mediterranean garden retreat, and as mentioned before, there are species of magnolia that can also thrive in pots.

What are the best trees to plant in your front yard?

Magnolia, crape myrtle and pink flowering dogwood are some of the best trees to plant in your front yard. ‘Look for trees that do not create a mess or create planting beds around them so the mess is masked by the surrounding plants,’ suggests certified arborist and garden expert Melinda Myers .

The best tree for your front yard will depend on the size of your yard, amount of growing space you have available as well as the climate and the severity of your summers and winters.

What is a good shade tree that is not messy?

Green giant arborvitae, silver dollar tree and southern magnolia are all good options that create garden shade – and are not messy. Since they are evergreen they do not loose their leaves in fall, meaning you don't have to clear up a host of fallen leaves, or worry about them creating an unattractive and slippery welcome to your home. 

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.

 

Buy Crape Myrtle Trees online.

 

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.

 

Browse our huge selection of Evergreen Trees.

 

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.

 

Find Magnolia Trees for sale online.

 

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.

 

Browse our Redbud Trees for sale.

 

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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The ideal facade of a wooden house - ideas, options, benefits

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Beautiful wooden house facade elements

How to make the elements of the facade of a wooden house ennoble your house and give it comfort - what to make this facade from so that it is accessible and beautiful - we will figure it out in our article.

It is difficult to find a material that best fits the house into the surrounding landscape. The tree on the facade of the house is clearly becoming a natural part of the landscape. Learn the materials from which wooden facades are made. Maybe you decide to choose:

Architects tend to prefer old wood over one that looks like new despite the passage of time. Patinated (artificially aged) wood is suitable not only for traditional houses, but also for modern house designs.

This is how unprotected wooden elements age in the air. If you want the aging process to cover all elements of the facade of a wooden house and evenly, you can cover it with azure, which will give it a color close to the color of patinated wood.

It is enough just to coat the wood with azure once or buy ready-made wooden profiles on which azure has been applied at the factory.

Modern facade upholstery

The ideas of the facade of the house today are the most diverse. However, investors tend to prefer the front of the house to look like new and not let the wood age. They fight for its permanent youth, carrying out regular repairs, using modern preparations to protect wood. So, the installation of the facade of the house is a very important part of the process in general.

Undoubtedly, the answer to the needs of building houses in the construction market has appeared an eternally young facade tree - bakelite plates, specially covered at the factory with natural protected veneer.

Available in nine colors of veneer (made from two types of wood), and it is from them that the types of finishing of facades of wooden houses are distinguished. Veneered HPL boards combine naturalness with amazing durability. They are resistant:

They are dust resistant and fire resistant. The undoubted advantage of HPL laminated panels is that they do not change even during long-term operation, exposure to sunlight does not harm them, and rain is not terrible.

All elements of the facade of the house made of wood or wooden fragments

Wood can cover the entire structure of a house, not only stylized or traditional, but also modern. However, much more popular is the combination of wood with different materials and the creation of a composition.

Of course, there are no hard and fast rules about where to use wood - it is up to the imagination of the creator of the project. Sometimes wood-finished facade fragments create a clear geometric pattern on it, for example, a strip between windows. Sometimes the characteristic elements of the building are emphasized - a terrace, a balcony, a staircase. For example, bay windows, the entrance area to the house or the walls of the terrace are made out.

Wooden fragments of the facade can emphasize the functional significance of individual parts of the house. Sometimes the entire upper tier is distinguished, which performs a special function, in contrast to the lower part of the house.

Arrangement of facade boards

The location of the facade boards on the walls of the attic plays an additional role, making the house look cozy. Skillful use of wood emphasizes the spatial area of ​​the facade.

The main thing is to correctly install the facade of the house, and make wooden upholstery in accordance. Some fragments are brought to the fore, others are relegated to the background. This combination helps to visually model the frame of the house.

The timber finish on the top of the house gives lightness to all elements of the house's façade. Horizontally placed façade boards can cause the exterior of the house to appear lower and wider. This arrangement of facade upholstery is readily used in modern architecture.

The vertical arrangement of facade boards is typical for simple outbuildings, such as sheds.

Boards or large-format slabs for facade

Wooden elements intended for finishing the facade of a country house have different sizes - from large-format slabs to wooden profiles for facades. It would seem that traditional wooden profiles evoke memories of old boards, but in some of them it is very far away. They are very diverse - there are up to 22 species.

Facade boards can be connected in a groove-thorn, on an insert or laid openwork. Some form an almost uniform plane, others have a pronounced striped pattern, while the edges are finished in different ways, for example, rounded, beveled at an acute angle or perpendicular.

Some profiles can only be laid horizontally, others only vertically, universal profiles horizontally, vertically and diagonally. In addition, they differ in their size, their coverage width, as a rule, ranges from 50 to 178 mm, and the length from 1.78 meters to 6 meters.

Which is better, mahogany front or thermowood front?

Opinions of architects on the account of types of finishing of facades of houses were divided. Some argue that the mahogany facade looks good. For others, such a tree on the facade is a kind of dissonance. Often the golden mean between economic benefits, aesthetics and strength of the facade material is wood subjected to heat treatment - the so-called thermal wood. You can learn more about the characteristics of thermal wood here https://kindforest.ru/produkciya/vagonka/. Which of the options do we recommend?

For finishing the facade of a country house, thermopine, thermo-aspen and thermal spruce are most often used. Such a tree looks and behaves differently than before heat treatment - it changes color to a darker one, its knots decrease in size, and age spots become less noticeable.

It is just as important which changes are visible to the naked eye and which are only visible during operation. Heat-treated wood is more stable - its shrinkage ratio is reduced by 50%. In addition, it is more resistant to moisture, rot, and fungus.

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  1. What are the pros and cons
  2. Varieties of materials
  3. Alternative solutions
  4. Choice of wood
  5. Summing up

Hello, dear readers! I think you will agree that the facade of the house is the face of the owner, the calling card of your life. And not always finishing with brick, metal or stone is a good solution. Finishing the facade of the house with wood looks natural, lively, beautiful and environmentally friendly.

But here the question is different. Variety of wood finish options. Sometimes you can do it inexpensively and beautifully. Or spend a little more money to make the house look Finnish, not only beautiful, but also warm, as comfortable as possible outside, as well as inside.

Just sheathing with a wooden lath will not work. If it will be a partial finish using high-grade materials, then yes.

It is also important to add that the house itself does not have to be made of wood. In addition to the wooden structure, the facade of a brick, stone, frame house, etc. is sheathed with wood. Plus, it is not required to use 100% wood. Combined cladding with wood and stone, or wood paneling and plaster looks good.

What are the pros and cons

Agree that the decoration of the facade of the house with wood is not the only, and also not always the most obvious option.

Deciding to make a wood-based finish for a private house, be prepared for the following benefits:

You won't have to look for numerous disadvantages.

The high price cannot be considered a disadvantage. There are a number of materials that will cost many times more in the decoration of the facade.

Objective minus one is combustibility, as well as a tendency to rot. But this problem is eliminated by antiseptics, fire retardants and other protective impregnations.

Varieties of materials

Now let's go through the materials that can be used to decorate the facade of the house with wood.

Selected its leaders, as well as panels that managed to show their best side.

Classic. But this is not a definitive list.

Alternative Solutions

There are several other materials worthy of attention. Let's look at them. Then we will draw conclusions.

As for me, it is between these materials that you should make a choice. Then the decoration of the facade of the house with a tree will fully justify itself.

Choice of wood

Wood finishes are not just decorative. It also has to protect from bad weather, wind, cold and other vagaries of nature.

Prices for finishing materials based on wood vary. And here the principle usually works: the more expensive the better. But again, I advise you to make the selection individually. Consider the nuances of the house itself, the material of its construction. The region of residence, the local climate, the quality of heating, etc. are important.

I would also like to walk through the wood. It is not enough just to buy the right amount of planken, siding, shingles or other materials. Always specify what type of wood they are made from. There are several options.

In my opinion, pine, cedar or larch will be the most practical. Oak is expensive, but those who can afford it will hardly regret their choice.

Summing up

To finish the facade of the house with wood does not disappoint, and brings only positive results, you need to responsibly approach the issue of choosing the type of material, as well as raw materials.

There are many options. Some are more affordable than others. There are finishing panels that require only professional participation when facing the house. Others can be fixed on the facade with their own hands.

As in the case of other types of façade panels, when working with wood, cladding according to the ventilated façade system is possible.

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