Top 5 Tree Species For Shade in Boise
The Western Hemlock is a very hardy shade tree that thrives in the cool, moist environment of Idaho’s forests. Its durable wood is used for moulding, baseboards, and window and door components.
Its rounded canopy will grow to a height of 60ft and width of 35ft and is easily pruned into your desired shape. It has impressive spring and fall color.
1. Acer platnoides Deborah
Acer Platanoides Deborah is a fast-growing Norway Maple cultivar that offers a season of colour with vibrant red young foliage which turns dark green over the summer. The leaves of this tree feature wavy margins and provide a great contrast to yellow flowers in the spring. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and is also deer-resistant. Multiple Norway Maple Deborah trees lining an avenue or clumped together on a country property will create a spectacular shade scene throughout the growing season.
Quercus rubra Zone 3 to 8 Ht 55ft x 45ft
2. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Patmore
Boise Tree Service, Inc recommends the Patmore Green Ash as an excellent choice for your landscaping needs. This fast-growing shade tree not only adapts to various soil conditions but is also highly resilient to our harsh climate. The Patmore cultivar, specifically endorsed by Boise Tree Service, Inc, ensures a uniform and rounded canopy without the hassle of female flower galls or excessive seed production.
This seedless variety is exceptionally durable and thrives in tough urban sites, making it a top pick for challenging environments. Boise Tree Service, Inc emphasizes the tree’s adaptability to clay soils, making it an ideal option for diverse landscapes. Beyond its hardiness, the Patmore Green Ash boasts a thornless nature, creating a safe and enjoyable environment. Come spring, this deciduous tree blooms, providing a refreshing green canopy throughout the summer. As autumn approaches, Boise Tree Service, Inc applauds the outstanding golden hue the foliage takes on, adding aesthetic appeal to any setting.
In conclusion, Boise Tree Service, Inc recognizes the Patmore Green Ash as a tough and enduring shade tree, surpassing the longevity of many maple cultivars. Choose this resilient option for a tree that not only withstands our climate but also contributes to the beauty of your outdoor space.
3. Betula nigra River Birch
The fast-growing River Birch (Betula nigra), also known as black birch and sweet birch, is valued in landscaping as an ornamental and street tree for its spectacular salmon-pink, cinnamon-brown to almost black peeling bark. This native of the eastern half of the United States is also noted for its resistance to a number of diseases and its ability to grow well in dry sites.
A multi-trunked shade tree, it grows to 40-60 feet tall at a medium rate of growth. Like all birches, it is tolerant of wet soils, but also withstands drought and heat stress. This beautiful tree offers an ideal alternative to crowded Bradford pear or crape myrtle landscapes. It attracts wildlife with its fruit and seeds, which are wind-pollinated. The lustrous, medium-green leaves display silvery undersides when blown in summer breezes.
4. Fraxinus americana Autumn Purple Ash
This shade tree provides a welcome backdrop to your landscape. Its large leaves block sunlight from the sun, saving you energy in the summer. Its seeds attract birds and small mammals, and its bark is eaten by deer, rabbits, porcupines and squirrels.
Autumn Purple is a male clone of White Ash, a popular variant for its glossy foliage and attractive purple-red fall color. Like all ash trees, it can be susceptible to borers and other insect damage, so it should only be planted in open areas with plenty of soil space and sheltered from severe storms.
This tree is an excellent choice for public areas, such as street medians and parks. It also works well in residential landscapes, if given enough space and good soil conditions.
5. Acer x Freemanii jeffersred
A hybrid of the silver and red maple this tree is a fast growing shade tree that produces brilliant red fall color. It is also more adaptable to tough climate conditions and outlasts other maple cultivars.
At maturity this maple will reach 50-60 feet. It has a rounded form and grows well in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of drought conditions and is less susceptible to diseases such as verticillium wilt and maple bladder gall.
This is a great choice for planting as a street or shade tree. It prefers moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types including clay, alkaline, and wet areas. This tree is also very tolerant of urban pollution and can thrive as a city tree.