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Shade  Trees

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If you are looking for a great shade tree, here is a list of varieties that will provide fall beauty, and a shady spot to rest and relax in the future. Red Maples, Sugar Maples, and Black Gums are some of our favorite shade trees with a plethora of benefits and exciting features about them.

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Red Maple (Acer Rubrum)

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Brandywine Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

See Brandywine Red Maple Care

Redpointe Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr.'

See Redpointe Red Maple Care

Sun Valley Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'

See Sun Valley Red Maple Care

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Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

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Apollo Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum 'Barrett Cole'

See Apollo Sugar Maple Care

Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum 'Bailsta'

See Fall Fiesta Red Maple Care

Oregon Trail Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum 'Hiawatha 1'

See Oregon Trail Sugar Maple Care

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Black Gum (Nyssa)

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Green Gable Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica 'NSUHH'

See Green Gable Black Gum Care

Red Rage Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica 'Haymanred'

See Red Rage Black Gum Care

Wildfire Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

See Wildfire Black Gum Care

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Why Plant Shade Trees?

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• Full-grown trees will shade your home, potentially lowering energy bills.
• Trees produce oxygen and filter the soil, helping nearby plants to grow stronger.
• Trees make a canopy of shade for smaller foliage plants and bedding plants that need it.
• Full-grown trees will reduce rainfall runoff.