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What kind of tree should I plant in my front yard? #854745

Asked November 05, 2023, 3:50 PM EST

Hello, My wife and I would like to plant a native tree in our front yard. Ideally, we'd like something that flowers and/or has good color in the fall, and that doesnt get too big. We have a massive silver maple in our backyard that is always dropping small branches on the house during storms, so we'd like to avoid that up front. We'd also prefer it not drop too many seeds/helicopters, but this isnt a deal breaker. What recommendations do you have? When would you recommend planting? I've attached a photo of our front yard. Where would you recommend us planting the tree? How far from the sidewalks/ landscaping should it be? Thank you for your help!

Licking County Ohio

Expert Response

Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.  First of all, now is a great time to plant up until the ground freezes.  Don't forget to water it in well.
Three trees I recommend and you will find fact sheets on each of these below.  
1. Autumn brilliance serviceberry
2. Ohio Pioneer thornless hawthorn
3. Eastern redbud
I recommend you go with this list to your local tree nursery and talk to them about availability, etc.  Please let us know if you have further questions.  Carol B. MGV
https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8eqBhD3ARIsAIe-buOA40hpFavzlN0XdwacQh4104MV3OMzleFMI8R5rQ9qXgtzEGXBrtcaAkM1EALw_wcB
https://trees.umn.edu/autumn-brilliance-serviceberry-%E2%80%8Bamelanchier-x-grandiflora
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/eastern-redbud-cercis-canadensis/
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=244045
An Ask Extension Expert Replied November 13, 2023, 4:53 PM EST

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