Large Trees

What is a large tree?

Large trees are trees that usally grow taller than 40 feet.

Why do landscapers use them?

Tall trees are perfect for the middle of the yard because they will give you the most shade in the hot summers.

Other facts about them.

Most tall trees are not used in landscaping because they would become to big for the yard. Oaks, pines, and maples are the most common large trees that are used for landscaping.


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Fraxinus americana
White Ash
Zones: 6, 7
Color:
Foliage: bright green, Fall: yellow to purple
Bud: brown
Texture: medium
Size:
Height: 60-80 feet
Spread: 50-70 feet
Form: broad, rounded head and stout
Culture: sun.
Soil: medium drainage.
Mositure: high.		 This is an image of a white ash

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Tsuga caroliniana
Carolina Hemlock
Zones: 6, 7
Color:
Foliage: lustrous dark green
Fruit: brown
Texture: fine
Size:
Height: 30-70 feet
Spread: 20-25 feet
Form: compact and pyramidal
Culture: part shade.
Soil: good drainage.
Mositure: medium to high.		 This is an image of a carolina hemlock

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Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia
Zones: 7, 8
Color:
Foliage: lustrous dark green
Flower: white
Fruit: gray-brown with red seeds
Texture: coarse
Size:
Height: 40-60 feet
Spread: 25-30 feet
Form: conical and symmetrical
Culture: sun or part shade.
Soil: good drainage.
Mositure: high.		 This is an image of a southern magnolia

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Carya illinioensis
Pecan
Zones: 6, 7, 8
Color:
Foliage: medium green
Fruit: dark brown
Texture: medium
Size:
Height: 60-100 feet
Spread: 30-40 feet
Form: irregular and open with medium density
Culture: sun or part shade.
Soil: medium to good drainage.
Mositure: high.		 This is an image of a pecan tree

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