Choosing the best trees to plant for your front yard can change the look of your front garden. I recommend flowering trees like Magnolia, Pink Flowering Dogwood, Wisteria, and Crape Myrtle. However, others like Green Giant Arborvitae, Birch, Aspen, and Poplar don’t produce stunning blooms but are the perfect trees to add height to your garden and create a focal point. They will help draw attention to the rest of your garden. Keep reading to find the best trees for the front of your house.
If you don’t have a lot of space to work with, it’s important to pick the right tree for your front yard. Make sure it’s small enough to fit in a small garden and add year-round interest. Of course, any tree can be planted in your front yard, but the best ones are those that have some kind of decorative value, like flowers, leaves, or texture.
Plus, a few shade trees will add a touch of grandeur to your front yard for years to come – they’re a great investment and can boost your curb appeal.
When it comes to picking out the perfect trees for your front yard, it’s important to think about what you want out of the tree. Is it a privacy tree or something that will make your front yard stand out? Do you want something that will add some colour to your yard or something that won’t shed too many leaves in the fall?
Think about the size too, since you’ll probably want trees that fit into smaller gardens rather than ones that fit into bigger ones.
It’s important to make sure the tree you pick will do well in your area. That means knowing what kind of soil it’s in, how strong the wind is, how often it rains, how cold it is in the winter, and how hot it is in the summer. Check out the tag for this info, as well as the tree’s height and how tall it is now.
If you’re not sure, talk to your local University Extension service, a garden centre, a nature centre, a landscape professional, a certified arborist, or any other local tree source to see if they have trees that are good for your climate. The following list provides you with a list of the best trees to plant in front of your house.
Magnolia Alta
Magnolia is a must-have for any springtime garden! It’s famous for its gorgeous cup-like white flowers and hearty scent. There are so many different types of Magnolia, from the smaller Black Tulip, which can reach up to 10 feet tall at maturity, to the evergreen Grandiflora, which is great for privacy and cleanliness all year round.
Magnolia stellata, on the other hand, is a great choice for front yards because it’s small but still produces amazing flowers. Plus, you can even grow it in a container, so it’s perfect for those spaces that don’t have enough room for a tree.
pink flowering dogwood
If you’re looking for a way to draw wildlife into your garden, look no further than Pink Flowering Dogwoods! These trees are native to the eastern US and are one of the best for front yards. In the spring, they’ll bloom for up to four weeks, so your garden will be full of beautiful pink blooms. Plus, the nectar will attract lots of bees and butterflies.
Once it starts to bloom, its bright green leaves will turn a deep purple shade throughout the fall. They’re also tolerant between USDA zones 5 and 9, and the berries they produce in the colder months will be great for feeding birds in the winter.
Paper Bark Birch
Paper bark birch is a beautiful tree that would make a great addition to your front yard. It’s named for its white bark, which starts to curl and peel away into layers when it’s fully grown. It’s well-known in New Hampshire because it’s the state tree, and it’s also a popular spot for woodpecker nests, blue jay nests, nuthatch nests, chickadee nests, and swallow nests.
It thrives in USDA zones 2 to 7, so it’s a great choice for front yards in cold parts of the country. I discussed 10 Birch-like trees in my other post and also told you how to distinguish Birch from Aspen and Poplar
wisteria plant
Wisteria is an essential part of any cottage garden, and it’s a great way to add a touch of romance to your front yard.
You can grow it up your house’s wall, over an archway, or on your garden fence, and it’ll add a splash of colour and personality. Most varieties can be grown in zones 5-9, but if you’re looking for something a bit wilder, you can try growing Kentucky Wisteria, which is native to North America and not in Asia.
If you want to keep your wisteria in good shape, it’s a good idea to prune it, as that’ll help keep it healthy and give you lots of flowers. If you are interested in knowing other trees that look like white Wisteria or Vines are similar to Wisteria, I discussed them in my other post.
green giant Arborvitae
If you’re searching for a tree for your front yard that’s both architectural and easy to take care of, Green Giant Arborvitae might be the perfect choice. They’re a medium-sized evergreen that grows quickly (3 feet a year) and are low-maintenance, making them great for front yards in areas 5 to 9.
Plus, they can get pretty tall – 60 feet – so they’re a great year-round addition to your home. Plant them on either side of your porch to frame your house, and then add some flowers and shrubs for extra interest.
crape Myrtle
If you’re looking for a tree to bring lots of flowers to your front yard, crape mums are a great choice. They burst into flower in the summer and keep blooming all year round, making them a popular choice for lilacs in the south. Crape mums are tolerant of USDA zones 7 to 10 and can grow up to 15-25 feet tall, making them great for small yards.
Luke Kalawsky from Central Phoenix Moonlight Valley Nurseries says the mums are great for adding colour to your front yard all year round. Plus, they’re easy to take care of and are moderately drought-resistant.
The presence of a tree in a front yard can have a significant impact on curb appeal. It brings a sense of grandeur and interest through its form, colour, texture and other elements. In this article, I attempted to provide you with the needed information about the best trees to plant in front of your house. I recommend reading my other post “White Flowering Trees” to find more ideas.
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