If you’re hoping to add a new tree to your Cincinnati yard, but you don’t yet have a particular variety in mind, these four trees do especially well in the yards of southern Ohio. In general, they are hardy, beautiful, and low maintenance. If you aren’t sure which types of tree your yard is missing, these are a good place to start.
1. The Japanese Maple
This tree, also called “Acer palmatum,” only grows to around 25 feet tall. This makes it especially good for smaller yards and compact spaces – you don’t have to worry too much about this tree becoming too large to maintain easily. This comparatively petite height makes the Japanese maple live well with other types of trees, as well as with bushes or shrubbery.
2. The Sargent Cherry
The great thing about this one, aka “Prunus sargentii,” is that you do not need to do much to maintain it. It requires very little pruning, and it has amazing, cloud-like blooms. The Sargent cherry is also very resistant to pests, so you do not need to worry as much about little creatures doing damage to it. It is a hardy tree, this one, and beautiful.
3. The Norway Spruce
This one, whose scientific name is “Picea abies,” can tolerate air pollution better than many other trees. It also works well as a privacy screen, and it retains its evergreen color throughout the winter months. If you live in a high-traffic area, or near factories or industrial sites, the Norway spruce can do a good job of providing some privacy as well as adding beauty to your yard without suffering too much from the poor air quality.
4. The Serviceberry
The serviceberry tree, aka “Amelanchier canadensis,” is perfect for attracting birds. More than 20 different species of bird are drawn to the little, white flowers of the serviceberry. These flowers bloom into fruit every June, and this fruit attracts even more birds. This tree does especially well in the winter, too.
These are just four of the many varieties of trees that thrive in the Cincinnati area, and which beautify and increase the health and well-being of our city. If you like the look of any of these, or if you have another beautiful tree in mind to add to your yard, feel free to give us a call. For these trees, we recommend planting in April, May, or November. We’d be happy to give you more detailed advice, or help you plant or care for any new, leafy additions to your Cincinnati yard.
