9 Superb Shade Trees

 

‘Shumard’ Oak

• Grows to 120’ tall and 50’ – 60’ wide

• Fast growing, up to 3’ per year after established

• Deciduous tree (will lose its leaves in the winter)

• Leaves are green and turn scarlet in the fall

• Produces acorns, 1 inch long
 
 

‘Monterrey’ Oak (Mexican White Oak)

• Sometimes referred to as an Upright Live Oak

• Upright growing tree to 40’ tall and wide

• Fast growing, up to 4’ per year after established

• Semi-evergreen similar to Live Oaks (will keep their leaves through winter and drop them in the spring)

• Larger leaves than a Live Oak (2”-5”)

• Drought-tolerant

• Produces acorns, 1inch long
 
 

‘Burr’ Oak

• Grows to 80’ tall and 60’-70’ wide

• Large leaves, 6”–12” long and 3” – 6” wide

• Fast growing and long-lived tree

• Deciduous tree, will drop its leaves in the winter

• Known for its deeply ridged, gray bark

• It’s long taproot makes it drought-tolerant

• Produces acorns 1” – 2” long
 
 

‘Summer Red’ Maple

• Grows to 40’ tall and 25’ wide

• Fast growing tree – up to 3’ per year

• Leaves are 2” – 5” long

• Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter

• Burgundy red new foliage in the spring, outstanding yellow in the fall

• Heat tolerant, little to no heat damage seen on leaves in the summer
 
 

‘October Glory’ Red Maple

• Grows to 40’ – 50’ tall and 25’ – 35’ wide

• Fast growing tree – up to 3’ per year

• Leaves are 3” – 6” long

• Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter

• Dark green leaves in the spring and radiant orange-red leaves in the fall
 
 

‘Autumn Blaze’ Red Maple

• Grows to 50’ tall and 40’ wide

• Fast growing tree – up to 3’ per year

• Leaves are 4” – 6” long

• Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter

• Known for their brilliant orange-red fall color
 
 

Sycamore

• Can grow to 100’ tall and 70’ wide

• Moderate grower, up to 2’ per year

• Leaves are 4” – 12” long and wide

• Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter

• Known for it’s white bark with its unique pealing patterns
 
 

‘Fan Tex’ Ash

• Grows to 25’ – 30’ tall and 25’ wide

• Moderate Growth rate of 1’ – 2’ per year

• Leaves are 5” – 8” long

• Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter

• This variety is all-male and does not develop the messy seed pods

• Is heat tolerant

• Showy fall color of golden yellow leaves
 

Pistache Tree

• Grows to 40’ tall and 25’ – 35’ wide

• Moderate growth rate of 1’ – 2’ per year

• Leaves are 10” – 16” long and ¾” wide

• Deciduous tree, will drop it’s leaves in the winter

• Tree starts out gangly when small but fills out nicely as it matures

• Deep roots, great for planting next to patios, sidewalks or drives

• Stunning fall color of bright yellow, orange and red leaves in the fall
 
 



Our inventory changes quickly, some items listed may be temporarily out of stock. Give us a call for updated inventory information. 📞Call Now