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What would a good native large tree be for my front yard with a clay like soil be. The last tree roots started to grow out of the ground so I want som...
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Asked May 26, 2024, 6:22 PM EDT
What would a good native large tree be for my front yard with a clay like soil be. The last tree roots started to grow out of the ground so I want something that can tackle the clay. Zip 55375
Stearns County Minnesota
Expert Response
Here are three good choices for a shade tree. All three have a mature height of 60 feet.
Hackberry Celtis occidentalis. Large shade tree for tough sites.
Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Thornless varieties are best; rapid grower; provides filtered shade.
Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa Easy to grow; drought tolerant; long-lived.
Thanks for the question.
