9 Superb Shade Trees
Shumard Oak
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Grows to 120’ tall and 50’ – 60’ wide
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Fast growing, up to 3’ per year after established
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Deciduous tree (will lose its leaves in the winter)
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Leaves are green and turn scarlet in the fall
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Produces acorns, 1 inch long
Monterrey Oak (Mexican White Oak)
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Sometimes referred to as an Upright Live Oak
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Upright growing tree to 40’ tall and
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Fast growing, up to 4’ per year after established
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Semi-evergreen similar to Live Oaks (will keep their leaves through winter and drop them in the spring)
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Larger leaves than a Live Oak (2”-5”)
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Drought-tolerant
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Produces acorns, 1inch long
Burr Oak
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Grows to 80’ tall and 60’-70’ wide
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Large leaves, 6”–12” long and 3” – 6” wide
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Fast growing and long-lived tree
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Deciduous tree, will drop its leaves in the winter
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Known for its deeply ridged, gray bark
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It’s long taproot makes it drought-tolerant
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Produces acorns 1” – 2” long
Summer Red Maple
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Grows to 40’ tall and 25’ wide
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Fast growing tree – up to 3’ per year
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Leaves are 2” – 5” long
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Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter
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Burgundy red new foliage in the spring, outstanding yellow in the fall
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Heat tolerant, little to no heat damage seen on leaves in the summer
October Glory Red Maple
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Grows to 40’ – 50’ tall and 25’ – 35’ wide
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Fast growing tree – up to 3’ per year
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Leaves are 3” – 6” long
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Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter
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Dark green leaves in the spring and radiant orange-red leaves in the fall
Autumn Blaze Red Maple
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Grows to 50’ tall and 40’ wide
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Fast growing tree – up to 3’ per year
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Leaves are 4” – 6” long
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Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter
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Known for their brilliant orange-red fall color
Sycamore
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Can grow to 100’ tall and 70’ wide
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Moderate grower, up to 2’ per year
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Leaves are 4” – 12” long and wide
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Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter
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Known for it’s white bark with its unique pealing patterns
Fan Tex Ash
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Grows to 25’ – 30’ tall and 25’ wide
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Moderate Growth rate of 1’ – 2’ per year
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Leaves are 5” – 8” long
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Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter
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This variety is all-male and does not develop the messy seed pods
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Is heat tolerant
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Showy fall color of golden yellow leaves
Pistache Tree
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Grows to 40’ tall and 25’ – 35’ wide
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Moderate growth rate of 1’ – 2’ per year
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Leaves are 10” – 16” long and ¾” wide
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Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter
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Tree starts out gangly when small but fills out nicely as it matures
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Deep roots, great for planting next to patios, sidewalks or drives
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Stunning fall color of bright yellow, orange and red leaves in the fall