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Large Trees -
large shade trees grow taller than 45 feet at maturity.
Honeylocust ‘Thornless’
Scientific Name:
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis
Mature Height:
30-70 feet.
Mature Width:
30-70 feet.
Growth Rate:
Fast.
Planting and care tips:
Prune this tree every 2 to 3 years when the tree is young.
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Red Maple
Scientific Name:
Acer rubrum
Mature Height:
40-60 feet
Mature Width:
40 feet
Growth Rate:
Medium to fast.
Planting and care tips:
This tree has no particular soil texture preference.
The roots of this tree usually do not raise sidewalks.
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Tupelo
Scientific Name:
Nyssa sylvatica
Mature Height:
30-50 feet
Mature Width:
20-30 feet
Growth Rate:
Slow to medium.
Planting and care tips:
Unlike most trees, this tree can survive well in prolonged flood conditions.
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Zelkova
Scientific Name:
Zelkova serrata
Mature Height:
50-80 feet
Mature Width:
50-75 feet
Growth Rate:
Medium.
Planting and care tips:
Purchase this tree with branches spaced along the trunk, so they can develop a secure hold onto the trunk.
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Little Leaf Linden
Scientific Name:
Tilia cordata
Mature Height:
50-60 feet
Mature Width:
40 feet
Growth Rate:
Fast.
Planting and care tips:
This tree is sensitive to road salt.
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Tuliptree
Scientific Name:
Liriodendron tulipifera
Mature Height:
70-90 feet
Mature Width:
40 feet
Growth Rate:
Fast.
Planting and care tips:
Transplant this tree from a field nursery in spring, as that is the best time to do so.
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White Oak
Scientific Name:
Quercus alba
Mature Height:
50-80 feet
Mature Width:
50-80 feet
Growth Rate:
Medium.
Planting and care tips:
Transplant this tree in spring, as that is the best time to do so.
If container-grown, this tree can be planted anytime.
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